Terrified Dog Learns How To Relax After Being Rescued From Euthanasia
We often forget just how emotional animals can be. They have feelings too, and they can also experience the same anxiety, fear, and sadness that is associated with abandonment. That is why animal shelters are such depressing places. They’re full of sad animals who’ve been abandoned and are feeling scared, vulnerable, and unloved. Every animal deserves a loving, forever home. Sadly, not all animals get lucky right away. Some of them are left to wait in a shelter for someone to come and notice them and then take them home. Photo:...
Herd Of Wild Elephants Finally Heading Home After 807-Mile Trek Across China
For the past 17 months, a herd of wild Asian elephants have been roaming through China and making headlines. Sixteen elephants left a nature reserve in China’s southwestern province of Yunnan in March 2020 and started north. The endangered species plowed their way through fields, eating millions of dollars in crops as they went, and even entered villages. Walking hundreds of miles is exhausting and at one point the herd was seen napping in a field. The adorable moment was shared around the world. The herd settled for awhile in a...
Me-ouch? This webcast explores potentially negative feline language
Are the words we use to describe cats actually doing more harm than good? When you hear “feral cat,” what image comes to mind? More cuddly or sassy? The term “feral” could actually be hampering efforts to gain support for community cat programs. This and other vocabulary we use will be explored in a quick 30-minute Million Cat Challenge webcast, Language That Harms Cats, presented by Monica Frenden-Tarant, Danielle Bays, and Julie Levy. This fast-paced and practical session will be held on August 18, 2021, 12...
6 Ways to Celebrate World Elephant Day on August 12
There are many reasons to love elephants. These gentle giants are loving, loyal creatures who look out for their herds. They never forget a face, and (the females at least) grow up to become awesome animal moms. Photo: Pixabay But elephants–though once plentiful across Asia and Africa–are also being hunted into extinction. Ivory fetches high prices, encouraging poachers. Other countries allow, and even promote, trophy hunting. Meanwhile, zoos, circuses, and other “entertainment” venues routinely abuse and exploit...
Dog That Had Been Confined to Crate for Most of His Life Finds Loving New Home
This story was originally shared on The Animal Rescue Site. Submit your own rescue story here. Your story just might be the next to be featured on our blog! I found my little guy on Craigslist offered up for free. I’d been looking for a dachshund after falling in love with my daughter’s. Couldn’t believe anyone would offer one up for free but I was excited. Drove about 50 miles to see him. Starting out I wasn’t sure I was going to take him, but when I asked about what his routine was, I was horrified and knew right...
Cats Don’t Want To Work For Their Food, Study Finds
Wild cats forage for their food but a recent study found domestic cats are freeloaders. Some may call domestic cats lazy, but they have mastered “work smarter not harder”. Instead of hunting for food, indoor cats have discovered they can be served food by humans simply by meowing – another learned behavior. Photo: Pixabay/ ClaraMD Animals will hunt for their food in the wild and many that are domesticated, like dogs, still prefer to work for their food. This is known as contrafreeloading. Researchers at the University of...
State Animals of the Western United States
The last portion of our feature on state animals lands us in the West. From the majestic Rockies to the southwestern desert to the coast of the Pacific Ocean, this region is very geographically diverse. It’s also home to a wide variety of critters. There are plenty that can only be found in certain states, as well. Learn about some of them below. Check out the state animals in the Northeast!Check out the state animals in the Midwest!Check out the state animals in the South! New Mexico — Black Bear Photo: Adobe Stock/Wirestock To...
State Animals of the Southern United States
So far, we’ve explored the state animals from the Northeast to the Midwest. Now it’s time to travel towards the border and dive into the Southern states! The South is the most racially diverse area in the United States. The warm climate and long growing season yield incredibly profitable crops such as tobacco, rice, sugarcane, and cotton. The 17th to 18th century European settlers saw this incredible opportunity to raise and export crops, but lacked the skilled labor and discipline to grow them. This resulted in the rise of...
State Animals of the Midwestern United States
Now that we’ve tackled the state animals of the Northeast, let’s travel a bit to the Midwest! Known as “America’s Heartland,” the Midwest boasts production of most of the nation’s manufacturing and farming. Home to more than a quarter of all U.S. presidents, the Midwest is considered to be incredibly diverse with abundant nature from the Great Lakes to the Northwoods. With its rich history and vast populations of wildlife, state animals for this region can be quite varied, though we may run into the...
State Animals of the Northeastern United States
The Earth is filled with incredible, unique wildlife. These creatures have distinct habits, likes and dislikes, and food resources that lead them to inhabit and thrive in specific environments. To dive deeper into the immense variety of animals living in our country, let’s explore the official state animals by region in the U.S. — starting with the Northeast! Check out the state animals in the Midwest!Check out the state animals in the South!Check out the state animals in the West! Maine – Moose Photo: Adobe Stock/Harry...
