Articles for category: Animal Behavior, Conservation

When Tornado Alley Becomes a Bird Migration Superhighway

When Tornado Alley Becomes a Bird Migration Superhighway

Annette Uy

Imagine standing in the heart of America’s Tornado Alley, where the sky is a mesmerizing swirl of blues and grays, and the wind hums with electricity. Suddenly, as dusk falls, the air above shifts—not from the threat of tornadoes, but from the beating wings of millions of birds on an epic journey. This is not ...

What Zoos Will Look Like in 2050—And Why They Might Not Have Cages

What Zoos Will Look Like in 2050—And Why They Might Not Have Cages

Annette Uy

Imagine walking into a zoo in 2050 and finding no cages, no bars, and no glass walls separating you from the wonders of the animal kingdom. The air hums with excitement, but it’s not just about seeing animals—it’s about truly experiencing their world. Our understanding of animal intelligence, emotions, and needs is deeper than ever. ...

a person standing in front of a zoo exhibit

7 Zoos That Are Massive Enough to Feel Like National Parks

Maria Faith Saligumba

Imagine stepping into a world where the boundaries between man and wild seem to fade, where the roar of a lion echoes across open plains and the scent of pine and earth hangs in the air. In these extraordinary zoos, you don’t just peek at animals behind glass—you walk through sprawling landscapes that rival the ...

A skunk. Photo by Jack Bumer, via Pexels.

Arizona’s Rabies Spike: Protecting Pets and Wildlife

April Joy Jovita

Arizona is experiencing a concerning rise in rabies cases among wildlife, prompting officials to issue warnings to pet owners and the public. The Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) and the Department of Health Services have reported a significant increase in rabies incidents, emphasizing the importance of vaccinations and preventive measures to safeguard both pets ...

How a Border Fence Disrupted Wildlife Corridors in the American Southwest

How a Border Fence Disrupted Wildlife Corridors in the American Southwest

Annette Uy

A silent crisis slithers through the sunbaked deserts and rugged mountains of the American Southwest—a crisis woven from steel and concrete, stretching across the borderlands. While headlines often focus on human stories, a quieter tragedy unfolds under the blazing sky: the disruption of ancient wildlife corridors by the border fence. Imagine herds of pronghorns separated ...

Top 10 Zoos With the Most Species in the World

Top 10 Zoos With the Most Species in the World

Annette Uy

Imagine wandering through winding paths where the roar of a lion mingles with the trumpeting of an elephant, and the air shimmers with the colors of birds from every corner of the globe. Zoos aren’t just places to see animals—they are living museums, sanctuaries, and scientific hubs boasting astonishing animal diversity. Some zoos are so ...

What the Ozone Layer Recovery Can Teach Us This Earth Day

What the Ozone Layer Recovery Can Teach Us This Earth Day

Annette Uy

Have you ever stopped to wonder if humanity is truly capable of reversing the damage we’ve done to our planet? The story of the ozone layer is one of the most astonishing environmental turnarounds in human history. It’s a tale filled with fear, determination, science, and hope—a powerful reminder this Earth Day that when we ...

Celebrating Bat Appreciation Day: A Call to Action

Earth Day: How Beavers, Bats, and Bugs Help Fight Climate Change

Trizzy Orozco

Imagine a world where the tiniest creatures and the most unlikely animals become the unexpected heroes in the battle against climate change. Every year, Earth Day reminds us that our planet’s fate isn’t only in the hands of world leaders or scientists—it’s also shaped by beavers gnawing on trees, bats darting through twilight skies, and ...