Arctic foxes are tough little creatures that can survive in temperatures as low as -50℃ (-58℉ ). Their thick fur, short legs, and round bodies help to keep them warm. They hunt lemmings, voles, fish, and eat berries, eggs, and seaweed. In winter when food is scarce arctic foxes will follow polar bears at aContinueContinue reading “Cute but resilient”
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Ringtails
An adorable and curious ring-tailed cat in a barn in Arizona. Despite their name, ring-tailed cats are not related to cats. They are part of the racoon (procyonidae) family. Ringtails are the state mammal of Arizona.
The Lifeblood of the Earth
The ocean is essential to all life. It covers 71% of the earth’s surface and produces around 70% of the world’s oxygen. Humans are destroying the ocean. Overfishing, pollution, oil spills, dumping garbage, and saturating the atmosphere with CO2 all contribute to the demise of the ocean and life on earth.
Reticulated Giraffe
The Reticulated Giraffe is now listed as endangered by the IUCN. Habitat loss is their biggest threat, followed by poaching. Giraffe body parts, like their bones, tails, and hides are in high demand in the illegal market. Although giraffes are common at zoos and game parks, the director of the Giraffe Conservation Foundation (GCF), warnsContinueContinue reading “Reticulated Giraffe”
Gorillas
The western lowland gorilla is a critically endangered species according to the IUCN. There are many threats to the population of gorillas. Being hunted for bushmeat is a main threat to the species, despite laws banning killing gorillas. Deforestation is another large threat. Disease has had a dramatic impact on the population. Ebola outbreaks startingContinueContinue reading “Gorillas”
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