Inside a Hyena Clan: The Powerful Social Structure of Spotted HyenasFor decades, hyenas have been misunderstood. Hollywood often portrays them as cowardly [...] July 16, 2026 View Article
Leopard vs. Jaguar: Can You Spot the Difference?At first glance, leopards and jaguars can look almost identical. Both are [...] July 8, 2026 View Article
Keeping Pets Calm Through Fireworks: What Science Tells Us About Helping Our Animal Companions Feel SafeFor many people, fireworks are a celebration. For our pets, they can [...] July 1, 2026 View Article
When Is the Best Time to Visit Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge?One of the questions we hear most often is simple: When is [...] June 24, 2026 View Article
The Importance of the Maintenance Team at Turpentine Creek Wildlife RefugeEvery day at Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge, more than 100 rescued animals [...] June 17, 2026 View Article
Building Trust After Trauma: The Importance of Behavioral Management at Turpentine Creek Wildlife RefugeWhen an animal arrives at Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge, they bring more [...] June 10, 2026 View Article
World Environment Day: Hope for the Future of Big CatsEvery year on June 5, people around the world come together to [...] June 3, 2026 View Article
A Foodie’s Guide to Eureka Springs: Our Favorite Local EateriesOne of the best parts of visiting Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge is [...] May 27, 2026 View Article
The Myth of the “Alpha”: Why the Scientist Who Popularized It Took It BackFor years, nature documentaries, dog trainers, and even leadership books have talked [...] May 20, 2026 View Article
What Is Pyometra? Mama Shakira’s Emergency Surgery and Why This Disease Is So DangerousAs many of you know, recently, Mama Shakira underwent emergency surgery for [...] May 13, 2026 View Article
Reptiles and Amphibians You Might See Around Eureka Springs in the SpringSpring in the Ozarks is a time when the forests come alive. [...] May 6, 2026 View Article
A Summer Campfire Comes With ResponsibilityThere’s something special about a campfire—the glow, the warmth, the stories shared [...] April 21, 2026 View Article
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