Youngsters and Mud Puddles

It’s a well known fact that children of all ages find it hard to resist a mud puddle. Little tots will go out of their way to be able to slosh through water, and I admit to doing the same thing myself. I guess it’s something we never outgrow!
Apparently humans aren’t the only ones who [...]

Twin Baby Moose Play in Sprinkler

There is nothing I can say to add to the absolute delight of watching this video! This backyard visit took place in Alaska, and all I can say is that I would love visitors like this in my yard.

Reindeer Decline – Is Rudolph In Trouble?

Millions of adults and children across the continent can recite Rudolph The Red-nosed Reindeer in its entirety. It is as much a part of the holiday season as gifts and highly decorated trees.
The real life Rudolphs in the world are called reindeer or caribou, and their numbers are declining around the world,
Reindeer and caribou all [...]

Screwing With Ecosystems

Officials in Australia thought they had a good idea when they brought in the first cane toads. Various governments in Europe have eradicated their predators, and then complained bitterly when the rabbit population exploded.
Have we learned nothing?
States in the western USA are now contemplating the removal of the grey wolf from protection under the Endangered [...]

Ants vs Giraffes

Giraffes are well known as the tallest animals on land, reaching up to 17 feet tall. And we all know how big ants are.
Giraffes are adapted to exploit a food source out of reach of other hoofed animals. They feed almost entirely on leaves of acacia, mimosa, and wild apricot trees. The 18 inch purple [...]