Coyote Claims Ownership of Neighborhood Car as He Looks Out for Roadrunners
“When I turned the corner and saw him, I’m like, ‘What the heck is that on the car?’” said Jill Rogers when she spotted something very unusual while driving through their neighborhood in Phoenix, Arizona. On top of a neighbor’s car was a coyote! Appearing to be on the lookout! Photo: Facebook Video/Ian Schwartz Wow, human-wildlife coexistence is surely moving at a fast pace in Arizona, which is famous for being one of the top 5 states with the highest diversity in endemic birds, mammals, and reptiles. Part...
Young Elk Shows Off Fancy Footwork, Does Sidestep on Trail Cam
Still images or footage of wildlife captured on film proves that animals in nature can be every bit as cute and playful as domestic pets. And now, with the abundance of trail cams and drones in use, we’re getting to see just how magnificent these creatures are almost daily. Take a young elk caught on camera in Canada’s Yukon Territory back in September. The video, courtesy of a trail cam owned by Yukon Wildlife Cams, depicts the frisky youngster doing a sort of hopping sidestep into the frame and then some more fancy footwork that...
Discover the Reason Why Moose Grow Antlers in Spring and Shed Them in Winter
“A bull grows his first set beginning with his first birthday, in general, and they grow in size and shape each year until around 11, when growth is minimal,” Lee Kantar, moose biologist for the Maine Department of Inland Fish and Wildlife, told National Geographic. “They are highly vascularized tissue that rapidly grow from early spring to near summer’s end.” Photo: Twitter Video/MichaelWarbur17 Kantar was discussing the growth of antlers in a moose, the world’s largest deer species. Antlers are a head...
Single Honey Badger Easily Fights Off 3 Big Cats In Viral Video
There is a famous saying that most of us are all probably familiar with – There is strength in numbers. While that’s true in most cases, one can never be sure of the odds when it comes to an encounter out in the wild. Even the strong can be defeated if they are met with a tenacious foe. PHOTO: Unsplash/David Clode One such battle was caught on video showing a single honey badger fighting against three big leopards. One might think that the battle’s winner would be a no-brainer – what with three dangerous predators...
Vet Tech Crochets “Ears” For Sweet Rescue Pit Bull Who Lost His
When a poor pittie was brought into the Sacramento SPCA, he was in rough shape. The organization shared about him on Facebook, explaining that he’d been attacked by another dog and had lost both of his ears as a result. Thankfully, he pulled through and the veterinary team cleaned up his wounds and got him all ready to be adopted. There was just one thing he’d be permanently missing: his ears. In a sweet turn of events, the Sacramento SPCA shared that a vet tech crocheted the dog, Willy, a set of ears so he wouldn’t go...
Shelter Cat Chonk the “Chunk” Wins for Cutest Purr Ever in Video!
A video produced by the San Diego Humane Society has surfaced featuring the sweetest cat on the planet with the cutest little chirpy purr you’ve ever heard in your life. More along the lines of an intergalactic character straight out of a Star Wars script, the noise emitted from Chonk is out of this world. The word svelte may never come to mind when describing this chunky boy, but his adorable cooing purr will melt your heart and stick with you forever. Photo: San Diego Humane Society Shelter Pets That’s likely what Chonk the...
AKC Names the Country’s Top Therapy Dog
Sometimes behavior is learned and other times it’s in the genes. For Axel, a 4 year-year-old, 110 pound Rottweiler, who was named AKC’s 2022 therapy dog of the year in its annual Humane Fund Awards for Canine Excellence, his handler John Hunt noticed at just 9 weeks old, how calm his demeanor was while interacting with others, but how engaging and confident he carried himself. Paired with a need to please and a noticeable ability to problem solve and lead others, Axel was a natural. What characteristics do therapy dogs have...
Join the Conservation Efforts to Save the Western Atlantic Blue Marlin
The Western Atlantic blue marlin (Makaira nigricans), is a majestic and powerful fish that inhabits the waters of the Atlantic Ocean. But despite its impressive size and strength, this species is facing a number of threats that are putting its survival at risk. One of the main threats to the Western Atlantic blue marlin is overfishing, Marlin Magazine reports. This species is highly valued for its meat and is often targeted by commercial and recreational fishers. As a result, populations of this fish have been greatly depleted in recent...
Over 400 “Bear Selfies” Found On Colorado Wildlife Camera
A curious bear in Boulder, Colorado, treated wildlife officials to hundreds of headshots on a local wildlife camera. There are nine motion-detecting cameras placed throughout the 46,000 area of Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks (OSMP) to track wildlife. They are placed in areas to capture what the animals do day and night and see what areas they visit most often. The cameras use infrared lights at night to take still shots and short videos of local black bears, mountain lions, and deer. Usually, the cameras capture a variety of animals...
The Easy Way to Improve Dog Digestive Health
Submission Guidelines Thank you for your interest in writing for Animal Wellness. As the #1 natural health magazine for pets in North America, we take pride in providing our readers with the information they need to make wise health care choices for their animal companions. Our publication embraces the entire holistic spectrum, from physical health issues to the emotional and spiritual well being of our animals. We welcome unsolicited articles and story outlines as long as they focus on holistic healing, whether physical, emotional or...
