Turtles large and small, freshwater and terrestrial sometimes need to cross roads—a risky feat for these slow-moving creatures. What compels them to cross roads? They have as many reasons as we have for building roads. Males must search for females. Females must search for places to lay eggs. In times of drought, they must search for water. In fall, they must search for places to hibernate. As roads crisscross more and more turtle … [Read more...]
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Wild Animal Sanctuary — Create Backyard Habitat
Are you looking to create a wildlife sanctuary? Or, maybe just wondering why friends or neighbors are making their yards more like natural habitat? Read on to find out what’s in it for wildlife, and what’s in it for you, if you decide to try it—and more important, how to make a wild animal sanctuary happen in your own yard. Why create a wildlife sanctuary? Wildlife is losing several thousand acres of habitat every day, causing countless … [Read more...]
Wild Animal Conservation and How You Can Help
Wild animal conservation isn’t just for scientists and other wildlife- and land-oriented professionals. You, too, can help wildlife. Check out the things that are harming wildlife and decide which ones you can easily adjust in your own life to begin making a real difference. Hazards to wildlife… and easy ways to help… Habitat loss is something that we all contribute to, even if we live in the city. We all eat, wear clothing, buy furniture or … [Read more...]