Invasive species can be defined as any species of plant or animal that inhabits an area in which it is non-native. An invasive species usually is considered to be one that adversely affects the habitat they invade on many levels.
One of the currently alarming examples of invasive species is in the Florida everglades region of the United States. Over the last several years pet pythons and boas which were once pets have been released into the everglades after the snakes get too big for their owners …

One of the largest creatures in the world is the whale. There are many kinds that are around that people can view. Some in their natural habitat, others are in man made ones. If you are hunting for whale displays here is some information that will help you.
One of the most spectacular places that offer whale displays is in Alaska. Here you can see the humpback whales in huge numbers in many different parts of the state. Here a person can view the humpback whales doing the things that they …

Not too much study has been done on the whale brain. The mystery behind how whales communicate and their behavior is very curious. Having some of the largest brains on earth it seems we may have a lot to learn from whales. Their social structure and communication processes are just the beginning of what we can learn from.
Whales have an enlarged area in their cortex. This has been linked to acoustic abilities which can explain how they communicate in sound and ultrasound. They can learn about their surroundings easier this …

If you have a tendency to jump shrieking on to a table when you see a mouse, look away now — a species of rat the size of a cat has been discovered.
The outsized rodent, which has been named the Bosavi woolly rat, is almost 3ft long and weighs in at 3.3lb. It was found trapped inside the crater of Mount Bosavi, an extinct volcano on Papua New Guinea, which has been described as a “lost world” in which scientists have found some 40 previously undiscovered species.
The rat has dense …

The curious squirrel is an Internet star — thanks to a Minnesota couple’s photograph.
Melissa and Jackson Brandts of Watertown were on vacation in Alberta, Canada, last May when the squirrel popped up in their camera shot.
The Brandts, both 29, were sitting in the background on the shore of Lake Minnewanka with the camera set on a rock. Up close is the squirrel — attracted, the couple thinks, by the sound of the camera focusing.
The couple submitted the photo for National Geographic’s “Your Shot” contest.
Jackson Brandts said the couple has received …

The many fans of watching local birds can now turn their passion into meaningful research through Project FeederWatch. Facilitated by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Project FeederWatch involves volunteers across the nation helping scientists monitor bird life in North America. The final result is a comprehensive report and publication.

As has been evident in the past, I normally don’t believe in dragging politics into my blogging arena.
However, The Defenders of Wildlife Action Fund has invited me to use this blog as a means of spreading the truth about Sarah Palin’s awful record on protecting wildlife, and having read about her extensively, I’m happy to oblige.
Defenders of Wildlife Action Fund are getting the word out to voters about Governor Sarah Palin’s barbaric record on killing America’s wildlife, especially her active promotion of the brutal aerial hunting of wolves and bears.
As …

With a myriad of colors and sizes coloring the avian world, it is easy to see why bird watching is one of the most popular hobbies in the world. You only need a directory of birds and a pair of binoculars to enjoy bird watching.

Watching Birds is Great Fun!

If you enjoy watching birds, you might want to know how to identify them, too. It can be exciting to find a bird you haven’t seen before, but it’s even more exciting to be able to identify them. It’s not always a simple thing to do, though. It can be frustrating if you don’t have the proper information to work with. Having a good field guide is a good way to start. However, you’ll also need to glean some knowledge on your own before you can even use the field guide properly. If you’re just starting out as a bird watcher, then, there are a few things you can do that will help you identify birds more accurately.