When I think of pets, I think of the typical dog, cat, hamster, or goldfish. Never does my mind travel to exotic animals, including sloths, kangaroos, or even hyenas. But would you believe that in the state of New York, you can actually own exotic animals that you’ve probably only ever seen in a zoo? […]
We all have an exotic animal that resonates with us. Some of us find birds, with their superior intelligence and mating rituals, fascinating. Others would like nothing better than to rub the belly of a tiger or lion cub. Then there is a new interest in keeping exotic reptiles and amphibians in our homes. However, […]
You’ve heard of people who have a Doberman Pinscher or a Siamese cat which are both majestic animals in their own right. What may surprise you is there are more than a few people living with bats, deer, and even giraffes since exotic pets in Florida are all the rage. That’s right, get out your […]
I’ve owned pets all my life, and it would be weird for me to live in a house without some form of pet present. Currently, I share my home, my bed, and my food (not by choice) with my two dogs, and I couldn’t imagine life any other way. Pets are an important part of […]
The United Kingdom is home to some unique and charming wildlife; however, many native species are sadly at risk of extinction. This is truly a tragedy, and it’s horrifying to think that several of these species may soon no longer exist. These beautiful animals could disappear completely. There is a range of reasons why these […]
The Lone Star State evokes many images, and our minds are often drawn to instant stereotypes about the second-largest state in the US. For many, Texas is synonymous with cowboys, guns, big oil, vast open landscapes, and ranches hosting a barbeque, y’all. Yet, Texas can be a contradiction. Instead of cattle grazing on native vegetation, […]
For many readers, it might be surprising to learn that Americans cook up to 80 pounds of beef meat annually. The country has 94 million heads of inventory to satisfy the average American hunger for meat, milk, cheese, and other dairy products. America is currently at a total population of 333,287,557, a 0.4% increase. It […]
There’s nothing more satisfying than cheering for the underdog and winning. However, before we define what nanny dogs are, we must clarify the term pit bull. For some strange reason, we lump five classes of dogs into one umbrella term. This group has gotten a nasty rap in the last few decades when so many […]
If you’re an animal lover, undoubtedly in your past is a childhood memory when you thought it would be so cool to own a chimp, a tiger, an elephant, or even an endangered or threatened species for your wild animal menagerie. At WAF (World Animal Foundation), we hope you’ve rethought this fantasy plan since then […]
Dogs are fantastic animals. However, it’s important to remember that they are still animals. Dogs can bite. That is a simple and high-level fact of life, irrespective of reasoning and circumstance. I have always lived in a house with at least one dog. Luckily, I have never been maliciously bitten by a dog. Of course, […]