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.
Lion Whisperer Kevin Richardson How Does He Do It? Lion Whisperer Kevin Richardson is my hero. He is known for his work with lions and the unusual close bond he develops with them. He plays with them, hugs and kisses them (and vice versa), swims with them, and takes naps with them. He even gets right … Read more
What secret does the Secret Toadhead Agama have in store for its attackers, or any other perceived threat? I’ll tell you in a minute. This little guy, otherwise known as Phrynocephalus mystaceus, is a species of lizard found in Iran, North Afghanistan, Eastern Caucasus, Kazakhstan, and possibly in south of Astrakhan Oblast. This species can grow in … Read more
Tarantulas as Pets Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links. What first comes to mind when you think of tarantulas as pets? For most of us, the Arachnophobia in us naturally leads us to not so good thoughts. We tend to associate Tarantulas with fear. However, this fear only comes about because of how little we know … Read more
Monkey Saves Electrocuted Monkey Friend Kanpur, India WHOA! Did you see the video where the monkey saves electrocuted monkey friend? It’s gone viral, so you may have, but I’m including it here on my blog for those that haven’t. It’s a must-see. It may be a little hard to watch, and I think you need … Read more
The mata mata turtle, mata-mata, or matamata (Chelus fimbriata) is a freshwater turtle found in South America, primarily in the Amazon River and its tributaries in Peru, Venezuela, Guiana, and Brazil. It is the only existing species in the genus Chelus, making it truly unique. Interesting Mata Mata Turtle Facts The mata mata turtle is a sedentary turtle with a … Read more
Strange Indian Purple Frog Facts, Pictures & Videos The Indian purple frog, or Nasikabatrachus sahyadrensis is a frog species belonging to the family Sooglossidae and can be found in the Western Ghats in India. The Indian Purple Frog, sometimes known as the “Pignose Frog” or just “purple frog”, is thought to be the sole surviving member of an … Read more
Blue Footed Booby Facts My, What Sexy Feet You Have! Face it, you’ve always wanted the goods on the blue-footed booby (Sula nebouxii), right? Even if you haven’t, you’re sure to find these blue footed booby facts as fascinating as I do. This interesting animal is a marine bird. It has bright blue webbed feet and a blue-gray face to … Read more
The Rock Hyrax Despite the size difference, the Rock Hyrax is the African elephant’s closest living relative, along with sea cows and manatees. These four mammals are unlike any other mammals and share a few disproportionate physiological similarities in teeth, leg and foot bones, and a few other details. The rock hyrax is so unlike other animals that it … Read more
Some Fun Facts About the Philippine Tarsier The Tarsier, pronounced “tar-see-ay,” is an adorable little guy. Just look at those eyes! They make me melt with affection. One of my readers recently asked me if I would do a write up about tarsiers, so I’ve done some research and put together some fun facts about the Philippine … Read more
Dancing Frogs of India Fourteen new species of the tiny “Indian Dancing Frogs” have been discovered in the jungles of western India, which more than doubles the number of Indian dancing frogs already known. The dancing frogs are thus named because of their foot-waving gestures of the males during the mating season. Published on May … Read more