A new survey has me worried about the future of our environment. Ten times more children around the world rank watching television and playing video games as more important to them than saving the environment, according to the survey.
It’s now more important than ever that Carl and Jean continue to use their award-winning children’s books [...]
The North Carolina Zoo in Asheboro is now our nation’s largest. The zoo expanded to more than 2,000 acres with the acquisition of 322 acres of Randolph County forestland.
“The zoo is excited to protect this biologically significant land for educational and trail purposes and thanks the N.C. Natural Heritage Trust Fund, PLC and the Wards for [...]
Federal wildlife agencies proposed Wednesday increased protections for loggerhead turtles along both U.S. coasts, according to the article “U.S. wildlife agencies seek protections for loggerhead turtles” in The Baltimore Sun.
Ever since viewing the first clips from our award winning movie, The Riddle in a Bottle, featuring baby loggerhead sea turtles drifting along the ocean currents under [...]
Laura Sams and Robert Sams, authors of our book A Pirate’s Quest, and directors of our DVD movie The Riddle in a Bottle, enjoy sharing their talents through author visits and live performances each year. You can watch their wonderful presentation in Dubai in the video above.
They have performed at the Smithsonian Museum of Natural [...]
A lion, tiger and bear recovered in a drug bust in 2001 have been living together ever since at the animal rescue center Noah’s Ark near Atlanta, Georgia. Leo, Shere Khan and Baloo are like brothers; caretakers say separating them would bring depression.
Have you every wondered how animals survive winter?
According to the article “Animals have differing ways of surviving winter”, in the Springfield News-Leader online at News-Leader.com, animals survive bitter cold days by storing up food, growing thick coats or simply sleeping through it.
To prepare for winter, animals store up energy reserves. In addition to a warm winter [...]
What do you do with that Christmas tree after the holiday season is over?
Did you know that you can recycle your Christmas tree to help wildlife? Recycled Christmas trees provide cover from predators and protection from the elements.
View the article “Recycle your Christmas tree” from Green Daily, and the article with the same name, “Recycle your [...]
A black bear and cub came into the town of Bryson City, North Carolina last Sunday evening seeking food.
They ended up parked in a tree overhanging a river from Monday morning until about 1p.m. Tusday, according to the article “Bears in tree cause a buzz” in the Smokey Mountain Times.
“I’ve never seen so many people,” said retired [...]
Our children’s movie, Lost in the Woods: The Movie, is the winner of the Panda award for the best wildlife film for children world-wide. Watch as live video is combined with photography from the award-winning children’s book, Lost in the Woods.
Children of all ages will enjoy this tale of trust, patience, and waiting for your [...]
Fifteen turtle hatchlings were released in August at the Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge in a project to preserve the rare species, according to the article “Project aims to save rare turtle at Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge” in The Bay City Times.
According to the article, the Blanding’s turtle is listed as a species of special concern by [...]
