10,000 Birds

MAY 31, 2015

In German, if you are a rodent and you are smaller than – say – a human hand, you’re a mouse. However, they tend to be rather secretive due to hunting pressure (by humans, not too many wolves yet in Germany), and are therefore a rare sight especially in densely populated areas. You’re not a vole or a gerbil.

Fox 163

Fox Rodents Gophers Germany 163

10,000 Birds

JULY 15, 2015

But it wasn’t founded to serve as a refuge for human refugees, but animal ones, specifically elephants. The park was created as much to protect the local communities from marauding elephants with a hatred of dangerous humans and a lack of interest in the differences between nations as it was to protect the elephants.

South Africa 145

South Africa Elephants Africa Lions 145

4 The Love Of Animals

MARCH 17, 2011

Dogs are able to detect diseases such as cancer and diabetes and warn humans of impending heart attacks and strokes. 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

4 The Love Of Animals

SEPTEMBER 1, 2012

Dogs, like most other intelligent animals, are designed to adapt to a variety of circumstances; they can happily live near busy streets, quiet country towns, in large groups or with a single human companion. Most modern dogs encounter hundreds of humans and other animals throughout their lives. Age and Socialization of Your Dog.

Dogs 100

Dogs Puppies Pets Experience 100