wild animals
Animals the way nature intended it; explore the world of wild animals and the controversies surrounding domestication and hunting of feral beasts.
A Day In The Field
My alarm went off at 6am that morning. I quickly got out of bed, got dressed, and made my way to the camp dining tent. We were right in the middle of Shaba National Reserve. We were on a five day trip to study the two lion prides living in the area.
By Erin O'Neil5 years ago in Petlife
Why Bats Are Classified As Animals
Why Bats Are Classified As Animals * One time, a long time ago, in the beginning when all the animals were in charge of everything, they decided they were going to have a big ball game on a certain day. The various animals and birds all gathered up out in a big field. It was going to be all the land animals against all the birds of the air. Some of the reptiles were to be the judges--but that's another story about a broken nose! The two teams got their leaders chosen, got their balls and were fixing to play. As you surely know, the bat often sleeps during most of the day. Well, the little groggy bat woke up from all the commotion and came on out; he wanted to play, too.
By William L. Truax III5 years ago in Petlife
The Capuchin Monkeys of Costa Rica. .
"Capuchin" comes from a group of friars named, "The Order of Friars Minor Capuchin", an offshoot from the Franciscans, who wear brown robes with large hoods. When Portuguese explorers reached the Americas around the 15th century, they found small monkeys whose coloring resembled these friars, especially when in their robes with hoods down. . and they were named accordingly. When first studied, scientists described this species as such. . "their muzzles of a tanned color, with the lighter color around their eyes that melts into the white at the front. Their cheeks give them the look that involuntarily reminds us of the appearance that historically in our country represents ignorance, laziness and sensuality." They seemed to have had no respect for this noble beast!
By William "Skip" Licht5 years ago in Petlife
Koalas are an Affront to God
Have you ever heard a koala scream? Maybe then you'll understand why they shouldn't exist. Let's start with the evolutionary mistakes that happened along the way of creating the koala. Koala's ancient ancestor, Nimbodon, was apparently 20 times larger than the modern koala we know. However, the koala we know is a much smaller version—including its brain, which weigh 19.2 grams on average. Not only are their brains tiny, but it's mostly smooth, minimising surface area. In addition, it only takes up 61% of its cranial cavity, with the remaining 40% filled with cerebrospinal fluid. So the age old insult of calling a horribly stupid person a smooth-brain? That basically applies to the entire koala species.
By Melissa in the Blue5 years ago in Petlife
The Beautiful Poison Dart Frogs of Costa Rica. .
Costa Rica is home to 8 known species of poison dart frogs, also called "poison arrow frogs". The toxin from this frog was and is being used on arrow tips to make sure that anything that the tribesmen in the Amazon Rainforests shot, died almost instantly!
By William "Skip" Licht5 years ago in Petlife
Inviting Vampires to Lunch
"We have a winner!" I have won many a corporate retreat ice breaker challenge where they ask you to name the most interesting job you have ever held. Mine always has the utterly unique factor that not just breaks the ice but completely shatters it.
By Kellie Harris5 years ago in Petlife
You'll Never Look at Sea Otters the Same
Everyone has tripped into the rabbit hole of Youtube. Personally, I am prone to jumping face first into the downward spiral of the “Tube.” Most of time I resurface with a new obsession. Sometimes content as inspiring as Galen Hooks freestyle dance roulette, Steezy choreographers challenge, {The And}, The Cut, Jubilee, Ink Master clips, etc. There are the thoroughly amusing videos that keep you up until 3 in the morning such as The Office clips, Graham Norton interviews, compilation videos of fights from varying reality shows, Jerry Springer segments, Chapelle Show skits, and funniest moments from Insecure, On My Block, Oz, etc. Then there are the times you want to cry in the fetal position, while your eyes ache staring at your phone screen watching soldiers returning home surprising their loved ones, old Oprah Winfrey show tear-jerker interviews, and emotional classic scenes from General Hospital, Grey’s Anatomy, Girlfriends, etc. You might discover guilty pleasures you thought would disgust you like ear wax extraction videos and crows removing ticks from wallabies. And there is always the night of new movie trailers, that will entertain you until the sun starts peeking into your room.
By Jada Ferguson5 years ago in Petlife
Swish and Flick: Fascinating Facts About Squirrels (and Their Tails). Top Story - March 2021.
I'm an animal lover. I love pets and wild animals. I was a vegetarian for years because of animals. As a child, I loved watching Animal Planet and the Discovery Channel (remember Henry's Amazing Animals?). Years ago, during college, I even started an animal fan page. Unfortunately, as it happens, adulthood got very busy and I left some of my hobbies behind.
By Marina Fortuño5 years ago in Petlife
How To Pet ANY Animal: The Ultimate Guide
Did you know you can pet any animal? I mean, some animals you can only pet once because it’s usually fatal, but technically you can befriend and pet any living creature on the planet. This handy guide will help you accomplish just that so you can live your ultimate Disney Princess fantasy - but first, we gotta do the disclaimer part.
By Stace Oddity5 years ago in Petlife
Raccoons vs Vancouver
Vancouverites have a complicated relationship with these “mask bandits”. On one hand, raccoons appear adorable and are embraced as part of the city. On they other hand, their population has been expanding quickly across the city. The table finally turned when raccoons started to fight for space within Vancouver residences. The question is: how do you get rid of raccoons?
By Julie Scott5 years ago in Petlife
