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All things wildlife. Wildlife management, ecology, eco-tourism, research, conservation, rehabilitation, photography, etc. For anyone who enjoys wildlife.

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Surprise! Male Spiders Eat Females, Too

Started by Dallas the Phallus. Last reply by Joan Denoo yesterday. 1 Reply

We’ve known for years that female black widow spiders and other arachnids eat males during mating.Now, new research shows that males of a type of ground spider…Continue

Tags: mating, sexual cannibalism, arachnids, spiders

Meet the World’s Largest Lethal Bird Trap

Started by Dallas the Phallus. Last reply by Joan Denoo yesterday. 1 Reply

Since the time of the pharaohs, Egyptians have raised nets every autumn along the Mediterranean, to capture golden orioles, nightingales and corncrakes as they wing their way south for the winter. It's an ancient tradition, but in recent years the…Continue

Tags: conservation, Egypt, hunting, birds

'Crazy' Ants Driving Out Fire Ants in Southeast

Started by Dallas the Phallus yesterday. 0 Replies

Invasive fire ants have been a thorn in the sides of Southerners for years. But another invasive species, the so-called "crazy" ant — that many describe as being worse — has arrived and is displacing fire ants in several places."When you talk to…Continue

Tags: invasive species, insects, ants

Unusual Offshore Octopods: The See-Through “Glass” Octopus [Video]

Started by Dallas the Phallus yesterday. 0 Replies

Octopuses that live in the deep open ocean are difficult enough to find. But try…Continue

Tags: cephalapods, marine life, octopus, octopods

10 of the cutest endangered species

Started by Steph S.. Last reply by Steph S. yesterday. 2 Replies

Conservation competitionWhile all endangered species are worth saving, it…Continue

9 threatened animals of the Southeast

Started by Steph S.. Last reply by Steph S. yesterday. 2 Replies

Diverse ecosystemsOne of the most populous areas of the United States,…Continue

The Mystery of the "Immaculately" Conceived Baby Anteater

Started by Steph S.. Last reply by Lillie on Sunday. 4 Replies

By Jen Doll | The Atlantic…Continue

The Desperate Fight to Save the Tasmanian Devil from Extinction

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Meanwhile, in a Chinese Zoo, a Man Bit an Ostrich to Death

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Alexander Abad-Santos 41,164 Views Jan 23, 2013You'd think the safest place for…Continue

Madness in the Village of Elephants: 26 Pachyderms Slaughtered

Started by Dallas the Phallus. Last reply by Steph S. on Saturday. 2 Replies

Why I hate human greed so much. -- DallasIn the forest clearing locals call the “Village of Elephants,” or Dzanga Bai, 17 heavily armed men arrived on Wednesday, May 8, with AK-47s. They were bound for the observation tower where tourists in the…Continue

Tags: ivory, China, Africa, extinction., poaching

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Comment by Tony Carroll on December 21, 2012 at 11:11am

Comment by Cheryl Easton on December 18, 2012 at 4:07pm

Hi and greetings from Scotland. Thought I'd post a picture of one of our most endangered native species:

Comment by Steph S. on December 18, 2012 at 4:03pm
Tony what a beautiful snail picture!
Thanks! Appreciate it!
Comment by Steph S. on December 18, 2012 at 4:02pm
Cheryl welcome to the group!
Comment by Tony Carroll on December 17, 2012 at 5:13pm

Comment by Joan Denoo on December 17, 2012 at 3:38pm

Tony, "One Fine Morning - Lighthouse" is a great toe tapper,  a get me out of bed tune. This is a keeper!

Just a few minutes ago I was whinging about lack of music for atheists to enjoy. Goodness, was I ever wrong. I just haven't had an ear for the multitude of performers. Thanks for waking up my music gene! 

Comment by Joan Denoo on December 17, 2012 at 3:21pm

Tony, White On White! Stunning! Beauty beyond imagining! We are so lucky. 

Comment by Patricia on December 17, 2012 at 1:22pm

Snowy animals......so pretty!!!!

Comment by Tony Carroll on December 17, 2012 at 8:03am

Dear Joan, haven't been able to find out if they are poisionous or toxic to humans, but they are from eastern Australia.

Comment by Steph S. on December 17, 2012 at 7:48am

Oh WOW Tony! How stunning. Breathtaking - so happy you posted these beautiful animals.

 

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