Educational Blog Archives - Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge

The Climbing Lions of Queen Elizabeth National Park

Ever seen a lion climb a tree? Probably not, but a national park in Uganda is home to a unique […]

Species: Tiger (Panthera tigris) Date of Birth: July 1, 2003 Arrival Date: January 12, 2005 “India arrived at the refuge […]

In August of 2021, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) and NYPD rescued an eleven month old, […]

Our daily decisions impact the planet’s environment, especially the choice of products we purchase. We obviously don’t want our decisions […]

All cats, big and small, utilize their five senses to help navigate the world around them. Sight, hearing, smell, taste, […]

There are some very recognizable big cats and bears in animated movies. Read along to learn some facts about the […]

Animals use their tails for a wide variety of reasons! They might use them for things like balance, communication, movement, […]

Disclaimer: All of the cougars in the following article were animals Turpentine Creek rescued in the past. They have all […]

Many animals hide from others for a number of reasons. Some hide from predators; others keep themselves hidden from potential […]

There are a number of invasive wildlife species in Arkansas. According to the US Department of Agriculture, an invasive species […]