Category Wildlife

Stories and observations centered on wild animals and the ecosystems they inhabit, with a focus on ethical encounters, conservation awareness, and coexistence between humans and wildlife.

National Wildlife Day

National Wildlife Day serves to bring awareness to the number of endangered animals nationally as well as globally, that need to be preserved and rescued from their demise each year, but also to acknowledge U.S. zoos and outstanding animal sanctuaries for…

World Orangutan Day

Happy World Orangutan Day! Both ORANGUTAN species are threatened: The IUCN lists the Sumatran species as Critically Endangered and the species of Borneo as Endangered. The main reasons for this lie in the rapid destruction and degradation of the tropical rain forest, particularly…

World Turtle Day

Turtle Day encourages you to discover the world of turtles and tortoises, and to learn how you can help protect turtles and tortoises and their disappearing habitats around the world. Ways To Help: Donate to Turtle Conservancy. Adopt a Sea Turtle. Get involved…

Endangered Species Day 2013

10 Easy Things You Can Do At Home To Protect Endangered Species 1) Learn About Endangered Species In Your Area Teach your friends and family about the wonderful wildlife, birds, fish and plants that live near you. The first step…

Cicada Invasion!

CICADAS have emerged here in Sonoma County, CA and are really making some noise! Have you heard them “singing” near or around your home habitat? Reminds me that summer is just around the corner! Click here to find out when…

New Species: Elephant Tang

The newly discovered Elephant Tang, or Zebrasoma flavescens elephantiasis, uses his long, proboscis-like snout to borrow deep into the reef in search of small crustaceans and other sustenance.  The myriad of life forms created by evolution will never cease to…