It’s undeniable that humans have an insatiable need for more. More resources, more land, more of everything. However, in the process, we’ve seemingly ignored that there are other occupants in this planet and as we continually expand, we’ve affected their habitats. A team from the University of Leeds understands that there is a need for… Read More…
Posts from October, 2015
Interesting Facts You Should Know About Turtles
Turtles are among the oldest and most primitive groups of reptiles that have evolved million years ago. With hard shells that protect them from predators, turtles live in almost every type of climate. Below are some fun facts about turtles. Turtles spend most of their lives in water. … Read More…
Managing Wildlife as Pythons in Florida Wreak Havoc
As part of the long-term solution in managing invasive wildlife, Florida will be hosting the 2016 Python Challenge from January 16 through February 14. The goal, according to public relations specialist Lisa Thompson, is to engage the public in participating in Evergldades conservation through invasive species removal. Since 2000, more than 2,000 Burmese pythons have… Read More…
Fun Facts About Badgers
Badgers, also related to ferrets, minks, otters and weasels, are actually small mammals with flat, wedge-shaped bodies and coarse hair that can be black, brown, gold or white. Apart from their broad feet and long claws, there are still a few more interesting facts about these animals. – Badgers can grow up to 20… Read More…
Ecotourists May Actually be Endangering the Wildlife
With an estimated visit of 8 billion times a year to protected nature areas, conservation-minded people who spend millions of dollars a year on ecotourism might actually be making the animals they are trying to preserve more vulnerable to predators. According to a recent report, many of these well-intentioned visits can be detrimental to the… Read More…
Crocodiles Can Keep Watch While Asleep
Whether on a camping trip or somewhere closer to home, an encounter with a crocodile may just be anybody’s worst fear realized. You freeze and start to see your whole life flash before you, but, wait a minute, is that croc asleep? Whew! But before you think you can rest easy and sneak past the… Read More…
Things You May Not Know About Bats
Many of you may think that bats are creepy, but the truth is these maligned creatures are crucial to many ecosystems. Below are some important facts to know about these insect-munching animals. Bats eat their bodyweight in insects every night. Bats play an important role in controlling… Read More…
Interesting Facts About Skunks
With their black and white colored fur, you sure can easily recognize a skunk in your neighborhood. Skunks may cause damage to your lawn and garden but there is more to know about these animals than just their crazy behavior. Below are some interesting facts. The skunk’s stripes point… Read More…
Known Facts About Armadillos
Covered with natural armor, the armadillo got its name from a Spanish word which means “little armored one.” Their armor works well against predators. They are also known as the “Hillbilly Speed Bump.” Below are some fascinating facts about armadillos. There are 21 species of armadillo and the smallest of them is the pink fairy… Read More…
Fascinating Facts About Wombats
Native to Australia, wombats are short-legged, muscular quadrupedal marsupials that have small, stubby tails. As Australians celebrate National Wombat day, let us take a look at some of the interesting facts about these furry mammals. The Northern hairy-nosed wombat is known as the largest species and is nearing extinction. Although wombats are very smart, they… Read More…