Dogfighting is a violent, cruel practice that perpetuates abuses beyond our wildest imaginations on dogs across the world. Consider one story, as told to a reporter in 2003: “…he found an animal with bite marks and dried scabs on her head. The dog had been doused with a flammable liquid, set on fire and flames […]
Researcher Sara Lewis and co-author Sonny Wong published an article in BioScience magazine called A Global Perspective on Firefly Extinction Threats in early 2020, leading other scientists and conservation enthusiasts to take up the cause. They wrote, “Despite evidence of declines, a comprehensive review of the conservation status and threats facing the approximately 2000 firefly […]
There are over 2,500 species of scorpions inhabiting some of the harshest climates on the planet, and they all have one thing in common: they’re super creepy. Like other arachnids, scorpions scuttle their shiny exoskeleton along on their four sets of legs, brandishing their venomous tail like some kind of demented merengue dancer. And while […]
The jaguar, the largest cat in the Americas, is a chunky boy with massive murder mittens, but even that wouldn’t stop us from wanting to give it a squeeze if we could. It is a majestic cat with natural eyeliner (maybe it’s Maybelline?) and impeccable style. The jaguar is also in danger of extinction, as […]
Overview The next time someone says, “you’re stubborn as a mule,” you should thank them! Mules are legendary for being hard-headed, but that’s only because they tend to have enough smarts to know when they shouldn’t do whatever you’re asking them to. They’re truly amazing creatures; they are whip-smart, hardy, and incredibly sweet. Utilized all […]
Overview The Arctic fox looks like someone took a Pomeranian and said, “Let’s cross it with a wolf and make it extra fluffy — to up the cuteness factor and make it impervious to extremely cold temperatures.” If they didn’t live in the far northern environments that are practically uninhabitable by humans, we’re pretty sure […]
If you’re a first-time dog owner, you’d be hard-pressed to find a better breed than the English setter. They are sweet, energetic people-pleasers, who want nothing more than a romp in the woods and some affection when they get home. They have gorgeous markings in sleek, silky coats that lead to many people mistaking them […]
Cockfighting is a brutal, bloody sport in which people place bets on gamecocks – roosters specially bred and trained for the purpose – which are then placed in a fighting pit and encouraged to fight. It has been practiced all over the world for hundreds of years, and while many countries have denounced the bloodsport […]