Critter News
MAY 3, 2010
According to this article, "at least 25 sea turtles have washed up dead on Mississippi beaches over the past few days, according to multiple media reports. So far, there is no evidence that the oil spill killed the turtles, but tests are ongoing." The web page also has a video.
Critter News
MAY 11, 2010
Still, though, 60 sea turtles over 3 weeks? Tags: dead animals marine life marine animals 2010 oil spill. Seems odd, although officials with the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality said that fish they've tested have not been killed by oil, but a lack of oxygen in the water. Seems like an awful lot.
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4 The Love Of Animals
JANUARY 16, 2010
SeaWorld aquarist Jenny Albert covers up a “cold stunned” endangered green turtle to keep the animal warm at SeaWorld’s Rescue and Rehabilitation Center. This influx of turtles gives the park’s Sea Turtle Rescue Program more than 1,000 turtles rescued since its inception in 1980.
Critter News
MAY 5, 2010
The animals threatened most by the spill are bluefin tuna, sea turtles, brown pelicans, shrimp and sharks. Tags: oil drilling 2010 oil spill Gulf of Mexico endangered species. That's when the full impact of the oil spill on wildlife will be seen.
4 The Love Of Animals
SEPTEMBER 11, 2009
This is a little late, so I am sure they have grown by now, but just look at how adorable these little sea turtles are! I adore turtles, and am happy to know that SeaWorld Orlando saved these hatchlings from Hurricane Bill. Tiny Turtles originally appeared on 4 The Love of Animals on September 11, 2009.
Critter News
DECEMBER 23, 2008
In some parts of Africa, rangers receive military training and equipment to defend animals (and themselves) from poachers in pursuit of elephants, rhinos, gorillas, and other endangered species. In Nicaragua, the army patrols beaches to protect sea turtle eggs. Tags: military force environment.
10,000 Birds
MAY 8, 2013
Large species, like the hatchet-billed Lapped-faced Vulture or the large Cape Vulture gets first dips, because they are the only species that can tear open the hides of some of the larger prey animals. Turkey Vulture Wing Tagging – Charlotte Wasylik, Prairie Birder. They deserve much more respect than they actually get.
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