wild animals
Animals the way nature intended it; explore the world of wild animals and the controversies surrounding domestication and hunting of feral beasts.
Pangolins
Introduction Pangolins are the only mammals to have scales. The scales of pangolins are very strong; when they are threatened pangolins curl into a ball to protect themselves and can withstand an attack from a lion or tiger. There are 8 species of pangolins, 4 in Africa and 4 in Asia. There are pangolins in rainforests, woodlands, swamps and savannas. Pangolins are sometimes referred to as “scaly anteaters” or “walking pinecones.” All species of pangolins are endangered.
By Buck Hardcastle5 years ago in Petlife
The Owl
The Owl Living on a farm you can see the most fascinating events while walking in nature. You see there is a very thick woods near our property. I am so happy that we live in the country and by this amazing stretch of wooded area. I have this small farm where my family grow vegetables for the farmer’s market in town. We have fun doing this and the kids love their sheep and horses that they received as Christmas gifts. My wife and I have five children between the ages of 7 to 17. Ben our oldest will start college next year and he wants to be a lawyer, his inspiration is Abraham Lincoln. Diana our second child is a sophomore and does not know what she wants to be. There is Chad, who is in middle school and is on the football team, he wants to go pro. Sally and Steven the twins, they are in grade school. They love their lambs that they receive for their birthday. Life is hard on the farm, but it is so rewarding.
By Walter Murphy5 years ago in Petlife
Alvia's journey: A Moon and a Half Ago
Alvia was sitting on a thick branch of a tall tree somewhere near the middle of the forest. She had been tirelessly feeding her chicks all night and it wasn't over yet. She had laid six eggs a full moon and a half ago and to her surprise, they'd all hatched, and now she had six hungry owlets to feed.
By Jamie Jackson5 years ago in Petlife
Voles Are Life
Sensing the encroaching darkness of night, the Barn Owl shifted slightly, and saw his dreams of tasty voles disappear before his opening eyes. Wide awake now, he was hungry and curious what became of his world in the last few hours. He stretched his wings and taking flight, he began his nightly inventory. After reaching his usual altitude, he glided silently around the entire farm. He noted the placement of the farm equipment, left where they ended the day's reaping. He wondered if they stirred up the nests of voles, making his hunt easier. He saw the Humans left sheets of cloths to flap in the hot night air. And, what's this? A rivulet of water turning into a nice puddle, from where someone carelessly left the hose running. That will make a nice bath later, after his meal.
By Theresa Hope Suggit5 years ago in Petlife
How Does a Black Widow Spider Find a Mate?
The male black widow spiders follow some signals that are released by the female spiders to get to the web. However, according to research, it is only about 12 percent of the suitors manage to get to the web where the female is and ready to mate and it is not an easy thing to do because once they are there, there are always some rivals awaiting.
By Christopher Harvey5 years ago in Petlife
The Last Winter
The world is quiet ... perhaps more so than it use to be. I remember being young. I remember listening to the sound of snow falling as I gazed out from my perch. Now, the pitter patter of snowfall is all but gone. My senses have grown quite dull in recent years, and the winter is far colder than I remember. These eyes have grown weary, seeing much from the skies, although I have no legacy to leave behind. This suits me fine, as a humble life is one worth living all the same. Having spent it being happy, I cannot complain. This is a feat in its own right, as I've never truly struggled to be content as the humans seem to do. Their worries, their way of life. At times it confuses me, but they gave me my home. They gave me this barn, from which I've lived my days freely. I've spent many nights pursuing the hunt, feeding myself in the only way I know how. Perhaps this was my calling, and perhaps it is a legacy after all. Even with no one to tell my story, the story was still told all the same.
By The Marvelous Mr. Eden5 years ago in Petlife
American Robin
A sunny fall day presented itself, and I set out to take advantage of this by engaging in my studies on campus. The exact time I spotted the majestic creature and eagerly snapped this photo was 2:48 pm, but I was not expecting a visit, I was only looking forward to accomplishing my set goals for the day.
By Re'naijah Purvis5 years ago in Petlife
Over 100 Infected Danish Mink Have Escaped and May Spread SARS-CoV-2 into Wildlife
Over 100 Infected Danish Mink Have Escaped and May Spread SARS-CoV-2 into Wildlife More than 100 SARS-CoV-2 infected mink might have escaped from Danish fur farms, increasing the threat that these escapees could spread the novel coronavirus to wild animals, developing a new reservoir for its virus, The Guardian reported.
By Get Value Daily5 years ago in Petlife
The Witness
The leaves of the trees rustled in the soft wind as it entered the forest in the early dawn. The wind carried with it an array of smells all but alien to the inhabitants. Strange sounds, too, echoed in from the open ground just outside. Most of the residents, however, ignored the strangeness and went on with their daily rituals.
By Salvatore Serio5 years ago in Petlife
Skunks Make Horrible Customers!
Going out to play darts had always been fun and exciting for me. But not as exciting as the adventure a small black critter with a white stripe down his back created. The evening started out as most dart nights did, I’m at the line thinking to myself that I must concentrate, my aim must be perfect to make the shot. As I was about to release the dart my leg starts to vibrate, the dart missed it mark and I answered my phone.
By Al Russell5 years ago in Petlife
