wild animals
Animals the way nature intended it; explore the world of wild animals and the controversies surrounding domestication and hunting of feral beasts.
Sanctuaries and Cetacean "Bans"
Recently, an animal rights group known as the "Whale Sanctuary Project" revealed its desire to develop a marine mammal "sanctuary" that would house cetaceans that have spent most of their lives in human care in southeastern Nova Scotia. The pen, which would house up to ten orcas, would be about the size of around 40 soccer fields and might open by 2020 even though it would cost around $20 million for the project to be completed. Sounds ideal right?
Jenna DeedyPublished 6 years ago in Petlife12 of the Cutest, Most Unique Animals
Hedgehogs aren't super unique, but they sure are cute. Here are some animals that are super cute, but also very interesting. Think of these animals when you want to litter!
Rich BurtonPublished 6 years ago in PetlifeFrom the Diary of a Conservationist—August 2015
As the sun rises and the light starts to diffuse across the water of the Zambezi, an elephant drinks and a warm feeling enters your heart. Water rolls over the smoke that thunders, hippos huff and puff, and in the Luangwa valley, a lion's roar dances through the morning mist. A fish eagle looks patiently into the depths of the Kafue river and another day has begun in one of the most beautiful places on this delicate planet.
Andrew WhitePublished 6 years ago in PetlifeThe Otter and the Stag
There once was an otter and a stag, the stag saw how quickly the otter could walk on land, but he was proud and he was much faster when running.
The Rainbow RamPublished 6 years ago in PetlifeHumans Don't Need an Apocalypse – They're It
The appalling news just hit the internet about how despite humans making up only 1% of the Earth's overall population we managed to kill over 80% of its living organisms in a century.
Maura DudasPublished 6 years ago in PetlifeTop 10 Strangest Flying Animals That Are Not Birds
The world is full of amazing animals that have never failed to stun the mankind. Amongst them, the ones that have always managed to catch the attention of the observers/researchers are the flying animals! These animals may not have wings like birds, but their aerodynamic structures provide them the ability to fly. Here are the top ten strangest flying animals that are not birds.
Carol WilsonPublished 6 years ago in Petlife- Top Story - May 2018
What Swimming With Sharks for the First Time Was Like
Like any Jaws-era child, I grew up frightened of sharks. Don't get me wrong, I never believed they were mindless monsters who purposefully seek out humans to attack, but I definitely didn't trust them. So much so that as a little girl I wouldn't even swim alone in a pool. I was convinced one would somehow sneak through the filter and "get" me — clearly I didn't understand how filters worked yet.
Natalie KatePublished 6 years ago in Petlife Face Your Fears
There is no doubt about it everyone has a fear of something. If you cannot admit your fear, you are not honest with yourself. Two things frighten me the most, and they are spiders and heights.
Carolann SherwoodPublished 6 years ago in Petlife- Top Story - April 2018
The Eastern Timber Wolf
I volunteered at the Timber Wolf Preservation Society (TWPS) from 2012 to its closing in 2014. As a tour guide, I learned things I never thought I would. My first-hand experience showed me that much of what I thought I knew about wolves before was false. They are a beautiful species that I think everyone can learn from.
Lorraine WoiakPublished 6 years ago in Petlife - Top Story - April 2018
Is a Fox a Cat or a Dog?
I was visiting a friend in Gold Hill, Colorado. It's right outside Boulder, but several thousand feet above it, up an unpaved road. The foxes there are so unafraid of people that they come right up to back porches. They'll even eat food if you leave it out for them, or just steal your leather moccasins.
Roland BarnesPublished 6 years ago in Petlife Cute But Dangerous
I'm a constant hiker and love to camp. Recently I've noticed an increase in wild animals approaching humans, especially amongst the raccoons and coyotes. It is a big concern.
Rachel AndersonPublished 6 years ago in PetlifeWhy We Need Sharks
Believe it or not, sharks are one of the things stopping global warming from getting too bad and deadly. Phytoplankton are little organisms that thrive in the ocean. They convert most of the carbon dioxide into oxygen for the world and they provide Earth with 50-85 percent of the world’s oxygen. But fish feed on this phytoplankton and without the sharks feeding on these fish, the phytoplankton population will decimate. The world needs sharks, and people are finally starting to realize it.
hope vandersluisPublished 6 years ago in Petlife