Category: Wildlife and Animals

  • WILDLIFE: Storms around our coast deliver ocean spectacles

    WILDLIFE: Storms around our coast deliver ocean spectacles

    BY ANN HAIGH MARINE pleustonic animals, by definition, are those that live on the ocean surface due to their own buoyancy. They are usually pelagic, meaning that they float out of our sight on the surface of the open sea away from the coastline. However, most animals in this category are not capable of independent…

  • WILDLIFE: Storms around our coast deliver ocean spectacles

    WILDLIFE: Storms around our coast deliver ocean spectacles

    BY ANN HAIGH MARINE pleustonic animals, by definition, are those that live on the ocean surface due to their own buoyancy. They are usually pelagic, meaning that they float out of our sight on the surface of the open sea away from the coastline. However, most animals in this category are not capable of independent…

  • Christmas markets in Switzerland worth experiencing this year!

    The countdown to Christmas, among the most anticipated festivals across the world, has begun and there’s much to look forward to! Spending the holiday with loved ones, hanging out, or shopping at any of the country’s bustling, vibrant Christmas markets is one of the best ways to soak in the festive spirit. From warm mulled…

  • Christmas markets in Switzerland worth experiencing this year!

    The countdown to Christmas, among the most anticipated festivals across the world, has begun and there’s much to look forward to! Spending the holiday with loved ones, hanging out, or shopping at any of the country’s bustling, vibrant Christmas markets is one of the best ways to soak in the festive spirit. From warm mulled…

  • South Dakota predator bounty program to continue despite opposition

    South Dakota predator bounty program to continue despite opposition

    A state-sanctioned pheasant protection program that pays South Dakota youths and adults $10 for every raccoon, skunk and other predator they trap and kill will continue through 2026. Known as the Nest Predator Bounty Program, the effort has led to the killing of more than 240,000 animals in the past five years with no scientific…

  • South Dakota predator bounty program to continue despite opposition

    South Dakota predator bounty program to continue despite opposition

    A state-sanctioned pheasant protection program that pays South Dakota youths and adults $10 for every raccoon, skunk and other predator they trap and kill will continue through 2026. Known as the Nest Predator Bounty Program, the effort has led to the killing of more than 240,000 animals in the past five years with no scientific…

  • Discover the 8 Most Remote Spots in Kentucky And How to Safely Get There

    Discover the 8 Most Remote Spots in Kentucky And How to Safely Get There

    Although Kentucky has vibrant cities like Lexington and Louisville, the state boasts plenty of far-flung and undeveloped places to explore. The bluegrass state contains several national parks, wildlife refuges, and vast stretches of wilderness situated among its many mountains and rivers. Keep reading to learn about the eight most remote spots in Kentucky and how…

  • Discover the 8 Most Remote Spots in Kentucky And How to Safely Get There

    Discover the 8 Most Remote Spots in Kentucky And How to Safely Get There

    Although Kentucky has vibrant cities like Lexington and Louisville, the state boasts plenty of far-flung and undeveloped places to explore. The bluegrass state contains several national parks, wildlife refuges, and vast stretches of wilderness situated among its many mountains and rivers. Keep reading to learn about the eight most remote spots in Kentucky and how…

  • The 10 Best Zoos in and Around New South Wales

    The 10 Best Zoos in and Around New South Wales

    Many of us love a good day spent at a beautiful zoo with friends and family or even a solo trip! Zoos play a significant role in the survival of many species of animals. Conservation is crucial for the lives of many different animals. Experts can step in and help remove animals from the endangered…

  • The 10 Best Zoos in and Around New South Wales

    The 10 Best Zoos in and Around New South Wales

    Many of us love a good day spent at a beautiful zoo with friends and family or even a solo trip! Zoos play a significant role in the survival of many species of animals. Conservation is crucial for the lives of many different animals. Experts can step in and help remove animals from the endangered…