Wildlife

What is the Difference Between Bonobos and Chimpanzees?

Wildlife / September 15, 2021

From a study done in the Luo Scientific Reserve, experts find many dissimilarities between chimpanzees and bonobos. Each society has adapted to form distinctive differences in many aspects, from their leaders to their mating rituals. The difference between chimpanzees and bonobos lies in the gender-based dominance in their societies. While chimpanzees are patriarchal, the elder […]

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Is It Dangerous to Swim with Sperm Whales?

Pets & Animals, Wildlife / September 9, 2021

Sperm whales are majestic creatures that are well known for their friendliness towards humans. Although they generally cause no harm, there have been reports of serious injuries and even death. But how does this happen? Diving with sperm whales is recreational and educational for most divers. Despite the whales’ kind behavior, their loud clicks are

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What Was the Remarkable Story of Fraiser the Lolling Lion?

Movies, Pets & Animals, Tourist Destinations, Wildlife, Zoos-Aquariums-Preserves / September 5, 2021

While there are hundreds of stories of wild animals that were raised in captivity, the story of Fraiser is truly one of the books. Let’s find out what makes him different. Fraiser is a 19-year-old sickly lion with a lolling tong. He was rescued from a Mexican circus in 1972. He was able to sire

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Why Are Right Whales in the North Atlantic Endangered?

Wildlife / September 4, 2021

North Atlantic right whales are the rarest marine mammals worldwide. A new study by the Diseases of Aquatic Organisms finds that the right whales are currently less than 366 of them left in the wild. Today, many scientists, government agencies, and ship crews are devoting their time to promote the welfare of these majestic whales!

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Can Lions Lose Their Manes?

Pets & Animals, Social Issues & Advocacy, Wildlife / September 2, 2021

The presence of their manes quickly identifies male lions. But did you know that there are a handful of lions who no longer have them or never had them at all? Let’s talk about them. Many lions do not have manes or some with less pronounced ones. Hormones play a vital role in this. A

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Are Abert and Kaibab Squirrels Examples of Speciation?

Ecology & Environment, Wildlife / August 28, 2021

When a new kind of species is created because of a separation in habitat, they start to develop unique characteristics. What is the phenomenon called, and are there actual examples of this happening in our world today? The Abert and Kaibab Squirrels live on opposites sides of the Colorado River. They used to be in

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What Did Zookeepers Do About a Racoon that Broke In?

Hobbies & Leisure, Wildlife, Zoos-Aquariums-Preserves / August 26, 2021

Did you ever wonder what would happen if wild animals broke into zoos? Could they stay, or must they be returned to the wild? Let’s find out. It really depends on what kind of animal breaks into the zoo. When a wild raccoon broke into a zoo in Germany, the zookeepers had to keep him.

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What is the Story of Rhonda the Sea Lion?

Wildlife / August 20, 2021

In 1946 a sea lion escaped Roger Williams Park Zoo in Rhode Island. To this day, it is believed she lived a long and free life. Rhonda, a sea lion, once escaped from an urban zoo in Providence, Rhode Island, and was never found. She crossed a few park lakes, walked nearly two miles on

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Why Did an African Giant Pouched Rat Receive a Gold Medal From the PDSA?

Hobbies & Leisure, Wildlife / June 4, 2021

There are dozens of animals we can train to help in human activities, we have police dogs, work horses, and messenger pigeons. But did you know rats are extremely easy to train too? An African giant pouch rat, has been awarded a gold medal for his work in detecting land mines. Rats can be trained

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How Did Evolution Bring Back a Flightless Bird from Extinction?

Earth Sciences, Hobbies & Leisure, Wildlife / June 1, 2021

There are so many reasons why extinction occurs. This could be caused by natural disasters, evolutionary changes, or even overexploitation. But there are instances when certain species seemingly come back. The Aldabra rail, a flightless bird, was wiped out along with all the terrestrial animals that once lived on Aldabra. A massive flood sank a

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