NO MORE ORPHANS IN FLORIDA~ This will be short and ugly/ bitter. Today many, many times, they have been blasting all over our local news about the impending, not their words, Black Bear Hunt again in the Fall. Numbers were given, with absolutely no evidence to support how these numbers were arrived at however, 4350 Black Bears […]
This awesome picture of a Pacific Blue whale is courtesy of NOAA fisheries! The United States Navy has made me a fan once again, with this latest move to save the lives of so many of our threatened and endangered Ocean wildlife. Over the past few years in this very Blog, I have written ad nauseam about […]
A magnificent Florida Panther Picture credit: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers On our news this morning was a completely unexpected revelation. It came, they said, from the Executive Director of the FWC although, they did not mention Nick Wiley by name. Was this an accident, or requested? It seems that Nick Wiley may or may not have […]
Cecil the beloved Lion in Africa Picture credit: Unknown What can be going on in the deranged, twisted mind of this absolute monster? This gutless Dentist, Walter Palmer, from Minnesota not only finds pleasure in killing, but is also a repeat offender. His latest victim, that he reportedly paid $55,000 to hunt, was a much beloved Lion and […]
Wood Bison in Wood Buffalo National Park in Alberta, Canada Picture credit: Laura Kaupas. As you may have noticed, there has been a two month gap in postings here. The reason is that my heart has been broken over the imminent approval of Hunting our beautiful Florida Black Bear. The final, fateful decision is expected in […]
Tilikum “performing” at Sea World Orlando Picture credit: David R. Tribble Today, I am both delighted and beyond proud, to be a part of a group of people, a Global Community that took on the Giant Sea World, and according to our local news here this morning, has likely brought the Giant to its […]
The Everglades, an exquisite Florida Natural Area Photo credit: sfwmd.gov On Election Day next Tuesday here in Florida, although not everyone will be on board, or be all that terribly concerned, a very critical Amendment is on the Ballot and it is not about who will be our next Governor. It is about protecting the most perfect, precious commodities […]
A Florida Feral Hog or Wild Pig Picture credit: US Fish and Wildlife As you know we have only been here in Florida for about ten years. To say that coming here to live was Culture Shock, is an understatement. There is simply no way to excuse, explain or define some of the behavior here. […]
Killer Whales or Orcas Picture credit: Robert Pittman NOAA This story is for Adam, whose heart is as big as the Ocean, the Orcas and all the sea creatures that he loves so much. Killer Whales or Orcas are the largest Dolphins. This beautiful mammal is an intelligent, fun-loving, playful, family oriented and devoted […]
Elephants At Zakouma National Park in SE Chad, the tragic sight of many Elephant deaths by poachers. Picture credit: C. Michael Hogan Always there when we need them, our US Marines from North Carolina’s Camp Lejeune, are now using their talents to help stop the slaughter of elephants in Chad. This specialized team of US […]
Sir Richard Branson at the UN Conference on Sustainable Development June, 2012 Picture credit: UNclimatechange When going through my mail this morning, a surprising story presented itself. The unexpected subject of this great news, is not one who normally comes to mind when thinking of Endangered Wildlife, but there he was, right there in my mailbox, […]
A small example, (not actual) of the many kinds of animals that this Wildlife Hospital rehabilitates every year. An owl, a hatchling turtle, a fawn and a gopher tortoise – (Our resident tortoise Harriet) Picture credits: Baby turtle – Manuel Heinrich OK, who doesn’t love a baby shower? But for this one, you can leave […]
Our beloved Florida Panther Picture credit: John White What day is it? It is once again finally, feel good Sunday. Thank God! In a recent vote that looked sure to go the other way, Exploratory Gas drilling was rejected by the Big Cypress Swamp Advisory Committee. It is still unfathomable to me, that the recommendation for this disastrous idea came […]
A Florida Black Bear in the Ocala Forest and a Florida Manatee mother and baby Black Bear picture credit: FFWCC, Manatee picture credit: http://www.sfwmd.gov The Black Bear pictured here was taken in an area quite near our house and according to Wikipedia: “which supports the highest density population of black bears in North America.” […]
The Pier at Cocoa Beach Picture credit: Mike Russell On our local news this morning, came a most unexpected joy. It was announced today, that the City of Cocoa Beach had rejected offshore Seismic Testing. Those in this Committee actually said that they don’t want it, because it has been said to harm Whales and Dolphins. Did I hear right? […]
Traditional Whaling in Taiji Picture credit: Public Domain If you have had your absolute fill of depressing news about our wonderful world of animals, you can smile today! Japan has argued for years, that they have the absolute right to kill 1,000 Whales a year in the Antarctic, for ” scientific purposes, ” but the United Nations […]
Comfry Jacobs protesting against the Wild Bison slaughter in Yellowstone. Picture credit and kindly lent by: Deby Dixon photography Just when it seemed that nothing could stop the endless Global human brutality against animals, a tiny miracle has just happened. The slaughter of Yellowstone Bison has been stopped, for now. Are you listening God, you surely must be? […]
Oyster Sloop, Cos Cob Painting credit: Frederick Childe Hassam The sun is out here in our part of the Sunshine State for the first time this week, the rain has finally stopped, although we desperately needed it, but nearly a week of not seeing sunlight, got to be a bit overwhelming. And with this bright […]
ARKive – Images of Life on Earth Picture credit: Animal World As the world celebrates a New Year, my thoughts are as usual, focused on animals. Recently there has been a lot of reflection and or controversy about the ESA, the Endangered Species Act turning 40 and whether or not it is, gasp, still necessary. Merely writing these […]
Noah’s Ark Animals Picture credit: WiNG What day is it? It is ” feel good ” or “ good news ” Sunday of course. My final posting for this year is about a place that I have loved for more than 25 years, it is the Everglades. If you have never been there and […]
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