Wildlife

Protected Animals You’re Not Allowed to Own

April 17, 2012

It may be difficult for animal lovers to understand why certain species of cute and cuddly creatures are not able to be legally owned because owning a pet that no one else has is very tempting. However, any animal that finds itself on the Endangered Species List is off limits for ownership. People expect certain [...]

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Trials and Tribulation of the Ginger Seal

January 13, 2012

Late last year, a pretty ginger (light brown fur, to be exact) seal was abandoned by her shiny black seal family on Tyuleniy Island in Russia. This little female seal has light blue eyes and golden-brown fur, which has caused the colony to ostracize the animal for her unusual coloring. Photographer Anatoly Strakhov discovered this [...]

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8 Interesting Facts About Rainforests

September 17, 2011

The rainforests that so many of us enjoy are often undervalued. Though they comprise a great deal of land, they are in danger if we don’t work to protect them somehow. Spreading the word about the important animal habitats might just give rainforests and their inhabitants the support they need. Here are some interest facts [...]

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Things You Can Do to Help Protect Wildlife

August 29, 2011

Many people from all walks of life have a sincere desire to help preserve our natural environment, but they simply do not know how to channel this spirit of activism into genuine progress. Although raising awareness about the crucial need to protect wildlife has become increasingly prevalent, you might find yourself asking “what is conservation?” [...]