Meet the African Leopard
More Than Just Spots: The Power and Allure of the African Leopard Across the sun-drenched savannas and lush forests of Africa, a solitary predator embodies the essence of the wild…
FAQ: Jaguars
One of the most powerful and striking of all the big cats, the jaguar is the only living member of the genus Panthera native to the Americas. FAQ
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…
FAQ: Gnus
What’s gnu? Or is it a wildebeest? Here are some FAQs to help you unravel the mysteries of these migratory marvels. 1. What are gnus and where do they live?…
FAQ: Red Kangaroo
Red Kangaroo FAQs: Hopping into the World of the Biggest Roo The red kangaroo, with its powerful legs and iconic silhouette, is a true icon of the Australian outback. But…
Meet the Opossum
The Opossum: North America’s Misunderstood Marvel The opossum, often mis-named “possum” (yes, the spelling matters!), might not be the most glamorous creature. But beneath that scruffy exterior lies a fascinating…
FAQ: Brolga
What are Brolgas and where do they live? Brolgas are tall, elegant cranes found in Australia and New Guinea. They have distinctive grey plumage, a red patch on their heads,…
Meet the Snow Leopard
The Ghost of the Mountains: Unveiling the Enigmatic Snow Leopard High in the rugged peaks of Central and South Asia, where snow-capped mountains brush the sky, lives a mesmerizing predator…
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…
