Until recently, the Australian outback was uninhabited by primates or other mammalian predators, making it a perfect habitat for reptiles. Lizards were especially adaptable to the hot, hostile environment and thrived in the outback. Australia has many reptiles which are dangerous to humans, including the world’s largest reptile, the Saltwater Crocodile. Australia has a large […]
Birdwatching (or birding) is the activity of watching wild birds in their natural habitat. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service survey reveals that 51.3 million Americans watch birds. It can be done in your backyard, a park or a nature reserve. It is a great way to connect with nature and can be done with […]
2014 The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) along with all the people of this world have lost the battle to save the Western Black Rhino. This magnificent creature has been declared extinct by the IUCN. While the IUCN listed the Western Black Rhino as extinct in 2011, their policy is to wait 5 […]
