African penguins are found in South Africa, where they live in colonies of anywhere from a few hundred to a few thousand. These small, flightless birds average two feet in height and average a weight of eight pounds. In the wild, they live anywhere from ten to fifteen years, and remain in the same colony … Continue reading "African Penguins? Yes, Please!"

You probably have heard  of Bring Your Pet (or Dog) to work day, but the conventional ways companies have viewed pets is continuing to expand. Some companies are including pets into the workplace by offering leave time for ailing pets, sanctioning pet areas in the office, and offering pet insurance. This is a growing trend … Continue reading "Animal Friendly Companies: Pet Policies at Work"

Animals amaze us with their capacity to exist and thrive in the darkest, driest, hottest, or coldest places in the world. Fanimal has compiled a list of some of the toughest creatures out there and provided insight into their natural mechanisms for adapting to harsh conditions. Below are seven different animals that can teach us … Continue reading "Animals Adaptations to Harsh Environments"

Threats to Coral Coral reefs have grown on Earth for tens of thousands of years but more recently,  human activity and environmental changes have hindered their prosperity. Currently, one-quarter of coral reefs around the world are considered to be damaged to the extent that they cannot be restored. Another two-thirds of coral is under serious … Continue reading "Resilience of Coral"