Ask anyone who has ever had a cat, and they'll tell you that trying to train one to do anything does not often lead to success. Now imagine that instead of a 12 pound house cat, you are trying to train a 25 pound serval or lynx with much bigger teeth and longer claws!
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Wild fact Wednesday: Tiani, my Siberian Lynx, is showing off her camouflage skills. The coat of a lynx can vary depending on their geographic location and climate range. This helps to successfully camouflage in a variety of environments!
Wild Fact Saturday: Did you know? Unlike most cats which are nocturnal, Cheetahs are Diurnal, which means they are active during the day. They have the capability to see as far as 5km during daylight hours, whereas at night their eyesight has been likened to that of humans. #caturday #conversationeducation #animalambassadors #SouthAfricancat #conservation #enrichment #cheetah
Elephant Communication All of their senses Elephants rely on smell, as a person would use eyesight. The tip of the trunk is always moving, taking in new smells, and searching for information. With sensitive trunks and feet, they feel and interpret vibrations called seismic signals. They use a broad range of sounds to communicate affection, aggression, and alarm. When Mari disagrees, she makes a raspberry sound. Vaigai makes a variety of noises like happy singing. They express themselves with body language. When threatened, they twirl their trunk. When angry, they raise their earflaps to make their face appear larger. When young elephants are stressed, they place the tip of their trunk into an adult elephant’s mouth. Vaigai and Mari often place their trunks in each other’s mouths for reassurance or affection. Mari also hugs Vaigai with her ears. When their environment is more complicated and challenging, elephant communication becomes more varied and complex.