My major passion is animal welfare, and a very large part of that is Endangered Wildlife. It’s a subject that everybody should be aware of.
Jamaican Iguana ~ An Endangered Species ~ The Jamaican iguana (Cyclura collei) is a large species of lizard of the genus Cyclura endemic to Jamaica. It is the largest native land animal in the country and is now on the critically endangered list. The Jamaican iguana was actually considered extinct between 1948-1990. Once found throughout Jamaica … Read more
Fun Facts About Sloths I think that after you read about these fun facts about sloths, you will either love them or at least appreciate them if you didn’t already. Personally, it makes me want to own one, but that’s just me. But first, watch this video. It’s only a couple of minutes long, and … Read more
People generally know two things about chameleons – they are reptiles, and they can change color to match the world around them. In fact, these creatures are a lot more complicated and interesting than many people think. ExoticDirect has shared some interesting points. Surprising Facts About Chameleons 1. It’s Not Camouflage The idea that chameleons … Read more
Secret Life of Crows Crows are amazing creatures that are often misunderstood. Some people see them as pests, but crows are impressively smart. The mysterious secret life of crows points to intelligence, curiosity, memory, and problem-solving. Did you know that the crow has the highest brain-to-body ratio of all bird species and their intelligence is … Read more
Most everybody knows that horses neigh, dogs bark, cows moo, and lions roar, and we can’t forget the cat’s meow. But what sounds do giraffes make? Chances are you’ve never really given it a thought, but I’m here to educate you (and myself in the process) about the variety of sounds these tall giants make … Read more
What Does the Sloth Say? So … what does the sloth say? I recently did a post about a multiple of fox sounds you may not know existed and got a lot of feedback on that. Some people realized for the first time that they’d never heard a fox before, or thought they hadn’t. Well, … Read more
Most Endangered Birds in the World The world is full of stunning, natural beauty, including more than 10,000 species of bird. It is unfortunate, however, that some of our most beautiful animals are facing extinction. Below we’ve rounded up five of the most endangered birds in the world, as of 2017. California Island frigatebirds This … Read more
10 Amazing Facts about Parrots Parrots are fun, remarkable and brilliant to keep as pets. They’re also incredibly complex, social creatures. The team at ExoticDirect have put together a list of fun, amazing facts about parrots to help you better understand them. 1. 393 Different Varieties Parrots love warmer climates and are found mostly in … Read more
Attract Wild Birds to Your Backyard Are you an urban bird lover? What’s there not to love about these chirpy animals? They are carefree and never seem to deplete their energy stores. Birds are beautiful, and the fact that there are thousands of species means they offer a mosaic of color, especially in their natural habitat. … Read more
7 Amazing Facts About Sloths Sloths are one of the cutest and most lovable animals in the world. Some of the most amazing facts about sloths serve to demonstrate their comical and unusual characteristic features that ever existed in any animal. The name of these animals itself prompts us to think that there must be something … Read more