Category: Animal education
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The Phidippus regius proves animals are smarter than you think
Yes, if you have had a Phidippus regius in your house for more than a couple of days, that spider probably knows you by now and remembers you pretty well. When we think of intelligent animals, spiders may not be the first creatures that come to mind. However, a recent study has turned our understanding…
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Whale Skeleton: Unveiling the Scientific Significance in Museums
This blog post aims to shed light on the scientific and educational importance of the whale skeleton, particularly focusing on their representation in natural history museums. We explore the broader context of these displays and their role in advancing our understanding of marine life. Structural Diversity Whale skeleton, such as the Blue Whale, showcase remarkable…
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Brown Animals: Photos, Facts and Free Teaching Resource!
In this post, we will feature brown animals. Here we give you a list of brown animals by kind (Click here to go straight to it), but we’ll take a closer look at the Elk, Brown Bear, Brown Snake Eagle, European Mouflon, Eastern Cottontail Rabbit, and Chipmunk – each showcasing distinctive characteristics within the spectrum…
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The Mini Highland Cow: Everything You Need to Know
If you’re intrigued by the idea of having a pint-sized version of the iconic Mini Highland cow, you’re in the right place. In this guide, we’ll cover all aspects of Mini Highland Cows. From their historical roots to practical considerations if you’re thinking about getting one as a pet or for production. Let’s answer some…
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What are Human-Wildlife Conflicts?
As explained by (Liu et al., 2024) “Human-wildlife conflicts (HWCs) arise when humans and wildlife compete for shared resources such as food or space, which hinder coexistence and negatively impact both wildlife populations and human livelihood.” As articulated by König et al. (2021), the expansion of human populations and wildlife has heightened these conflicts globally,…
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Animals Assessed as Critically Endangered in 2023
This is a review of the animal species that were assessed in 2023 as critically endangered by the IUCN Red List. It was written using the IUCN database for critically endangered species and filtering by the year these species were assessed. With this post, we aim to bring to the spotlight these species that are…
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What are the most common ways humans harm wildlife
Introduction You may wonder what are the most common ways humans harm wildlife, because, as we know, wildlife faces many threats as a consequence of human activities and climate change. From vehicle collisions to habitat destruction, these challenges demand a thorough understanding to inform effective conservation strategies. To find out the most common ways humans…
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Ghost mantis: masters of masquerade.
Animals that masquerade, like the Ghost mantis, use mimicry to appear harmless to their prey and attack them without having to hunt them, as the prey usually passes by them. Masquerade also serves to protect them from predators. Meaning, it has both an aggressive and protective role. In this blog post, we will show you…
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Free teaching resources about endangered animals
In this blog post, you can find free teaching resources about endangered animals. As humans, we share this planet with millions of other species. All of which play an important role in our ecosystem. Unfortunately, due to various human activities, many species are now endangered or even on the brink of extinction. As adults, it…
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Bet you didn’t know cranberry bogs are filled with wolf spiders
Cranberry bogs have some surprising tenants, and those are wolf spiders. Are they a plague? is it intentional? Read this post and find out! What are cranberry bogs Cranberry bogs, also known as cranberry marshes, are agricultural systems designed to cultivate cranberries. Cranberries are a type of tart, red berry that is native to North…