The Clymene Moth - Black & Yellow Moth with a Cross

Sometimes I am blessed to find a beautiful creature in my own backyard.  Such was the case with the Clymene Moth.  He was such a lovely creature that I simply had to take his picture to share with the world.

The black cross he bears on his wings is almost spiritually symbolic. It immediately reminded me of a crusaders cross. Perhaps more so because the shape of the resting wings resembles a shield.

I felt I was being visited by an important messenger.  His message may have been nothing more than a reminder to stop and look at the unique beauty around us, but I felt blessed.

Facts About the Clymene Moth 

Scientific Name:  Haploa Clymene

• Classification Tribe:  Arctiini (Tiger Moths)
• Wingspan:  1 1/2 - 2 inches
• Lives in Deciduous Wooded Areas / Forest or close-by 
• Larvae eats plants that are poisonous to humans (Ageratina altissima and Eupatorium) 
• Larvae (caterpillar) overwinter and eat willow, peach and oak tree
• Adult Moth Life:  Early Spring to Late Summer  (My photo was taken in July)
• Mostly Found in Eastern United States ranging from Florida all the way up to Quebec, Canada

Photos of the Clymene Moth by Sylvestermouse 

Both Photos Taken July, 2015

Attract Moths to Your Backyard

We all attract moths to our backyards by simply turning on a back porch light.  However, if you would like to do a bit of moth-watching, there is a way to attract them when you desire their company.  Oh, and be sure you have your camera ready.

Recipe for Moth Appeal

• 1 or 2 overripe bananas 
• 1 cup brown sugar 
• 6 ounces of stale beer 

Stir the ingredients together until well-blended.  Let warm at room temperature.  It is actually best, but not necessary, if left for several days under a breathable cloth.  (like a sour dough bread recipe)

When ready, simply brush the mixture on the trunk of a tree and wait for your "friends" to arrive.

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Polar Bears

Since Polar Bears live in the Arctic, most of us will only ever see them in zoos.  In their natural habitat, their white fur helps to camouflage them against the ice of their region.  However, that white fur is quite a contrast to the greens and browns of other terrains.

The Polar Bear has a longer neck than other bears which allows them a longer reach when hunting their aquatic prey.   They have huge paws with bumpy pads that naturally help them get a grip in the ice of their Arctic region.  They have small ears & short tails which helps reduce heat loss.

Even though I enjoy seeing Polar Bears in zoos, I often feel quite sorry for them.  They are most often panting due to the heat.  Even in colder weather, it is rarely cold enough for a Polar Bear to be truly comfortable.   In the zoo, the bears cool down by swimming in the pools in their enclosures.  Several of the zoos that I have visited have viewing areas so you can watch the bears swim underwater.   It is entertaining for us to watch a bear swim, but for them, it is quite refreshing and a great reprieve from the heat.

Sea Bears 

Polar Bears are also referred to as Sea Bears.  They are actually the only bear classified by several countries as a marine mammal.  Their paws are also wide and flat which helps them to propel through water in spite of their massive size.  Think of a paddle on a boat and how it can move a boat even without current.

Polar Bears are excellent swimmers and have no trouble whatsoever swimming underwater.

Facts About Polar Bears

• Black Skin Covered with 2 Layers of White Fur
• Height:  Up to 10 feet tall
• Weight:   Up to 1100 lbs.
• Life Span:  Up to 30 years
• Nickname:  Sea Bear
• Lives In:  Arctic Regions:  Alaska (US), Canada, Greenland, Russia & Norway
• Food:  Seals, Reindeer, Fish, Seabirds, bird eggs and berries
• Cubs:  1 - 4 Cubs born every 2 - 4 years
• Currently:  Vulnerable Status, but numbers are decreasing

 

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Barred Owl

Normally it would be very difficult to get a picture of a Barred Owl.  However, I was able to photograph this beauty up close because he is in his own private refuge shelter at Chickasaw State Park.  Due to an injury that has rendered him blind in one eye, he will live the rest of his life under the care and protection of the park.  He was actually very fortunate that they found him.

Owls rely on their sight, as well as their hearing, to hunt.  Without his eyesight, he would most likely become prey himself, even if he survived the initial injury.


He is quite a beautiful owl even with his obvious eye injury.

Facts about the Barred Owl 

• "Barred" refers to his coloration.  He has alternating bars of color
• Back feathers are brown bars (or stripes) alternating with white bars
• Underside (throat, breasts, stomach, etc) mostly buff or white color feathers with brown stripes
• Yellow Beak
• Brown eyes  (as opposed to the yellow or orange eyes of other owls)
• No Ear Tufts
• One ear is lower than the other to give the owl better honing ability when hunting
• Vocal Owls often referred to as "hoot owls"
• Can live up to 20 years
• Monogamists (mates for life)
• The Barred Owl couple lives together during the breeding months, but separately and close by each other the rest of the year
• Both parents feed the baby owls
• Lives in the woods, nests in trees.  Has been known to take over abandoned hawk or crow nests.
• Eats frankly anything smaller than itself.  Rodents, birds, amphibians, reptiles, and invertebrates.
• Hunts from dusk till dawn
• Wingspan:  Up to 4 feet
• Body Length:  Up to 20" 
• Weight:   Up to 2.3 lbs

 

A Controversial Effort 

  

For nearly 50 years, humans have laid the blame of the reduced Spotted Owl species (not classified as endangered) at the talons of the Barred Owl.  There are several "experiments" taking place now to see if the Barred Owl is killed in certain areas IF the Spotted Owl will return and survive there.  

A couple of things to keep in mind as you ponder this "experiment".  The Barred Owl is killed by the Great Horned Owl in nature.  The Barred Owl is the medium sized owl with the Spotted Owl being smaller and the Great Horned Owl being larger.

Also, all wildlife is being forced to move to new territories as humans continue to reduce the forest and natural habitat.  Should we really be killing one species as it simply moves to survive because humans encroach upon it's native territory?   

If we deplete the Barred Owl species, will the Great Horned Owl then seek a new food source in the Spotted Owl?  Will we then target the Great Horned Owl?

Also, what is the benefit of the Spotted Owl over the Barred Owl in nature?

For More Information on the exact locations of this killing experiment, see this Newsweek article from May of 2015 

   

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Harp Seals

Precious One!

 

Now I ask you, who wouldn't adore this cute and cuddly little ball of fur Harp Seal?  I simply love those small tuffs of fur that resemble eyebrows on this baby seal!

This is one of those creatures that just looks like they were made to love.  However, we better love them while they are young.  When Harp Seals are grown, they weight more than a baby elephant.

Of course, I love baby elephants too.  I just don't envision myself picking one up and giving it a hug.

The Harp Seal

 

The Harp Seal got its name because of the harp-shaped pattern on the dorsal side and flanks of the adult seals.  They spend very little time on land.  They prefer to be frolicking in the ocean.  Baby Seal (Nature Babies)Check Price

Because their coat color changes several times over the course of their lives, they have different names associated with them which describe their coat and reflects their age.

• Whitecoats: Birth to 2 weeks
• Ragged jackets: 2 to 4 weeks
• Beaters: 4 weeks to 1 year
• Bedlamers: 1 to 4 years
• Spotted harp: 4 to 7 years
• Dark harp: mature/adult

This little one looks so sweet and trusting

His innocent appeal just tugs at my heart

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A Few Facts about the Harp Seal

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Adult Length: 5 - 6 feet

Adult Weight: 400 lbs

Lifespan: 30 - 35 years

Eats Fish & Invertebrates

Lives in the Arctic and the northern Atlantic Oceans

Can remain submerged for up to 15 minutes

Due to public outcry, European Economic Community banned the import of whitecoat products in 1983

Hunting Whitecoats in Canada has been banned since 1987, but it is hard to enforce

Hunters/Sealers are pushing to have photographers banned from recording the hunt in Canada

In Greenland, Harp Seal hunting is unregulated

In Russia, the seal hunt, including baby whitecoats, is government subsidized

• Status: THREATENED 

 

Protecting the Harp Seal

Something I did not choose to cover in great detail is the hunting of Harp Seals.

If you would like more information on those statistics and how to help protect the Harp Seals, visit Harp Seals.org

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Mouse Lemurs

Source:  Grey Mouse Lemur: Duke Lemur Center

Little Lemur 

My favorite primate is the adorable little Mouse Lemur.

Whether it is because it is so small that it seems to cry out for protection; because of those cute little beady eyes or just because it carries the name "mouse," I honestly do not know.

I just know that I think these tiny creatures are precious. I have no doubt you will find them quite precious too when you read the facts about Mouse Lemurs.

Mouse Lemurs

There are 8 known species of Mouse Lemurs. I say "known" because there really is very little known about Mouse Lemurs. The Grey Mouse Lemur, shown above in the photo in the introduction, is the largest known Mouse Lemur. The Pygmy Mouse Lemur is not only the smallest Mouse Lemur, but it is also the smallest primate in the world.  Sadly, these little babies are on the endangered species list.

They live in groups that are primarily females and they eat fruit, insects, flowers, and plants. They are not easy to spot since they are so small and actually live in the trees.

Mouse Lemurs are a protected species, but they are still illegally hunted and captured for the exotic pet trade.

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A Few Interesting Facts About A Mouse Lemur

• Weight: 1 - 4 ounces
• Length: 2 - 5 inches
• Life Span: 10 - 15 years
• Nocturnal
• Omnivorous
• Inhabit the island of Madagascar
• Endangered: Pygmy Mouse Lemur
 

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Mouse Lemur Coloring Pages

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The Beautiful Cheetah

Even though this glorious Cheetah is the fastest land animal, she is listed in the US Endangered Species Act as a threatened species.

Cheetahs as Pets 

These beautiful animals were once kept as pets by princes and kings, including Charlemagne.  Today, there are less than 13,000 wild cheetahs.

Cheetahs are Beautiful Cats

Because Cheetahs are tameable, they were once owned by kings and princes.  In ancient days, they were used during their hunting parties.  The cheetah would be blindfolded at the beginning of the hunt.  Once the dogs flushed out the prey, the blindfolds were removed and the cheetah were set free to hunt.  Thus, they have often been referred to as hunting leopards. 

Ownership of a cheetah was a bit of a status symbol for royalty in ancient times.  Often in Ancient Egyptian drawings and artwork, you will see a emperor, ruler or king pictured with a cheetah on a leash or in a hunting party.  It is believed that Akbar the Great of India kept a stable of 1000 cheetahs.

Cheetahs

Cheetahs are sleek, beautiful animals which are known for being the fastest land animal.  They can run up to 70 miles per hour.  A cheetah can accelerate from 0 to 64 mph in 3 seconds, therefore he is easily able to out run a gazelle or other prey.  Due to the high infant mortality rate and being hunted themselves, cheetahs are considered vulnerable or threatened on the endangered species list.  There are less than 13,000 cheetahs left in 25 African countries.  Although there are some zoos who have been successful, Cheetahs are extremely difficult to breed in captivity which will further exacerbate their critical status.

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A Few Facts about Cheetahs

• Height:  2½ to 3 feet
• Weight:  110 - 140 lbs.
• Life Span:  Up to 12 years
• Top Running Speed:  70 mph
• The name cheetah comes from an Indian word meaning "spotted one."   Nickname: Hunting Leopard
• Lives In:  Parts of eastern, central and southwestern Africa and a small portion of Iran
• Threatened or Vulnerable status on the Endangered Animals list

Cheetahs are in a Classification All Their Own

The beautiful Cheetahs are in a classification of their own because they have non-retractable claws without sheaths of skin.  They have very small heads and teeth.  The Cheetah's teeth are too small and their jaws are too weak to deliver a death bite.  They must suffocate their prey and are often so tired after the battle that they must rest before they can eat.  Unfortunately, a Cheetah's food is often stolen by more aggressive carnivores. 

The Spotted One

Cheetah is an Indian name which literally means the "spotted one".  We can easily see why she was named Cheetah, but have you ever heard a Cheetah roar?   Think about it.  We expect to hear wild cats roar, but the Cheetah does not roar.  No, she cheeps or chirps.  She literally does not have a roaring bone in her body.

For that reason, the Cheetah is not classified as a "big cat".  Big cats roar.  Therefore, the cheetah is scientifically classified as a small cat even though most of us would still consider them big cats.

 

Listen to a Cheetah Chirp

While you may have heard a Cheetah growl or purr, you will not hear a Cheetah roar, simply because it can not roar like other wild cats.  The cheetah has a one-piece hyoid bone in the throat.  A two-piece hyoid bone is required to roar.

Mother cheetahs communicate with their young by chirping.  Click here to hear the cheetah chirp.  You will be surprised by how much she sounds like a bird.  Seriously, if you heard this sound in a grassy area, I doubt you would feel inclined to run away. 

The Cheetah's Distinctive Marking

As you can see in the photos, Cheetah's have lovely tan coats with black spots and very distinct tear stripes from the corner of their eyes and down the side of their nose, just like the tracks of tears.

When I look at this magnificent creation, I can't help but consider that tear stripe and feel the moisture of my own tears over her endangered status.

To lose such beauty in this world, will indeed, be a great tragedy.  

Image Credit for Cheetah Print / Poster by Sylvestermouse.

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Snowshoe Hare

The Beautiful Snowshoe Hare

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We all ask at some point, why is this beautiful rabbit called a hare?

Believe it or not, there are actually several differences between a rabbit and a hare.  Physically the hare has longer ears and hind legs.  In general, the hare is just overall larger than a rabbit.

They also have different lifestyles.  The hare is a solitary animal while the rabbit enjoys living in groups.  The hare just makes a slight hole on top of the ground to sleep, while the wild rabbit prefers a burrow below ground.   At birth, the hare is fully furred, has his eyes open and will hop within moments of being born.  A baby rabbit is hairless and blind.  It must adjust to this new world before it is ready to "hop around."

The Snowshoe Hare

Denali National Park and Preserve

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Like the Arctic Fox, the gorgeous fur on this hare changes color with the seasons.  In winter, the fur is white to match the snow.  In summer, the fur turns brown and serves as a marvelous camouflage in nature.  Just look how well he blends in on the picture.  You would probably completely overlook him in the wild.  When the hare hears a noise, he remains perfectly still.

The Snowshoe Hare also has fur on his feet to protect him from the freezing ground and I Personally think his black tipped ears are absolutely adorable.

He is called a Snowshoe Hare because of the tracks his large feet leave in the snow.  His toes can be spread out for balance and the wide toe and slender heel track resembles a snowshoe impression.

In addition to his leaping abilities, the Snowshoe Hare has remarkable running and swimming skills.  Thus, he is often able to avoid capture by a predator.

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A Few Facts About the Snowshoe Hare

• Length: 16 - 21 inches
• Weight: 2 - 4 lbs.
• Lifespan: Up to 5 years (usually less than 1 yr)
• Active mostly as night, dusk or dawn
• They do not hibernate
• Lives in North America Eats leaves, grass, evergreens, plants, bark or flowers Will eat meat if plant life is not available
• They are accomplished swimmers
• Can run up to 27 miles per hour
• Can leap up to 10 feet in a single bound
 

 

 

 

 

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Arctic Fox

The Little Snow Fox

This pretty little fox, known as the Arctic Fox or Snow Fox, inhabits regions of the coldest climate on the earth.

His beautiful fur changes colors with the seasons.  In winter, his fur is white, which is a wonderful camouflage in the snow.   In summer, his fur changes to brown and blends in with his surroundings.  I find this fascinating!

And just look at that sweet face.  Doesn't he make you want to reach out and pet him?

The Arctic Fox

Not only does the Arctic Fox have coloring changing fur, but he also has thickly haired foot pads, which insulate against the cold and provide traction on ice.  I personally love his fluffy tail which he uses to cover his face in the cold.

As you can well imagine, the Arctic Fox is an extremely adaptive creature.  He can either live in burrows or he can dig himself a snow tunnel for shelter.  He will eat either rodents, fish, birds or vegetables.  Sometimes he will even trail a polar bear and eat his leftovers for dinner.

 

A Few Facts about the Arctic Fox

• Weight: 6 - 15 lbs
• Height: 10 - 13 in.
• Lifespan: 5 - 10 years
• Lives in: the entire Arctic including Russia, Quebec, Canada, Alaska and Greenland
• The only member of the dog family whose coat changes color
• The Arctic Fox is the only native land mammal to Iceland

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The Arctic Foxes Coat

The Arctic Fox has the warmest coat of any mammal.  There are other animals that have more hair, but it is not as warm as the Arctic Fox.

This coat serves the Arctic Fox well since he lives in extremely cold places like the tundra along the Arctic Ocean.  In the winter, they are known to inhabit the frozen sea where they can survive by eating fish and sea birds.

Note of warning about the video:  This video does show some graphic images of Polar Bear and Arctic Fox hunting / eating in the wild.  However, you can see the Arctic Foxes seasonal coat colors.

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Poison Dart Frogs

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I am surrounded by Poison Dart Frogs!
When my son was just a little fellow, he adored Poison Dart Frogs. He has Dart Frog books, plush Dart frogs, plastic Dart Frogs, shirts with Dart Frogs and he even has Dart Frogs painted on his bedroom wall.  The only Dart Frog we don't have, is a live Poison Dart Frog.

However, there is always the zoo and we used to spend countless hours in the Herpetarium.

The Poison Dart Frog pictured here, is one of our favorites in our local zoo.

About Poison Dart Frogs 

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These beautiful, brightly colored frogs are not always poisonous as their name would suggest.  Captive bred Dart Frogs are not poisonous while a wild Dart Frog is poisonous.

The difference is in what they eat. When they eat ants, centipedes or mites then they retain their meal's poison which in turn makes the Dart Frog poisonous to a potential predator.

Several chemicals from some these frogs are currently in experiments for use in medicine. It is hoped that their secretions can be developed as muscle relaxants, heart stimulants and appetite suppressants.

There is even one painkiller that is 200 times stronger than morphine, but has dangerous side effects.

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A Few Interesting Facts about Poison Dart Frogs

 

A few of my son's frogs on his bedroom shelves

• Length: .59 in to 2.4 in.

• Weight: approx. 2 - 8 grams

• Lifespan: 1 - 3 years

• Lifespan in Captivity: up to 10 years

• More than 100 species varying in color & pattern

• Named Dart Frogs because their toxins were used by American Indians on the tips of their blow-darts.

• Live in the tropical environments of Central and South America

• Many species are CRITICALLY ENDANGERED

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African Lion

Writing about African Lions is bittersweet for me.  They are one of my favorite big cats, but that is mostly because of my love for one African Lion in particular.  My adoration of him now extends to all African Lions.

The African Lion in the photo is Fred, the lion that I loved.  He endeared himself to me years ago by simply roaring.

That is right!  I was visiting one day when he looked straight at me and let out a roar that rocked the entire Memphis zoo.  I was immediately captivated by his voice and his beauty.

If ever there was a male that had a beautiful body, it was Fred.   His lioness, Savannah, obviously agreed with me.  Although, I have seen the loving couple "argue" on more than one occasion and there is nothing more frightening than a lion fight.

Fred died at the ripe old age of 20 in November, 2010, but he will long be remembered as a most majestic beast!

Facts about African Lions

 

Photo of Fred and his lioness, Savannah

In the wild, African Lions only live for 10 to 14 years.  However, like Fred, an African Lion in captivity can actually live for longer than 20 years.

A full grown African Lion can measure up to 8 ft. long with an additional 3 ft. of tail.

A male African Lion can weigh up to 500 lbs. and the female can weigh up to 300 lbs.

Most people are surprised to learn that the African Lion is actually nocturnal, or perhaps more accurately, crepuscular, and they will sleep most of the day.

Lions have retractable claws and a rough tongue that actually helps them skin their prey quickly.

  

The Lion Mane

 

A male African Lion is easily identifiable by his gorgeous mane. You can also tell a great deal about the lion by his mane. Only an adult male has a full mane and the healthier lion will have a darker mane.  This is something female lions know instinctively.  They actually prefer a male with a thick, dark mane.  

The African Lions mane encircles his head and extends down his chest.

 

Fred & Savannah

 

Status of the African Lion Today

Savannah

Even though the Memphis Zoo has acquired 3 lion cubs, Savannah does not interact with them.  As a matter of fact, she is actually out in the main Cat Country area alone at certain times each day.  

It is rather sad to see her there alone.

Update:  Savannah died on March 12, 2015.  She, too, will be missed.

Savannah:  Born ~ June 18, 1994
                    Died ~ March 12, 2015


 
The African Lion is listed as "vulnerable"on the Endangered Species List.

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