Jim Schrier has been a USDA (United States Department Of Agriculture) meat inspector for the last 29 years near his home, in Columbus Junction, Iowa. He has seen lots, had to endure lots and has silently followed all slaughterhouse guidelines […]
The recent killing of two boys in New Brunswick, Canada has once again ignited the debate on whether it is right to have snakes as pets. In this unfortunate incident, an African python escaped from its enclosure and constricted two […]
“The spirit of the Arabian horse is like the wind; Try as you might, you cannot capture it, But, if one can be still enough, It will enter your heart and capture your soul.” -Unknown- This quote aptly defines […]
Franklin D. Roosevelt, the 32nd United States president is described by historians as one of the greatest U.S. Presidents. One of the most “prominent” members of his presidency was a Scottish Terrier dog known as Fala. Fala was always seen […]
One of the standout quotes in the classic the Animal Farm by George Orwell is “All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others.” This saying aptly captures how man views certain animals. It is no secret […]
The Dog is regarded by scientists as the most successful species on earth after human beings. This success is attributed to their domestication thousands of years ago. In this mutual relationship, the modern dog has evolved to have certain characteristics […]
There is a reemergence of Elephant poaching in Africa on a grand scale. As recently highlighted by eminent journalist and Television host, Christiane Amanpour, the rate at which African Elephants are been killed is alarming, and disturbing. Conservation efforts of the 80’s […]
Infanticide is the killing of young offspring’s by a mature animal of its own species (Wikipedia). Infanticide is quite common in certain animals. Recently, a male Leopard was photographed killing and eating a cub in the Okavango delta, Botswana. This […]
The Komodo dragon is the largest species of Lizards. This lizard is only found in the following Islands: Padar, Gili Motang, Rinca, Flores, and Komodo. This Lizard is one the deadliest predator there is. The Komodo dragon rarely attacks human […]
Pack hunters are predators that have evolved to hunt their prey by working together. This form of hunting is by far the most effective form of hunting as literally “all hands are on the deck” and rarely do a target […]
