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markcskilling
Sep 6, 20232 min read
Umbrella of Hope - Animal Rescue
Umbrella of Hope is aptly named as it really is a needed "umbrella" that gives hope to animals, primarily dogs and cats, that would...
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markcskilling
Mar 6, 20232 min read
Extinction is Forever... a Close Call for the Giant Panda Bear
Native to central China, giant panda's are one of the rarest bears in the world with as few as 1,864 giant pandas in the wild, while...
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markcskilling
Mar 3, 20232 min read
Love a Llama!
OK, so Llama's are not an endangered species. There are an estimated 7 million Llama's (and Alpacas) in South America. But just like any...
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markcskilling
Mar 1, 20232 min read
The Noble Galapagos
"The love for all living creatures is the most noble attribute of man." said Charles Darwin, and so goes Darwin's love for these...
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markcskilling
Feb 21, 20232 min read
Wildlife Conservation Does Work ... Just Ask A Bison
First, let's clarify that an American Bison and a "Buffalo in America" are exactly the same thing. True Buffalos are either Cape Buffalos...
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markcskilling
Feb 21, 20231 min read
Let's Partner with the Maasai
The Maasai are the "locals" who have lived in Kenya and Tanzania for many centuries. Unfortunately, to many Maasai the implementation of...
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markcskilling
Feb 19, 20231 min read
This Place is "Intense" said the Spider Monkey
National Geographic dubbed Corcovado National Park “the most biologically intense place on earth”: this forest sustains 2.5% of the...
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markcskilling
Feb 19, 20231 min read
Leopards Aren't as Tough as You Might Think
Although a powerful and clever hunter, leopards are not always at the top of the food chain. In Africa, lions, packs of hyenas and...
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markcskilling
Feb 18, 20232 min read
The Global Air Conditioner is in Need of Repair ... Now!
The polar ice caps are melting as global warming causes climate change. We are currently losing sea ice at a rate of almost 13% per...
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markcskilling
Feb 16, 20231 min read
The Chimpanzee ... Our Closest Non-Human Relative Could Really Use Our Help
Chimpanzees are great apes found across central and West Africa. Along with bonobos, they are our closest living relatives, sharing 98.7...
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markcskilling
Feb 14, 20232 min read
The Elephant Seals of San Simeon ... Jimmy Durante and His Schnozzola would be Proud!
Much like the American entertainer, Jimmy Durante, elephant seals are well known for their exceptionally large nose. But there is much,...
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markcskilling
Feb 11, 20233 min read
These California Tule Elk Have A View to Share
The herd of Tule Elk located at Point Reyes north of the San Francisco Bay Area have a marvelous view of the majestic coastline. Visitors...
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markcskilling
Feb 11, 20231 min read
It's All Monkey Business at a Spa in Japan
Who doesn't enjoy a deep soak in a soothingly warn hot tub? Well, these monkey's are no exception. The Japanese Macaque, more commonly...
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markcskilling
Feb 10, 20231 min read
Gorilla's Need Doctors Too ... The Gorilla Doctors of Africa
Gorilla Doctors is medical group dedicated to the preservation of the engaged Mountain Gorillas in central and eastern Africa. In...
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markcskilling
Feb 10, 20231 min read
Territorio de Zuguates ... Land of the Strays
Territorio de Zuguates means Land of the Strays. It is a non-profit animal shelter and rehabilitation center, founded by Lya Battle and...
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