http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/ Fri, 11 Sep 2026 21:37:31 +0000 MyBB http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9517 Fri, 11 Sep 2026 05:06:23 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9517 They are now in the care of Nandankanan Zoo. They are doing okay, but their species are not. The numbers are declining. Habitat loss and climate change, along with poaching are really putting the species at risk.

https://www.msn.com/en-ca/money/general/...ruby&ei=66


https://indianexpress.com/article/india/...-10870841/

I am glad the babies were rescued, but it will never be possible to take them back to their mothers. It is unlikely they will ever live in the wild again.
We need every Orangutan possible to survive and contribute to their numbers. Poaching 5 babies is terrible. Who knows if there were others that didn't make it.
I hope they catch whoever did this and deal with them appropriately.]]> They are now in the care of Nandankanan Zoo. They are doing okay, but their species are not. The numbers are declining. Habitat loss and climate change, along with poaching are really putting the species at risk.

https://www.msn.com/en-ca/money/general/...ruby&ei=66


https://indianexpress.com/article/india/...-10870841/

I am glad the babies were rescued, but it will never be possible to take them back to their mothers. It is unlikely they will ever live in the wild again.
We need every Orangutan possible to survive and contribute to their numbers. Poaching 5 babies is terrible. Who knows if there were others that didn't make it.
I hope they catch whoever did this and deal with them appropriately.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9516 Thu, 10 Sep 2026 06:22:44 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9516 They know the Beaver will help with drought conditions and improve biodiversity. Everywhere else Beaver have been reintroduced the results have been remarkable.
The ecosystems are brought back to health. Beaver are known to be ecosystem engineers and as such they are a keystone species.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd6853427l0o


There have been three releases in England so far and the results are amazing. Beavers were depleted from the land 400  years ago and the results have not been good. When Beavers are released now they get busy right away doing what is needed to restore the land. They manage the water systems and that seems to be key to the health of the land. Centuries of ecological damage can be repaired by a chubby rodent with a flat tail. I have great faith in natures ability to heal,m if we give it a chance.

I found another related article.

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/scie...879712.cms

Beavers are the best.]]> They know the Beaver will help with drought conditions and improve biodiversity. Everywhere else Beaver have been reintroduced the results have been remarkable.
The ecosystems are brought back to health. Beaver are known to be ecosystem engineers and as such they are a keystone species.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd6853427l0o


There have been three releases in England so far and the results are amazing. Beavers were depleted from the land 400  years ago and the results have not been good. When Beavers are released now they get busy right away doing what is needed to restore the land. They manage the water systems and that seems to be key to the health of the land. Centuries of ecological damage can be repaired by a chubby rodent with a flat tail. I have great faith in natures ability to heal,m if we give it a chance.

I found another related article.

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/scie...879712.cms

Beavers are the best.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9515 Wed, 09 Sep 2026 05:47:49 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9515 Because of their sheer numbers and the amount they eat they control the vegetation and keep it short. This serves to prevent wildfires.  
Their hooves aerate the soil and their dung fertilizes it. 
When their numbers were low the ecosystem suffered and there were wildfires. Restoring their numbers have restored an ecological balance.
There were as few as 200,000 wildebeest in the 1950s and now there are 1.5 million.

https://www.discoverwildlife.com/animal-...eest-guide

The health of the African Savannah is linked to the herds of wildebeest that constantly roam the area.
The prevention of wildfires alone makes them essential to the area. 

There are a lot of problems with wildfires around the world right now. 
The real cause is ecological imbalances. We need to determine what species are missing or have reduced numbers. 
Restoring wildebeest numbers have helped Africa. What do we need to restore elsewhere to restore balance and reduce fires.
Many place are already working on that. It will take time, but it can be done.]]> Because of their sheer numbers and the amount they eat they control the vegetation and keep it short. This serves to prevent wildfires.  
Their hooves aerate the soil and their dung fertilizes it. 
When their numbers were low the ecosystem suffered and there were wildfires. Restoring their numbers have restored an ecological balance.
There were as few as 200,000 wildebeest in the 1950s and now there are 1.5 million.

https://www.discoverwildlife.com/animal-...eest-guide

The health of the African Savannah is linked to the herds of wildebeest that constantly roam the area.
The prevention of wildfires alone makes them essential to the area. 

There are a lot of problems with wildfires around the world right now. 
The real cause is ecological imbalances. We need to determine what species are missing or have reduced numbers. 
Restoring wildebeest numbers have helped Africa. What do we need to restore elsewhere to restore balance and reduce fires.
Many place are already working on that. It will take time, but it can be done.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9514 Tue, 08 Sep 2026 05:35:51 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9514 The farmer chose to return the flooded areas to being a natural wetland. The number of ducks and other water fowl has increased.
Other birds and small animals have increased. The plant diversity has increased. It has been a total success.

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/worl...869493.cms

The 70  acres were not really productive as farmland. As a natural area it is a great success. It benefits the whole farm to have some of the land in a natural state.
Rewilding benefits everyone. Nature thrives and farmland is more productive. Even after many years, nature is able to return an restore the land. 
Rewilding is possible anywhere.]]> The farmer chose to return the flooded areas to being a natural wetland. The number of ducks and other water fowl has increased.
Other birds and small animals have increased. The plant diversity has increased. It has been a total success.

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/worl...869493.cms

The 70  acres were not really productive as farmland. As a natural area it is a great success. It benefits the whole farm to have some of the land in a natural state.
Rewilding benefits everyone. Nature thrives and farmland is more productive. Even after many years, nature is able to return an restore the land. 
Rewilding is possible anywhere.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9513 Mon, 07 Sep 2026 05:42:00 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9513 A lion in that condition should not survive, but Jacob has survived. How is that possible?

https://a-z-animals.com/articles/this-li...oday-f2r3/

In order to survive, Jacob has reinvented himself. He no longer hunts like a lion. He has taken up the hunting  technique of a panther.
It is working. He is able to feed himself and survive.
Maybe it is not survival of the fittest, but rather survival of the most adaptable.]]> A lion in that condition should not survive, but Jacob has survived. How is that possible?

https://a-z-animals.com/articles/this-li...oday-f2r3/

In order to survive, Jacob has reinvented himself. He no longer hunts like a lion. He has taken up the hunting  technique of a panther.
It is working. He is able to feed himself and survive.
Maybe it is not survival of the fittest, but rather survival of the most adaptable.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9512 Sun, 06 Sep 2026 05:06:43 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9512 It is important that the snake and the person are a good fit. They have to like each other. The snake has to be comfortable with its role.
Princess, the sun glow Boa Constrictor had the best stage presence. She was the right size and her colour had the best visual presence for the part.
A smaller brown Boa called Nala will be her understudy.

https://www.ctvnews.ca/lifestyle/article...-the-part/

You never thought about a snake needing to audition for a part. Not all snakes would be comfortable on stage, but some would love it. Snakes are all different.
Yes she needs an understudy. All stars need an understudy. If she was starting to shed on the night  of a performance, the understudy would have to go on.
I am sure Princess will be fine and the audience will love her. She just won't be able to do autographs for her fans.]]> It is important that the snake and the person are a good fit. They have to like each other. The snake has to be comfortable with its role.
Princess, the sun glow Boa Constrictor had the best stage presence. She was the right size and her colour had the best visual presence for the part.
A smaller brown Boa called Nala will be her understudy.

https://www.ctvnews.ca/lifestyle/article...-the-part/

You never thought about a snake needing to audition for a part. Not all snakes would be comfortable on stage, but some would love it. Snakes are all different.
Yes she needs an understudy. All stars need an understudy. If she was starting to shed on the night  of a performance, the understudy would have to go on.
I am sure Princess will be fine and the audience will love her. She just won't be able to do autographs for her fans.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9511 Sun, 06 Sep 2026 04:49:21 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9511
https://www.castanet.net/news/Oliver-Oso...ve-Osoyoos

It is very beautiful. Foxes are beautiful anyhow, but a pure white one is special. It is certainly rare.
I hope we see it again.]]>
https://www.castanet.net/news/Oliver-Oso...ve-Osoyoos

It is very beautiful. Foxes are beautiful anyhow, but a pure white one is special. It is certainly rare.
I hope we see it again.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9510 Sat, 05 Sep 2026 04:37:40 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9510 The work he did lives on. He made people aware of wildlife and his family still continues his work.

https://people.com/terri-irwin-recalls-e...h-12108049

I am glad his family had those beautiful days with him before his death.

https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/141492...-his-death

The world lost someone special when Steve died. His family lost much more than that. 
I hope knowing how much we all loved Steve Irwin and miss him is a bit of a comfort to them.
Thank you Steve for all you gave the world. We will always miss you.]]> The work he did lives on. He made people aware of wildlife and his family still continues his work.

https://people.com/terri-irwin-recalls-e...h-12108049

I am glad his family had those beautiful days with him before his death.

https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/141492...-his-death

The world lost someone special when Steve died. His family lost much more than that. 
I hope knowing how much we all loved Steve Irwin and miss him is a bit of a comfort to them.
Thank you Steve for all you gave the world. We will always miss you.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9509 Fri, 04 Sep 2026 06:13:43 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9509 The Golden Retriever Club of Scotland has been holding gatherings since the 1990s.
The 2023 gathering brought in 500 Goldenn retrievers.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwyzd12jd2qo

Can you imagine 500 Goldens in one place. They are such good natured, caring dogs. They always look like they are smiling. 
The tail wagging along is going to create a wind.
I can't wait to see pictures from the 2028 gathering.]]> The Golden Retriever Club of Scotland has been holding gatherings since the 1990s.
The 2023 gathering brought in 500 Goldenn retrievers.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwyzd12jd2qo

Can you imagine 500 Goldens in one place. They are such good natured, caring dogs. They always look like they are smiling. 
The tail wagging along is going to create a wind.
I can't wait to see pictures from the 2028 gathering.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9508 Thu, 03 Sep 2026 05:56:21 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9508
https://www.ifaw.org/uk/news/floods-nepal-china-2026


https://www.nbcnews.com/video/deaf-dog-i...9051461734


As more news becomes available, I will post it.]]>
https://www.ifaw.org/uk/news/floods-nepal-china-2026


https://www.nbcnews.com/video/deaf-dog-i...9051461734


As more news becomes available, I will post it.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9507 Wed, 02 Sep 2026 06:39:39 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9507 Those eggs hatched and were raised for release like Ivy. This is proof that the Great meadows Program is working.

https://scienceblog.com/d-a-tiny-turtle-...d-now-two/


This is a real success story. They are working to help the Blanding's Turtles survive. Finding a released turtle that has reached maturity and has laid eggs is the best result. Releasing her offspring back into the wild under the same program is more that they ever hoped for. Conservation efforts do bring results.]]> Those eggs hatched and were raised for release like Ivy. This is proof that the Great meadows Program is working.

https://scienceblog.com/d-a-tiny-turtle-...d-now-two/


This is a real success story. They are working to help the Blanding's Turtles survive. Finding a released turtle that has reached maturity and has laid eggs is the best result. Releasing her offspring back into the wild under the same program is more that they ever hoped for. Conservation efforts do bring results.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9506 Tue, 01 Sep 2026 04:20:37 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9506 He was in his own pasture on Saturday night. The police were looking for a missing person and they entered the pasture without permission.
When the donkey approached them an officer shot and killed him. He was scared of a donkey.
The officer is currently on leave. The family is heart broken and they are raising money so they can take legal action.

https://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/other/own...ruby&ei=91


The police entered a farmer's field without finding out what was in the field. It could easily have been a bull.
It was a small donkey. They were in his pasture. Shooting HeeHaw was the last thing that should have happened.
There are way too many incidents of police shooting family pets for no reason.
I hope they win their case. Clearly the police need some training about animals and how to respond to them.
Poor HeeHaw did not deserve to die like that.]]> He was in his own pasture on Saturday night. The police were looking for a missing person and they entered the pasture without permission.
When the donkey approached them an officer shot and killed him. He was scared of a donkey.
The officer is currently on leave. The family is heart broken and they are raising money so they can take legal action.

https://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/other/own...ruby&ei=91


The police entered a farmer's field without finding out what was in the field. It could easily have been a bull.
It was a small donkey. They were in his pasture. Shooting HeeHaw was the last thing that should have happened.
There are way too many incidents of police shooting family pets for no reason.
I hope they win their case. Clearly the police need some training about animals and how to respond to them.
Poor HeeHaw did not deserve to die like that.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9505 Mon, 31 Aug 2026 05:19:19 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9505
https://www.boredpanda.com/cat-comics-sc...er-part-8/

I think I have lived with some of those cats. I have definitely met some of those dogs.]]>
https://www.boredpanda.com/cat-comics-sc...er-part-8/

I think I have lived with some of those cats. I have definitely met some of those dogs.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9504 Mon, 31 Aug 2026 05:03:25 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9504 There was only a but of scrub vegetation. This was not a restoration because there never was anything there.
Gradually the island was turned into a conservation area with vegetation and animals brought in. In particular there are species that ar struggling with habitate loss in their own area. This island has given some species a chance to survive and maintain their numbers.

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/worl...611578.cms

It is a remarkable story of what can be done to help nature survive. Thanks to Richard Branson for doing this.]]> There was only a but of scrub vegetation. This was not a restoration because there never was anything there.
Gradually the island was turned into a conservation area with vegetation and animals brought in. In particular there are species that ar struggling with habitate loss in their own area. This island has given some species a chance to survive and maintain their numbers.

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/worl...611578.cms

It is a remarkable story of what can be done to help nature survive. Thanks to Richard Branson for doing this.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9503 Mon, 31 Aug 2026 04:44:08 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9503 Fat Marmot Week was started as a fundraiser to help keep Marmot research going. They were able to raise $100,000.00.
That is pretty good fundraising. 

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...ek-contest

If that is what it takes to keep research going then let's hear it for fat Marmots.
These contest are fun, but they also serve a good purpose. They raise awareness and they raise funds.
Both are needed. As for fat Marmots, they need the fat to make it through the winter. So good luck Dawn, see you in the spring as a much thinner marmot.]]> Fat Marmot Week was started as a fundraiser to help keep Marmot research going. They were able to raise $100,000.00.
That is pretty good fundraising. 

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...ek-contest

If that is what it takes to keep research going then let's hear it for fat Marmots.
These contest are fun, but they also serve a good purpose. They raise awareness and they raise funds.
Both are needed. As for fat Marmots, they need the fat to make it through the winter. So good luck Dawn, see you in the spring as a much thinner marmot.]]>