Asiatic LionsYou may have heard of a lion being called the “king of the jungle”. This little idiom has probably confused […] View Article
Black Bear Color VariationsEarly settlers arrived on the east coast of North America, saw a bear with black fur and creatively dubbed it […] View Article
Ethical Wildlife TourismPracticing ethical wildlife tourism is essential for ensuring the well-being of wildlife while also providing enriching and educational experiences for […] View Article
Learning the Language of SkullsDid you know that you can learn a whole lot about an animal just by looking at their skull? If […] View Article
Bagheera and SelbitHave you seen those habitats across from our wooden pavilion in the discovery area? They’re two medium sized enclosures, which […] View Article
A World Full of Brown Bear SubspeciesDid you know that all grizzly bears are brown bears, but not all brown bears are grizzly bears? That is […] View Article
Why We Have Big Cats, But Not Big Dogs If big cats exist, why are there no big dogs? Both cats and dogs have such special roles in […] View Article
Enrich Their LivesEnrichment is an animal husbandry principle that can help improve the quality of life of a captive animal. Enrichment may […] View Article
Prehistoric Relatives of TCWR ResidentsThere are many extinct species that once roamed the earth in prehistoric times. This includes the prehistoric relatives of the […] View Article
Do TCWR Animals Like April Showers?Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge is located in Eureka Springs, AR. We rescue big exotic cats, mainly lions and tigers, from […] View Article