Tag: wildlife
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The Lesser Talked About Elephant Species in Asia and the Problems They Face
When we discuss the problems facing elephants it is common to think of the more well known African Elephant. However, Asian Elephants are also in need of our help and face their own similar and different problems to their African counterparts. Issues like habitat destruction, conflict with humans, and poaching all afflict this already endangered…
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Take a Five Minute Encouragement Break and Listen to the Latest Podcast: Body Goals.
Here at Frost Fund, we believe it is very important to encourage each other. Why? Because how we view and treat ourselves/others will have a direct impact on the way we also treat this planet and both domestic and wild animals. So, we hope that each of our little 5 minute or so podcasts will…
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Frost Fund’s Donation Day at the California Wildlife Center: Reflections by Stone Heinze.
My experience at Frost Fund has been nothing short of incredibly fulfilling, but my time building and donating enrichment items for the California Wildlife Center has put everything into a new perspective. I have been incredibly thankful to have the opportunity to do something I love by writing for a cause as important as Frost…
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How Your Pet Can Benefit From Animal Enrichment
Enrichment is critical in maintaining the mental and physical health of animals in captivity. As discussed in my previous blog post, enrichment consists of different activities to ensure animals remain active with both their minds and their bodies. This often involves problem solving with the promise of rewards and introduction of new scenarios or scenery…
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A Very Special Match Donation Week!
This week an incredibly generous donor has offered to match ANY amount of donation made to Frost Fund through Sunday, January 21st. We are so grateful for this individual believing in our work and encouraging our supporters to jump in by donating any large or small amount! Specifically, funds raised will go towards our purchasing…
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Urban Wildlife in Southern California: How We Can Treat Our Misunderstood Wild Neighbors With Respect
“Urban Wildlife” is a term used to describe wild animals that live in areas densely populated by humans. These creatures range from the small and harmless (such as squirrels and rabbits), to the larger and more feared (like coyotes). Animals, especially larger predators, are often treated as pests and intruders. However, they are neither pest…
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Watch: End of Year Recap
As we wrap up 2023 and our first 6 months of an official non profit, we wanted to take a moment to say a big thank you to everyone who has supported us from the beginning! It is because of those of you who have donated, attended events, shared on social, and who have gone…
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Through the WSYC Lens
Well, it has already been 6 months six our journey to the Cheetah Outreach, South Africa. I cannot believe how time flies! Upon returning home, Jake and I both were quite busy catching up with work, family, and setting goals for the months ahead. However, we are excited to share with you one of the…
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The Space Between
How do you bridge the gap between what you want to do with your life and what you are currently doing? How do you bring yourself into the vision or dream you feel your life should be?.
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How to save a wild-life [Around the World]
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It’s a numbing thought to consider that as we sit on our computers, watch our TVs, or scroll through our instagrams, wildlife across the world are literally fighting for their lives. And while we may not see the immediate causes of this fight – it is imperative that a global awareness for wildlife conservation is…
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The Fleeting Gift [Britt’s Thoughts]
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The other day while mindlessly watching TV, I happened to hear something said that quickly grabbed my attention… It was nothing extremely profound, yet it struck me as so. “Inspiration is fleeting” Yes, that is what I heard. Now let those words sink for a moment into your own mind. What do you feel? Any…
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The National Wildlife Federation: Patriotism, Wildlife, and Conservation
Before reading on about the NWF, I want you to take just 30 seconds and think about all the different wildlife that call North America home. I am sure you could name at least five – maybe even ten different species. Now take another 30 seconds and think about the other species of wildlife that…
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The Compliment. [Britt’s thoughts]
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“The struggle is real.” Ever heard this saying before? It seems to be a popular phrase quoted by many these days when facing hard times or just a long and tiring day at work… Recently though – I have found it interesting that despite going through days of my own where the struggle has felt…
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Are you a wildlife tourist? [Research]
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Why should you care? Ever been on a vacation where you have had the opportunity to get upclose and personal with some native wildlife? Perhaps you went to Hawaii and saw a sea-turtle laying lazily near the beach. Maybe you went to the Galapagos and got to hang out with some sun-bathing iguanas. Or maybe…
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How Dogs and Farmers in South Africa Are Saving Big Cats [Around the World]
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Written for South Africa’s Cheetah Outreach Trust in coordination with the Australia Zoo Wildlife Warrior program. This piece explains how farmers are using a specific breed of dog to mitigate for and prevent livestock predation and predator retaliation in South Africa.
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Warming Corals [Research]
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Without coral reefs, the oceans we depend on for food and health will not be able to function as efficiently as we require them to. And as they face a changing climate among other issues, reefs are in need of your protection and consideration. Even if you think you are too far away from reefs…
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