Meet the Mountain Lion
The Ghost of the Mountains: Unveiling the Secrets of the Cougar The cougar (Puma concolor), also known as the puma, mountain lion, ghost cat, or many other names is a…
Meet the Kiwi Bird
The Feathered Paradox: The Enigmatic Kiwi Bird Imagine a flightless bird the size of a chicken, with fur instead of feathers, nostrils at the tip of its long beak, and…
Book Review: Vanishing Tracks: Four Years Among the Snow Leopards of Nepal
Vanishing Tracks: Four Years Among the Snow Leopards of Nepal by Darla Hillard Accessible only by foot, the Langu Gorge in northwestern Nepal is high, inhospitable terrain broken by cliffs, ridges,…
Meet the Leopard
The Elusive Leopard: A Master of Many Landscapes From the sun-drenched savannas of Africa to the verdant rainforests of Asia, a solitary predator stalks unseen – the leopard (Panthera pardus).…
Meet the Spirit Bear
What is a spirit bear? A spirit bear, also known as a Kermode bear (Ursus americanus kermodei), is a rare subspecies of the North American black bear found primarily in…
Meet the Wombat
Built Like a Brick…But Cuter: Unveiling the Wonder of Wombats Australia’s wildlife is a treasure trove of the weird and wonderful, and the wombat is no exception. These adorable, stocky…
Pink Dolphins? Meet the Amazon River Dolphin
The Enchanting Amazon: Home to the Pink River Dolphin The Amazon rainforest, a realm of emerald jungles and winding rivers, holds a captivating creature unlike any other – the pink…
Meet the American Bison
The Thundering Comeback: The American Bison – A Symbol of Resilience The Great Plains of North America once echoed with the thunder of hooves – a sound synonymous with the…
It’s Long Past Time to Free Captive Orcas
We encourage everyone to become educated on the plight of orcas (killer whales) held in captivity for entertainment. Holding these highly-intelligent, social animals in tanks serves no purpose other than…
