Samantha Hartery

Sammy is a wildlife-loving Environmental Scientist and Conservationist, traveler, photographer, and adventure seeker. She's been all over the US and across the world to study and work with wildlife. She wants to save the world.

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  • Japanese macaques

    Japanese macaque mother and baby interact at the Jigokudani Monkey Park in Yamanouchi, Shimotakai District, Nagano. More

  • Lionesses Grow Manes, Start Acting Like Males

    Lion researchers in Botswana have happened upon quite a spectacular group of lions. Five lionesses in the region have grown manes and are exhibiting very male-like behavior, such as mounting other females, marking territory, and roaring. While females do sometimes roar, these particular individuals are roaring on a regular basis which is something that the […] More

  • If You Love Animals, You’ll Never Visit These Attractions

    In 2016, World Animal Protection came out with a list of the 10 cruelest wildlife attractions. It came as a shock to those of us that weren’t aware of what was going on behind the scenes; after all, we visit wildlife attractions because we love animals so much. The problem is, it’s hard to tell […] More

  • Why Is This Australian Lake Pink?

    This is not your average lake. Lake Hillier, a pink (salty!) lake on the coast of Western Australia, is still a bit of mystery to science. The reason for the unique coloring of the water is still not fully understood by experts, but most believe that the water gets its hue from the presence of a certain type […] More

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    Animal Look-Alikes: Can You Tell Which Is Which?

    There are a lot of species in the animal kingdom that could pass for twins. While it’s not always a big deal to know which is which, in this first case, knowing could save your life! Check out our favorite and most shocking animal look-alikes on the next page… [nextpage title=””] Coral Snake vs. Scarlet […] More

  • China Reports Largest-Ever Trafficking Bust of Pangolin Scales

    5,000 to 7,500 pangolins must have been killed to produce the amount of scales seized this month in Shanghai. https://t.co/T98XCqnEnP — NPR (@NPR) December 28, 2016 Chinese customs just discovered a colossal illegal shipment of pangolin scales. Three people were caught in the bust, which consisted of 101 bags of scales weighing in at an […] More

  • Cheetahs Headed Toward Extinction, Humans to Blame

    A recent report just revealed that there are only 7,100 cheetahs left on the planet. The study, which was published in PNAS, states that world’s fastest mammal is headed towards in extinction mainly due to human conflict and the fact that their range extends well outside protected areas. In fact, 77% of the cheetah’s habitat falls […] More

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    The Most Massive Superstorms of the Last 50 Years

    Nature is both beautiful and devastating; Mother Nature could wipe us off the planet in a matter of minutes. While all storms are disastrous in some capacity, these in particular are truly remarkable. Scroll down to check out some of the most calamitous and extraordinary storms in the last century: 2013 Super typhoon “Typhoon Haiyan” […] More

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    8 Bizarre Animal Mutations Caught on Camera

    Mutations are absolutely necessary for the evolution of species; however, some significant mutations can end up being detrimental to the existence of an individual. Here, we share some of the most shocking mutations observed in animals: Two-headed cow This unique calf was born on a family farm in Florida in 2015. Named “Annabel,” she had […] More

  • This Crocodilian Is Nearly Extinct, and Most People Don’t Even Know It Exists

    The gharial, also known as the gavial, is an extremely rare fish-eating crocodile—only about 200 individuals remain in the wild. This unique crocodilian is native to the northern part of the Indian subcontinent. While they once thrived in all major river systems, this species is now limited to only 2% of their historical range. Gharials are […] More

  • Wildlife Getting Sicker, Humans to Blame

    Wild animals are getting sicker and humans are to blame. The World Organization for Animal Health has long been studying the human-animal health connection, publicly sparked in 2011 by a Global Conference on Wildlife held in collaboration with the World Health Organization. The relationship between increasing human activity and wildlife disease is inevitable, drastically affecting […] More

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