article thumbnail

Sentient: a book review

10,000 Birds

Moreover, says Higgins, there are “astounding similarities between the inner ears of owls and of humans,” so strong, according to one neurobiologist, “they suggest that hearing underwent an independent but parallel evolution in birds and mammals.”. Atria Books, New York, $28 (U.S.); $37 (Canada).

Humane 257
article thumbnail

Loner, Drifter: More on the Hoary Bat

10,000 Birds

I never knew, until my ill-fated encounter , that these are among the most birdie of the North American flying mammals. The species ranges north well into Canada in the summer months, but in the winter they make for the southern coasts or down to Mexico. I cannot get the Hoary Bat out of my head. Hoary Bats roost in trees, not caves.

Bats 184
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Trending Sources

article thumbnail

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Proposes 2015 Expansion of Hunting and Fishing Opportunities on National Wildlife Refuges

10,000 Birds

The Refuge is now home to nearly 200 species of birds, over 50 species of mammals, 25 species of reptiles and amphibians, and a wide variety of insects, fish and plants. Units are located along both sides of the river and serve to protect and provide a wide variety of riparian habitats for birds, fish, and other wildlife.”

Fish 146
article thumbnail

From Today's Los Angeles Times

Animal Ethics

Michelle Nadon, Aurora, Canada To the editor: Bars? It is estimated that due to conflicts with humans, the bushmeat and body parts trade, disease and habitat destruction, large mammals in Africa may be extinct by the end of this century. In my opinion, neither Harambe nor the child should ever have been at the zoo.

article thumbnail

Unflappable by Suzie Gilbert–An Author Interview

10,000 Birds

Twenty-five-year-old Luna Burke is risking everything to smuggle a homicidal Bald Eagle out of her husband’s private zoo in Florida, reunite the bird with its mate, and get them both to an eagle sanctuary in Canada. But I only rehabbed birds, so I had to do research and call my mammal rehabber friends. Read Carl Hiaasen.”.

article thumbnail

Wildlife Rehabilitator War Wounds

10,000 Birds

Wildlife rehabilitators have an arsenal of equipment and techniques we use to protect ourselves. I was wearing the lead x-ray apron and heavy raptor gloves, so I thought I was protected. Right now I have a nice hickey on my arm from a Canada Goose. Most of mine are small mammals,” said Denise Hunter.

article thumbnail

Peterson Field Guide to North American Bird Nests: A Field Guide Review

10,000 Birds

The guide covers over 650 species, most of the breeding birds in the United States (minus Hawaii) and Canada (like most guides with ‘North America’ in its title, it does not include Mexico or the Caribbean). The male House Wren builds dummy nests, attracting a mate who then selects her nest and completes construction. David Scott.

Eggs 253