wild animals

Animals the way nature intended it; explore the world of wild animals and the controversies surrounding domestication and hunting of feral beasts.

Nature Diary
Great Horned Owl and Coopers Hawk It was daybreak. I couldn’t see where I was going through the tall rushes, just a wall of green in a big room of green that was the closed-in feeling of the marsh. The deer path led to a clearing where there was a stand of old willows. I climbed up into one of the trees to get a better view of the marsh. As I climbed, I heard a bird calling “cack, cack, cack, cack,” insistently in one of the trees nearby. I thought it was cack-ing a warning to all other animals of my presence in the marsh, as if my floundering through the high rushes wasn’t enough. Looking up to find my tattle-tale, I saw it was a Coopers Hawk.
By Andrew Turnbull5 years ago in Petlife
10 Things You Didn't Know About Possums in Australia
The Australian wildlife is majorly defined by possums, koalas and kangaroos. In Australia man and mammal live in harmony with of course man having the luxurious privileges provided by the leather and fur of these particular animals.
By Protech Pest Control5 years ago in Petlife
My Favourite Creature In My Life? The Dog Sleeping Over There ...
A life with many creatures So yes, there is a dog in my life, Missy, and she is my favourite creature, the one that takes up the most time, for sure. We feed Missy, let her in and out of the house, clean up after her, feed her, and tend to her medical needs ...
By Carolyn Cordon5 years ago in Petlife
THIRSTY SQUIRREL
Missed him again! I tugged on the golden sheer, a diaphanous shimmer, that covered the tall and narrow living room window. Filtered light formed a shadow, created by late morning sun.
By Kelly Girnas5 years ago in Petlife
Close Encounters of the Furry Kind
In 2014, my friend gave me the opportunity to live out a lifelong dream. She'd been telling me stories about the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo (also known as The Little Zoo That Could thanks to their mobilization and evacuation during Hurricane Katrina) for years. The zoo offered one-on-one wild animal encounters, including encounters with large cat cubs. The encounters offered depended on what new arrivals were coming to the zoo, and they stopped once the cubs got too big to safely interact with people, so spots were limited. On this particular day, she contacted me excitedly to let me know the zoo was offering encounters with their two new tiger cubs, which included a white tiger!
By Catsidhe5 years ago in Petlife
A Letter . Top Story - June 2021.
My deer, dear, Star. How are you? We haven’t seen you since last winter and have been thinking of you a lot lately. We hope this letter finds you well. ❤️
By Amel Min 5 years ago in Petlife
The Mighty Lemur
The mighty lemur. A true beauty of nature. These amazing creatures are traditionally found in Madagascar, but with the wonder of a zoo, they can be found across all continents. Luckily for me, I have been able to see and interact with these amazing animals. They can jump, climb, swing, and play with their friends. Truly amazing and beautiful.
By Sarah O5 years ago in Petlife
Crabby Gabby
This cute little lady lives outside on my deck. Crabby Gabby and I have an agreement. I do not spray harsh chemicals, knock down her web, or kill her and she does not come inside or get on my bike. She teaches me like the spider Charlotte from Charlotte’s Web to suspend my arachnophobia induced tendencies of violence. I let her sit in a beautiful spot spin her web and eat bugs. It is nice. She is a lot cuter and less menacing then say a wolf spider, brown recluse, or black widow.
By Holly Yandle5 years ago in Petlife
Maud
Nowadays I live in an outer London suburb and scarcely a day goes by without a fox, or several, crossing my path. They are usually to be seen in the evening – loping across the road, slinking into gardens, loitering with intent around the rubbish bins. Sometimes one will stand there quite brazenly or turn and cast a malevolent glance in my direction.
By Tony Nunn5 years ago in Petlife
Wild City
Is it possible for wildlife to live among civilization? The city is full of skyscrapers and people and traffic. Where could wildlife possibly find a place in this type of environment?
By Patricia Krzystek5 years ago in Petlife
The unexpected birthday trip
okay so here we are. It’s a week out in advance of the date I’m about to share, and I’m told to be up and ready by 10am on 6/26. That is my birthday! I ask how should I dress? I was told dress comfortably. Hmmm, what type of comfortable? I was told comfortable and for the type of weather we’re having. Okay. The weather is hot. So after changing outfits a few different times. I finally settle on this comfortable and stretchy light wash blue jeans and kinda dressy pale pink tank blouse. Along with cute matching sandals. Let’s go!!! We get in the car. I’m told we’re meeting my mother and sister, they’re following us to the destination. Awesome, the more the merrier! We meet them and now we’re back on the highway driving, and driving, and driving. Ummm...how much longer do we have?, I ask. See I really dislike road trips. I know, I know. I’m sorry, but I just do! Just a little bit more, I’m told. Awww man. So roughly after about a little bit over more than two hours of unexpected travel on the highway, we reach our destination. I read the sign: Aloha Safari Zoo. My daughter who planned this trip knows how much of a animal lover I am, so this turned out to be one of those it’s worth it road trips, lol. Other than the fact that I’m not really dressed for the zoo, but it was perfectly fine. We gather, pay and enter. We began to walk along the tour path and view the animal exhibits. Yaay, I’m loving the interactions with all of these beautiful animals, when I see of peacocks running around. My whole body smiles from the inside out. I love all animals, but peacocks are truly one of my favorites! I snap some photos of this particular one that’s been staying pretty close to us throughout the trail, but I’m not fully satisfied as the feathers weren’t spread out. I’m a human so it’s understandable. If you know you know, lol and if you don’t here it is, peacocks are male pea fowl and usually spread their feathers as a way to attract a mate. we continue further along throughout the trails and exhibits. We come across one of the most ginormous horses in America, kept right here at this zoo, Cool! There’s zebras, monkeys, lions and tigers, even bears! At this point we’re all beginning to tire down and need food and rest. We go to their onsite caffe and grab a bite to eat along with some refreshing drinks. We definitely needed it. Did I say it was hot? Well anyway while we’re sitting in the dinning area we notice there’s chickens roaming around us! This place is like a one for all, and I wasn’t complaining one bit about it. One of my daughters even held one of the chickens, she’s a brave soul. After refueling ourselves we continue on for the remaining half of the zoo tour. As for myself, I’m still thinking how nice it’d be to capture the beauty of the peacocks feathers. We end up coming across a section where the peacock seem to like to hang out, perfect I think to myself. I can finally get my shot! Since all of my other shots were with the feathers close. They roam around the zoo freely here. So while we were trailing, I was clicking. Unfortunately, to no success for the picture I wanted. Anyhow, my familiar peacock friend from earlier was right there amongst us again in this particular area they seem to like. I walk over, I begged and plea pleeeeeease open you feathers. It’s my birthday, you’re so beautiful I want a picture. Nope, nothing. We then walk over to an exhibit to look at some monkeys. awe, so cute! Then I hear one of my daughters yell, mom look! I quickly turn and what do I see. The peacock has its feathers spread open!!! I’m so overly joyed! Finally! This is what I’ve been trying to get all day. I walk over and I capture some beautiful pictures of my peacock friend. I’m now content. I thank him for allowing me to capture his beauty. We wrap up our tour. As we prepare to leave we give hugs and say our goodbyes. My daughters and I reflect on the events of the day during our journey back home. I really hate road trips, but this definitely was one trip well worth it. For my birthday I spent time with my family and some amazing animals, and got the shot of my peacock friend.
By Monica S.5 years ago in Petlife
Why are Chickens Admired by So Many?
Perhaps, it is because chickens are a microcosm of our society. While some chickens are extroverts and friendly others are introverts and hostile. Some have even observed that there appears to be a social pecking order among flocks of roaming chickens.
By Anthony Chan5 years ago in Petlife