Following its routine closure during the rainy season, the Rhino habitat Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary in India will be accessible to visitors on November 1. The said sanctuary will soon be an interesting spot not only for domestic spectators but also to foreign tourists. The features of the sanctuary underwent repair and improvement after the damages… Read More…
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Building Wildlife-friendly Roads and Railways
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…
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…
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…
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…
5 Strategies to Keep Animals from Eating Your Garden Plants
You’ve gotten rid of bugs that have been keeping your garden from reaching its full potential, however, other critters are getting in the way as well. Rabbits, deer, groundhogs, and other animals seem to think your garden is their personal salad bar. Here are some strategies from this article to deter them from eating your… Read More…
Interesting Facts About Northern Cardinal
The Northern Cardinal is one of the most identifiable birds on the North American continent. According to the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, “The male Northern Cardinal is most likely responsible for getting more people to open up a field guide than any other type of bird.” Listed below are some interesting facts about these birds:… Read More…
Things You Ought to Know About Bears
There are eight species of bear around the world including the brown bear, the North American black bear, the Asiatic black bear, the giant panda, the sun bear, the polar bear, the sloth bear and the spectacled bear. From polar bears, which are considered the largest land predators on earth, to the sloth bears, known… Read More…