http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/ Sat, 02 May 2026 17:30:59 +0000 MyBB http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=8779 Thu, 21 Aug 2025 04:24:10 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=8779
https://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/canada/ra...95f2&ei=84

The species still lives! It may be rare and endangered, but it is still out there. If there is one there must be more.
We need to get busy and plant their host plant. If we want them to thrive we have to help them.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asimina

I don't think I have ever seen these trees. I will have to check the native plant sales next spring.

I do know I will be watching for the Zebra swallowtail from now on. In fact, tomorrow I will be eating lunch on a bench on the east end of High Park.
It is unlikely, but I could see the butterfly. It would be pretty exciting. I am happy just knowing they are out there.]]>
https://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/canada/ra...95f2&ei=84

The species still lives! It may be rare and endangered, but it is still out there. If there is one there must be more.
We need to get busy and plant their host plant. If we want them to thrive we have to help them.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asimina

I don't think I have ever seen these trees. I will have to check the native plant sales next spring.

I do know I will be watching for the Zebra swallowtail from now on. In fact, tomorrow I will be eating lunch on a bench on the east end of High Park.
It is unlikely, but I could see the butterfly. It would be pretty exciting. I am happy just knowing they are out there.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=8752 Mon, 04 Aug 2025 05:06:08 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=8752
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/kitchener...-1.7598688

We have been working on spreading Milkweed in Toronto. That effort needs to continue through all parts of the Monarch migration route.
If we don't help them, we are going to lose them. If you are anywhere on the Monarch butterfly route, please plant Milkweed. Plant seeds, plant small plants, anything will help. It is not too late to plant this year. Please do it now.]]>
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/kitchener...-1.7598688

We have been working on spreading Milkweed in Toronto. That effort needs to continue through all parts of the Monarch migration route.
If we don't help them, we are going to lose them. If you are anywhere on the Monarch butterfly route, please plant Milkweed. Plant seeds, plant small plants, anything will help. It is not too late to plant this year. Please do it now.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=8417 Thu, 20 Feb 2025 07:33:52 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=8417
https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/australi...at-a-time/

His conservation hero and inspiration is our dear departed Steve Irwin. Steve is still with us in spirit, inspiring new generations to care about animals and ecology.
Saving the bees is critical. So much else depends on the bees. Teaching people to build Bee Hotels and welcome them in their gardens is going to make a big difference. It is a little thing everyone can do. If everyone welcomes the bees, the bees will be able to make a comeback.
It is good to know that there are people out there making a difference.]]>
https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/australi...at-a-time/

His conservation hero and inspiration is our dear departed Steve Irwin. Steve is still with us in spirit, inspiring new generations to care about animals and ecology.
Saving the bees is critical. So much else depends on the bees. Teaching people to build Bee Hotels and welcome them in their gardens is going to make a big difference. It is a little thing everyone can do. If everyone welcomes the bees, the bees will be able to make a comeback.
It is good to know that there are people out there making a difference.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=7946 Sat, 25 May 2024 04:08:33 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=7946 Bee Keeper Francesco Nicoletti was called in to remove the bees. The bees were removed safely and all is well. People were even able to take pictures with the bees. As long as they were not disturbed they stayed peaceful.

https://www.cheknews.ca/trying-to-find-a...nt=rundown


Bee swarms are normal and they are a healthy sign that the hive is growing. When they get to a certain size, the hive needs to split.
As long as people stay calm and they get a bee keeper to move the bees everything ends well. I think it would be so exciting to see a swarm like that.
People in Victoria were really lucky and so were the bees.]]> Bee Keeper Francesco Nicoletti was called in to remove the bees. The bees were removed safely and all is well. People were even able to take pictures with the bees. As long as they were not disturbed they stayed peaceful.

https://www.cheknews.ca/trying-to-find-a...nt=rundown


Bee swarms are normal and they are a healthy sign that the hive is growing. When they get to a certain size, the hive needs to split.
As long as people stay calm and they get a bee keeper to move the bees everything ends well. I think it would be so exciting to see a swarm like that.
People in Victoria were really lucky and so were the bees.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=7872 Wed, 17 Apr 2024 05:18:08 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=7872 This would really help them survive when hibernating. Spring flooding would not kill them.
Now researchers want to confirm whether other bumble bee  species can survive being submerged.

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

I can't say I like the research they did. It seems a little unfair to the bees. The information they gained is good. Perhaps they could find better ways to learn these things, without harming any bees.]]> This would really help them survive when hibernating. Spring flooding would not kill them.
Now researchers want to confirm whether other bumble bee  species can survive being submerged.

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

I can't say I like the research they did. It seems a little unfair to the bees. The information they gained is good. Perhaps they could find better ways to learn these things, without harming any bees.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=7868 Mon, 15 Apr 2024 04:40:17 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=7868
https://www.penbaypilot.com/article/city...may/185180

The No Mow May movement has spread all over. Many people are doing this to help our local bees. 
I would think that south of the equator it would need to be No Mow November. 
Spring is a hard time for our early pollinators. We need them, but we often fail to provide for them.
Maybe we should be planting dandelions deliberately so they will be there for our pollinator friends.]]>
https://www.penbaypilot.com/article/city...may/185180

The No Mow May movement has spread all over. Many people are doing this to help our local bees. 
I would think that south of the equator it would need to be No Mow November. 
Spring is a hard time for our early pollinators. We need them, but we often fail to provide for them.
Maybe we should be planting dandelions deliberately so they will be there for our pollinator friends.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=7855 Mon, 08 Apr 2024 04:51:25 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=7855  species is more beneficial in the long run. Giving over some land to wild bee habitats will make the rest of the land more productive.

https://vancouversun.com/news/local-news...rYOQ%3D%3D

Wild bees are more suited to the  climate where they live. They are more suited to the crops being grown. The article is referring to the situation in Canada.
The situation will be the same elsewhere. Local pollinators are the ones bested suited to pollinating in their natural habitats. Helping those pollinators to thrive is working with nature. That is the most certain way to get good results. We fight against nature all the time, but the results are not good.
Maybe its time we tried working with nature,]]>  species is more beneficial in the long run. Giving over some land to wild bee habitats will make the rest of the land more productive.

https://vancouversun.com/news/local-news...rYOQ%3D%3D

Wild bees are more suited to the  climate where they live. They are more suited to the crops being grown. The article is referring to the situation in Canada.
The situation will be the same elsewhere. Local pollinators are the ones bested suited to pollinating in their natural habitats. Helping those pollinators to thrive is working with nature. That is the most certain way to get good results. We fight against nature all the time, but the results are not good.
Maybe its time we tried working with nature,]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=7729 Tue, 30 Jan 2024 05:57:35 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=7729
https://uk.news.yahoo.com/silent-fields-...FSF_JUb0EF

We can't keep this up. Bees are declining because of our pesticides. We want more crop yields, but without the bees we will do less well. 
Our current solution is to use even more pesticides.  Perhaps using less would bring more benefits.

Just a thought, if pesticides are harming bees, what will they do to us over time?]]>
https://uk.news.yahoo.com/silent-fields-...FSF_JUb0EF

We can't keep this up. Bees are declining because of our pesticides. We want more crop yields, but without the bees we will do less well. 
Our current solution is to use even more pesticides.  Perhaps using less would bring more benefits.

Just a thought, if pesticides are harming bees, what will they do to us over time?]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=7652 Thu, 21 Dec 2023 06:29:28 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=7652
https://www.oakbaynews.com/home2/catch-t...nd-7288319

I didn't realize how much work Bee Keepers do. The do have to watch the hives in the winter. Our native bees know what to do in the winter.
Bee hives are full of European Honey Bees. They certainly need help to survive. I have heard that if winter is very bad, the keepers actually need to feed honey to the bees. I am impressed by their dedication to their bees. The next time I see a honey bee in my garden I will know that there is a person out their who cares if that bee makes it home.  I appreciate that their bees come to my garden. So, thank you Bee Keepers.]]>
https://www.oakbaynews.com/home2/catch-t...nd-7288319

I didn't realize how much work Bee Keepers do. The do have to watch the hives in the winter. Our native bees know what to do in the winter.
Bee hives are full of European Honey Bees. They certainly need help to survive. I have heard that if winter is very bad, the keepers actually need to feed honey to the bees. I am impressed by their dedication to their bees. The next time I see a honey bee in my garden I will know that there is a person out their who cares if that bee makes it home.  I appreciate that their bees come to my garden. So, thank you Bee Keepers.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=7456 Tue, 12 Sep 2023 06:11:03 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=7456
https://phys.org/news/2023-09-people-was...cally.html

I knew they were smart. I have watched them in my garden and I think they have watched me. I get along with my garden wasps. If they hang around when I am eating outside, I give them some of my food and they eat and leave me in peace. They do like the sweet stuff.

People who frantically try to chase wasps away are missing the point. Give them a treat and they will leave. Swatting at them has the opposite results.]]>
https://phys.org/news/2023-09-people-was...cally.html

I knew they were smart. I have watched them in my garden and I think they have watched me. I get along with my garden wasps. If they hang around when I am eating outside, I give them some of my food and they eat and leave me in peace. They do like the sweet stuff.

People who frantically try to chase wasps away are missing the point. Give them a treat and they will leave. Swatting at them has the opposite results.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=7241 Mon, 22 May 2023 04:55:05 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=7241 The bee keepers are worried about their honey production, but it is a much bigger problem than that. Wild pollinators are having trouble too. If the plants are not pollinated then the plants will not produce seeds and the fruits and vegetables that other animals need for food.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/...-1.6850687

This is a serious side effect of the wildfires. All life in the area will be impacted. Vast areas will be destroyed by the fires themselves. Equally large areas will suffer because of the smoke. The damage caused by climate change is going to be worse than we realize.

I found another article warning people in Alberta to stay indoors. It really is that bad.

https://globalnews.ca/news/9714590/alber...nt=rundown

What is the wildlife supposed to do. The honey bees can stay in their hives. Some burrowing animals can stay in their burrows. What are the birds and all the rest of the animals supposed to do?]]> The bee keepers are worried about their honey production, but it is a much bigger problem than that. Wild pollinators are having trouble too. If the plants are not pollinated then the plants will not produce seeds and the fruits and vegetables that other animals need for food.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/...-1.6850687

This is a serious side effect of the wildfires. All life in the area will be impacted. Vast areas will be destroyed by the fires themselves. Equally large areas will suffer because of the smoke. The damage caused by climate change is going to be worse than we realize.

I found another article warning people in Alberta to stay indoors. It really is that bad.

https://globalnews.ca/news/9714590/alber...nt=rundown

What is the wildlife supposed to do. The honey bees can stay in their hives. Some burrowing animals can stay in their burrows. What are the birds and all the rest of the animals supposed to do?]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=7096 Fri, 10 Mar 2023 05:33:38 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=7096

https://www.cbc.ca/radio/asithappens/bum...-1.6773641

They are definitely showing more intelligence than expected. Like many species, bees are a lot smarter than we thought.
This is going to take more study to really understand what is going on, but until then, don't underestimate our bee friends.]]>

https://www.cbc.ca/radio/asithappens/bum...-1.6773641

They are definitely showing more intelligence than expected. Like many species, bees are a lot smarter than we thought.
This is going to take more study to really understand what is going on, but until then, don't underestimate our bee friends.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=6800 Mon, 31 Oct 2022 04:13:45 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=6800 This behavior had no other benefit than providing amusement.

https://www.iflscience.com/adorably-bumb...hins-65971

Play is something that we have observed in some animals like dogs and dolphins. As we expand our observations who know what we will find. 
I know I am going to be watching my garden Bumble Bees a lot more closely from now on. Maybe they do things I never noticed.]]> This behavior had no other benefit than providing amusement.

https://www.iflscience.com/adorably-bumb...hins-65971

Play is something that we have observed in some animals like dogs and dolphins. As we expand our observations who know what we will find. 
I know I am going to be watching my garden Bumble Bees a lot more closely from now on. Maybe they do things I never noticed.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=6698 Sun, 11 Sep 2022 05:18:02 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=6698 People are planting pollinator gardens. Some places have banned pesticides. Sadly the numbers have still declined.  Too many places still use pesticides. Too many areas lack suitable food. They are definitely in danger of extinction. 
Monarch have the longest migration pattern of any insect. Each migration takes multiple generations. Their loss would be the loss of something so unique and amazing.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/science/monarch-...-1.6527309

We need to work harder to save the  Monarchs. Their life cycle covers many areas geographically. So many places would be impacted by their loss. 
We can't let this happen. The Monarchs are an incredible bright spot in every habitat that they visit. I can't even picture a world without them. ]]> People are planting pollinator gardens. Some places have banned pesticides. Sadly the numbers have still declined.  Too many places still use pesticides. Too many areas lack suitable food. They are definitely in danger of extinction. 
Monarch have the longest migration pattern of any insect. Each migration takes multiple generations. Their loss would be the loss of something so unique and amazing.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/science/monarch-...-1.6527309

We need to work harder to save the  Monarchs. Their life cycle covers many areas geographically. So many places would be impacted by their loss. 
We can't let this happen. The Monarchs are an incredible bright spot in every habitat that they visit. I can't even picture a world without them. ]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=6577 Tue, 05 Jul 2022 04:21:56 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=6577 Sadly the company that owns the land sees it differently. They didn't designate it as a Monarch Butterfly site so in their minds it isn't a Monarch Butterfly site.


https://montreal.ctvnews.ca/montreal-con...-1.5972419



I could cry when I think of the number of animals that will have suffered because of this thoughtless action. It is thoughtless and it is ignorant.
They really didn't look at the land and what is happening there. In 12 years it has reverted to wild or rather it has become healthy, natural land again.
The company involved, like so many others has become blind to the natural world around them. 

The loss of this one field is heartbreaking, but what it implies about the people who did it is scary. They are disconnected from the natural world around them.
They can't see the natural world around them, but they are the ones who are making decisions about how that land is used or abused.
We need to find a way to reconnect people with the Earth before they do worse things.
Right now the planet needs saving from climate change and all the many things we have done to it. It seems that first we need to convince people that the planet matters. People won't work to save what they don't care about.]]> Sadly the company that owns the land sees it differently. They didn't designate it as a Monarch Butterfly site so in their minds it isn't a Monarch Butterfly site.


https://montreal.ctvnews.ca/montreal-con...-1.5972419



I could cry when I think of the number of animals that will have suffered because of this thoughtless action. It is thoughtless and it is ignorant.
They really didn't look at the land and what is happening there. In 12 years it has reverted to wild or rather it has become healthy, natural land again.
The company involved, like so many others has become blind to the natural world around them. 

The loss of this one field is heartbreaking, but what it implies about the people who did it is scary. They are disconnected from the natural world around them.
They can't see the natural world around them, but they are the ones who are making decisions about how that land is used or abused.
We need to find a way to reconnect people with the Earth before they do worse things.
Right now the planet needs saving from climate change and all the many things we have done to it. It seems that first we need to convince people that the planet matters. People won't work to save what they don't care about.]]>