We have always thought that snakes with albinism are less likely to thrive in their natural habitats compared to snakes without this genetic mutation. However, as few studies have actually been conducted to learn more about this matter, we have never known for sure. With that being said, there are a few things we can …
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Oiled wildlife is a subject that’s more important than ever. While most people have seen an oiled animal at some point, not many know the individual negative effects oil spills can have on various species. It may seem like an oiled animal is easy to clean, or an oil spill is easy to contain, but …
Sea turtles are majestic and beautiful creatures. You will likely have seen a nature documentary at one point in your life that showed how they nest on sandy beaches. Well, this article is going to focus on that phenomenon and why it is important that there is conservation for these nests. But, in order to …
Prairie dogs are native to North America. They live in colonies called communities, where they share food and build burrows together. Prairie dogs are omnivores, meaning they eat both plants and animals. Prairie dogs play an important role in their ecosystems because they help control pests such as rodents and grasshoppers. In addition, prairie dogs …
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It’s no shock to anyone that habitats are being destroyed all over the world. Unfortunately, this is a common occurrence, and it’s become incredibly normalized. In Texas, there are many animal species suffering endangerment thanks to habitat loss and destruction. Thanks to land clearings, roads, and even oil drilling, there’s no shortage of destruction and …
Gray wolves are native to North America, and they’ve been around since prehistoric times. They’re also known for their intelligence, strength, and ability to hunt large prey. Unfortunately, due to human encroachment into their natural habitat, gray wolf numbers have decreased dramatically over the years. Gray wolves are found throughout Canada and Alaska, and they …
Animals face several threats in their natural habitats. There are a wide variety of threats that they have to deal with, including human actions, predators, and environmental changes. If a species is to survive, there has to be a way for it to overcome these threats. One species that faces numerous threats is the bigeye …
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Spotting wolverines out in the wild is always very exciting, thanks to how rare they can be and just how unique they look. However, with populations of wolverines being so small, and with many of them being isolated to specific Northern regions of the United States where the effects of climate change are already being …
There are several threats to parrots in the wild, namely habitat loss and the illegal pet trade. Parrots prove to be popular pets yet several species have suffered dire consequences due to their illegal extraction to the point of being considered critically endangered. Most of the illegally extracted parrots from Mexico end up in Mexico’s …
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The Three Sisters Springs, located in Crystal River Florida are an incredible lot of privately owned land that boasts some truly incredible crystal blue waters that can actually be swum in! As mentioned, the waters are entirely privately owned, so access needs to be gained before entering the waters, and this is partly how the …
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