animal Archives - Youth Are Awesome https://youthareawesome.com/tag/animal/ Tue, 08 Jul 2025 23:35:01 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.1 New Butterfly Species in Waterton National Park https://youthareawesome.com/new-butterfly-species-in-waterton-national-park/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=new-butterfly-species-in-waterton-national-park https://youthareawesome.com/new-butterfly-species-in-waterton-national-park/#respond Tue, 08 Jul 2025 23:35:01 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=117305 In April 2025, a new, geographically isolated species of butterfly, known as the Curiously Isolated Hairstreak butterfly, was identified in Waterton Lakes National Park. This butterfly species was found in a grassland area called the Blakiston Fan. Physical Characteristics:  This small butterfly has brown wings with black spots surrounded by white rings on the inside. […]

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]]> https://youthareawesome.com/new-butterfly-species-in-waterton-national-park/feed/ 0 10 Of The Most Endangered Species On The Planet https://youthareawesome.com/10-of-the-most-endangered-species-on-the-planet/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=10-of-the-most-endangered-species-on-the-planet Sat, 02 Mar 2024 02:38:37 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=111749   10. Hawksbill Turtles These turtles are one of the seven marine turtle species found in the subtropical and nearshore tropical waters of the Pacific, Atlantic, and Indian Oceans. According to The World Wide Fund for Nature, there are only about 20,000 to 23,000 nesting turtles, though it’s difficult to know the true population since […]

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]]> The Ocean’s Secrets: Discovering over 100+ Marine Species https://youthareawesome.com/the-oceans-secrets-discovering-over-100-marine-species/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-oceans-secrets-discovering-over-100-marine-species Fri, 01 Mar 2024 14:34:57 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=111795 Spanning a whopping 71% across our planet, only 10% of the ocean has been charted through the use of sonar technology, and a mere 5% has been explored. That being said, the ocean’s floor remains a mystery. In a recent expedition, Schmidt Ocean Institute aimed to explore the seamounts along the coast of Valparaíso, Chile […]

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]]> A Tardigrade: The Most Durable Animal on the Planet https://youthareawesome.com/tardigrade-durable-animal-planet/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tardigrade-durable-animal-planet Tue, 18 Sep 2018 22:07:11 +0000 https://www.youthareawesome.com/?p=93256 A Tardigrade: The Most Durable Animal on the Planet A tardigrade, also sometimes known as the water bear, is one the most durable creatures ever discovered, although they look like a chubby, 8-legged gummy bear. Their legs each have 4-8 claws that resemble the claws of a bear. This is why they have earned the […]

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]]> Behind the scenes with giraffes at the Calgary Zoo https://youthareawesome.com/scenes-giraffes/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=scenes-giraffes Thu, 04 Sep 2014 14:01:12 +0000 https://www.youthareawesome.com/?p=61882 Recently, I was fortunate enough to attend a Behind the Scenes with Giraffes at the Calgary Zoo. During the Behind the Scenes, the zookeeper led the group attending into the staff only areas and we got to get up close and personal with giraffes as we got to feed them. We held up their food […]

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]]> The Mimic Octopus: Ninja of the Ocean https://youthareawesome.com/the-mimic-octopus-ninja-of-the-ocean/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-mimic-octopus-ninja-of-the-ocean Wed, 05 Mar 2014 16:22:53 +0000 https://www.youthareawesome.com/?p=55470 The ocean is full of countless bizarre animals, each one weirder than the next. Especially when it comes to their defense mechanisms, which seem alien. One of the weirdest and most spectacular defence mechanisms out there, is that of the mimic octopus. That’s why I’ve officially dubbed the mimic octopus, ninja of the ocean.  The […]

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]]> Keep your pet safe and cool this summer! https://youthareawesome.com/keep-your-pet-safe-this-summer/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=keep-your-pet-safe-this-summer Mon, 15 Jul 2013 20:05:34 +0000 https://www.youthareawesome.com/?p=45266 Hi everyone! I found this poster/ tip sheet on Calgary Humane Society’s Facebook page and wanted to share them with you! It’s all about keeping pets cool and safe in the summer heat. 1. Always have cool, fresh water available! 2. Supervise the pool at all times – It’s fun but safety is more important! 3. […]

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]]> Farm to Fridge: Horror behind that juicy steak and tasty chicken wing https://youthareawesome.com/farm-to-fridge-horror-behind-that-juicy-steak-and-tasty-chicken-wing/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=farm-to-fridge-horror-behind-that-juicy-steak-and-tasty-chicken-wing Fri, 12 Jul 2013 15:35:29 +0000 https://www.youthareawesome.com/?p=45174 Note: The following post may contain disturbing photos. When I was checking my mail the other day, I came across this email my mom sent me. Rather than the typical letter or newspaper article that she sends me, this time, she only sent me a link. Little did I know, I was in for a […]

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]]> Going to Stampede but concern about the animals? https://youthareawesome.com/going-to-stampede-but-concern-about-the-animals/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=going-to-stampede-but-concern-about-the-animals Wed, 10 Jul 2013 17:05:02 +0000 https://www.youthareawesome.com/?p=45432 We all know animals are one big part of Stampede and it’s part of the history. If you want to know what happens behind the scene and how they got take care of. Click HERE – Q and A Calgary Stampede Videos about animal care? Go on to their YouTube Channel http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLE6I8IH5JtVDvmbtEkH1psco10lEVfmwI Why Launch the Animal […]

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]]> Mayor’s Environment Expo 2013- Animal Welfare https://youthareawesome.com/animal-welfare/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=animal-welfare Wed, 26 Jun 2013 16:43:11 +0000 https://www.youthareawesome.com/?p=43615 I went to The Mayor’s Environment Expo on June 8th and came across a really special booth, and a great conversation with the organization founder – Carol W. Tracey. 1. How happy are your food? — Say NO to factory farming If I ask you “How happy are your meat(food)?” What will your answer be? […]

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]]> Pet of the Day: Chinchillas https://youthareawesome.com/animal-day-chinchillas/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=animal-day-chinchillas Tue, 11 Jun 2013 16:26:47 +0000 https://www.youthareawesome.com/?p=43756 Today we are going to discuss Chinchillas which are a squirrel-like rodent that has been domesticated. Chinchillas originally lived in Chile and Peru but due to their domestication, if you found one of them in the wild you would be considered very lucky. Chinchillas can be obtained through a licensed breeder. As you can see […]

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]]> Photo of the Day: Metallic Owl https://youthareawesome.com/photo-day-metallic-owl/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=photo-day-metallic-owl Fri, 06 Jul 2012 14:01:30 +0000 https://www.youthareawesome.com/?p=32622 The post Photo of the Day: Metallic Owl appeared first on Youth Are Awesome .

]]> Photo of the Day: Penguins at the Zoo https://youthareawesome.com/photo-day-penguins-zoo/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=photo-day-penguins-zoo Wed, 09 May 2012 14:20:36 +0000 https://www.youthareawesome.com/?p=31458 On Saturday, I went to the zoo and saw these beautiful penguins. I find it amazing how they brought penguins to Calgary and I definitely encourage you all to check them out. They are wonderful creatures and it’s not everyday where you get to see penguins. Unfortunately, penguins cannot fly, although they are amazing swimmers. […]

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]]> How to be a cowboy https://youthareawesome.com/how-to-be-cowboy/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-be-cowboy Tue, 17 Apr 2012 14:27:12 +0000 https://www.youthareawesome.com/?p=30715 Hey you. Yes you. You right there. Have you ever dreamed of becoming a cowboy? (- Or even better: a cowgirl!) ‘Course you have! (Besides, as a citizen of Cowtown, home of the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth, it’s your legal duty to worship the glorious culture of rodeos & ranches). Here’s your chance! Slap […]

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]]> Artist of the Day: Cathy Sheeter https://youthareawesome.com/artist-day-cathy-sheeter/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=artist-day-cathy-sheeter Tue, 10 Apr 2012 15:50:35 +0000 https://www.youthareawesome.com/?p=30738 No, Cathy’s not a singer (not that I know of, at least). She doesn’t make music, but she does make some pretty incredible scratchboard art. Ever heard of scratchboards? I’ve only recently been introduced to them by my art teacher. Essentially, the artist uses a sharp tool to scratch away the thin top layer of black […]

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]]> Photo of the Day: Sea Turtle https://youthareawesome.com/photo-day-sea-turtle/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=photo-day-sea-turtle Fri, 18 Nov 2011 16:13:19 +0000 https://www.youthareawesome.com/?p=24662 Photo af an adorable sea turtle I took at the Maui Ocean Centre two years ago.

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]]> Anti-Horse Carriages https://youthareawesome.com/anti-horse-carriages/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=anti-horse-carriages Wed, 09 Nov 2011 15:31:48 +0000 https://www.youthareawesome.com/?p=24551 Last month, a carriage horse in New York City died near Central Park. Just a few days ago, I came across another news article of another carriage horse collapsing along with a video. This recurring news sparked great concern to me because I never truly thought about the effects on horses caused by pulling carriages. Yes, the […]

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