Archive for the ‘ Animal Welfare ’ Category

Ospreys at Alum Creek Lake

The Osprey, sometimes known as the sea hawk, is a diurnal, fish-eating bird of prey. It’s a large raptor, reaching 24 inches (60 centimeters) in length with a 6 foot 6 inch (2 meters) wingspan. It’s brown on the upperparts…[ READ MORE ]

Spotlight Photographs: Cat Portraits

Well, it’s been a little over a year since Sydney and Samson came home to live with Cindy and I. We have loved every minute of it. They on the other hand, have learned the same lesson that their predecessor…[ READ MORE ]

Viewing Wildlife in the Grand Teton National Park

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American Bison

All animals require food, water and shelter. Each species also has particular living space, or habitat, requirements. To learn more about wildlife habitats and animal behavior, attend ranger-led activities (see the NPS summer…[ READ MORE ]

Link to WWF has been removed

Until today, I’ve had a link to the World Wildlife Fund listed under the “Animal Protection Agencies” section of this site. Today I’m removing that link after their position on the Canadian commercial seal hunt was brought to my attention.…[ READ MORE ]

Black Bears and People in New Jersey

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Photo By: Nancyjane Bailey

New Jersey is an example of what can happen when a human population explosion collides with a rebounding bear population. The state also has the potential to be a model for peaceful human-bear coexistence.

How Many People?

In recent decades,…[ READ MORE ]

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