Hidden within the tropical rainforests of North Queensland lives one of Australia’s most elusive marsupial predators — the northern spotted-tailed quoll (Dasyurus maculatus gracilis). The northern subspecies of the spotted-tailed quoll, it is restricted to North Queensland and is listed as Endangered. A powerful and highly mobile predator, it occupies rainforest and adjoining forest habitats […]
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Becoming a Whooping Crane Addict The Seductive, Alluring Call of the Cranes
It’s now May and it is too, too quiet without the daily calls of the Whooping Cranes. Lamar resident and property owner John Sullivan says that it is just too quiet without them visiting his yard – a daily ritual he has grown to cherish since purchasing the property years ago. He reported the […]
Encounter Africa’s Iconic Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
Nuzzled in the center of Tanzania lies the Ngorongoro Crater — a hotspot for wild animals with nature in full bloom. A spectacular place where wild species roam freely across the sweeping landscapes, in a setting that can only be described as a natural masterpiece. As you gaze across the expansive caldera, cast your eyes […]
Fascinating Animals of the Serengeti
The Serengeti is renowned for its beautiful landscapes, cinematic backdrops, unique ecosystem, the awe inspiring Great Migration and its expansive plains but most of all for its incredible variety of wild animals. The Serengeti is recognized globally for its diverse mixture of species all of which thrive within its wild lands as well as all […]
“How do I love thee” – Birds that is – Let us count the many ways
I love birds, and bird watching. As I watch the birds, I can tune out all the city noise as I sit quietly in a green space, slowing my breathing so as not to disturb the birds. Would they even hear my breathing? Probably not! I try to relax, and let nature envelop me…. It […]
The Ethiopian Wolf
The Ethiopian Wolf Elegant and slim In trouble now And needs us to Help take care of them.
Puffin Pleasures
Puffin pleasures, Beaked whimsy, Webbed feet. Comfort and safety, With good food To eat.
Beauty and A Beastly City
What is Beauty? Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, or so the saying goes. Beauty can be described as a combination of qualities that pleases the senses. Although, what one person views as “beautiful” may not be “beautiful” to another. I happen to be one of the many people who can see the […]