Some rodents are enormous – like the cat-sized Indian giant squirrel – while others have impressive adaptations, from star-shaped tentacled noses to webbed feet. One even holds the title for the most mating sessions in the animal kingdom. Whether they fly, swim or even defy ageing itself, these unusual rodents are anything but ordinary. Weirdest rodents […]
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It looks like a squat, cuddly little bear, chirps like a bird and has webbed feet for swimming – meet the very rare and bizarre wild dog that’s like no other
The bush dog (Speothos venaticus) is an elusive species. These small and stocky canines have an extensive range in Central and South America yet are so rarely seen in the wild that most of what we know about them is gleaned from studying captive individuals. Its closest relative is thought to be the maned wolf or the African […]
Capybara Cafes Are Fueling A Dangerous Trend In The Exotic Pet Trade
According to a recent report from the Guardian, cafes across Asia are turning exotic animals into props for selfie culture, and experts say the trend is pushing the illegal pet trade to new heights. In Bangkok, visitors can now pay to cuddle capybaras, the gentle giants native to South America, even though these rodents belong […]
Cuddling capybaras and ogling otters: the problem with animal cafes in Asia
The second floor of an unassuming office building in central Bangkok is a strange place to encounter the world’s largest rodent. Yet here, inside a small enclosure with a shallow pool, three capybaras are at the disposal of dozens of paying customers – all clamouring for a selfie. As people eagerly thrust leafy snacks toward […]
Between Orlando And Vero Beach Is A Florida Gem With A Drive-Thru Safari And Protected Wildlife Area
If you are looking for the best things to do around Orlando, but want nothing to do with Disney World parks, visit the amazing little community of Kenansville. It’s a hidden wildlife wonderland brimming with natural wonders and spectacular animal adventures, located just 61 miles southeast of Orlando and an hour’s drive from the Melbourne […]
In Brazil’s Pantanal, too many tourists may be the jaguar’s new predator
PORTO JOFRE, Brazil — When Oscar de Morais isn’t out tracking jaguars, you’ll find him aboard his houseboat moored along the banks of the São Lourenço River. He sits beneath a mosquito net on two stacked blue plastic chairs, watching Brazilian soap operas while a fan blows warm air his way. That is, until someone […]
Colombia’s Plan to Hunt Capybaras Sparks Outrage and Environmental Debate
Colombia is facing growing controversy after officials signaled Support for allowing commercial hunting of capybaras, the world’s largest rodent and often called the “friendliest animal on the planet.” According to El País, scientists argue that limited hunting could be sustainable, while Animal rights activists warn it is cruel, unnecessary, and distracts from the real threat […]