With dainty forelimbs tucked against their fluffy belly and a wonderfully solemn expression on their whiskered face, the sight of a sunbathing mountain viscacha is sure to raise a smile. This Andean rodent is perplexing and endearing in equal measure, looking as if someone has assembled it from spare parts, with rabbit ears, a squirrel […]
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“Their real super-power is their ability to shoot blood from their eyes.” The 23 weirdest, strangest animals on the planet – including the striped pyjama squid
With over 8.7 million species of animals in the world, it’s perhaps no surprise that evolution has produced some particularly peculiar-looking ones. Ugly as some of them may be, these so-called weird animals often become some of the most loved and well know (especially in the age of the internet meme – looking at you blobfish!). There will […]
Invasive species are often threatened in their native ranges
Many species that are considered invasive in areas where they’ve been introduced may actually be threatened with extinction in their home ranges. A new study published in Conservation Letters explores this conservation paradox, asking whether or not nonnative species that are endangered in their native range should be protected or controlled. “We were interested in […]
Surprising Genetic Findings from Study of Wild and Domesticated Rabbits
A groundbreaking study has revealed surprising genetic insights into wild and domesticated rabbits, suggesting that feral DNA may be crucial for domestic rabbits to thrive in the wild. This discovery could significantly impact our understanding of rabbit evolution and their environmental impact. Published in Nature Ecology & Evolution, the study investigated the genetic relationships and […]
How to Combine Traveling and Earning Money
Traveling while making a career has never been more achievable thanks to today’s globalized society. Thanks to the gig economy, digital nomadism, and remote employment opportunities, people now have more chances than ever to travel while also earning money while on the move – be it short trips or lifestyle changes! In this book we […]
Rare rabbit could be at risk in NC, and scientists are rushing to collect its poop
Research in North Carolina involving rabbit poop could help protect a vulnerable species in the state, wildlife officials said. An “elusive” rabbit known as the Appalachian cottontail faces several dangers to its survival, ranging from interbreeding to disease, in North Carolina, according to a March 8 North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission news release. But scientists […]
Survival Skills: Cooking in Nature Without Modern Conveniences
Cooking in nature strips back the complexities of modern life, presenting an opportunity to connect with the environment in a primal way. It’s about utilizing what you have, where you are, to nourish yourself. Embracing the wilderness requires a shift in mindset from the convenience-driven approaches of contemporary kitchens to the resourceful, innovative methods of […]
Florida Bobcat: Lynx rufus
I did a post of Florida’s Bobcats (Lynx rufus) some time back, but it just disappeared from the blog. I am reposting these photos as I love watching these cats. We live in a large subdivision bordered by an even larger preserve, so these bobcats thrive on rabbits, squirrels, and, I suppose the occasional loose […]