wild animals
Animals the way nature intended it; explore the world of wild animals and the controversies surrounding domestication and hunting of feral beasts.
Maybe Your Pet Does Understand You
If you go to Russia hang on to your blini. There are roving street packs in Moscow. They aren't interested in your wallet. They want to separate you from your snack. You may think you can resist these criminals, but these dogs have your number. A cute ragamuffin specially selected for its looks will come up to you with soft whimpers and pleading eyes. Their goal is your snack. Their weapon is pure cuteness.
By Jessica Poister6 years ago in Petlife
From One Mother to Another
Living on a small farm had its disadvantages. There was always work to be done; and if you were present, you were expected to work – no matter your age. As a child as young as three, I was shown how to gather eggs from the chicken house; and I was milking cows before I started kindergarten. I even had a child-sized metal bucket so I could carry the milk easily. However, I never complained. It was just our way of life, and I did it because it took everyone to make it work smoothly.
By Denise Pote6 years ago in Petlife
Devil Chicken
Brady turned their head towards the sound of rustling. Their eyes scanned the edges of the reeds and cattails for a moment before a plain brown mallard shook itself from the dried out stalks. Brady’s shoulders, which had been inching closer to their ears out of hopeful anticipation, relaxed back down at the sight of the common duck. Taking offense to the realization it was being watched or, possibly, the disappoint on the face of its voyeur, the mallard turned and swam away quacking loudly. Brady considered the similarity between its call and a child with a kazoo for a moment before bringing the binoculars to their eyes. They focused the sight on a gaggle of waterfowl toward the center of the lake. Not finding the loon they had seen the previous week they dropped the binoculars down on the grass next to them.
By Alice Arden6 years ago in Petlife
Nature is a Million Questions. Top Story - March 2021.
It was a Tuesday morning early in June; the sun warm and bright promising a lovely afternoon. I was checking the oil in our tour bus when I felt my sleeve being pulled gently. I turned to see an elderly lady – obviously a tourist here for a visit. “Hello” I said acknowledging her contact.
By Doug Caldwell6 years ago in Petlife
While a squirrel picnic table is not as ridiculous as it sounds
In 2020 the whole world spent more time at home, during which time my girlfriend and I used our ground floor balcony as a way of welcoming the wildlife. At first it was a selection of pigeons, swallows, magpies, wrens, blue tits and robins. But as the year moved on our favourite visitor arrived, Bryan the Squirrel. Bryan became a high point of our day but his visits were always quite limited, that was of course until we added a little addition for him.
By Spencer Hawken6 years ago in Petlife
Measurable Suffering
Measurable Suffering A stallion and an aged, pregnant mare with her two-year-old filly still at her side move slowly through the night in search of water. Spring in the high desert is unpredictable and with the morning's light comes the worst blizzard in a hundred years. The mustangs huddle together for warmth as the wind whips their long tails into twisted ropes. When the snowfall abates, they move on. The tiny band has picked up a shadow however, a badly injured, half-starved wolf now moves unnoticed with the herd of three. Hiding behind mounds of wind drifted snow the wolf waits for his opportunity, his patience stretched thin by hunger and pain. As the bleak day gives way to night, the wolf senses the odds are shifting in his favor. Exhausted from lifting her legs so high in order to move through the deep piles of thick snow, the young filly finally gives up her fight allowing herself to sink into a snowbank by an outcrop of boulders. Grabbing his opportunity the waiting wolf now leaps upon the golden youngster. As his teeth close about her throat the horse squeals in shock and pain and her whinny, moved by the wind, is carried to the ears of the young stallion; who is also near exhaustion as well.
By Donna Snyder-Smith6 years ago in Petlife
How Locals Negotiate the Dangerous Australian Wildlife
It can’t be denied that some of the world’s most deadly creatures can be found in Australia. Sharks lurk in the ocean. Snakes are numerous and bountiful. Spiders are big and scary or small and deadly. Saltwater crocodiles and box jellyfish rule some parts of the land. Even the kangaroos can pack a deadly kick if aggravated.
By S Z Piraner6 years ago in Petlife
Another Man's Treasure
The pigeon flapped out of the charging toddler’s way, the child squealing in delight as she waddled after it again. Her tiny boots slapped on the damp pavement to match the beat of pigeon wings, echoing around a near vacant Trafalgar Square. Frightened, the bird flitted towards the couple leaning against a lion's hip, just missing their swatting hands.
By Ali Huseynli6 years ago in Petlife
