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Northwest Wildlife Online

Updated Friday, April 11, 2008

Devoted to wildlife of the Great Northwest Region of America

(and other places in the world I happen to be in)

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Welcome to Northwest Wildlife Online, the only online website dedicated to all the spectacular wildlife of the great Northwest United States. A wildlife enthusiast's paradise, the Northwest is home to thousands of animal species. Ocean depths, fourteen thousand foot mountain peaks, rain forests, deserts, lush landscapes, treeless barrens, ponds, lakes, salt marshes - the geography of this region is one of the most biologically diverse in the world. So come on in and explore this inspiring world of wildlife.

World Wildlife in the News:

Lungless Frog Discovered in Indonesia - Barbourula kalimantanensis it's called. A little amphibian that lives in a remote part of Indonesia and was first described in 1978. The rare little fellow was not seen again for many years, but recently several were found, enough to dissect a specimen. Lo and behold the frog had no lungs; all respiration is accomplished through the frog's skin. Photo below from National Geographic News.

White Killer Whale Spotted - A white killer whale was recently seen off the coast of the Alaskan Aleutian Islands. What is refreshing about this story is that the unusual animal was not only reported, but seen and photographed by scientists. The group was conducting a study on a species of whitefish called Pollack when white whale surfaced. Can you imagine their excitement? The whale is not an albino, the animal is off white to yellowish in other parts of its body. Photo below is from National Geographic News.

Albino Alligator in Germany - And speaking of things turned white an albino alligator is on display in a safari park in northern Germany. The white gator has a classic American pedigree, however. He was born in Louisiana and raised in the St. Augustine Alligator Farm in Florida. Now fourteen years old he is the only albino gator in Europe. Photo below is from Reuters.

Prehistoric Crocodile Discovered in Brazil - Christened Guarinisuchus munizi, by the National Museum of Rio De Janeiro University, reptile reportedly lived sixty two million years ago. The now extinct crocodilian managed to survive the great extinction of the dinosaurs. Photo below is from Reuters.

Pygmy Hippos Survive - Despite constant war in the African nation, wild Pygmy hippos have been photographed in one of Liberia's national parks. I took the picture below at the zoo in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, which has a surprisingly nice collection of these smaller hippos.

HOOAH

Jack

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New Articles:

Understanding the Animal Mind

Harbor Seal Observations

I received a note from Dr. Scott Wykes of Marysville, Washington that this shark was actually caught off the coast on Nova Scotia during a fishing tournament. Thank you very much, Dr. Wykes.

Szigg.net - Web Directory - Try it, you'll like it!

Did you know that you can train a rhinoceros?

Attention Educators and Home Schoolers:

Shop ScienceKit.com for educational materials for K-12 schools

Ward's Home School - Science at home made easy.

NWWOL Online Store - The complete photography, observation, and knowledge source for wildlife and pet supplies consolidated in one convenient location

eBooks.com This is the widest collection of Nature and Wildlife ebooks that I have found on the net. If you like science you'll LOVE this site. Tremendous selection of other titles as well.

Wildlife Shopping Mall Library/Bookstore

This guy may be fat, but I'll bet he can outrun you! Click on the photo and learn more about this fascinating lizard.

See what's new at Northwest Trek:

See what's new in Saudi Arabian Wildlife:

Did you know that you can train a rhinoceros?

Attention Educators and Home Schoolers:

Shop ScienceKit.com for educational materials for K-12 schools

Ward's Home School - Science at home made easy.

NWWOL Online Store - The complete photography, observation, and knowledge source for wildlife and pet supplies consolidated in one convenient location

eBooks.com This is the widest collection of Nature and Wildlife ebooks that I have found on the net. If you like science you'll LOVE this site. Tremendous selection of other titles as well.

Wildlife Shopping Mall Library/Bookstore

Fun With Fungi Mushrooms are fascinating and since they are a such a noticeable part of the Northwest landscape I went ahead and added a page on shrooms. Enjoy.

Updates: Consolidated a complete line on wildlife products at the NWWOL Online Store; Skunk photos on the Mustelid page; added a Homepage for Sponges, Phylum Porfirera;

Coming soon: Downloadable Wildlife E-Books, Screen Savers, Calendars, and Photo Books

Extraordinary wildlife pictures from Thomas Dahlen's Mooserun Photography

Special NWWOL Thanks to our visitors from Netherlands, Australia, and Germany. You are our top overseas visitors. Much appreciated!

Can you identify these animals or guess what part of the world these guys came from? Contact me.

Smallest? biggest? Know your barnacles Starfish or Sea Stars?

How did the Goeduck get its name?

Brand new Wolverine Kit pictures from Northwest Trek

More Tube Feet! More Claws!

Welcome to Northwest Wildlife Online, the only online website dedicated to all the spectacular wildlife of the great Northwest.

A wildlife enthusiast's paradise, the Northwest United States is home to thousands of animal species. Ocean depths, fourteen thousand foot mountain peaks, rain forests, deserts, lush landscapes, treeless barrens, ponds, lakes, salt marshes - the geography of this region is one of the most biologically diverse in the world.

From the tiny shrew-mole to the giant blue whale, the Northwest is a naturalist's dream. Sea life species alone are amazing: 30 marine mammals, 200 marine birds, 400 varieties of fish, and an estimated 8,000 species of invertebrates including one of the most dense concentrations of starfish in the world. The Giant Pacific Octopus, largest cephalopod in the world, resides here as does the Plumose Anemone, the largest anemone in the world. Two species of eagles, the Bald and the Golden, soar the skies. With some of the only wild places left in the lower 48, the land gives home to 62 species of reptiles and amphibians, 158 species of mammals, and hundreds of different types of birds. The great Grizzly (Brown) Bear and the smaller Black Bear, American Bison, moose, and wolves share the fields and forests with three varieties of shrew. And may I remind you that we are the slug capital of the world.

This beautiful photo of a Mink, Mustela vison, is courtesy of Thomas Dahlen of Boise Idaho. For more about these beautiful animals visit the Mustelidae Homepage.

Northwest Wildlife Online shares the fascination that you have for all things wild. I am dedicated to sharing that wonder by opening the door to the miraculous natural history in our own backyard. There's a simple driving purpose behind this website. Every creature on earth is a unique, wonderfully complex, and beautiful example of the driving force of life. When that wonder is appreciated; when the deep magic of nature overwhelms - it is then we are truly alive. And truly alive people are dedicated to preserving life.

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Standard administrative note: All of the photos on this site, unless otherwise noted, were taken by the site editor. All photos are for use only with permission from the editor. Since the editor is a martial artist and former Army unarmed combat instructor you may have problems beyond the legal difficulties normally encountered for theft of intellectual property. HOOAH!