Category Archives: Animal Posts

The American Zebras?

Posted on August 3, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

Hearst Castle is found in San Simeon, California and is a popular tourist spot.  It has amazing architecture and . . . Let’s just get to the zebras. William Randolph Hearst was a rich eccentric who loved nature and wanted … Continue reading →

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Tale of the Kihansi Spray Toad

Posted on July 13, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

The Kihansi spray toad once lived in a 5-acre area at the base of the Kihansi River waterfall in Tanzania.  The females can grow to 1.1 inches long and the males up to 0.75 inches long, which means you can … Continue reading →

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The Kangaroo: Nature’s Kickboxer?

Posted on July 6, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

Surprised that it’s taken me this long to do an animal post about kangaroos.  They are fairly popular and probably the most recognizable marsupial from Australia.  Sure, the koala is big, but I think it’s easier to recognize a kangaroo … Continue reading →

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The Lion Tamarin Quartet

Posted on June 15, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

One of my favorite animals when I was younger was the Golden Lion Tamarin.  It was the name, the look, and the fact that it was tiny.  Now, I’ve learned that there are actually 4 types of Lion Tamarin.  The … Continue reading →

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The Silky or Pygmy Anteater

Posted on June 8, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

The silky anteater isn’t endangered even if it is at some risk from habitat loss and the exotic pet trade.  Though, I guess it might be endangered in certain areas.  I say that because I know some people jump to … Continue reading →

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World Reef Awareness Day

Posted on June 1, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

Coral reefs are very important ecosystems, which have been in danger due to pollution and climate change for a long time.  So, today is used to bring awareness to how essential they are and the threat they are under.  Best … Continue reading →

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Marine Mammal Rescues

Posted on April 27, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

I saw an article a few months back about whales beaching themselves and nobody really knowing why.  There are many theories and it’s believed each situation is a collection of different factors.  Could be that the animal was sick or … Continue reading →

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Fauna of the Galapagos Islands

Posted on March 30, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

The Galapagos Islands are an incredible place known for its biodiversity.  They have a lot of endemic birds and reptiles due to it being difficult to reach the islands.  So, not a lot of mammals made it here to take … Continue reading →

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Happy National Puppy Day and Cuddly Kitten Day

Posted on March 23, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

This is a pairing that I could not pass up.  For those who have such pets, enjoy the day with them.  For those of us who don’t, we get the memes.  Oh well.

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The Thylacine a.k.a. Tasmanian Tiger

Posted on March 16, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

Many people have heard about the thylacine or Tasmanian Tiger.  Others have not, so I think a post on it will be helpful.  Now, what happened to the thylacine? On mainland Australia, the thylacine went extinct about 3,500 years ago … Continue reading →

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