5 Facts About Weasels in the Northwest.
Up until last October, I had no idea that there were wild weasels in the Pacific Northwest. I don't know why but it just never occurred to me that these animals lived in the wild here but it's true! There are a couple kinds of wild weasels that call the Northwest...
Fun Facts About Bats
For the longest time, I was a little freaked out by bats. There was really no reason for me to be so scared of these little flying animals and nowadays, I think they're incredibly cute! Washington is home to more than 15 different species of bats and they're a great...
World Elephant Day
Elephants are by far one of my favorite animals. They're these huge yet utterly graceful animals and today happens to be World Elephant Day! While these animals aren't native to the Pacific Northwest, they're still wonderful animals that face numerous threats. Climate...
Sharks of the Pacific Northwest
I'm not going to lie: sharks kind of freak me out. At the very least, seeing the hit movie Jaws as a kid gave me a deep need to keep a large distance between me and these marine animals. Even so, there are so many types of sharks that live all around the world and...
Happy Fourth of July!
For many around the United States, tomorrow is one of celebration, food, and fireworks of all kinds! There are so many traditions around the country: parades, barbecues and picnics, eating contests, going to a fireworks show, or even setting off fireworks yourself....
Endangered Species Day.
Today is Endangered Species Day, a day dedicated to bringing attention to the fact that all over the world, there are numerous vulnerable or endangered species desperately trying to survive. Animals like giraffes, rhinos, and polar bears are all endangered or...
Keeping the Wild In the Wilderness
One of the most amazing parts of the Pacific Northwest, as least in my opinion, is being surrounded by wilderness and forests. Going out into nature is relatively possible all around the region, even in major cities like Seattle, Portland, and Vancouver! Sometimes,...
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Blackfish [Review]
Back in 2013, a documentary came out about the orcas that live in captivity and in addition to being immensely popular/controversial, it caused massive ripple effects in the animal captivity industry. Blackfish takes a look at the controversial practices of keeping...
Procession of the Species.
Two of the many descriptors you could use for the Pacific Northwest are quirky and passionate. The slogan for Portland, OR, for example, is 'Keep Portland Weird' and there's an entire show slightly exaggerating the weird nature of the city. To protest the planned...
Earth Day 2018!
For the last 48 years, April 22nd has been Earth Day, a worldwide celebration of the planet we call home and a day to work on environmental issues. There are many people all over the world who spend the day doing work like planting trees and other plants, removing...
Dealing with injured, sick, or abandoned wildlife
There are many stories of people interacting with wildlife in a disastrous way. There are stories of injuries or even death involved in people taking selfies with animals; for example, an endangered dolphin died after a crowd of people held it on a beach to take...
5 Facts About Grizzly Bears
Recently, US Interior secretary Ryan Zinke announced that he is directing his staff to accelerate the recovery planning process for the grizzlies in the North Cascades to eventually help restore the grizzly back into the area. Because of that decision, here are some...
DOG ADVENTURES: Lake Padden, Bellingham, WA
One of the best things about the Pacific Northwest is that many cities will have parks and trails within city limits. Bellingham, WA is no different and has a plethora of places to walk with your dog! One such place is Lake Padden, a lake that's surrounded by miles of...
5 Facts About Bunnies!
I recently wrote about how you shouldn't give bunnies or chicks as Easter presents without looking into just how much responsibility comes with them. Pet rabbits can be an amazing addition to your family but they also need care of different kinds. If you want to know...
5 Facts About Seals!
Did you know? Last Thursday (March 22nd) was International Seal Day! As a belated celebration, here are some fun facts about the seals that call the Pacific Northwest home. [ONE] There are several types of seals and sea lions that call the coasts of and the waters off...
Plastic in Our Oceans
In mid-February this year, the Church of England made the news by recommending that their parishioners give up plastic for Lent. This religious season is one of the most important time for many of the world’s Christians and Catholics and many make sacrifices during...
Releasing Pets Into the Wild
Taking care of a pet of any species is often a long term, intense responsibility and there are so many domesticated animals that live with and depend on humans for day to day life. In this day and age, there are so many animals that are brought to different areas of...
Bee Friendly Gardens.
Spring is right around the corner and with that, there are many people getting their backyard gardens ready for the new season! If you are one of these people and looking for a few new plants, consider getting plants and gardening in a way that will help bees! Many...
5 Fun Facts About Bees!
I’m sure I’m not the only one with a mild fear of bees. I’ve been stung many times before and it’s not a particularly pleasant feeling to say the least. But over the years, I’ve definitely gained a new appreciation for these insects and wanted to share some fun facts...
World Wildlife Day – Big Cats Edition!
Today is the World Wildlife Day! This day officially started after a United Nations General Assembly proclamation in 2014 and March 3rd was chosen because this was the day that the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora was...
5 Fun Facts About Octopuses!
At the Seattle Aquarium, today is the first day of Octopus Week! For the past few years, this aquarium has an entire week dedicated to these cephalopods and will have all sorts of events to celebrate! So for this week’s fun facts corner, I thought I’d share some fun...