Reddit Animals

APRIL 16, 2023

Elephants are one of the most fascinating creatures on the planet, renowned for their incredible memory and emotional intelligence. In this article, we'll explore the fascinating research on elephant self-awareness, how it's been tested, and what it tells us about their amazing minds. What is Self-Awareness?

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Elephants Emotional Research Dolphins 52

Critter News

JANUARY 7, 2010

The ASPCA, Born Free USA (Animal Protection Institute), Animal Welfare Institute, Fund for Animals along with former Ringling animal trainer Tom Rider had accused the circus of shackling, confining and striking elephants with bullhooks, which have a sharp steel hook at one end. Tags: circus animal law elephants.

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Ringling Brothers Elephants Animal Welfare Institute Welfare Institute 100

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 23, 2023

They look crap but presumably offer some protection for the chicks, though not from each other (see the murderous activities within the nests in my previous post ). Here is one: when taking photos of elephants, an 800 mm tele lens is not the best equipment. Blue-throated Bee-eaters build nests on sticks sticking out of the water.

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Birds Eagles Elephants Rhinoceros 201

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 12, 2015

Tell me, what happens if we rip away hunting when hunting protects more wildlife land in Africa than national parks? Conservation is concerned about protecting populations, species, habitats, ecosystems. Take an example, Tembe Elephant Park in South Africa. And that lions are really cute. Ah, you’ve blocked me. I mean it.

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Lions Hunting Sierra Leone Buffalo 198

10,000 Birds

JULY 3, 2018

Or, to keep the priceless feathers hidden away in drawers, protected in small plastic bags, prized in secret. That’s pretty much the reaction of anybody hearing this for the first time. Photograph used in image section of The Feather Thief.

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Collecting Iraq Ostriches Science 102