Tag Archives: nature

African Penguin Day

Posted on October 11, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

Today is ‘African Penguin Day’, which brings attention to the plight of a species found in South Africa.  They are critically endangered due to overfishing, climate change, and habit destruction such as oil spills.  In fact, their populations have been … Continue reading →

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World Animal Day: Animal Welfare Celebration

Posted on October 4, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

I keep stumbling onto these types of days that celebrate animals.  All of them involve learning about animals and trying to take action to improve their lives.  This one is interesting because it’s connected to Saint Francis of Assisi, who … Continue reading →

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No Need For An Outlet: The Electric Eel

Posted on September 27, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

So, this animal isn’t endangered, but it really is cool.  There are actually three species of electric eel as well: Electrophorous electricus– discharges 480 volts Electrophorous varii– discharges 572 volts Electrophorous voltai– discharges 860 volts Before I list some facts, … Continue reading →

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Cheetahs Get Emotional Support Dogs

Posted on September 20, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

I read long ago that cheetahs are naturally skittish and prone to anxiety.  They are the smallest of the big cats and live among lions, leopards, wild dogs, hyenas, and other predators.  So, it isn’t surprising that they are under … Continue reading →

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My Favorite: The Tiger

Posted on August 30, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

(Reposted from 2022.  Although, I’ve now read there are 5,574 tigers in the wild instead of the 3,900 below.  So, progress has been made.) I love tigers.  They’re always my favorite at the zoo with red pandas coming in second.  … Continue reading →

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The Most Trafficked Animal: Pangolins

Posted on August 23, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

(Originally posted long ago on ‘World Pangolin Day’.  I feel like people need to remember they exist considering how much poachers love them.  Really hope they can be saved.) I find these animals fascinating.  Never knew about them until my … Continue reading →

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Revisiting The World’s Happiest Animal

Posted on August 16, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

(These guys really do live up to their title.) Hello again for another animal.  This one is the ‘World’s Happiest Animals’ because they always seem to be smiling.  They aren’t afraid of people either, so there’s a trend to get … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: The Superior Inferior

Posted on August 13, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

(It really is odd that humans consider themselves the superior creature of Earth.  We come up short in so many things.  Still, it has got me wondering how other creatures perceive the planet and their place in it.) Do cats … Continue reading →

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The Red Ape: Orangutan

Posted on August 9, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

(Another post from 2022.  I wasn’t doing animal facts at this point.  It was all about bringing attention to endangered animals and stirring people to research.) I’m enjoying these animals posts, so I figured I’d do another.  Today, I thought … Continue reading →

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The 7 Sea Turtles

Posted on August 2, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

(Post from long ago that started the Animal posts.  Way back in 2022 as well.) So, I was in a classroom and noticed a poster.  I’d seen it before multiple times, but a new thought clicked in my head: There … Continue reading →

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