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Wildlife Sanctuaries

 India has a rich and diverse wildlife in the world as 8% of world's biodiversity lies here. A callous reality of the fast-track development of the country lies in turning one's back when it comes to biological species. It is tremendously exasperating that animal species are on the verge of extinction today. In India we may find 2546 species of fishes, 198 species of amphibians, 423 species of mammals and 408 species of reptiles. Some of the wild animals found in India include the royal bengal tiger, Asian elephant, leopard, Asian black bear, rhinoceros, hyena, Asiatic lion, wild dog, golden jackal and many more. These beautiful animal species in India needs to be protected as their number may pelt down in coming years. For this a dedicated space is designed to nurture the growth of these magnificent animals. National parks and wildlife sanctuaries serves the above purpose. Protection, recreation and conservation of animals are a requisite that is rendered by national parks. ...

Bear Safety

 When bears emerge from hibernation in the spring, eating is their numbe r one priority. When bears hibernate, they lose up to 30% of their body weight so in the spring they wake up very hungry. It's important for field workers to be aware of bear feeding patterns so that they can try and avoid getting between a bear and its food. In the spring, bears are mostly looking for roots, shrubs, berries, whereas in the fall, bears are more likely to be found near water looking for salmon to provide them with the calories and fat they need for hibernation. Bears coming out of hibernation may be more visible and aggressive as they search for food. If they emerge early from hibernation or if their normal foods are less available, they will come looking for things like human garbage. It's important that everyone does their part to eliminate bear attractant and properly dispose of all food waste on work sites or in the bush. To avoid a bear encounter you also want to make plenty of noise ...

Notable Traits of the Virginia Big-Eared Bat

 The Virginia Big-Eared bat is one of three federally-listed endangered species of bat in Virginia. In fact, it has been categorized as endangered since 1979 by the US Fish and Wildlife Service. There are several interesting facts about the Virginia Big-Eared bat species, adding more reason to keep these precious critters protected and preserved. Continue reading to learn more about the Virginia Big-Eared bat, and what to do if you suspect you are having nuisance bat issues around your property. Scientific Classification The Virginia Big-Eared bat is part of the Animalia kingdom, Chordata phylum, Mammalia class, and Chiroptera order. Their scientific name, Corynorhinus townsendii virginianus, is derived from their genus (Corynorhinus), species ( C. townsendii ), and subspecies (C. t. virginianus). Physical Appearance This special species is distinguishable by its large ears, which can reach lengths of 2.5 centimeters or more. When resting, their ears reach back to half of the len...