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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

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

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

Started by Steph S. on Saturday. 0 Replies

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 Joan Denoo on January 13, 2013 at 12:14am

Bizarre Dangerous Sea Creature

Tony, I am glad you included the name. This is an incredible creature and so adaptive. Thanks. 

Comment by Joan Denoo on January 13, 2013 at 12:09am

Thanks to Cheryl Smith & Birdcam Italia 

Dinner time / cleaning time

Comment by Steph S. on January 13, 2013 at 12:01am

A cool picture of goats.

Comment by Steph S. on January 13, 2013 at 12:00am

I agree Joan Tony finds the coolest stuff. He knows where to look.

I am so glad he comes to the site and shares his wonderful finds with us.

We sure do appreciate it Tony.

Thank you.

Comment by Joan Denoo on January 12, 2013 at 11:58pm

Tony! my goodness, where do you find such treasures? This Earth is just covered with interesting creatures that could keep one busy for a lifetime. I am so happy you share these with us. 

Comment by Patricia on January 12, 2013 at 11:19pm

Didn't expect colors like that....quite amazing.

Comment by Steph S. on January 12, 2013 at 10:25pm
Wow Tony! Those are stunning sea slugs! Thanks so very much.
Comment by Tony Carroll on January 12, 2013 at 8:18pm

Glaucus atlanticus (common names sea swallow, blue glaucus, blue dragon, blue sea slug and blue ocean slug) is a species of small-sized blue sea slug.

Really, really beautiful animal. Stunning.

Comment by Steph S. on January 10, 2013 at 12:36am
I'm glad the glass held when the polar bear tried to get in the cage - the polar bear was trying everything to get to the cameraman inside.
Thanks Patricia!
Comment by Steph S. on January 10, 2013 at 12:32am
Patricia thanks so very much for the polar bear footage!
I love polar bears! Thanks very very much!
 

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