June 25, 2011

The Baby Baboon


Apes, primates, monkeys whatever name you call them these beautiful dangerous animals are some of the most dangerous animals in the wild. Its not just their sheer numbers which make baboons to be feared by animals such as the leopard or even the lion, its the way these baboons like to dare tease and in the long run chase intruders from their breeding grounds as well as their feeding natural habitat as well. A lot of people who go to Africa on a safari have been able to capture these beautiful baboon son videos and beautiful photographs of baboons with their families whether on the roads or just watching these baboons hanging from tree tops to another in search of food and once in a while looking for food from tourist who would also want to take good amazing photographs of baboons.


Baboons are some of the amazing animals found in Africa. These beautiful dangerous apes have been able to intimidate dangerous big cats while in the wilderness such as the leopard and the cheetah as well. Despite the fact that these animals always share the same natural habitat. Baboons just like any other great apes of Africa are animals which earn their own respects with their sheer numbers. Baboons are very social animals while in the wild. Like any other social animal, baboons share the same habitat with other monkeys and and primates as well whether in the dangerous forests of Asia, the African Savannah Grasslands or in any part of Australia Europe and America. No where in the world would you find the highest number of baboons other than the East african region. The population of baboons is the highest in Africa. While these baboons are always hunted for their bush meat, they are also feared by many people who have encounters with baboons as they will always attack people even without being provoked.


FACT FILE:
Swahili Name:  Nyani
Scientific Name:  Olive baboon (Papiocynocephalus anubis); yellow baboon (Papio ynocephalus cynocephalus)
Size:   14 to 30 inches at the shoulder
Weight: 50 to 100 pounds
Lifespan:   20 to 30 years
Habitat:   Savannas and woodlands
Diet:    Omnivorous
Gestation:  6 months
Predators:Humans, leopards, cheetahs







If you think the African elephant is the most intelligent animal in the African Savannah or the mountain gorillas are the most brilliant apes as far as intelligence is concerned, in fact you find that baboons are some of the most intelligent animals in the world. The baboon, of all the primates is found  in East Africa mostly Kenya Uganda and Tanzania where you have all the big game composed of the African big five animals and the beautiful dangerous African Savannah cats and these African baboons mostly frequently interact with people and all those African safari loving animals as well.  

Apart from humans, baboons are the most adaptable of the ground-dwelling primates and live in a wide variety of habitats. Whether they are baboons found in the Sahara deserts or baboons found in the Kalahari deserts these beautiful dangerous apes can live in any natural habitat not just for feeding grounds and for breeding habitat but areas where they can reside. In many natural  habitats where these baboon species live its a fact that there have always been animal attacks cases regarding baboons. Conflict between man and these beautiful dangerous animals has always been there in many parts or  areas that baboons live, they have always been in constant attacks with man as they have always been on the destruction in many of the farmers agricultural products. 

Because the local people find these baboons in their neighborhood everyday, people normally don't pay attention to these baboons. Accidents have always been caused on power lines and at times have put people in harms way as far as protection and conservation of these baboons is concerned. baboons are very intelligent creatures and people should not underestimate what they can do and what they cant do. As intelligent and crafty these beautiful but dangerous animals can be agricultural pests and in may parts of Africa  they are treated as vermin rather than wildlife.

The Baboon Physical Characteristics
Are there many baboon species in the world? What are the kinds of baboons found in different parts of the world? Like any other kind of primate and ape species, there  are two most common types of baboons that are found in the different natural habitats of  East Africa, the olive baboon and the yellow baboon. The larger and darker olive baboon is found in Uganda, west and central Kenya and northern Tanzania. Smaller, more slender and lighter in colour, the yellow baboon inhabits southern and coastal Kenya and Tanzania. Both types are "dogfaced," but the yellow's nose turns up more than the olive's. Does that mean baboons look like dogs? or is it a way of identifying baboons with other animals so that it becomes easy to give information about baboons and the exact baboon species that someone is talking about. 

Well that being said. its always easy to see these beautiful animals in many animal photographs that have been taken. Some people always find baboons to be very funny animals while some people say baboon babies look very cute while some say that if you want to see a weird animal, well a baboon is just one of them. Just remember that these beautiful creatures are always pretty in one way or another and despite their plight of being vulnerable and being in conflict with man, its great pictures that people take about baboons that help save these beautiful babies of dangerous apes, primates and monkeys as well. 

This is just one animal attack news incident which involved a baboons as the cause of attack:


February 12 2006.  Brian Hayward. iol news Zambia. Brutal baboon attacks raise concern. http://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/brutal-baboon-attacks-raise-concern-1.266182#.UF1T6LKPWR4



Concern is mounting after two recent baboon attacks left a four-year-old Cape Town boy and a 42-year-old Eastern Cape man critically injured.

Experts have warned that urban development is increasingly encroaching on the natural habitat of baboons and that a lack of planning around baboons and their habits is causing an increase in the number of confrontations with humans.

In one incident, Alexandria resident Mtimkulu Manseli, 42, was attacked while walking home after visiting his brother, who lives nearby.

Manseli, who is still recovering at Livingstone Hospital in Port Elizabeth two weeks after the horrific attack, was returning home to Kwanonqebela township when he was attacked by a lone baboon.

"It was about 8.30pm and out of the blue the baboon jumped out of the bush and tried to get at my neck," said a still shaken Manseli.

As the baboon was attacking him, a truck drove up and frightened it away. The driver then called for an ambulance. Manseli's forearms were ripped to the bone from trying to fend off the vicious animal.

One of the baboon's teeth was later removed from Manseli's arm during surgery.

Dr Elmarie Matthews, who assisted in operating on Manseli, said the tissue damage was immense. "I've never seen anything like that before. It was quite a gruesome injury," she said.

In the most recent incident, a baboon attacked a four-year-old boy in Kogel Bay near Gordon's Bay last weekend, seriously injuring him.

Luciano Adams apparently became caught up in a fight between two male baboons who were foraging for food from dustbins at a picnic spot.

Internationally renowned primatologist David Gaynor said places where conflict with baboons arose tended to be in areas where they were fed.

Based in Nieu-Bethesda, where he conducts his research and environmental consulting, Gaynor said many of the problems with baboons were to do with the primates rummaging for food at refuse dumps which were usually close to homes, or at game lodges where the baboons tended to pull the thatch out of the lodge roofs.

"Many of the problems are a result of urbanisation. As a result of this the baboon population had been declining, mainly due to the culling of male baboons," Gaynor said.

Johannesburg-based Karen Wentworth, South African representative of the International Primate and Exotic Animal Association, said the problems people were experiencing with baboons were self-inflicted. "A lot of the problems come from people feeding the primates.

They (primates) will take food wherever they can get it, and will go back to that place for more," she said.

"They become less afraid of humans and it lessens their wildness, which is when they cause problems."

Cape Nature baboon management team head Melikhaya Pantsi said it was important for people to be cautious when dealing with baboons.

"It is very rare that a baboon would attack a human being. They might jump on you to grab what they think is food, but they are generally not aggressive," he said.

But Graeme Young, conservationist at the Ndlambe conservation department in Port Alfred, said it was not unheard of for baboons to attack humans without provocation.

Sometimes older males were kicked out of their troop and became aggressive towards humans as they scavenged for food on their own, he said.

"We've had reports of an old male baboon that has spent up to three weeks a year disturbing residents in Port Alfred - running through gardens and rummaging through rubbish bins."

Jenny Trethowan, of Cape Town-based baboon monitoring project Baboon Matters, said attacks on humans were usually not the fault of the baboon.

"When you unpack the attack, usually the person has done something wrong."

Trethowan warned that the "exponential rate of urbanisation" was leading to urban development encroaching on the natural habitat of the baboons.

"Unless people make an effort to make their homes unattractive to baboons, we will encounter problems," she said.

This meant not having open refuse bins or plant matter which might be food for the baboons.


The Baboon Habitat
Baboons just like any other apes found in East Africa are found  in many different kinds of habitats and are extremely adaptable to any natural conditions of the African savannah both as feeding grounds and breeding grounds. As some of the most important wildlife of Africa and especially the wildlife of East Africa these beautiful tree climbing creatures play a very important part in the Savannah ecosystem and the food chain as well. Whether its nuts from the different trees found in Africa or just different varieties of leaves, shoots or plants that baboons feed on, these baboons contribute in the food chain as when one baboon is attacked by a lion, the rest of the animals found in the lions habitat also benefit. Hyenas, jackals  vultures all benefit as well. Fruits that are eaten by these baboons are consequently dispersed and as a result a continuation of the already depleted forest of these African countries as well.

These baboons interact with other animals in their natural habitat and in return make use of what is available or left by other animals as well. The most important requirements for any habitat for baboons is water sources and safe sleeping places in either on the ground, in tall trees or on cliff faces as is already the case in many of the African Savannah habitat. With plenty of water in many parts of the African continent from streams, rivers and lakes, baboons drink every day or two times in a day, but they can survive for long periods by licking the night dew from their fur. If lions and other big cats can do it, these intelligent baboons have discovered the secrets of nature and how to survive the dangerous conditions of being in the wild and specially the dangerous forest of Africa and the Savannah land as well.

The Baboon's Behavior
Out in captivity and in the wilderness, baboons usually leave their sleeping places around 7 or 8 a.m. After coming down from their cliffs or trees, these social apes and specially the adult baboons  sit in small groups grooming each other while the juveniles play. When all these baboon greeting is over with, the baboon family forms a cohesive unit that moves off to look for its food in the jungle in a column of two or three. 

These baboons will keep on walking until they begin feeding. Fanning out, these baboons will feed as they move along, often travelling five or six miles a day. When he day is perfect and uneventful from other natural predators, these baboons will  forage for about three hours in the morning, rest during the heat of the day and then forage again in the afternoon before returning to their sleeping places by about 6 p.m. Just like any other mammals natural animal instincts, these great beautiful animals just before going to sleep will spend more time in mutual grooming, a key way of forming bonds among individuals as well as keeping the baboons clean and free of external parasites which is one way of surviving in this natural habitat where survival is for the fittest.

Have you ever been chased by a monkey? Well how a bout a baboon chasing you? Not just one baboon but a sizable number r of baboons. As part of nature and survival of the baboon species when baboons wake up from  sleeping, they would travel, feed and socialise together in groups of about 50 individuals. This baboon family is just one large family you wouldn't want to mess with while you are out there in the wilderness. With many of the different baboon consisting of seven to eight males and approximately twice as many females plus their young. 

These family units of female baboons, juveniles and infants form the stable core of a troop, with a ranking system that elevates certain female baboons as leaders. A troop's home range is well-defined but does not appear to have territorial borders. It often overlaps with the range of other baboons, but the troops seem to avoid meeting one another.

When baboons begin to mature, males leave their natal troops and move in and out of other troops. Frequent fights break out to determine dominance over access to females or meat. The ranking of these male baboons constantly changes during this period.

Male baboons are accepted into new troops slowly, usually by developing "friendships" with different female baboons around the edge of a troop. They often help to defend a female and her offspring.

Diet for the Baboon
Baboons are opportunistic omnivores and selective feeders that carefully choose their food. Grass makes up a large part of the baboon's diet, along with berries, seeds, pods, blossoms, leaves, roots, bark and sap from a variety of plants. Baboons also eat insects and small quantities of meat, such as fish, shellfish, hares, birds, vervet monkeys and young, small antelopes. Its amazing to note that in the wild, baboons can attack any animal which is small and so long as they can be able to hunt it down, that will just make a perfect supplement for the baboon's diet as well.

Caring for the Young
The most beautiful baby baboon ridding on its mothers back animal picture
For the first month, an infant baboon stays in very close contact with its mother. Baboons are some of the most secretive creatures as far as their young ones are concerned. It is always very rare to get good baby baboon pictures while out there in the wild unless a person really spends a lot of time in the baboon habitat in order to get the perfect moment when these baboons are eating or just drinking water in order to get good quality shots of a baboon with its family or a baboon with its baby on its back. A few good photographers have managed to capture these beautiful animals and have sent home good images which will last for ever and its with good pictures which come with good information about baboons and the plight of baboons as well. Growing old in the wild as far as a baby baboon is concerned comes with daily efforts of clinging to the mother and having to ride day in and day out and sometimes male baboons tend to be offensive. The mother baboon carries the infant next to her stomach as she travels, holding it with one hand. By the time the young baboon is 5 to 6 weeks old the baby baboon can ride on her back, hanging on by all four limbs; in a few months it rides jockey style, sitting upright. Between 4 and 6 months the young baboon begins to spend most of its time with other juveniles.

The baboon Predators
Do baboons really have predators? Why should such beautiful powerful apes have predators? I sit because they are not big enough or is it because they are small like dogs? The baboon's major predators are humans. Humans in many parts of Africa have hunted these baboons down not because they eat or destroy their crops and property, manhas been able to hunt baboons and use them for their meat. As bush meed which some believe has some special owers, it is always common tosee many of the baboon meet being sold in some of the villages in Africa where baboon meet is a delicasy as well. 
beautiful male baboon "dog Head"

At the same time Knowing that humans can easily kill or injure them when they are in trees, baboons usually escape through undergrowth. Males may confront other predators like leopards or cheetahs by forming a line and strutting in a threatening manner while baring their large canines and screaming. Baboons are fierce fighters, but a demonstration such as this can put the predator on the run.

Fun facts about Baboons: Did you know?
Beautiful cute little baby baboon animal picture
Are there albino baboons or blond baboons? How about golden baboons? 
As a very unique animal and a rare species among the apes, nearly one-half the size of adult male baboons, female baboons lack the male's ruff (long hairs around the neck), but otherwise they are similar in appearance.
Baboons use over 30 vocalizations ranging from grunts to barks to screams. Nonvocal gestures include yawns, lip smacking and shoulder shrugging.

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Baby baboon eating and grooming time




June 23, 2011

Canada List of animal adoption , animal rescue animal shelter, animal protection, animal surrender, animal rehabilitation wild life society

Canada List of animal adoption , animal rescue animal shelter, animal protection, animal surrender, animal rehabilitation wild life society



  • Aire Canada
    Airedale Terrier breed rescue network for Canada.
    www.airecanada.com
  • Animal Alliance of Canada
    Nonprofit organization seeks to achieve long-term animal protection through public education and legislative advocacy.
    www.animalalliance.ca
  • Animal Rescue Coalition
    Provides temporary assistance to animals in need through food, shelter, and veterinary assistance, and finds them new homes.
    www.animalrescuecoalitions.com
  • Animal Shelter for Huntsville
    Nonprofit facility that cares for abandoned cats & dogs as well as other animals in distress.
    www.animals-huntsville.on.ca
  • Animal Welfare Association of Hamilton
    Nonprofit, no kill organization dedicated to rescuing and finding homes for stray and abandoned cats.
    awa.xux.net
  • Atlantic Canadian Anti-Sealing Coalition
    Group working for the protection of seals across the Atlantic region by ending commercial seal hunting through peaceful and legal methods.
    www.antisealingcoalition.ca
  • BC Rabbit Rescue
    Resource for people seeking to rehome their rabbit(s). Offers a network of rabbit foster families, bunnies available for adoption, care information, and news about community and fundraising events.
    www.bcrabbits.org
  • BC Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (BC SPCA)
    With community-supported branches located throughout the province. Staff and volunteers rescue, treat, shelter, and adopt animals.
    www.spca.bc.ca
  • BC SPCA: 100 Mile House & District Branch
    Staffed entirely by volunteers, with no shelter location. Animals available for adoption are housed at foster homes.
    www.spca.bc.ca/100MileHouse
  • BC SPCA: Abbotsford Shelter
    Find out about adoptable animals, upcoming events, and more.
    www.spca.bc.ca/abbotsford
  • BC SPCA: Shuswap Branch
    Find local adoptable animals, lost or found animals, information about the shelter, and more.
    www.shuswapspca.com
  • BC SPCA: Vancouver Shelter
    Includes a list of adoptable animals, information on upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, and more.
    www.spca.bc.ca/vancouver
  • BC SPCA: Williams Lake & District
    Provides shelter for lost, abandoned, injured, and unwanted animals throughout the area.
    www.wlspca.com
  • BCSPCA: Powell River & District Branch
    Nonprofit organization staffed by volunteers. Animals available for adoption are housed at foster homes. Includes information on adoption and volunteering.
    www.spca.bc.ca/powellriver
  • BCSPCA: South Okanagan Similkameen Branch
    Responsible for animal rescue, adoptions, animal surrenders, cruelty investigations, ambulance services, and public education.
    www.spcapenticton.ca
  • Better Dog Network and Humane Society
    Pet rescue network and humane society.
    www.bdnhumanesociety.com
  • Brandon Humane Society
    A registered SPCA that assists, shelters, and re-homes companion animals, and educates the public on humane issues.
    www.brandonhumanesociety.ca
  • Brant County SPCA
    Provides shelter for animals and offers pets for adoption.
    www.kwic.com/~brant03



  • Calgary Humane Society
    Works on behalf of animals in the community.
    www.calgaryhumane.ab.ca
  • Cambridge & District Humane Society - Ontario
    A nonprofit organization which survives on funds raised within the community it serves.
    spca.cambridgeweb.net
  • Canadian Chihuahua Rescue & Transport
    Rescues, fosters, and provides necessary veterinary care for homeless, abandoned, neglected, abused, or unwanted Chihuahuas.
    www.ccrt.net
  • Canadian Federation of Humane Societies
    The source for animal welfare information in Canada.
    www.cfhs.ca
  • Canadian Golden Retriever Adoption Service Inc. - Welcome
    Operates as a registered federal charity dedicated to rescuing abandoned and unwanted purebred Golden Retrievers.
    www.golden-rescue.net
  • Catkin Willow Connection
    Performs Melaleuca presentations, makes bent willow garden furniture and designs eco-gardens to raise money for needy cats.
    www.catkin.org
  • Claws and Paws Rescue - Niagara Falls, Ontario
    No kill organization offering adoption and fostering opportunities.
    www.clawsandpawsrescue.org
  • Comité d'Aide et de Secours aux Chats Abandonnés (CSCA)
    Nonprofit organization and shelter, offers lost and found listings for the Montréal area.
    www.kiss.to/casca
  • Critter Care Wildlife Society
    Provides care to small native mammal species, and through rehabilitation and public education, helps prevent suffering of injured and orphaned wildlife in the Greater Vancouver area.
    www.crittercarewildlife.org
  • Dalmatian Adoption and Rescue
    A volunteer service that rescues, rehabilitates, and rehomes hearing and deaf Dalmatians.
    www.dalrescue.org
  • Edmonton SPCA
    Dedicated to protecting animals from suffering and to promoting their welfare and dignity.
    www.espca.com
  • End Horse Slaughter
    Offers a legal petition to ban horse slaughter and the sale of horse meat for human consumption in Canada.
    www.helphorses.com
  • Fauna Foundation
    A sanctuary for retired biomedical research chimpanzees and neglected and abused farm and zoo animals. Also implements projects to increase awareness about environmental issues.
    www.faunafoundation.org
  • Feline Rescue Foundation of Alberta
    Offers cats and kittens for adoption in Calgary.
    www.frfa.ca
  • Ferret Aid Society of Toronto,
    Information on health, care, and adoption.
    www.ferretaid.org
  • Ferret Rescue Society of Ottawa and Area
    Cares for, rehabilitates, and find homes for unwanted, abandoned, and abused ferrets.
    www.ferretrescue.ca
  • Greater Georgian Bay Reptile Awareness Program,
    Dedicated to the conservation of reptiles at risk in the area, including snakes, turtles, and skunks. Includes descriptions of local species, reporting information, and news.
    www.gbayreptiles.com



  • Heaven Can Wait Equine Rescue
    Helps save horses and ponies from slaughter, abuse, and neglect in Ontario. Lists horses available for adoption.
    members.tripod.com/~hcwequinerescu
  • Humane Society of Canada
    Protecting the rights of animals in Canada and around the world.
    www.humanesociety.com
  • Jazzpurr Cat Care Society
    Operating a no-kill shelter for homeless cats and kittens.
    www.wincom.net/JAZZPURR
  • Meow-Aid
    Nonprofit, no-kill cat shelter. Adult cats are available for adoption and fostering.
    www3.bc.sympatico.ca/meowaid
  • Mississauga Humane Society - Canine Division
    Rescues dogs that are being mistreated or are scheduled to be killed due to lack of space and finds them loving homes.
    www.mississaugahumanesociety.com
  • Northern Ontario Animal Welfare Society
    Features bulletin board for pet postings in Northern Ontario, membership and donation information, pets available for adoption, and pet care tips.
    www.noaws.com
  • Ontario SPCA: Central Region
    Provides shelter, adoption, and other services for animals in Barrie, Midland, Muskoka, Orillia, and Parry Sound.
    www.ospca.org
  • Owen Sound Animal Shelter
    Provides local pound information, animal care tips, lost and found pet form, and more.
    www.bmts.com/~osas
  • P.A.W.S.: People For Animal Welfare and Safety
    A volunteer organization providing interim care to animals in need until a new permanent home is found.
    my.tbaytel.net/tbaypaws
  • Perth County Animal Shelter
    Operates on the principle that no one has the right to cause physical or mental pain and suffering to any animal.
    www.ospca-perth.orc.ca
  • RESCUE Siamese
    A no-kill shelter dedicated to Siamese and oriental cross breeds in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
    www.rescuesiamese.com



  • Saskatoon SPCA
    Features vet's corner, kid's section, upcoming events, adoption program, and volunteer information.
    www.saskatoonspca.com
  • Scandinavian Anti-Sealing Coalition, 
    Organization aims to raise public awareness about cruelty involved in unnecessary seal hunting through legal and non-violent measures.
    www.scandinavianantisealingcoalition.org
  • Second Chance Animal Shelter
    No kill, nonprofit animal shelter with dogs and cats for adoption.
    www.secondchanceadoption.com
  • Society for Animal Aid (Burlington) Inc.
    Nonprofit organization dedicated to saving stray and abandoned cats and dogs in the area.
    members.tripod.com/~Animal_Aid
  • Southern Alberta Greyhound Association (SAGA)
    Places retired racing Greyhounds from American tracks into adoptive homes.
    www.sagaa.org
  • Toronto Humane Society
    Promotes the humane care and protection of animals and handles lost, abandoned, unwanted, and injured pets and wildlife.
    www.torontohumanesociety.com
  • Vancouver Rabbit Rescue & Advocacy
    Raises awareness of rabbits as house pets, cares for abandoned and neglected rabbits, and educates the public regarding the problems of rabbit breeding, selling, and care.
    www.vrra.org
  • Winnipeg Humane Society
    Features adopt-a-pet, tips, issues, news, and a kidz zone.
    www.winnipeghumanesociety.ca



June 19, 2011

Amazing Cite Baby Seal Acrobatic Tricks

Amazing Cite Baby Seal


Seals are some of the best marine animals as far as whamming is concerned. When you talk of the seals, there are no better soldiers  other than the navy seals who have earned their respect from these beautiful elegant strong swimmers which can be able to cope up with many different conditions while out there in the sea and on land.

Most of the seal in different parts of the world are found in colder waters around the world such as in Canada, Alaska Russia and Greenland. As far s these seals are concerned, the different types of seal species sometimes change their natural habitat and move to areas where there is plenty of seal food in coastal waters of many of the beaches around the colder regions with plenty of breeding ground with less competition for food and other wild animals which can be a danger to the seal and their offspring as well.
 
There are around 30 different species of seal which swim many of the world’s oceans. seals and walrus are almost related and with such a kind of combination, you find that there are some seals which can be a s dangerous like any other land animal and when such seal fights take place, the results are always messy.  With different types of seals capable to adapt to different conditions, many of these different types of seals somehow manage to co exist with the other seal species as well during their movements looking for food.  The elephant seal as the name implies is the biggest seal in the world. This seal is not as big as an elephant but the sheer size of the elephant seal just depicts the massive size of the seal.



As far as the different types of seal species are found in the world are concerned, the beautiful endangered harbor seals are mostly found in temperate regions such as the subarctic and arctic waters of the North Atlantic and mostly the North Pacific oceans. The main areas where these seals are located are in places such as eastern Pacific from the Pribilof Islands to Baja California, Mexico. On the other hand the beautiful coast of Japan is also a very good natural habitat for these seals such as the western Pacific from the Bering Sea along the Kuril Islands to Hokkaido, Japan. Europe is also home to these beautiful endangered deep sea creatures and you find that northeastern Atlantic along the European coast from Finland to Portugal, and the coast of Iceland are just as good natural habitat for the endangered seals as well. 



Some different types and species of seals are also common in western Atlantic from Greenland to the central United States where as regions such as Seal Lake, Quebec, Canada are also blessed to have the seal habitat which is also a beauty of the beautiful wildlife found in these regions as well.




The most common seal species are the Caspian seal, the grey seal and the leopard seal. These kinds of seals are very protective of their natural habitat and breading grounds. The seals will always protect their territory and some of the most dangerous seals in the world are the sea lions which have been known to attack other kinds of seals and other kinds of animals as well.




Survival for the fittest is one of the daily aspects of many of the seals which seem to be happily swimming and basking in the sun out there. With very little protection mechanism at their disposal, these peaceful seals are always vulnerable to other predators or creatures and other animals of prey. There have been so many movies about seals the way they are depicted as excellent swimmers and in some instances you find seal videos depicting a whale or a shark attacking a seal. Some of these tragic moments take place where there is always danger which is inevitable.



The main predators of the seal are mostly the white bear or the polar bears and sharks. Since man has been able to concur the wilderness, man has also managed to concur the seal habitat as well. He has been able to harvest seals from the waters and also managed to kill seals when they come ashore to rest. With the continuous competition for seal products has always put man on the forefront as one of the biggest predators to seals and one of the biggest predators for animals in the colder region as well


Seals are animals which eat meat. Day in day out seals will search and hunt for fish of any kind which is one of their best food. As far as other kinds of food which seals feed on, seals also find squids to be part of their menu as well while others could include shrimps and crabs. On the other hand with different varieties of seal species, the leopard seal is just at home and this kind of seal will eat not only fish but other small animals such as penguins   bird which might be hanging along the beach or nesting as well.

Seals are some of the most amazing animals which like water. These beautiful animals spend most of their time just moving around in water. When the time to give birth comes along, the mother seal‘s  gestation period is about 11 months.  



By the end of the gestation period for the seal which might go up to one year, the baby seals are always born on dry land and nature takes its course. These beautiful baby seals or seal pups amazingly can be able to swim just a few hours after birth. If a baby elephant is able to walk just after birth why not a baby seal. Amazing! Growing up seals are always fascinated by the water and the waves, these beautiful  baby seals will grow up during the spring and enjoy the warm weather of the summer months  making the best of what is available both on land and at sea.



As far as the age of the seal is concerned, many seals live until the age of 20 if they are lucky to live that long in their natural habitat.  While other seal species also live for few years, these animals are always at the mercy of the ocean predators and the food chain which makes seals number one among the food chain of the sharks. 


With such a puzzle for the seals,  its always at the mercy of nature and the continuation of generation of the existing seal species to carry on their legacy hopping for conditions to improve where possible in their natural habitat which will have little changes which are almost to non



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Baby Seal: Cute and Cuddly Marine Mammals

Introduction
Seals are among the cutest and most playful marine mammals in the world, and baby seals are no exception. In this blog post, we'll take a closer look at the life of a baby seal, the challenges they face in the wild, and the conservation efforts that are being made to protect them.

The Life of a Baby
Baby seals, also known as pups, are born on land or ice. They are born with fluffy white fur, which helps to keep them warm in the cold environment. Pups stay with their mothers for several weeks, nursing and learning how to swim.

Fun Facts

Baby seals can swim almost immediately after they are born.
Seals are able to dive to incredible depths, sometimes as deep as 1,000 feet.
Seals use their whiskers, called vibrissae, to detect prey in murky water.


The Challenges Faced by the Baby Animal


Baby seals face a number of challenges in the wild. One of the biggest threats to their survival is climate change, which is causing the ice that they depend on for breeding and resting to melt. This can also make it harder for them to find food.


Challenges of Raising Baby
Raising a baby seal is a challenging task for mother seals. They must keep their pups warm and well-fed while also protecting them from predators such as polar bears and killer whales.


The Dangers of Baby Being Faced
Apart from climate change and predation, baby seals can also be threatened by human activities such as pollution and hunting.


Conservation Efforts to Protect
Many organizations around the world are working to protect seals and their habitats. For example, the Marine Mammal Protection Act in the United States helps to protect seals from harassment and hunting.


Interesting Facts in Culture
Seals have played an important role in the culture of many indigenous peoples around the world. They have been hunted for their meat, fur, and oil for thousands of years.


Latest Research
Researchers are studying seals to better understand their behavior and ecology. For example, a recent study found that seals may use the Earth's magnetic field to navigate.


Conclusion
Baby seals are fascinating animals that face many challenges in the wild. By learning more about their lives and the threats they face, we can work to protect these cute and cuddly marine mammals for generations to come.

Further Reading and Resources

National Geographic: Baby Seals
World Wildlife Fund: Seals and Walruses
MarineBio: Seals and Sea Lions
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The Challenges Faced by the Baby Animal

Baby seals face a number of challenges during their early life. One of the biggest challenges is predation. Seals are hunted by a variety of predators, including killer whales, sharks, and polar bears. In addition, young seals may become separated from their mothers, which can lead to starvation and death.

Another challenge faced by baby seals is climate change. As the planet warms, sea ice is melting at a faster rate, making it more difficult for seals to find a place to rest and feed. This can have serious consequences for the survival of the species, as many seal populations are already under threat due to overfishing and habitat loss.

Challenges of Raising Baby Seals

For mother seals, raising a baby is a challenging and exhausting process. Female seals must spend hours each day nursing their young, while also protecting them from predators and harsh weather conditions. In addition, seals must constantly be on the lookout for threats from both land and sea, as predators such as polar bears and killer whales are always on the prowl.

The Dangers of Baby Seals Being Faced

As mentioned earlier, baby seals face a number of dangers during their early life. One of the biggest dangers is predation, as seals are hunted by a variety of predators both on land and in the water. In addition, young seals may become separated from their mothers, which can lead to starvation and death.

Another danger faced by baby seals is pollution. The ocean is filled with all sorts of pollutants, including plastics, chemicals, and oil spills. These pollutants can harm seals and other marine animals, leading to serious health problems and even death.

Conservation Efforts to Protect

Fortunately, there are a number of conservation efforts in place to protect baby seals and their habitats. One of the most important efforts is the creation of marine protected areas, which provide a safe haven for seals and other marine animals to live and thrive. In addition, there are many organizations that work to rescue and rehabilitate injured or orphaned seals, helping to ensure their survival.

Interesting Facts

  • Baby seals are born with a white, fluffy coat of fur called lanugo.
  • Seals are able to hold their breath for up to two hours underwater.
  • Seals use a variety of sounds to communicate with each other, including barks, growls, and clicks.
  • In Culture
  • Seals have played an important role in the culture and mythology of many indigenous peoples around the world. Inuit and Yupik cultures, for example, have a rich tradition of seal hunting and have developed many techniques for catching and processing the animals.

Latest Research

Scientists are constantly studying seals and their behavior to learn more about these fascinating animals. One recent study found that seals are able to recognize their mothers' calls from a very young age, even when there are many other seals around.

Conclusion

Baby seals face many challenges during their early life, but with the help of conservation efforts and dedicated scientists and researchers, these amazing animals have a fighting chance to survive and thrive in the years to come.

Further Reading and Resources

If you're interested in learning more about baby seals and their habitats, there are many great resources available. Here are a few that we recommend:

  1. National Geographic Kids: Seals
  2. MarineBio Conservation Society: Seals
  3. The Seal Conservation Society
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