wild animals
Animals the way nature intended it; explore the world of wild animals and the controversies surrounding domestication and hunting of feral beasts.
The Eastern Timber Wolf. Top Story - April 2018.
I volunteered at the Timber Wolf Preservation Society (TWPS) from 2012 to its closing in 2014. As a tour guide, I learned things I never thought I would. My first-hand experience showed me that much of what I thought I knew about wolves before was false. They are a beautiful species that I think everyone can learn from.
By Lorraine Woiak8 years ago in Petlife
Is a Fox a Cat or a Dog?. Top Story - April 2018.
I was visiting a friend in Gold Hill, Colorado. It's right outside Boulder, but several thousand feet above it, up an unpaved road. The foxes there are so unafraid of people that they come right up to back porches. They'll even eat food if you leave it out for them, or just steal your leather moccasins.
By Roland Barnes8 years ago in Petlife
Why We Need Sharks
Believe it or not, sharks are one of the things stopping global warming from getting too bad and deadly. Phytoplankton are little organisms that thrive in the ocean. They convert most of the carbon dioxide into oxygen for the world and they provide Earth with 50-85 percent of the world’s oxygen. But fish feed on this phytoplankton and without the sharks feeding on these fish, the phytoplankton population will decimate. The world needs sharks, and people are finally starting to realize it.
By hope vandersluis8 years ago in Petlife
‘Trophy Hunting,’ a So-Called Legal Sport, Endangering African Wildlife
“We are left shaking our heads wondering why American people care more about African animals than African people” (Nzoaug, 2015). On July 1st, 2015, Cecil, the beloved lion, was killed by American dentists and their hobby for trophy hunting. Trophy hunting is the selective killing of specific wildlife for reasons none other than the pleasure of mounting the animal’s head on a wall. Trophy hunting has many regulations and restrictions that are put up and vary by country. Most common restrictions include the grounds the animal is hunted and killed, the weapons used, and limitations on which animals can and can't be killed. While trophy hunting carries much controversy, and both sides of the spectrum have substantial and reasonable arguments, trophy hunting should be a ceased so-called “sport.” Though the argument behind the termination of trophy hunting is vast, were Dr. Palmer’s actions wrong? Dr. Palmer’s actions were reprehensible as a whole, but not wrong as he claims to not have been fully aware of the operations taken place to make the hunting happen.
By Vanessa Cid8 years ago in Petlife
Travel to Africa and Enjoy the Wildlife
The continent of Africa boasts some of the best wildlife the world has ever seen. With animals roaming the jungle almost everywhere you turn, you will no doubt fall in love with them. When you travel to Africa, you will be getting your money’s worth of adventure in the continent where plenty different wildlife exists. So what are the wildlife will you encounter in Africa?
By Lancelot Tucker8 years ago in Petlife
Only After Traveling to Australia Will You Find Such Exquisite and Unique Wildlife
Australia is teeming with plenty of wildlife, and you can get in on the action of seeing the animals when you travel there for your next vacation hot spot. Traveling to Australia will no doubt put you in a position to come face to face with plenty of animal life that you will not see anywhere else in the world. Your trip can be a memorable one, and you will have plenty of time for relaxation as well as recreation. Here are some unique animals that the country has to boasts that you will find nowhere else in the world.
By Lancelot Tucker8 years ago in Petlife
The Pack
Wolves are amazing creatures and one of my favorite beasts. As everyone knows, dogs take traits from the wolves and are linked as a relative. Dogs are now domestic and some wolves are born into family environments and sold as pets, but there are still wolves who stroll and hunts in packs. Wolves have been allocated with the symbol of spirit, loyalty, and protector, but many people see that wolves are misunderstood creatures. Cultures such as the Amerindian culture see wolves as teachers and pathfinders, and in Japan, the word "wolf" is defined as a "great god." Today, wolves are in a vulnerable state of existence, just like they always have been. They are the most hunted animal in the past and nearly became extinct in the early beginnings of the twentieth century, although, in some parts of the world, the wolf was under protection. In 1934, Germany was the first nation to see the need to protect them. In the 1600s, Ireland was referred to as the wolf land, which is when the huntings increased. Vikings wore their wolf skins and consumed wolf blood as well, as they believed it allowed them to carry a wolf's spirit in time of war.
By Natasha Bratton8 years ago in Petlife
Porifera
Porifera, more commonly known as sponges, are the only phylum belonging to the subkingdom Parazoa. These simple creatures are among the least evolutionarily advanced animals in the world. Although they may lack complexity, this group of animals are evidently extraordinarily successful, having been able to continue survival, successfully passing on their genes for over six hundred million years. Their unique feeding system and lack of digestive, circulatory, and nervous systems are some of the factors that differentiate them from any other animal.
By Vanessa Solorzano8 years ago in Petlife
Deep Sea Creatures from Hell
As many of you know the oceans cover 70% of our planet, but most do not realize that we have only discovered about 5% of that. There are many dark and dangerous things left to explore and discover. As a young child I often dreamed of diving into dark waters to discover mermaids and other mythical creatures. Now that I am grown, I wonder about those stories of people hearing singing off of secluded shores, and the tales surrounding the Loch Ness monster. The deepest part discovered is within Mariana's trench, which lies at the bottom of the western Pacific Ocean. To give you an idea, it is about 120 times bigger than the Grand Canyon. The deepest part has been named 'Challenger Deep' after the first ship to hit the bottom. It was an estimated thirty-five thousand plus feet and a five hour descent.
By Celestia Morelle8 years ago in Petlife
Close Encounters of the Red Kind
I've been trying to get more creative with my gift giving over the last 18 months. It hasn't been easy. Recently, when my Darling Dad turned 75, I avoided all the books, chocolates and monogrammed pens that I would normally look at (and all the golfing, fishing and outdoorsy stuff that I wouldn't), and made the decision to book in a fun Daddy-Daughter experience to celebrate the big day.
By Sarah Katherine8 years ago in Petlife
