Uniquely Named Animals from Turpentine’s PastTurpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge has rescued over 500 animals since it began. Most of the animals that end up calling […] View Article
Unusually Maned LionsWhen you think of a lion, what is the first image that comes to mind? Is it a large male […] View Article
Common Misconceptions As Wildlife Interpreters, we often get a lot of questions or comments here at Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge regarding our […] View Article
Behind the Big Top: The Brutal Reality of Animal CircusesRings of Fire How many of you have ever visited a circus? Did you happen to see many amazing animals […] View Article
The Ghost of the Mountains“The ghost of the mountains.” Just the phrase alone brings to mind an elusive, almost eerie creature which pads forward […] View Article
Ex-RoommatesTurpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge rescues animals from situations of abuse, neglect, and abandonment from homes, fake zoos, and pseudo-sanctuaries. Sometimes […] View Article
Mythical Creatures Inspired by Real AnimalsThroughout time, many stories have been told of the mystical and magical creatures that may or may not exist. While […] View Article
Celebrating Mama ShakiraToday we are celebrating Mama Shakira’s 14th birthday! Her given name is Shakira II, and in honor of her remarkable […] View Article
Ambush, Pursuit, or Scavenger?It’s no secret that we all have to eat. As large predators ourselves, adult humans need approximately 2000 calories a […] View Article
Aren’t They Lonely? Or, Social Structures in CatsVisitors might find it strange that so many of our cats live by themselves. To species as social as humans, […] View Article
