This category is dedicated to animal related topics
We are on the road again delivering care packages to families in need. Thank you to everyone who donated to our appeal. Your donations will go a long way. We raised $4820 which will help us support many families during this difficult time. Here we are in Java visiting the Friends of the Rhino families. Stay tuned for more updates. @SHOW MORE
With its thick russet fur, bushy striped tail, and kitten-like face, the Red Panda(Ailurus fulgens) is one of the Himalayas’ cutest inhabitants. It was first described by a French zoologist in 1825 – 48 years before the Giant Panda was ever catalogued. Although sometimes referred to as “the Lesser Panda,” the Red Panda is actually “the first panda.”
Although often associated with bears and raccoons, Red Pandas are members of their very own taxonomic family(Ailuridae). Sadly, deforestation and poaching for pelts threaten the existence of this entirely unique species. Over half of the wild Red Panda population has been lost … Continue
On World Environment Day, seven more #Orangutans were released into the true wild! Releasing orangutans isn’t easy, as we faced many challenges along the way – but the dedication and tireless efforts of the TNBBBR Authority, the Central Kalimantan BKSDA, and our BOSF team, led to triumph!
The wolverine’s scientific name is “Gulo gulo” (Latin for glutton). Wolverines are found throughout much of North America and Eurasia. They proudly hold the title of world’s largest weasel, with the large males commonly documented at over three feet-long.
Despite the superhero of the same name’s temperament, wolverines are solitary, nocturnal creatures that are rather mild-mannered unless provoked. In cases where the wolverine’s family or habitat are threatened by predation, both male and female members of the species will aggressively stand their ground.
The wolverine is one among many members of the Animalia kingdom, falling squarely within … Continue
The Red Fox(Vulpes vulpes) is the largest and the most extensively distributed true fox. It is widely distributed across the Northern Hemisphere, including the Northern Part of America, Asia, Africa, and Europe.
After its introduction to Australia, it was and is still considered harmful to native birds and animals. It is also included among the world’s 100 worst invasive species.
*Red Fox Scientific Classification
The Red Fox is a large species that can adapt to new environments quickly. Even though it is called the Red Fox, it produces offspring with other colorings like melanistic and leucistic individuals. The … Continue
