wild animals
Animals the way nature intended it; explore the world of wild animals and the controversies surrounding domestication and hunting of feral beasts.
Tips on Helping Wildlife Thrive in Changing Climates
To start helping wildlife thrive. People can begin in their gardens by planting flowers throughout the year. Winter-active bumblebees are a particular benefit of winter-flowering plants. Flowering gaps provide continuous service to pollinators, and flowering ivy provides an essential food source for ivy bees.
By antoniowestley3 years ago in Petlife
Rats Move to Musical Beat As Humans
Rats move to the beat of music in a similar way as humans do. The difference lies in the fact that their time scale is significantly faster than ours. This means that they find rhythmic beats irresistible. Their preferred tempo is between 120 and 140 bpm.
By antoniowestley3 years ago in Petlife
How to Keep Killer Whales Innovated Through Creativity
On September 20th, 2022, the peer-reviewed journal, Animal Cognition, published a study on how killer whales and apex predatory mammals get creative in their oceanic habitats. The study was part of an ongoing collaboration between Dr. Heather Manitzas Hill at St. Mary’s University, MarineLand France, SeaWorld San Antonio, and the Dolphin Communication Project. The study, previously done with bottlenose dolphins, allowed the researchers to ask the animals to do new behaviors of their own choosing as a form of enriching exercise for the animals that enable them to think creatively (Heather Manitzas Hill et al. Anim Cogn. 2022)
By Jenna Deedy3 years ago in Petlife
Willowbrook Wildlife Center Getting $25 Million Upgrade
In order to accommodate growing demands, Willowbrook Wildlife Rehabilitation Center is getting a $25 million upgrade. The project aims to expand the outdoor animal exhibits to accommodate different species. It also aims to make the facility more energy efficient and create a net-zero building. Once completed, the center will have nine to ten hundred plus animals in its care.
By antoniowestley3 years ago in Petlife
Top 10 Strongest Animals in the World
#1 Hippopotamus Hippos are the third biggest living warm blooded creature tracked down on the planet, after elephants and white rhinos. Gauging somewhere in the range of 1.4 and 5 tons and being herbivores, hippos need to consume approximately 80 pounds of grass every night to support their weight. Notwithstanding their weight, hippos are fit for moving at velocities of up to 30mph (generally 50km/h).
By Rodney adan3 years ago in Petlife
Why should you do a genetic test on your dog?
Genetic tests in humans are already a common reality to find out about preventable genetic diseases or even to find out the ethnic origin of our ancestors. For example, it is already common to analyze the presence of certain mutations in genes to understand the probability of a person to suffer from certain types of cancer. How could it be otherwise, these types of tests are beginning to be available for our fellow dogs and thus be able to give them better health.
By Malik Kashif3 years ago in Petlife
