http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/ Fri, 01 May 2026 21:03:55 +0000 MyBB http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=8832 Wed, 24 Sep 2025 06:45:12 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=8832 A fat bear is a healthy bear who will survive the winter. So humans started watching them to see which bear would be the fattest.
We can vote online for who we think is the fattest. There are twelve bears in competition right now.
Two time winner, Grazer is definitely a contender this year as is Chonk. Don't count out Floatato who looks like a giant floating potato in the water.

https://www.cbc.ca/radio/asithappens/fat...-1.7641223

Meet the bears.

https://explore.org/meet-the-bears#h_729...8562582284

The salmon run is good this year so they are all pretty fat.
I think Grazer and Chonk look like the front runners again this year.
They now have a junior fat bear contest so younger bears can compete.
So if you are interested in fat bears, go ahead and vote for your favourite.]]> A fat bear is a healthy bear who will survive the winter. So humans started watching them to see which bear would be the fattest.
We can vote online for who we think is the fattest. There are twelve bears in competition right now.
Two time winner, Grazer is definitely a contender this year as is Chonk. Don't count out Floatato who looks like a giant floating potato in the water.

https://www.cbc.ca/radio/asithappens/fat...-1.7641223

Meet the bears.

https://explore.org/meet-the-bears#h_729...8562582284

The salmon run is good this year so they are all pretty fat.
I think Grazer and Chonk look like the front runners again this year.
They now have a junior fat bear contest so younger bears can compete.
So if you are interested in fat bears, go ahead and vote for your favourite.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=8759 Thu, 07 Aug 2025 05:23:31 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=8759 It is a very popular event. After the year California has had, they needed some fun. 


https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...convention

It sounds like a fun event. It had all the cutest things for cats and cute cats as well. Plus you were totally surrounded by people who love cats.
For a cat lover, it doesn't get any better.]]> It is a very popular event. After the year California has had, they needed some fun. 


https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...convention

It sounds like a fun event. It had all the cutest things for cats and cute cats as well. Plus you were totally surrounded by people who love cats.
For a cat lover, it doesn't get any better.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=8247 Sat, 23 Nov 2024 06:47:45 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=8247
https://ladyfreethinker.org/sign-stop-ma...-festival/

There are protests every time the festival takes place. Sometimes protesters even save some animals. Globally the slaughter is condemned.
The Nepal government is against it. Now they need to outlaw it. While it is still allowed it will still go on. There always seem to be people willing to commit acts of animal cruelty. I would worry about the kind of people who take place in a slaughter like this. I would worry about the fact that they bring young children to watch the slaughter. What would that do to a child?]]>
https://ladyfreethinker.org/sign-stop-ma...-festival/

There are protests every time the festival takes place. Sometimes protesters even save some animals. Globally the slaughter is condemned.
The Nepal government is against it. Now they need to outlaw it. While it is still allowed it will still go on. There always seem to be people willing to commit acts of animal cruelty. I would worry about the kind of people who take place in a slaughter like this. I would worry about the fact that they bring young children to watch the slaughter. What would that do to a child?]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=8239 Mon, 18 Nov 2024 06:02:09 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=8239 They will get to meet with nature experts and local staff from the conservation charity. The Norfolk Wildlife Trust runs 60 wildlife reserves across the country. 
The youth program is meant to involve young people in conservation efforts and actually have them do conservation work.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cj4vqql5r8yo

This is really good news for the future. Young people need to be involved in conservation at an early age. They are the ones who will be leading conservation projects in the future. Conservation is not the work of one generation. It is the work of all generations. The leaders of tomorrow need to be trained now so they are ready to take over ongoing conservation projects and start new projects of their own. 
This is taking action today so that we can continue to take action tomorrow.]]> They will get to meet with nature experts and local staff from the conservation charity. The Norfolk Wildlife Trust runs 60 wildlife reserves across the country. 
The youth program is meant to involve young people in conservation efforts and actually have them do conservation work.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cj4vqql5r8yo

This is really good news for the future. Young people need to be involved in conservation at an early age. They are the ones who will be leading conservation projects in the future. Conservation is not the work of one generation. It is the work of all generations. The leaders of tomorrow need to be trained now so they are ready to take over ongoing conservation projects and start new projects of their own. 
This is taking action today so that we can continue to take action tomorrow.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=8163 Fri, 04 Oct 2024 04:58:23 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=8163 Humans vote of which bear they think i the fattest. Cameras are set up so we can see the bears and then vote.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1d5049xy50o

I think Chunk looks like a potential winner.

https://www.cbc.ca/kidsnews/post/the-fat...title-2024

Here is a fat bear chart.

https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/fat-bear-week-2024.htm

There are some pretty chunky bears in this competition. I think some of them have been in training, eating up whole salmon.
Anyone could win it, but I think Chunk 32 has a good chance.
May the best bear win, or should I say the fattest bear.]]> Humans vote of which bear they think i the fattest. Cameras are set up so we can see the bears and then vote.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1d5049xy50o

I think Chunk looks like a potential winner.

https://www.cbc.ca/kidsnews/post/the-fat...title-2024

Here is a fat bear chart.

https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/fat-bear-week-2024.htm

There are some pretty chunky bears in this competition. I think some of them have been in training, eating up whole salmon.
Anyone could win it, but I think Chunk 32 has a good chance.
May the best bear win, or should I say the fattest bear.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=8112 Thu, 05 Sep 2024 05:35:40 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=8112 There will be an educational component with an animal care specialist. 

https://exploregeorgia.org/atlanta/event...he-animals

It does sound like fun. I would get up for breakfast with zoo animals.
It is too bad Atlanta is so far away. I hope people in the area are taking advantage of this opportunity.
Maybe other zoos will come up with similar programs.]]> There will be an educational component with an animal care specialist. 

https://exploregeorgia.org/atlanta/event...he-animals

It does sound like fun. I would get up for breakfast with zoo animals.
It is too bad Atlanta is so far away. I hope people in the area are taking advantage of this opportunity.
Maybe other zoos will come up with similar programs.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=8024 Thu, 11 Jul 2024 04:19:38 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=8024
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/s...-1.7258433

Every year animals die and they say they will do something to make it safer. Every year some animals die. Even if the numbers are lower this year, they could still go higher. Even if only one animal died, isn't that one too many. If parts of the stampede cannot be made safe for animals, maybe it is time to omit those parts.]]>
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/s...-1.7258433

Every year animals die and they say they will do something to make it safer. Every year some animals die. Even if the numbers are lower this year, they could still go higher. Even if only one animal died, isn't that one too many. If parts of the stampede cannot be made safe for animals, maybe it is time to omit those parts.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=7945 Fri, 24 May 2024 05:10:59 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=7945

https://www.tortoise.com/world-turtle-day.html

https://nationaltoday.com/world-turtle-day/


However you celebrated the day, it is good to think about how long turtles have been on this planet. It is also good to be aware of the differences between tortoises and turtles. Someday you might need to know this. If you are rescuing tortoises or turtles it makes a difference in the kind of care you give them.
They require very different habitats. We need to protect all those habitats and protect the turtle that belongs in that habitat.]]>

https://www.tortoise.com/world-turtle-day.html

https://nationaltoday.com/world-turtle-day/


However you celebrated the day, it is good to think about how long turtles have been on this planet. It is also good to be aware of the differences between tortoises and turtles. Someday you might need to know this. If you are rescuing tortoises or turtles it makes a difference in the kind of care you give them.
They require very different habitats. We need to protect all those habitats and protect the turtle that belongs in that habitat.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=7896 Sun, 28 Apr 2024 06:04:43 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=7896 It is also their breeding season. It is quite a tourist attraction.

https://globalnews.ca/news/10454825/gart...wing-dens/

This is one of the few tourist sites I would be interested in visiting.
Can you imagine ten thousand Garter snakes at the same time. 
It must be awesome.]]> It is also their breeding season. It is quite a tourist attraction.

https://globalnews.ca/news/10454825/gart...wing-dens/

This is one of the few tourist sites I would be interested in visiting.
Can you imagine ten thousand Garter snakes at the same time. 
It must be awesome.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=7867 Mon, 15 Apr 2024 04:22:52 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=7867 The final bridge will be covered in soil  and plants to blend in with the natural surroundings. This will be the largest wildlife crossing built in the USA so far.

https://www.cnn.com/2024/04/14/us/califo...index.html

This is a remarkable project. It will make a tremendous difference to the wildlife in the area. In particular it will help the mountain lions in the Santa Monica Mountains. They have a very limited gene pool. This bridge will allow them to wander and increase their genetic diversity. 
Many species will benefit, even reptiles and insects. Even ants will be able to use the bridge.
This is an amazing project and I hope its success will inspire the building of other wildlife bridges.]]> The final bridge will be covered in soil  and plants to blend in with the natural surroundings. This will be the largest wildlife crossing built in the USA so far.

https://www.cnn.com/2024/04/14/us/califo...index.html

This is a remarkable project. It will make a tremendous difference to the wildlife in the area. In particular it will help the mountain lions in the Santa Monica Mountains. They have a very limited gene pool. This bridge will allow them to wander and increase their genetic diversity. 
Many species will benefit, even reptiles and insects. Even ants will be able to use the bridge.
This is an amazing project and I hope its success will inspire the building of other wildlife bridges.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=7778 Sun, 25 Feb 2024 05:27:00 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=7778 It is being presented by the group Loving Cats World Wide. There will be cat-centric events, vendors and local charities and rescues.

https://www.blogto.com/radar/2024/02/cat...l-toronto/

Calling all cat lovers! This is for you. It sounds like fun and I bet it is well attended. There are a lot of cat lovers in Toronto.]]> It is being presented by the group Loving Cats World Wide. There will be cat-centric events, vendors and local charities and rescues.

https://www.blogto.com/radar/2024/02/cat...l-toronto/

Calling all cat lovers! This is for you. It sounds like fun and I bet it is well attended. There are a lot of cat lovers in Toronto.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=7641 Fri, 15 Dec 2023 06:07:55 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=7641 This gives us an idea of how bird populations are doing. 

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/ch...-1.7056373

https://www.audubon.org/conservation/sci...bird-count


Wherever you are there is probably a site where you can register your own bird count.
It will be interesting to see how the bird counts are for 2023. We always hope that the bird populations are healthy and strong.]]> This gives us an idea of how bird populations are doing. 

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/ch...-1.7056373

https://www.audubon.org/conservation/sci...bird-count


Wherever you are there is probably a site where you can register your own bird count.
It will be interesting to see how the bird counts are for 2023. We always hope that the bird populations are healthy and strong.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=7382 Thu, 03 Aug 2023 07:05:08 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=7382 This is an extension of the Paws 4 Stories program that has children improve their reading skills  by reading to shelter dogs.

https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/vancouve...parks-2023

This sounds like a beautiful event. Picture sitting in a park, enjoying the fresh air and sunshine with a dog beside you, while you read to it.
I wish we had something like this in Toronto.
I bet if we had dogs like this on our transit system things would run much smoother.]]> This is an extension of the Paws 4 Stories program that has children improve their reading skills  by reading to shelter dogs.

https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/vancouve...parks-2023

This sounds like a beautiful event. Picture sitting in a park, enjoying the fresh air and sunshine with a dog beside you, while you read to it.
I wish we had something like this in Toronto.
I bet if we had dogs like this on our transit system things would run much smoother.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=7193 Fri, 28 Apr 2023 05:51:50 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=7193 It is amazing the things that are being done by individuals and groups.

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/...n-pictures

There is a lot of good being done by dedicated people.
These people deserve to be recognized and others may be inspired and get ideas for new conservation activities.]]> It is amazing the things that are being done by individuals and groups.

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/...n-pictures

There is a lot of good being done by dedicated people.
These people deserve to be recognized and others may be inspired and get ideas for new conservation activities.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=6968 Mon, 16 Jan 2023 05:13:25 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=6968

https://www.msn.com/en-ca/video/news/dea...5c09b9da06

It is actually a really good idea. It helps keep an ecosystem healthy in the absence of one of its key components.

I know they made a fun event of it and that is why people keep coming back. I just wish they would have treated the salmon differently. They should have been honored somehow for their contribution to the lives of other creatures.]]>

https://www.msn.com/en-ca/video/news/dea...5c09b9da06

It is actually a really good idea. It helps keep an ecosystem healthy in the absence of one of its key components.

I know they made a fun event of it and that is why people keep coming back. I just wish they would have treated the salmon differently. They should have been honored somehow for their contribution to the lives of other creatures.]]>