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More goats?
What is it with goats escaping? On the heels of the story of goats roaming the streets of a Welsh town during shelter-in-place restrictions, we now have a story of 200 or so goats breaking through a fence and charging … Continue reading
Working Dogs
Dogs are not just “man’s best friend,” they also perform many important tasks in helping people—from service dogs helping the disabled to police dogs and sheep herding dogs. Continue reading
The Sloth
These strange, slow creatures live in the canopies of forest. Some seem to have a permanent smile on their faces. Continue reading
Follow Me!
Neal Sharma and his research team at Post’s Wildlife Linkages Program monitor 50 remote control cameras near major roadways in the Santa Cruz Mountain areas. Culverts under the highways allow animals to cross safely between habitats. Creating a network of … Continue reading
Help for Australian Animal Orphans
The wildfires in Australia have had a devastating effect on wildlife. An estimated one billion animals have died. Out of this tragedy, a cottage industry is growing to protect the young survivors and homeless animals. The Animal Rescue Craft Guild … Continue reading
Zebra-striped Cows?
Why would you paint a cow to look like a zebra? Turns out it could save on pesticide. Zebra stripes are considered to be great camouflage, especially in a herd where many animals congregate together. A group of researchers in … Continue reading
Sea Turtles
Seven different species of sea turtles roam the world’s oceans. Sea turtles can live to a great age but more and more their lives are endangered by the impact of humans on their ocean environments. Continue reading
Animals in Space
Brave creatures were the pioneers of space travel. Learn about these early astronauts. Continue reading
Animal Mothers
Sunday, May 12 is Mother’s Day. We take a look at mothers in the natural world to watch them taking care of their babies. Continue reading
Flamingos of Mumbai
For the past few years, Mumbai, India has experienced increasing numbers of flamingos visiting a part of the city. Most seasons record 20,000 to 40,000 of the pink, long-legged visitors. But this year, flamingo counts tally around 120,000. The Bombay … Continue reading
