wild animals
Animals the way nature intended it; explore the world of wild animals and the controversies surrounding domestication and hunting of feral beasts.
Great White
Terror strikes fast and swift, leaving a wake of blood after these predators of the deep. I guess it was the movie Jaws that truly awakened everyone to just how terrifying, and yet so misunderstood Great White Sharks really are. Myself I was very fortunate in all my adventures in diving that my only encounter was with a small sand shark. A quick thump on the nose, and it scurried off to more lucrative morsels. It is so unfortunate that shark attacks happen. But, we all have to remember that any time we enter the ocean waters, we are intrusive into their realm of reality, and not the other way around.
By Dr. Williams7 years ago in Petlife
New Female Calf in J-Pod Brings Hope to the Southern Resident Orca Population
In May, researchers based at the Center for Whale Research sighted a newborn calf off the coast of Tofino, Washington. At the time, the calf, who was later determined to be a healthy female, was seen swimming with two females. One was named Tsuchi, who is also known as “J31”, and another was named Eclipse, who was also known as “J41”. At first, the researchers were not really sure which of these two female whales was the calf’s mother, but after a second sighting of the calf that occurred two months later, the researchers were able to determine that the calf was in fact, the daughter of Tsuchi. In fact, her May 24th birth helped bring the population’s numbers up to around 76 orcas.
By Jenna Deedy7 years ago in Petlife
Wolf Run at Wallace Ranch and Sanctuary
A typical day here at the ranch is filled with a calm country setting and our beautiful rescues. Our life has taken a path into the old ways of life. We live off the grid on 280 acres of beautiful mountains, tucked nicely in a valley between volcanic lava tubes and amazing mountains that fill us with peace and joy every time we walk outside. There’s lots of old-fashioned hard work building our house and creating a beautiful environment for ourselves and our animals; they are our family. We rescue, rehabilitate, and find forever homes. We were given a second chance at life, so in return, we give our rescues a second chance too! Everyday is filled with new tasks and adventures that leave us with memories to share with our children. We are BLESSED!
By Dion Wallace7 years ago in Petlife
Aquatic Research
I know many people believe in their own conspiracy theories; there is one specific one I happen to find very interesting and that is the topic about proving the species of Megalodon still exists. I have come across several people who do not even know what the Megalodon species are. I usually say a very big shark and they respond with, "OH." Well they don't really need to know anyways, considering they never heard of it. What's funny is I have an irrational fear of large bodies of water which to me isn't that irrational considering all the man eating creatures and the hectic waves let alone the water itself that can kill you. Anyway I love to learn about species of the water particularly sharks themselves. Of the Earth only seventy-one percent of water has yet to be explored, so that's a lot.
By Alyssa Glasgow7 years ago in Petlife
The Return of the Grizzled Skipper
Being a butterfly in these days of climate change and air pollution is not easy. There has been a steady decline in butterfly numbers across the UK over the last twenty years or more. One or two species do well as the average temperature increases and with it their range too increases. Others, the majority, find it tough. How can we help them?
By Paul Conneally7 years ago in Petlife
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
