Don’t Pool all Cats Together: Some big cats like the water while others do not.It is summertime when our Animal Care Staff prioritizes cleaning and filling [...] June 11, 2024 View Article
What is the significance of Black Bear Day?Every year, on the first Saturday in June, wildlife enthusiasts, conservationists, and [...] June 5, 2024 View Article
Eye of the Tiger – Fred | Big Cat Chronicles Summer 2024 ExclusiveI am Fred and I am a tiger. Each morning, I wake [...] May 25, 2024 View Article
Endangered Species Day 2024Every year, on the third Friday of May, conservationists, scientists, and nature [...] May 22, 2024 View Article
How to select the best dog harnessIn April of 2023, Turpentine Creek rescued a tiger cub named Fred, [...] May 14, 2024 View Article
Keep it Domestic: A reflection on why owning exotic cats will never workFor decades, there has been a lack of laws and regulations regarding [...] May 9, 2024 View Article
What is the “Blue Book” and why is it important The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), APHIS Division (Animal Plant [...] May 1, 2024 View Article
Vibrissae – Why do cats have whiskers, and what is their purpose?This week’s Cat of the Week (4/21/24 – 4/28/24) is Shasta Tigress, [...] April 25, 2024 View Article
What is SSP? Why it is important and how it differs from the breeding crisis of exotic cats in the USAAccredited animal facilities active in wildlife conservation will participate in a highly [...] April 18, 2024 View Article
2024 Eclipses | How Did the Animals at Turpentine Creek React?During an eclipse, animals may exhibit various behaviors depending on the species [...] April 9, 2024 View Article
Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is: Tips for Spotting a Roadside ZooSometimes, it can be very difficult for the public to tell the [...] April 3, 2024 View Article
NWA Gives 2024 – What to expect this year!?!Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge has two fundamental goals: 1) to achieve our [...] March 26, 2024 View Article
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