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
Animal Pain AwarenessSeptember is Animal Pain Awareness Month. The International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management (IVAPM) declared this month of awareness. Its purpose is […] View Article
Where in the World?Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge is home to several different species, but where would their homes be if they were in […] View Article
I Cry, You Cry, We All MimicryMany say that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. In nature, every organism fills a unique role in their […] View Article
The Mapogo CoalitionAs one of the only social cats, lions have social structures that are incredibly complex. Their behavior can sometimes shock […] View Article
The Lions of EuropeLions have featured in European art and religion for centuries, yet there are no lions in Europe. Where did they […] View Article
Why Pollinators MatterPollinators keep the world running. They are responsible for around 75% of the world’s flowering plants. Notable pollinators are bees, […] View Article
Why Wild Animals Don’t Make Good PetsMost people agree that animals like big cats don’t make good pets. Dangerous carnivores and predators pose a severe threat […] View Article
