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27/06/24

King of the Jungle - Exploring Lion Behaviors, Diet, & Social Structure

By: Bobbi Brink

With its powerful roar and magnificent mane, the lion has excited the human mind for ages. Typically known as the king of the jungle, these apex predators play a significant role in balancing an ecosystem. Beyond the lion’s iconic image lies an interesting yet complex social animal with highly organized behavior. So, what’s special about […]

20/06/24

The Nefarious Nature of Roadside Zoos & Unaccredited Animal Attractions

By: Bobbi Brink

On the road, you often see a roadside attraction that makes you want to pull over to see playful monkeys, majestic tigers, lion cub petting, and more. These attractions might seem innocent, but they hide something incredibly disturbing: the unethical use of wild animals for monetary gain. Seeing these animals in such events may leave […]

14/06/24

Encountering a Bear in the Woods? Safety Tips & Best Practices

By: Bobbi Brink

What should you do when hiking or climbing the mountains and you come face-to-face with a bear in the woods? Read on to discover what you must do to ensure your safety and the bear's well-being. Understanding Bear Behavior The woods might have dangerous animals, but bears are intelligent animals that naturally want to avoid […]

06/06/24

Bobcats in the United States: Understanding Their Role in Nature

By: Bobbi Brink

Bobcats are medium-sized wild cats native to North America. They are quite adaptable and resilient, with distinctive features like tufted ears and a short bobbed tail, from which they get their name. Bobcats are quite similar to the house cat in that they use whiskers like fingertips to feel their surroundings and judge whether an […]

31/05/24

Guardians of the Forest: Bears' Essential Ecological Role

By: Bobbi Brink

Bears are powerful animals with big personalities that match their physical size. They're intelligent, inquisitive, tolerant, empathetic, playful, social, and even altruistic. Bears are also the guardians of the forest because they protect the natural ecosystem. However, they face significant threats from human activities that endanger their survival and disrupt the ecosystems they help maintain. […]

28/05/24

The Dangers of Cub Petting: Why It's Harmful and Unethical

By: Bobbi Brink

Cubs are cute, and that’s perhaps their biggest vulnerability. Their inherent cuteness and majestic presence make them incredibly appealing – and many people will happily pay to play with these animals. Sadly, the practice of cub petting attractions not only harms the animals in question but also helps fuel the illegal wildlife trade. As a […]

30/04/24

Feathered Friends: The Colorful World of Exotic Bird Rescue

By: Bobbi Brink

The exotic pet trade endangers exotic bird species like macaws, parrots, and cockatoos. While many people mistake these birds for domesticated pets, they are wild animals with sophisticated intelligence and social behavior that warrant rehabilitation and dedicated care. In this post, we'll delve into the exotic bird rescue world, emphasizing their social behavior, intelligence, special […]

26/04/24

Jungle Royalty: Investigating the Secret Life of Jaguars

By: Bobbi Brink

Jaguars are the third biggest cat in the world—only after the lion and tiger—and the largest cats in the Western Hemisphere. They bear a striking resemblance to leopards, which live in Asia and Africa, but Jaguars' spots are more complex. Some of their rosettes (circular markings) have black dots in the middle, a trait less […]

23/04/24

How Livestock Rescue Saves Our Farm Animal Friends

By: Bobbi Brink

Farm animals are an important part of our lives. They serve as sources of companionship, and even therapy. But what most people do not know is that farm animals have feelings, needs, and desires. They form bonds with their caretakers and fellow herd members and experience fear, sadness, joy, etc. Yet, many farm animals suffer […]

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King of the Jungle - Exploring Lion Behaviors, Diet, & Social Structure

The Nefarious Nature of Roadside Zoos & Unaccredited Animal Attractions

Encountering a Bear in the Woods? Safety Tips & Best Practices

Bobcats in the United States: Understanding Their Role in Nature

Guardians of the Forest: Bears' Essential Ecological Role

The Dangers of Cub Petting: Why It's Harmful and Unethical

Feathered Friends: The Colorful World of Exotic Bird Rescue

Jungle Royalty: Investigating the Secret Life of Jaguars

How Livestock Rescue Saves Our Farm Animal Friends

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