http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:01:24 +0000 MyBB http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9479 Fri, 14 Aug 2026 04:36:44 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9479 Once she was safely captured they found her people through social media. Molly was 20km from home.
Her people were happy to have her back. They raised her from a baby and she has been with them 15 years.
She slipped out while some renovations were being done.


https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/...-9.7303920

The big question is, how did she end up 20km away at Oak Hammock Marsh.
Did Molly really walk that far on her own or did some well meaning person think she needed to be in a marsh.
Molly is an African, desert tortoise so a marsh was not the right idea.
Before you choose to help wildlife, it is best to positively identify the species.
Being in a marsh could have ended badly for Molly. It was fortunate that she was seen by someone who knew what she is.]]> Once she was safely captured they found her people through social media. Molly was 20km from home.
Her people were happy to have her back. They raised her from a baby and she has been with them 15 years.
She slipped out while some renovations were being done.


https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/...-9.7303920

The big question is, how did she end up 20km away at Oak Hammock Marsh.
Did Molly really walk that far on her own or did some well meaning person think she needed to be in a marsh.
Molly is an African, desert tortoise so a marsh was not the right idea.
Before you choose to help wildlife, it is best to positively identify the species.
Being in a marsh could have ended badly for Molly. It was fortunate that she was seen by someone who knew what she is.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9452 Thu, 23 Jul 2026 04:49:15 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9452 The snake wanted to be rescued. He was dehydrated and a little scratched up.

https://www.ctvnews.ca/toronto/local/pee...ssissauga/

Who knows how the snake got out, but he probably crawled into the car to get warm. The nights have been cold lately. Of course he wanted to be rescued.
He probably wants to go home to his nice warm terrarium. It seems every summer someone rescues a Ball Python.
Now, can we find the snake's human. Maybe.]]> The snake wanted to be rescued. He was dehydrated and a little scratched up.

https://www.ctvnews.ca/toronto/local/pee...ssissauga/

Who knows how the snake got out, but he probably crawled into the car to get warm. The nights have been cold lately. Of course he wanted to be rescued.
He probably wants to go home to his nice warm terrarium. It seems every summer someone rescues a Ball Python.
Now, can we find the snake's human. Maybe.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9446 Sat, 18 Jul 2026 04:49:23 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9446
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/windsor/e...-9.7272641

It is sad that Gordo was killed, but he lives on in his 7 offspring. His life was brief, but he will have played an important role is saving his species in the area.
With continued conservation efforts the Massassauga Rattlesnakes will be fully restored in the area. Thank=you Gordo for the part you played.
You will not be forgotten.]]>
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/windsor/e...-9.7272641

It is sad that Gordo was killed, but he lives on in his 7 offspring. His life was brief, but he will have played an important role is saving his species in the area.
With continued conservation efforts the Massassauga Rattlesnakes will be fully restored in the area. Thank=you Gordo for the part you played.
You will not be forgotten.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9436 Sat, 11 Jul 2026 06:15:41 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9436 Can you get all five right?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YDJkZKqHKFI


I admit, I got the sea turtle wrong. I was sort of close.]]> Can you get all five right?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YDJkZKqHKFI


I admit, I got the sea turtle wrong. I was sort of close.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9426 Mon, 06 Jul 2026 01:43:02 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9426 The person reached out to Indian River Reptile Zoo for help and even contributed to their costs.
The zoo has a new facility for crocs, gators and caimans. They facility will be open to the public next summer. For now the reptiles are settling in to their new better life.

https://www.ctvnews.ca/sci-tech/article/...ed-in-ont/


There is no way anyone can privately maintain that many reptiles like that. They need large swimming areas. They would need special lighting.
I can't even imagine the food costs, if they are going to be fed right.
There are lots of reptiles that are legal in Toronto. A reasonable number could easily be cared for. 
Why would anyone put so many animal lives at risk.  I am just glad they are in a safe place now.]]> The person reached out to Indian River Reptile Zoo for help and even contributed to their costs.
The zoo has a new facility for crocs, gators and caimans. They facility will be open to the public next summer. For now the reptiles are settling in to their new better life.

https://www.ctvnews.ca/sci-tech/article/...ed-in-ont/


There is no way anyone can privately maintain that many reptiles like that. They need large swimming areas. They would need special lighting.
I can't even imagine the food costs, if they are going to be fed right.
There are lots of reptiles that are legal in Toronto. A reasonable number could easily be cared for. 
Why would anyone put so many animal lives at risk.  I am just glad they are in a safe place now.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9395 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 05:31:55 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9395
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c621z8vdvdeo

It is fantastic that they held up a building project for the sake of the animals that live in the area.
I wish more places would do this. Species would not have been lost if we had protected them this well.]]>
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c621z8vdvdeo

It is fantastic that they held up a building project for the sake of the animals that live in the area.
I wish more places would do this. Species would not have been lost if we had protected them this well.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9383 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 07:00:15 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9383
https://www.ctvnews.ca/windsor/article/b...age-plant/

They think the snake went down a storm drain and ended up in the plant. That would make sense. He would have been outside and seeking somewhere to hide.
Was he out by accident or was he dumped? That we don't know. Snakes are escape artists. Hopefully he makes a full recovery and is adopted to a good home.
He has many more years of life ahead of him.]]>
https://www.ctvnews.ca/windsor/article/b...age-plant/

They think the snake went down a storm drain and ended up in the plant. That would make sense. He would have been outside and seeking somewhere to hide.
Was he out by accident or was he dumped? That we don't know. Snakes are escape artists. Hopefully he makes a full recovery and is adopted to a good home.
He has many more years of life ahead of him.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9351 Tue, 12 May 2026 04:46:29 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9351 They gather together after emerging for their annual mating season. Once they have bred, they disperse and live out their summer. Then when the cooler weather happens, they will return to the caves for another winter.

https://www.theweathernetwork.com/en/new...cisse-dens


It has been a cool spring so they are starting late this year. They will still be back in the fall when it gets cooler.
Can you imagine what it is like to see thousands of snakes emerging from the ground.
This is my dream vacation. Someday I will be their to see it happen.
Until then, the snakes will have to carry on without me.]]> They gather together after emerging for their annual mating season. Once they have bred, they disperse and live out their summer. Then when the cooler weather happens, they will return to the caves for another winter.

https://www.theweathernetwork.com/en/new...cisse-dens


It has been a cool spring so they are starting late this year. They will still be back in the fall when it gets cooler.
Can you imagine what it is like to see thousands of snakes emerging from the ground.
This is my dream vacation. Someday I will be their to see it happen.
Until then, the snakes will have to carry on without me.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9284 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 04:54:24 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9284 That does not make it a good idea to abandon a reptile in the parking lot. This time it was a Florida Snapping Turtle in a plastic bin. 
He is the size of a dinner plate. Leaving the turtle outside like that is very dangerous for the turtle.

https://www.cp24.com/local/toronto/2026/...a-vaughan/

It would be even more dangerous to release him. It is a Florida turtle. It can't survive in Canada. earlier this year an Australian turtle was released in an Ontario lake.
He was found in distress. They tried to save him, but he died from the experience.
Abandoning animals for any reason is a bad idea.  This turtle was lucky, he was found in time. 
There are places that will take animals. Don't leave them in the parking lot and don't turn them loose.
Sometimes you can't keep an animal, but you can do the right thing and give it to those who can care for it.]]> That does not make it a good idea to abandon a reptile in the parking lot. This time it was a Florida Snapping Turtle in a plastic bin. 
He is the size of a dinner plate. Leaving the turtle outside like that is very dangerous for the turtle.

https://www.cp24.com/local/toronto/2026/...a-vaughan/

It would be even more dangerous to release him. It is a Florida turtle. It can't survive in Canada. earlier this year an Australian turtle was released in an Ontario lake.
He was found in distress. They tried to save him, but he died from the experience.
Abandoning animals for any reason is a bad idea.  This turtle was lucky, he was found in time. 
There are places that will take animals. Don't leave them in the parking lot and don't turn them loose.
Sometimes you can't keep an animal, but you can do the right thing and give it to those who can care for it.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9225 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 06:30:57 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9225
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-03/e.../106394940

This is very hopeful. It has only been a short time since the frogs were lost to the area.
The ecosystem is still there for them to return to and the thrive.
It is good when we put back species that have been gone a long time.
It is probably better when we can return them quickly to an area.
I hope we hear soon about how they are settling in and increasing in numbers.]]>
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-03/e.../106394940

This is very hopeful. It has only been a short time since the frogs were lost to the area.
The ecosystem is still there for them to return to and the thrive.
It is good when we put back species that have been gone a long time.
It is probably better when we can return them quickly to an area.
I hope we hear soon about how they are settling in and increasing in numbers.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9033 Fri, 23 Jan 2026 06:25:55 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9033 The Water Monitors are moving into Bangkok and existing peacefully (for the most part) with humans. They were once considered unlucky, but now they are becoming a good luck symbol. They are also a tourist attraction. If you visit Bangkok you will see Water Monitors.

https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20260...ng-bangkok

WOW! I would love to see a city full of lizards. Water Monitors are amazing. People are fascinated by the big lizards.
They would visit Bangkok for the lizards alone. They could start offering Lizard tours and sell lizard merchandise.
This situation could benefit lizards and people together.]]> The Water Monitors are moving into Bangkok and existing peacefully (for the most part) with humans. They were once considered unlucky, but now they are becoming a good luck symbol. They are also a tourist attraction. If you visit Bangkok you will see Water Monitors.

https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20260...ng-bangkok

WOW! I would love to see a city full of lizards. Water Monitors are amazing. People are fascinated by the big lizards.
They would visit Bangkok for the lizards alone. They could start offering Lizard tours and sell lizard merchandise.
This situation could benefit lizards and people together.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=8962 Wed, 17 Dec 2025 06:56:39 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=8962


https://www.cbc.ca/radio/asithappens/roc...-9.7018623

Rockalina was lucky she was rescued in  time. Some of her damage is permanent and she cannot return to the wild. She at least can live a happy life in a place that knows her needs and provides for them. 
Baby turtles are so cute. I know it is tempting to take one home. However, few people can actually provide what the turtle needs to be healthy.
I don't think the people who took Rockalina had plans to look after her properly for almost 100 years. They meant well, but she would dead by now without the proper care from the wildlife sanctuary.
Remember, leave wildlife in the wild. It is not lost and it knows how to look after itself. If wildlife is injured, contact a local wildlife sanctuary. They can care for the animal and release it if possible. Especially, don't pick up baby turtles. Their care is more complex than you realize. Leave wildlife wild.]]>


https://www.cbc.ca/radio/asithappens/roc...-9.7018623

Rockalina was lucky she was rescued in  time. Some of her damage is permanent and she cannot return to the wild. She at least can live a happy life in a place that knows her needs and provides for them. 
Baby turtles are so cute. I know it is tempting to take one home. However, few people can actually provide what the turtle needs to be healthy.
I don't think the people who took Rockalina had plans to look after her properly for almost 100 years. They meant well, but she would dead by now without the proper care from the wildlife sanctuary.
Remember, leave wildlife in the wild. It is not lost and it knows how to look after itself. If wildlife is injured, contact a local wildlife sanctuary. They can care for the animal and release it if possible. Especially, don't pick up baby turtles. Their care is more complex than you realize. Leave wildlife wild.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=8928 Wed, 26 Nov 2025 06:13:52 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=8928 They are still getting used to life in Toronto. The zoo held a voting to select their names. The Female is Raya and the male is Komo.

https://www.cp24.com/local/toronto/2025/...-siblings/

I can't wait to see them. I can make it to the zoo in December. We lost our beloved Kilat in 2004. Kilat was special because he hatched at the zoo. 
Now after months of looking at his sad empty enclosure we will be seeing beautiful young Komodo Dragons exploring the space.
If you can get a chance, you should go and see them. I know I will.]]> They are still getting used to life in Toronto. The zoo held a voting to select their names. The Female is Raya and the male is Komo.

https://www.cp24.com/local/toronto/2025/...-siblings/

I can't wait to see them. I can make it to the zoo in December. We lost our beloved Kilat in 2004. Kilat was special because he hatched at the zoo. 
Now after months of looking at his sad empty enclosure we will be seeing beautiful young Komodo Dragons exploring the space.
If you can get a chance, you should go and see them. I know I will.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=8900 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 06:20:37 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=8900 They are so cold their metabolisms slow down. When they fall they just lie where they fall.

https://www.theweathernetwork.com/en/new...-the-south

Every year this happens. The cold is very hard on Iguanas. They really don't belong in Florida. As soon as the cold hits, the lizards start falling out of trees.
I wish they would think to rescue them and return them to a warmer climate. They are an invasive species through no fault of their actions. 
Everyone would be happier if the Iguanas could go home.]]> They are so cold their metabolisms slow down. When they fall they just lie where they fall.

https://www.theweathernetwork.com/en/new...-the-south

Every year this happens. The cold is very hard on Iguanas. They really don't belong in Florida. As soon as the cold hits, the lizards start falling out of trees.
I wish they would think to rescue them and return them to a warmer climate. They are an invasive species through no fault of their actions. 
Everyone would be happier if the Iguanas could go home.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=8857 Mon, 13 Oct 2025 05:32:59 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=8857 They are now growing and thriving. These babies can be released later and help increase the population. Artificial incubation can increase the hatching rate.
This is a big help to the survival of a species that is on the edge.

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/...incubation

We have put these species on the edge of extinction. Now it is up to us to help them. If we can intervene and help eggs hatch, then we must do this.
If they can do this every year, the population of tortoises will increase . Eventually they will be stable and able to survive on their own.
Conservation efforts give endangered species a chance.]]> They are now growing and thriving. These babies can be released later and help increase the population. Artificial incubation can increase the hatching rate.
This is a big help to the survival of a species that is on the edge.

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/...incubation

We have put these species on the edge of extinction. Now it is up to us to help them. If we can intervene and help eggs hatch, then we must do this.
If they can do this every year, the population of tortoises will increase . Eventually they will be stable and able to survive on their own.
Conservation efforts give endangered species a chance.]]>