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 Wise Old Owl
There was a wise old owl fidgeting in a tree—making a nest for her and her babies to rest. This wise old owl always stared at me from the tree, almost deciding if she could trust someone like me. Later on in the day on my way home from school, I looked at the tree and I heard a "crack, crack, crack," and then I see tiny little furry heads just begging to hatch.
By Katherine Caruso7 years ago in Petlife
Hunters Become the Hunted
There are many hunters that inhabit the world. In and out of the ocean, and all over. They're everywhere. Ensuring the world isn't overran by population inflation, every predator has a part to play, and in doing so, this gives the Earth a sense of balance. Unfortunately, hunting comes with some consequences when the hunters are also hunted. Humans are the most apex of all predators, the most skilled at hunting, and render the least remorse when it comes to killing. It's getting out of control, and starting to kill off one of our most prized jewels of the ocean: Sharks.
By Summer Patterson7 years ago in Petlife
Sharks Aren't Scary
The issues that fishing bring to the shark population have gotten out of control, endangering a species that is vital to the ocean’s ecosystem. Sharks have been around far longer than humans and have made a place in Earth’s oceans permanently. Recently, that seems to have been changing due to excess fishing and a high demand for shark fins and the natural human fear that comes along with the unknown.
By Fin Shepard7 years ago in Petlife
Fredi: A Tribute to a Rescued Pilot Whale
On Saturday, April 6th, 2019, Fredi, a short-finned pilot whale who has lived at SeaWorld Orlando since she was first rescued as a calf, died after she living under the facility’s care for eight years with a pod of pilot whales, who were also rescued as calves. In addition, she also spent those years receiving a combination of world-class care, and a second chance that she would have never received, if it had not been for the knowledge and dedication of SeaWorld’s very own rescue team, and their understanding of how to better respond to, and care for, sick, injured, and orphaned animals.
By Jenna Deedy7 years ago in Petlife
Dear San Diego, Thank You for Saving Pandas
Last week, officials at the San Diego Zoo announced that Bai Yun, a 27-year-old giant panda matriarch and her six-year-old Xiao Liwu, will return to their native China by the end of April. For more than twenty years, San Diego’s giant panda family has given zookeepers, veterinarians researchers, and guests from across the world the chance to learn about the natural history of these endangered bears in ways that were nearly impossible with wild studies in China. At the time that this article was being written, the San Diego Zoo was one of four zoos in the United States to house giant pandas.
By Jenna Deedy7 years ago in Petlife
Megafauna You May Never Have Heard of That Went Extinct
The Younger Dryas Impact lead to a rapid climate increase caused by, what scientists and historian claim, was a comet from the Milky Way. This comet entered Earth's atmosphere 12,800 years ago during an ice age. The heat the comet brought by burning up while soaring through the sky lead to the evaporation of water and melting of ice. This caused heavy rainfall for many days. Sea levels rose by 28 meters. Lots of land was covered by the ocean. As expected, this killed off mammals' food supplies.
By Alexis Runyon7 years ago in Petlife
The Importance of Bats in Our Ecosystem
March 5, 2019: Worldwide, there are more than 1000 different species of bats that fit in one of two sub-groups: Microchiroptera, which varies in appearance and found worldwide. Megachiroptera, more commonly known as "flying fox" for their fox-like faces, and this group is found primarily in Africa, Asia, and Europe.
By RMcKittrick7 years ago in Petlife
13 Awesome Wild Dog Species You Wish You Could Adopt
Dogs are cool. They have been a companion to our species for thousands of years, and since that time, we have seen some really interesting breeds pop up out of domestication. We have curly-haired poodles, hairless Inca orchids, as well as a rarer dogs like the split-nosed Catalburun.
By Rowan Marley7 years ago in Petlife
Springer: Conservation’s Greatest Rescue Achievement
On Thursday, marine mammal researchers based at the Vancouver Aquarium announced a naming “contest” for a calf who was born to a very well known to both scientists and animal lovers alike by asking the public for ideas on what to name him. The calf, who is known as A116, is the second calf born to a Northern Resident orca named Springer, also known as A73. You see, this little internet-based event is very important to whale researchers in Canada because Springer’s own story is regarded as a great conservation achievement that many thought at the time, was considered to be impossible to pull off. However, with a little help from Vancouver Aquarium’s animal rescue team, Springer’s rescue would go on to become the first of its kind in history.
By Jenna Deedy7 years ago in Petlife
Elmwood Park Zoo Celebrates Valentine’s Day with a Wedding?
Oh, Valentine’s Day. It’s the of the year when everyone is thinking about love and how to surprise that special someone in their life whether if it’s a friend, a partner, a parent, a kid, or an adorable fur baby. This could involve bringing them to see a movie (Disclaimer: I am waiting until March to bring my parents to see Captain Marvel in theaters), taking them out for a candlelight dinner, buying them gifts, marriage proposals, and so on. However, for one zoo in Pennsylvania, Valentine’s Day was involved teaming up with a local college to celebrate their very own version of what could be described as a “royal wedding” and it was apparently too adorable for the media attention that most royal couples receive when they celebrate their unions.
By Jenna Deedy7 years ago in Petlife
