Wildlife & Travel

Golden grasslands, dense jungles, tangled riverine forest and endless miles of arid desert - each of these habitats is home to its own unique collection of wildlife. African animals have learned to survive in some of the most challenging environments on Earth - and many of them have special adaptations that help them to thrive. In this article, we take a look at some of the continent's most iconic safari animals - and the physiological quirks that make them so amazing.  Read more: https://www.tripsavvy.com/facts-about-africas-wildlife-1454086

Hello readers, myself Doc Antle have an amazing facts to share about Primates. Most people have a special interest in the order of mammals known as primates, for the simple reason that most people (well, all people, actually) are primates themselves. The Word Primate Means "First Rank" Just how egocentric are human beings? Well, it's telling that "primate," the name employed for this order of mammals, is Latin for "first rank," a not-so-subtle reminder that Homo sapiens considers itself the pinnacle of evolution. Scientifically speaking, though, there's no reason to believe that monkeys, apes, tarsiers and lemurs—--all of the animals in the primate order—are more advanced from an evolutionary perspective than birds, reptiles or even fish; they just happened to branch off in a different direction millions of years ago. Read more: https://www.thoughtco.com/facts-about-primates-4069414

1. Unique pattern  Tigers are the only big cats to have stripes and individuals can be identified by their pattern. The stripes also help the mammals to blend in with their surroundings and remain undetected for longer by prey.  2. Spot the spots  Tigers have white spots surrounded by black fur on the back of their ears. It has been suggested that they act as false eyes to warn of their presence or discourage other species from attacking them from behind. Other theories suggest that it helps tiger cubs follow their mother through tall grass.  Read more:   http://www.discoverwildlife.com/animals/mammals/facts-about-tigers

The practice of cross breeding tends to cause some controversy in the dog world. On one side, breeders of purebreds tend to consider these dogs nothing more than mutts. On the other side, proponents of crossbred dogs maintain they are adding vigor to the genetics of breeds they believe have been bred too closely for generations. Which side is right? That can be difficult to determine. However, there are advantages and disadvantages to the practice of cross breeding, and it's good for potential dog owners and breeders to be aware of them. Read more: http://dogs.lovetoknow.com/dog-breeding-pregnancy/advantages-disadvantages-cross-breeding-dogs

Just like our Myrtle Beach Safari Zoo, each day passionate staff in good zoos care for wildlife, many of which are on the brink of extinction.  We are in the midst of a global extinction crisis Our world is currently losing species at an unprecedented rate, experiencing the worst loss of species since the extinction of the dinosaurs 65 million years ago. 21 % of all known mammals are threatened with extinction 30% of all known amphibians are threatened with extinction 12% of all known birds are threatened with extinction 28% of all known reptiles are threatened with extinction 37% of all known fresh water fish are threatened with extinction 35% of all known invertebrates are threatened with extinction Australia has an alarming rate of extinction, with the worst mammal extinction record in the world. Read more:  https://www.zoo.org.au/news/five-facts-about-good-zoos