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 WAR OF ANT: THE LONG-LIVED SYMBOL OF "FOR THE COMMUNITY" IDEALS | PART 2
Continue the previous story: 3. The enslaving strategy Some families are even shrewder for they enslave workers from others for their service. During the nest raids of neighboring ants, the dulotic ant will kill the adult ants and bring unborn eggs to the nest. When young ants hatch, they have no idea who their true fellow humans are, and will accept the orders of their new owners.
By Pious6 years ago in Petlife
THE WAR OF ANT: THE LONG-LIVED SYMBOL OF "FOR THE COMMUNITY" IDEALS | PART 1
Had benevolence been a precursor to harmony, a rather unsound mechanism as “bloodshed for survival” wouldn’t have developed alongside the evolution history. Inasmuch as there must have been some grounds for animal fighting to develop into an instinct.
By Pious6 years ago in Petlife
Unpopular Opinion: Octopuses are Underrated
Which animal is the first that comes to mind at the word “friendly” or “loving”? I’m assuming many people would have thought a dog, a golden retriever or another cliche breed, but did your mind even consider an octopus? Yes, I said an octopus. I am aware that dogs hold a special place in many pet-owner’s hearts, but this is the exact point of my argument today. How many Facebook and Instagram pages do you see dedicated to octopuses rather than dedicated to dogs and cats? How many people’s favorite animal is an octopus compared to dogs, wolves or bears? Octopuses are underrated and overlooked due to the lack of exposure to the world.
By dead42676 years ago in Petlife
I Throw Rocks at Bambi
My corner of the world is paradise. My cabin sits in a clearing among huge ponderosa pines and Douglas fir trees. A creek babbles along through a small gully and the birds sing as they build their nests. Squirrels chatter as they scramble from tree top to tree top and bears stop to sniff the air. The sweet scent of wood smoke drifts lazily along the breeze and hawks call from the sky as they circle the clearing on outstretched wings. Visitors to my little cabin in the Southern Colorado Rocky Mountains “OOOHHH and AHHH” as a herd of mule deer daintily tip toe across the yard. “Beautiful!” they exclaim. “You are so lucky.”
By Morgan Alber6 years ago in Petlife
Just for Fins
Sharks have gained a rather bad reputation over the years, perhaps it’s because of the way they are portrayed in movies like Jaws or maybe because their multiple rows of teeth may not make them look like the cuddliest of creatures. In as early as the year 1758, they were labelled as “man-eaters” and since then have been deceived by the media as malicious predators when in reality, they are a very curious and intelligent species that aren’t worth all the worry you have before you dip your toes into the ocean. Demonizing sharks with human motives is what is driving them closer to extinction. The attacks they’ve made on humans is nothing compared to the damage we have caused to their population. We are a far greater threat to them.
By Sam Villemaire6 years ago in Petlife
I'm Afraid Of Spiders, But They Love Me
Everyone is afraid of something. Fear of heights, enclosed spaces, death, illness, public speaking, water, fire, the list goes on and on. Ask 99% of women what they are afraid of and among other things they might mention spiders. I happen to be one of them.
By Conny Manero6 years ago in Petlife
The Snail Race
Hi, my name is Katrina and I want to tell you about Snail racing and how my brother and I wanting to have our snails race each other.
By Katrina Reidy6 years ago in Petlife
Crested Auklet
The crested auklet (Aethia cristatella) is a small seabird of the Alcidae family which is distributed across the North Pacific and the Bering Sea. The habitat is nourished by diving in deep water, feeding krill and a number of small marine mammals. This lives in Bering Sea and Okhotsk Bay, with up to 1 million people in large colonies. A smaller congener for mixed-species colonies which also breed the least auklet. The species is known for its male and female genital ornaments. These involve bright plumage with a crown on the head, a sweet, citrus-like smell, and a sharp call to the trumpet, both of which seem to have evolved by sexual selection. The current population of North America is about 6 million, nearly half. While Alaska's population poses potential risks from predation and oil leaks, this is generally considered to be least of concern. For its crests made from curving black forward feathers, crested auklets are noted on the forehead.
By MB6 years ago in Petlife
In Memory of Alcyone, the Merciless
For a few precious hours one Friday evening, I had a pet chipmunk. When I was leaving work that day, I noticed a drenched chipmunk on the sidewalk. I assumed, quite frankly, that the animal was dead, perhaps having drowned in the heavy rains from that afternoon. I nudged the body gently with my foot. To my surprise, it tried to run away.
By Reginald NeoWilliams6 years ago in Petlife
Wolves of the Sea
It is amazing what you can remember as a child. Whether it be the first time you watched your favourite movie or heard your favourite song. What is even more amazing, is how innocent the memory seemed. You never paid attention to what was happening in the movie, or what the lyrics said, you innocently enjoyed the moment.
By The Rumble Online6 years ago in Petlife
This Is Not Animal Control. This Is Kill To Thrill.
“This morning at 8:22 a.m. Abby was blessed with her first bear at our cabin.” Sounds like Abby just gave birth to new life, huh? A bundle of joy, perhaps. Something to celebrate, for sure?
By Samantha Wilson6 years ago in Petlife
Touch
Life is all about moments, and if we are lucky enough these moments are captured in their purest form. This photo to me is one of those moments. An unexpected photo for the individual within the frame, but a photo that captures the true essences of everything in that moment. A moment captured in its purest form.
By Lesette Campbell6 years ago in Petlife