Major Update: I am Going to Belize
I know I have released a number of posts that I have described as important announcements. It is not my intention to create hype, but this notification is the most…
Tag: animals
How Bullfighting Breeds of Cattle can Save Jaguars
One of the most significant threats to jaguars comes from human-jaguar conflict. In other words, people often kill jaguars in order to protect livestock. While the total number of cattle…
The Puma: The Epitome of Adaptability
It has been a long time since I have published any research-based posts. Now that I am living in mountain lion (Puma concolor) territory, I have decided to devote more attention…
Conservationists Decry South Africa’s Plan to Legalize Lion Bone Trade
South Africa recently proposed to legalize the trade in captive-bred lion carcasses. The Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA) announced that it plans to allow up to 800 lion skeletons per…
A Third Jaguar was just Confirmed in Arizona
I have exciting news to share with you on this World Wildlife Day! Today has been set aside by the United Nations to celebrate the many ways in which wild…
Jaguars are More Threatened than they Appear, Study Finds
Currently, the jaguar (Panthera onca) is classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. This is the second lowest threat level, right behind Least Concern. This global assessment is…
Fascinating Compilation of Camera Trap Videos
Camera traps are a vital tool for conserving wild felids (cats). Do to their elusive nature, these creatures are difficult to glimpse in the wild. While cats’ propensity for stealth…
Trump’s Border Wall Would be Disastrous for Jaguar Recovery
By now it is common knowledge that Donald Trump wants to build a wall along the entire U.S.-Mexico border. This would cost U.S. taxpayers billions of dollars, and experts say…
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