by WERC | Jun 27, 2023 | Carnivores, Chris Anderson, Habitat, Madagascar, Mongoose, Vulnerable Species
When you first see a Fossa, you might think it’s a member of the cat family. However, it’s actually related to the mongoose!1 They’re about 23-30 inches long, with an extra 22-28 inches added for their tails, and they can weigh somewhere between 15 and 26 pounds.2...
by WERC | Jun 20, 2023 | Chris Anderson, Conservation, Extinction, Habitat, North America, United States
There’s been some interesting conservation news recently. The US Fish & Wildlife Service has been taking steps to help some at-risk wildlife. Check it out: Navasota False Foxglove1 This plant can be found in Southeast Texas. It’s a rare plant that blooms annually...
by WERC | Jun 13, 2023 | Alligators, Black Caimans, Bolivia, Brazil, Chris Anderson, Colombia, Ecuador, Habitat, Peru, Reptiles, Uncategorized
Black Caimans are part of the alligator family. They’re the biggest species in that family.1 They are found in the Amazon River basin, in countries including Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.1&2 They have dark skin that helps them camouflage during the...
by WERC | Jun 6, 2023 | Africa, Black-footed Cats, Carnivores, Chris Anderson, Felines, Mammals, Uncategorized
Black-footed Cats are the smallest cats in Africa – they only weigh about four pounds! They have interesting markings. Their fur can be from a yellow-brown to a cinnamon color, and they have black spots on their bodies that turn into rings around their legs and...
