Blogs - Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge

Scavengers

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 […]

Common knowledge can be misleading. Some common facts are known as “old wives’ tales;” others are widely believed to be […]

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

It is estimated that, of the world’s population of 8.1 billion people, over half have a pet in their household. […]

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 […]