wild animals
Animals the way nature intended it; explore the world of wild animals and the controversies surrounding domestication and hunting of feral beasts.
Rewilding Scotland
The Scottish Highlands’ ancient forests formed around 11,500 years ago during the last ice age. Around that time, the glaciers were retreading because of a warming climate, which saw the rise of shrubs like dwarf birch, willows, and junipers and trees like hazel, aspen, birch, and pine. Before long, the animals, plants, and fungi reclaimed the land that was gripped by ice for thousands of years. This was because Britain was still attached to the rest of the European continent, meaning both the English Channel and the North Sea still had yet to exist.
By Jenna Deedy4 years ago in Petlife
The Amazing Story of Ginny the Elephant (Warning - Get Kleenex!)
They were told to go out and locate animal instructors to try speaking with for approximately an hour. Then we were all supposed to meet in the elephant enclosure because there was a particular elephant called Ginny there that I wanted to introduce them to. I also wanted to share Ginny's elephant tale with them.
By Rahau Mihai4 years ago in Petlife
An Open Letter to the Creature that lives in the Old Ramshackle Graveyard
I don’t know whether you’re a fox, or a cat, or particularly large and carnivorous squirrel, or a creaky, creepy, skeletal human who has crawled out of one of the 150-year-old graves, or an alive-and-kicking human who likes to have his dinner in an old, ramshackle graveyard of all places, and quite frankly I couldn’t care less what you are, I just beg of you to stop leaving chunks of half-chewed meat all over the place.
By Ellie Scott4 years ago in Petlife
Which animals are warm-blooded, and what does that mean?
Warm-blooded animals have evolved mechanisms that allow them to adapt to a wide range of environments. They can survive in almost any environment because their body temperature is independent of the ambient temperature. While thermoregulation is one of mother nature's most perfect creations, the ability of the organism to regulate its temperature is not without flaws. What lies beneath the term "thermoregulation"? What are the advantages and disadvantages of this adaptive strategy? What animals have a thermoneutral body temperature? Each of these questions is answered below.
By LUDWIG DEAN ANDREW4 years ago in Petlife
Getting Rid of the Skunk Smell on Dogs
If a skunk sprays your dog, it is important to wash your pet as soon as possible to remove the spray and prevent its transfer to your carpets, bedding, and furniture. Simple soap and water or standard dog shampoo won't neutralize skunk odor. Rinse or wipe as much spray off the dog as you can, then follow up with a commercial skunk odor shampoo or a blend of baking soda, hydrogen peroxide, and dish soap, followed by a standard pet shampoo. While this is something that you can probably do on your own, if you have asthma or are very sensitive to skunk musk, you may need to use the services of a professional dog groomer.
By kaliena Kin4 years ago in Petlife
National Zoo Celebrates 50 Years of Giant Panda Conservation
April 16th, 2022, marks the 50th anniversary of Ling-Ling and Hsing-Hsing, the National Zoo’s first giant panda pair. The two bears’ arrival, gifts of friendship with China during President Nixon’s historic visit to the country. It also marked the beginning of a decades-long giant panda conservation program that remains ongoing. Their arrival drew millions of people from around the world to visit the zoo. It also gave the Smithsonian an incredible opportunity to study the behavior, health, reproduction, and ecology of the giant panda. It also helped animal care staff learn about various reproductive cycles in these endangered bears.
By Jenna Deedy4 years ago in Petlife
Sanderling Gets Adopted By Aquarium Staffer Who First Rescued Her in Maine.
On Labor Day in 2021, New England Aquarium supervisor Sarah Tempesta was enjoying a day on the beach in York, Maine, when she found a struggling wading bird. She ended up watching her throughout the day, off and on for hours, until she contacted a local wildlife facility. It was clear within the first minutes of observation that the sanderling’s wing was injured, due to it being sent at an unusual angle.
By Jenna Deedy4 years ago in Petlife
A Bitter-sweet Visit For Animal Lovers
Going to Zao I took a road trip with my Japanese friend during the summer to escape the Tokyo heat. We drove north to Miyagi Prefecture to visit the Zao Fox Village. Located in the forest, this secluded land preserve houses over 100 foxes as well as some other animals. The foxes walk, eat and sleep freely throughout the preserve and are so used to humans they are similar to stray cats hanging out waiting for food.
By S.A. Ozbourne4 years ago in Petlife
