by Suzanne Grandt | Jun 30, 2020 | animals, Blog, Suzanne Grandt
The Tasmanian Tiger became extinct on September 7, 1936, only two months after the Tasmanian government had granted the species protected status. Benjamin, the last known Tasmanian Tiger, died from exposure at the Beaumaris Zoo in Hobart when his keepers accidentally...
by Suzanne Grandt | Jun 3, 2020 | animals, Blog, Suzanne Grandt
When most people think about the extinction of an animal species, the ones that have been most highlighted in the news are the ones that come to mind. There are, however, untold numbers of specials that go extinct that will never even be heard of. One of the reasons...
by Suzanne Grandt | May 4, 2020 | animals, Blog, Suzanne Grandt
Some states and cities have been closed for a few months now, and it seems that cabin fever has set in for just about everyone—even the hard-core introverts among us! For those living alone, social distancing measures make it difficult to feel truly connected with the...
by Suzanne Grandt | Apr 21, 2020 | animals, Suzanne Grandt
The Benefits of Adopting Older Animals Puppies and kittens are usually the first to be snatched up at animal shelters, which is great news for them! Unfortunately, older animals often sit in shelters for weeks, months, or even years waiting to be adopted....
by Suzanne Grandt | Mar 5, 2020 | animals, Blog, Suzanne Grandt
The delicate balance on planet Earth is in danger of toppling. Ecosystems require biodiversity and sustainable growth opportunities to survive. Animals of all types represent one of the most crucial relationships in the organic world. Yet, year after year, we see the...
by Suzanne Grandt | Dec 23, 2019 | animals, Blog, Suzanne Grandt
Like many species before it, the bluebuck species breathed its last at the turn of the 18th century. Though this large, beautiful animal was known to be in decline, European settlers to the plains of South Africa hunted this species to extinction. The last known...
