Every so often I learn something about our animal friends that just shocks and surprises me. Animals are truly amazing creatures, and I think that we are just starting to scratch the surface.
Anyway, did you know that whale sharks can push their stomachs out of their bodies. They do it so they can wash their stomachs, then they pull them back in once they are clean. Wild!
The harvest mouse was losing suitable housing, so the clever folks from The Wildlife Trust in Avon, Glamorgan and Northumberland came up with a great way to give them a home, while at the same time finding a use for used tennis balls. See the full story here. Way to go!
This time around, there will be 9 winners. Each of the winners will recieve one Wildlife Warrior wristband.
If you aren’t familiar with the cause behind the wristband, here is what the website has to say about them:
“Show your support for the protection of injured, threatened or endangered wildlife with this commemorative wristband. Help in the fight to raise awareness of wildlife issues, educate the public and support biological research.
Wildlife Warrior programs include:
Share and support the dream of our favorite, beloved mate, Steve Irwin.”
So, be sure to leave a comment (and email so I can contact you if you win) for your chance to have a wristband of your own! If you want to get an extra entry in the contest, all you have do do is write a quick post on your blog about this blog, or submit an animal story to be shared on this blog. 
The contest will end on March 17th, with the winners announced on the 18th. Good luck!
It amazes me that people would do this, but some of the big name designers are actually using dog fur in their clothing lines. The worst part, the dogs are usually skinned alive (as proven by hidden camera footage) and it’s often passed as “faux fur”.
There is something you can do if you think this is wrong. Help pass the Dog and Cat fur prohibition act by clicking the link and then contacting your represenatives.
Spay (and neuter) day is February 27th. This event is hosted nation wide by the Humane Society of America. There are many things that you can do to help, including spreading the word, raising funds, hosting an event, or helping at an event in your area. This is a great cause in the fight for homeless pets, so please click the link or logo to find out more.
