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  Canids and Hyaenids Predation
Posted by: Apollo - 11-06-2016, 03:17 PM - Forum: Canids (Canidae) & Hyaenids (Hyaenidae) - Replies (140)
As the topic says kindly post pics, vids, accounts etc on Canidae and Hyaenidae predation on other animals.

Thanks
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  Any one watch "Before the Flood?"
Posted by: Pckts - 11-01-2016, 10:25 PM - Forum: Wildlife Pictures and Videos Gallery - Replies (3)
I really enjoyed it and it was eye opening for sure, especially the part about beef agriculture.
https://www.beforetheflood.com/explore/t...evel-rise/

I'm already aware about the harmful nature of animal agriculture and its one of the reasons I try to be as "vegan" as possible.... most of the time.
But to see just how much methane they produce and learn how much of our agriculture is actually devoted to it over farming for vegetables and grains... above 90% of all agriculture in the US is devoted to beef farms and feeding them.

The other part that really struck me was this:

It opens your eyes to the more "unstable or violent" parts of the world and what stands out is that their natural resources are vanishing and they are fighting over what little is left, I can't help but to think that is possibly the future we leave all of our children. Our resources are vanishing, all over, not just in 3rd world countries.
I think that it's already too late, the global heating is happening, many species are in deep trouble, us included. But that doesn't mean its too late, but it does mean that it will not be the next generation that feels the relief, but a few generations down the road that will actually see the benefits if we were to completely change to no emissions right now.

As an American, I'm also disgusted in the political bureaucracies that get in way of us going completely green. The denials that you hear from people with heavy financial ties to the destruction of the world is heartbreaking,


Anyway, what did you guys think about it?
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  The Effects of Humans on animal behaviour
Posted by: brotherbear - 11-01-2016, 05:17 PM - Forum: Human & Nature - Replies (6)
Perhaps no other non-domesticated animal in history has ever been so strongly affected by human impact as the grizzly ( Ursus arctos ). First of all his diet and lifestyle. Before humans became so overwhelmingly over-populated and armed with weapons far advanced above those of earlier stone-age peoples, grizzlies were, for the most part, primarily carnivorous omnivores. It has been estimated that their diet was roughly 85% meat and 15% vegetation, insects, honey, etc. Grizzlies were more predatory than those living today though they were scavengers as well. Today, most grizzly populations are normally about 75% vegetarian. Today's grizzly is a more shy and elusive bear than his more highly aggressive predecessors. Bears are intelligent animals and they have learned of the killing power of the modern rifle. Their change in diet and behavior has also led to smaller size. Prey animals are certainly less abundant even for when a grizzly does decide to hunt. Their size, diet, habits, and temperament changes can clearly be seen within the populations of grizzlies in North America and Europe, after learning of their historic ancestors. I feel sure the same holds true for their Asian relatives. 
 
  
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  Who is the "King" of the bears?
Posted by: Polar - 10-26-2016, 08:04 AM - Forum: Questions - Replies (43)
I. Body/Skull Size

Skull sizes, body lengths/widths/girths/heights, and body weights will be compared between all species and genus of bears, from the earliest one (Ursavus) to all the modern ones. 

II. Prey Habits

Prey types and sizes of all these bears will be compared (e.g Agriotherium with ancient proboscideans, polar bears with walruses, brown bears with unglates...), how often they hunt these prey, how often they target the larger or smaller prey.

Hunting tactics will also be compared between all the bears.

III. Competition with Other Carnivores

What are all the bear species' relations to other felids, ursids, canids, amphycyonids, and any other known, prehistoric carnivore? Were any of them dominant predators or were they lower in the feeding chain?

Get it fired, posters!
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  Partner With WildFact
Posted by: sanjay - 10-25-2016, 10:41 PM - Forum: Organizations, Volunteering & Jobs - Replies (2)
We welcome and invites to agencies, NGO, safari camp, and company related to nature and wildlife activities to partner with us. Apart form that if you are wildlife lovers and run blog, website, forum, facebook page or group we invites you to join hand with us and lets make our network ( Nature and Wildlife ) more stronger.
To contact us just click on the link http://wildfact.com/forum/contact.php or write directly to [email protected]

You can join this forum and leave your reply in this thread.
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  Help with Comparison
Posted by: Sicilianu - 10-24-2016, 10:42 PM - Forum: Questions - Replies (7)
Hello, I really want to start creating comparisons. I want to make a large one comparing all members of genus Canis, including major subspecies of C. lupus. Any tips and good resources? I am having trouble with getting nice sharp edges on wolves once extracted. Also I want to use some sort of measuring stick or ruler but I am not sure how to make it.

Thanks in advance!
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  This is what a Nicobar pigeon looks like
Posted by: Bronco - 10-23-2016, 08:08 AM - Forum: Reptiles and Birds - Replies (2)
It is the only living member of the genus Caloenas and the closest living relative of the extinct dodo - wikipedia

Nicobar Pigeon
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  Can't the haemotoxic venom damage be treated?
Posted by: parvez - 10-22-2016, 12:40 PM - Forum: Questions - No Replies
I have a doubt since many days. I have read about haemotoxic venom since school days and always got a doubt if it can be treated or is there any drug that can heal them? Is that a permanent damage to the tissue? Does the person need to live with the injuries through out their life? Please anyone clarify
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  How to Improve WildFact into a Bigger Entity
Posted by: Polar - 10-22-2016, 11:17 AM - Forum: Suggestion, Feedback and Complaint - Replies (21)
This is quite the long post (and plenty of time to post this thread) to ask the question of: is WildFact able to be made into a bigger entity such as an online business where all members can profit and donate at the same time, or a world-class company in which nature reserve corporations respect WildFact? Quite an interesting leap to make.

Right now, I am trying to create a PayPal account in order to donate a good sum of my personal finances to this forum. I am doing this because I really love WildFact, and I enjoy reading about everyday events both in the natural world and within the human interaction (mostly negative interaction) with the natural world. I hope my donations (and all of the other donations) will be put to good use in order to make WildFact not simply a forum to share the natural world, but a corporate or world-class entity that idealizes the natural world. In my personal opinion, I feel that if we all contributed in some way, then we can definitely gain some returns (monetary or informational) from our hard work.

For me, the time has come to propose a few solutions in order to achieve this goal:

-Create a blog that idealizes WildFact and any personal trips to the natural world, possibly turn the blog into a short-run profit gainer, and transfer those profits back towards WildFact forums. This will result in an increase of WildFact as a larger, more influential entity.

-Create a business that idealizes WildFact by selling shirts, pants, outdoor-wear with the WildFact logo on it (possibly even other items), which (again) heightens the influence of WildFact as an entity. This will take quite a longer time, though, and more monetary contribution is needed for this.

-Flood the social media avenues with WildFact and its presence. Again, more people will know about WildFact, and in this day and age, connections make a huge difference.

-And if possible, contact some YouTubers that will support WildFact's assertion and possibly create a GoFundMe page dedicated towards supporters of the natural world. However, the first part of this idea is a bit "icky" as most YouTubers don't necessarily have regards to the natural world, with the possible exception of Kruger Sightings and Rob the Ranger Wildlife Videos.

All of these ideas can be put forth into motion, if we acknowledge two things: time is money, and the other is a good contribution by most (possibly all?) members towards the aforementioned ideas. If any of you would like to agree, disagree, or add some ideas into my list, feel free to give your opinion on this thread!

As a final note, the natural world is quickly disappearing, and with this comes a short amount of time before WildFact simply turns into Fact. So for now, we must make the best representation of the natural world that we can, if we want to make this BIG.
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  BBC Planet Earth - II
Posted by: Shardul - 10-17-2016, 09:56 PM - Forum: Wildlife Pictures and Videos Gallery - Replies (4)
The trailer is finally out for this much awaited series. From the looks of it, it seems like the cinematography has been taken to a whole different level altogether.

For those who have not seen the first Planet Earth series, I strongly urge you to do so. It is nothing like you have ever seen. Narrated by the legendary David Attenborough.




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