Posted on August 24, 2009 by wildtracks
No matter how hard I look, I will never find anything cuter than this! These two young snow leopard cubs are exploring their outdoor enclosure at Woodland Park Zoo for the first time. Go ahead, watch it over & over – I did!
Read more about these beautiful endangered cats on the [...]
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Posted on August 18, 2009 by wildtracks
Wildlife news on the net seems to be more depressing than usual today. To counteract the negativity, we’re happy give you some good news from the prairies.
Swift Foxes Relocated
Officials in Montana plan to transplant about 30 swift foxes to the Fort Peck Indian Reservation in an effort to boost fox numbers by linking populations of [...]
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Posted on August 14, 2009 by wildtracks
Feathers are wonderful things.
They are lightweight yet powerful enough to allow birds to soar through the air. Their bright colors, crests and plumes are vital to breeding success, as the females choose the most visually appealing mate.
It stands to reason that something that important should be regularly maintained, and in the bird world, that is [...]
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