WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE

Wherever there are wild animals in the world, there is always an opportunity for caring, compassion and kindness.

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Biology
Rarely Spotted Deep Sea Pacific Football Fish Washes Ashore in Crystal Cove, Calif.
People - Katie Campione
A deep sea angler fish washed ashore in Crystal Cove, California, on Friday. In an Instagram post, Crystal Cove State Park said the 18-inch fish, which is believed to be a Pacific Football Fish, was discovered...
19 hours ago
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Primates
Why the Tarsier is one of nature’s strangest creatures
sciencefocus.com - Helen Pilcher
No, this isn’t Dobby the house elf, but one of the world’s most unique primates. Never feed a tarsier after midnight. Hang on… that’s a gremlin. But …
2 days ago
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Nature
These Baby Animal Photos Reveal a Lot about Motherhood
sierraclub.org
Suzi Eszterhas’ “New on Earth” celebrates moms and babies in the wild Motherhood is a wild ride—especially when you live in the wild. Suzi Eszterhas …
1 day ago
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Turtles
A New Jersey university is caring for more than 800 baby turtles rescued from storm drains
CNN - By
(CNN) — More than 825 baby diamondback terrapin turtles rescued from New Jersey storm drains have made their home at Stockton University in recent weeks. As the small turtles attempt to cross streets,...
2 days ago
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Cats
What cats’ love of boxes and squares can tell us about their visual perception | 3 Quarks Daily
3quarksdaily.com - S. Abbas Raza
Jennifer Ouellette in Ars Technica: It is a truth universally acknowledged—at least by those of the feline persuasion—that an empty box on the floor …
2 days ago
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Zoology
Why do animals play? Science explains a longstanding mystery
Inverse - Chris Woolston
Anyone who has ever chucked a tennis ball in the general vicinity of a border collie knows that some animals take play very seriously. The intense …
3 days ago
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Science
Sharks Use the Earth’s Magnetic Field Like a Compass
WIRED - Sara Harrison
Biologists have long believed that these animals rely on magnetic sensing to migrate across oceans. Someone finally figured out how to prove it. Every …
5 days ago
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Dogs
Fear may be the reason dogs bark, bite at some people, study says
United Press International - By HealthDay News
That growling dog may actually be terrified of you. Fear and age-related pain are among the reasons why dogs are aggressive toward people, a new study …
3 days ago
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Federal University of Rio de Janeiro
Juliet, the last wild macaw in Rio, is lonely and looking for her Romeo
Los Angeles Times - David Biller
Some have claimed she’s indulging a forbidden romance. More likely, loneliness compels her to seek company at Rio de Janeiro’s zoo. Either way, a blue-and-yellow macaw that zookeepers named Juliet is to...
3 days ago
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Behold This Giant Moth + 35 Breathtaking Animal Photos
By Mashable
The Giant Wood Moth is real and, of course, it hails from Australia. Keep scrolling to see Mothra in all her gigantic beauty, then check out 35 more wildlife images showcasing everything from surprising insects to glorious mammals to mesmerizing deep-sea life.
3 days ago
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Videos
The Sea Turtles Who Karate Chop Their Prey
Crazy Creatures
Real life Ninja Turtles
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