What to Do If You Encounter a Bear
If you encounter a black bear or brown bear (grizzly) in the wild, it’s important to stay calm and take steps to minimize the risk of an attack. Here are…
Meanwhile, on Rabbit Island…
We all knew about Japan’s Cat Islands, right? But, did you know there is also a Rabbit Island? Ōkunoshima (大久野島) is a small island located in the Inland Sea of Japan…
Tiny Baby Elephant Rescued by Her Mama and Auntie
A family of elephants crosses the rain-swollen Ewaso Nyiro river in the Ol Pejeta Conservancy. With the river deep, the mountain high banks and fast current aren’t even easy for…
Kings of the Reptile Realm: Alligators vs. Crocodiles vs. Caimans
Swamps, rivers, and even some saltwater environments are home to some of the most fearsome predators on Earth: alligators, crocodiles, and caimans. These giant reptiles share a prehistoric ancestry and…
Do Guinea Pigs Make Good Pets?
Guinea pigs can make good pets for the right people and living situations. Here’s a breakdown of some factors to consider to see if a guinea pig is a good…
Book Review: Never Cry Wolf
Never Cry Wolf by Farley Mowat More than a half-century ago the Canadian Wildlife Service assigned the naturalist Farley Mowat to investigate why wolves were killing arctic caribou. Mowat’s account of…
Book Review: Modoc
Modoc by Ralph Helfer Modoc: The True Story of the Greatest Elephant That Ever Lived is the joint biography of a man and an elephant born in a small German circus town…
Book Review: Making Natural Hoof Care Work for You
Making Natural Hoof Care Work for You by Pete Ramey Easy to read and easy to understand, Ramey makes hoof care understandable for every owner. Not intended as a do-it-yourself guide,…
Black vs. Brown (Grizzly) Bears: Telling the Difference in the Forest
How well do you know your bears? North American forests are home to two magnificent bear species: the black bear and the brown bear (often referred to as the grizzly…
The Lion Who Loves to Play Football
Football-mad Triton, an 11-year-old male lion who was born at the Johannesburg Zoo, is like a kitten with a favorite toy when his soccer ball comes into sight. His face…
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