My major passion is animal welfare, and a very large part of that is Endangered Wildlife. It’s a subject that everybody should be aware of.
Sleep Hacks of Your Favorite Animals In many ways, we aren’t so different to our friends in the animal kingdom. There are three things which we all need to stay healthy regardless of where you’re a hippo, a Labrador or a human. These three things are, of course, fuel, exercise, and sleep. An excellent example … Read more
DIY Possum Control Trap Controlling the Possums in Your Backyard Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links. Any purchases made through these links may result in a teeny tiny commission. Possums, sometimes referred to as opossums, are a scavenging nocturnal marsupial that has no problem turning your home and garden upside down while searching for food. Possums … Read more
Cyclists are Chased by an Ostrich Have you ever been chased by a giant bird? This GoPro video is running while two cyclists are chased by an ostrich and it’s hilarious. I don’t know what’s funnier, the ostrich running at race speed, or the laughter of the guy with the video cam. It’s a toss-up. … Read more
Famous African Animals That Have Left Their Footprints One of the most significant reasons people go on safaris is the animals. Getting to see the majestic African beasts in their natural habitat is one of the most precious memories a person can make in their lifetime. Unfortunately, poaching has significantly reduced the numbers of the … Read more
International Polar Bear Day International Polar Bear Day is organized by Polar Bears International to raise awareness about the impact of global warming and reduced sea ice on polar bear populations. This day encourages people to find ways to reduce their carbon output, such as by turning down their thermostat or driving less. The day … Read more
Opossum in my Bathroom! I love it that there was an opossum in my bathroom this morning when I got up. Why? Because I’m one of those people who love all animals without exception. If I see an animal, especially an exotic, rare, or even dangerous, animal ~ my very first impulse is to touch … Read more
True Facts about the Camel Spider Bite First of all, let me set the record straight. A camel spider bite hurts, yes, but your arm won’t rot off, as the Internet will have you believe. So if you’re here reading this because you’ve been bitten, ignore all those horrendous images on Google search and the … Read more
What Happens When a Gecko Loses its Tail? Have you ever wondered what happens when a gecko loses its tail? Did you lizards can regenerate their tails? The process is called Caudal Autotomy (Greek: self-amputation). This can happen when the tail is pulled hard enough, or they “drop” their tails to escape predators. The tail … Read more
Russian Tortoises Russian Tortoises are terrestrial animals that belong to the turtle family (Testudinidae). They have been present on earth for 200 million years and have one of the longest lifespans, known to live longer than 150 years. Tortoises can be found on all continents except Antarctica and Australia, and are also believed to be … Read more
F is for the Magnificent Frigatebirds Do you have 3 minutes you can spare? ‘Cause that’s how long it will take you to watch this video of the Great and Magnificent Frigatebirds (also known as frigate pelicans) in their natural habitat in the Galapagos. It’s a lovely film, published by Quasar Expeditions. Watch the males displaying … Read more