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Playing Opossum in Dallas: Saving Our Wildlife

Opossum

It’s 12:45 am in Dallas, Texas right now…

I just took our kitchen garbage out to the trash can and noticed one of our neighborhood stray dogs laying in the middle of the street.

As I focused in and started approaching, I noticed that it was sitting next to another animal, also in the middle of the street…I thought it could have been a run over cat or something like that…

…As I came upon the dog, I took a look at what kind of animal was laying there and lo and behold, it was the opossum I’ve been noticing walking through the neighborhood some nights, playing dead – completely still, eyes open and all.

The dog, who’s usually quite skiddish when you come near him, wanted to hold his ground even though I was very close and clapping him away to go home.  He even growled at me.

I’m sure he was deciding whether he wanted to eat his catch or play with it for a while before eating it, but he finally took off down the way to his house – I don’t know what’s up with his owners.

Anyway, now I’m outside in my pajamas waiting on our street corner for this opossum to “wake” back up and get off the road to disappear into the night again.

I’m telling you, I had to wait Read the story »

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Exotic Animal News

News of a Fanged Frog and Other New Species in Papua New Guinea

Exotic Animal Newsflash:

Flag of Papua New Guinea

Scientists from the United States, Great Britain and Papua New Guinea stumbled upon one of the greatest wildlife discoveries ever.

They identified 40 new species of animal never before scientifically recorded in a 1 km deep volcanic crater on Mt. Bosavi in Papua New Guinea.

Among these amazing finds were a species of fanged frog, possibly the largest rat species in the world (Bosavi woolly rat) that had absolutely no fear of humans, the Henamo grunter (a grunting fish that makes noises from it’s swim bladder), a new bat, 2 other fish species, and 15 other frog species.

Animals of the world’s rain forests are proving to be Read the story »

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Environment

Eco-Friendly Travel in Switzerland – An Environmentally Friendly Country

Did you know that Switzerland is one of the most environmentally friendly countries in the world?

They are interested in a sustainable Switzerland!

That’s important to me, as you all know. Being from Canada, we are so environmentally conscious and have been recycling for decades now, since I was about 6 or 7 years old, as well as other environmental measures.

When I travel for vacation, this is also a factor in where we plan to go. Not only do we appreciate being able to have access to organic food to eat, but we enjoy eco-friendly travel and tourism too while we’re away.

Switzerland is a bike friendly nation, the train is easily accessible, and they have green hotels and resorts.

Of course, you know I’m an exotic animal lover! That’s why you’re here and reading this blog. When we are jet-setting, my husband and I are also all about seeing a country’s “green side”…it’s plants and animals!

What Animals Can You See in Switzerland?
Well, if you hike the alpine regions – the Swiss Alps – you will see the marmot, chamois, and ibex.

Photo Right: A chamois in the mountains

In the forests, you’ll see stag and deer, as well as martens and foxes.

Along rivers and lakes, you will now see around 800 beavers – newly reintroduced to the area after having been over-hunted or chased out. A few wolves have also reentered Switzerland’s borders from Italy, that were previously extinct from these parts.

Lynx and bear have been extinct for about 1 century in Switzerland.

What is wonderful, though, is you have the opportunity to see over 200 species of birds in Switzerland.

How important is a “green nation” to you? It’s of utmost importance to me. Our lives and the lives of all animals on the planet depend on us – don’t let them down!

Now, that’s my kind of vacation!

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I hope you enjoyed this Environment post on Exotic Animal Lover! Until next time…

Live Exotically,

Kimberly Edwards

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Animals Of The World

Playing Opossum in Dallas: Saving Our Wildlife

Opossum

It’s 12:45 am in Dallas, Texas right now…

I just took our kitchen garbage out to the trash can and noticed one of our neighborhood stray dogs laying in the middle of the street.

As I focused in and started approaching, I noticed that it was sitting next to another animal, also in the middle of the street…I thought it could have been a run over cat or something like that…

…As I came upon the dog, I took a look at what kind of animal was laying there and lo and behold, it was the opossum I’ve been noticing walking through the neighborhood some nights, playing dead – completely still, eyes open and all.

The dog, who’s usually quite skiddish when you come near him, wanted to hold his ground even though I was very close and clapping him away to go home.  He even growled at me.

I’m sure he was deciding whether he wanted to eat his catch or play with it for a while before eating it, but he finally took off down the way to his house – I don’t know what’s up with his owners.

Anyway, now I’m outside in my pajamas waiting on our street corner for this opossum to “wake” back up and get off the road to disappear into the night again.

I’m telling you, I had to wait Read the story »

Popularity: 2% [?]