Sara Edwards, Author at Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge

Did Cats Domesticate Themselves?

Over one hundred wild cats call Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge their home. However, keeping these kinds of animals in a […]

Scavengers are often viewed as dirty, gross, opportunistic creatures. However, the ecological role they serve is vital. Let’s discuss what […]

Here at Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge, we have some incredible athletes. Our cats are great at jumping, leaping, climbing, and […]

When thinking about the animals that share our world with us, many of us make a clear distinction between wild […]

Everybody poops! So, it’s only fair to talk about it. The cats at TCWR are big poopers. But how is […]

Today is Valentine’s Day, and love is not just something for people to enjoy. It’s a feeling experienced all throughout […]

Snow days in the Ozarks are rare moments that seem to slow our local communities into a calm stillness. Some […]

Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge has been a home to previously abused, neglected, and abandoned cats for quite some time. Some […]

What is a Savannah Cat? A Savannah cat is a hybrid resulting from the intentional breeding of an African serval […]

Jaguars are majestic cats surrounded by mystery. Did you know they also play a part in ancient mythology? Jaguars have […]