4 The Love Of Animals

MARCH 17, 2011

Many animals also display wide-ranging emotions, including joy, happiness, empathy, compassion, grief, and even resentment and embarrassment. It’s not surprising that animals—especially, but not only, mammals—share many emotions with us because we also share brain structures—located in the limbic system—that are the seat of our emotions.

Emotional 100

Emotional Animal Whales Whaling 100

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 2, 2013

Later on — after seven years at most, in the case of the Black-backed Woodpecker — these first responders are gone and the holes in the snags serve as nesting cavities for martens, and squirrels and Mountain Bluebirds and Flammulated Owls. They are still scary on a primal level, these high-intensity fires; and not for nothing.

Endangered Species 161

Endangered Species South Dakota Woodpeckers Sheep 161

10,000 Birds

APRIL 13, 2024

Coming down from the emotional high we noticed our grumbling stomachs: time to eat. We also saw Prairie Dogs , Bison , Mule Deer , Abert’s Squirrel and Coyote. However, a mere 10 minutes later we got another male Red Crossbill singing from the top of a pine tree. I am not a fan of American restaurants. I ticked off 9 lifers.

Denver 166

Denver Colorado Ducks Mules 166

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 16, 2015

In my own defense,” said one boy, “I had a choice between spending my money on a kayak or a better camera.”. Fueled by Sue’s enthusiasm, our group crowded around excitedly but silently. It’s just …” one camper finally blurted out. It’s just we’re not sure how to respond emotionally.”.

Puffins 255

Puffins Birds Groups West Virginia 255

10,000 Birds

APRIL 15, 2015

I have seen both Long-tailed and Tree Pangolins , Greater Cane Rat , several species of monkey and duiker, Royal Antelope , Pel’s Anomalure (a giant flying squirrel), huge casqued hornbills, Great Blue Turacos and numerous other birds and mammals for sale along the roadsides. What are the chances of survival for these shy forest denizens?

Ghana 192

Ghana Hunters Guinea Gambia 192