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They’re omnivores and tend to be arboreal though they have been seen quite a bit hanging out on the ground. When moving around they let out small growls and hisses. When they feel comfortable they tend to shake and groom themselves.
August 23, 2025 at 11:56 PM
They’re omnivores and tend to be arboreal though they have been seen quite a bit hanging out on the ground. When moving around they let out small growls and hisses. When they feel comfortable they tend to shake and groom themselves.
ANIMAL OF THE WEEK
The binturong or “bearcat” is a viverrid native to south and Southeast Asia. They have a bushy prehensile tail which they use as a counter balance and to help with climbing. Both females and males have scent glands which produce a popcorn or corn chip like smell. #Binturong
The binturong or “bearcat” is a viverrid native to south and Southeast Asia. They have a bushy prehensile tail which they use as a counter balance and to help with climbing. Both females and males have scent glands which produce a popcorn or corn chip like smell. #Binturong
August 23, 2025 at 11:53 PM
ANIMAL OF THE WEEK
The binturong or “bearcat” is a viverrid native to south and Southeast Asia. They have a bushy prehensile tail which they use as a counter balance and to help with climbing. Both females and males have scent glands which produce a popcorn or corn chip like smell. #Binturong
The binturong or “bearcat” is a viverrid native to south and Southeast Asia. They have a bushy prehensile tail which they use as a counter balance and to help with climbing. Both females and males have scent glands which produce a popcorn or corn chip like smell. #Binturong
Bengal tigers range from Endangered to Critically Endangered depending on their habitat location. This is solely due to poaching, human conflict, and habitat loss unfortunately.
August 6, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Bengal tigers range from Endangered to Critically Endangered depending on their habitat location. This is solely due to poaching, human conflict, and habitat loss unfortunately.
Most of these big cats reside in subtropical to temperate forests, except for the population in the Sundarbans where they live in mangrove forests. They mostly live solitary lives except for female and offspring or adults will congregate if there is an abundance of food.
August 6, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Most of these big cats reside in subtropical to temperate forests, except for the population in the Sundarbans where they live in mangrove forests. They mostly live solitary lives except for female and offspring or adults will congregate if there is an abundance of food.
Adult males reach a length of 111-122in. (283-311cm) and females reaching 100–112in. (255–285cm) both ranging 34-43in (90-110cm) from ground to shoulder. Adults weigh in at 240-570lb. (110-260kg), while subadults range 180-370lb (80-170kg). These cats are absolutely massive!
August 6, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Adult males reach a length of 111-122in. (283-311cm) and females reaching 100–112in. (255–285cm) both ranging 34-43in (90-110cm) from ground to shoulder. Adults weigh in at 240-570lb. (110-260kg), while subadults range 180-370lb (80-170kg). These cats are absolutely massive!
While our shark week comes to an end there are so many more sharks than just the 7 shown this week. If any of these amazing animals interested you I highly recommend doing your own research into them. Over the next couple weeks we’ll be looking into mammals and some special sea creatures in August.
July 27, 2025 at 3:56 AM
While our shark week comes to an end there are so many more sharks than just the 7 shown this week. If any of these amazing animals interested you I highly recommend doing your own research into them. Over the next couple weeks we’ll be looking into mammals and some special sea creatures in August.
A rather large bodied slow moving species, they average around 10ft (3m) and weigh in at 330lbs (150kg). They feed mostly on cephalopods and bony fish. While typically solitary hunters if there is a large concentration of food they have been known to gather in groups.
July 27, 2025 at 3:54 AM
A rather large bodied slow moving species, they average around 10ft (3m) and weigh in at 330lbs (150kg). They feed mostly on cephalopods and bony fish. While typically solitary hunters if there is a large concentration of food they have been known to gather in groups.
The shark is found worldwide between the latitudes of 45°N and 43°S. It lives in deep open ocean in temperatures ranging from 59°F (15°C) to 82°F (28°C), while they are typically seen in the upper layer of the ocean they have been seen at depths of 490ft (150m).
July 27, 2025 at 3:49 AM
The shark is found worldwide between the latitudes of 45°N and 43°S. It lives in deep open ocean in temperatures ranging from 59°F (15°C) to 82°F (28°C), while they are typically seen in the upper layer of the ocean they have been seen at depths of 490ft (150m).
For our final shark of Shark Week we are looking at the Oceanic Whitetip.
These sharks are unfortunately Critically Threatened due to fisheries and bycatch. They have fins which are longer than most other sharks and have a characteristic white tip at the end of their fins.
These sharks are unfortunately Critically Threatened due to fisheries and bycatch. They have fins which are longer than most other sharks and have a characteristic white tip at the end of their fins.
July 27, 2025 at 3:40 AM
For our final shark of Shark Week we are looking at the Oceanic Whitetip.
These sharks are unfortunately Critically Threatened due to fisheries and bycatch. They have fins which are longer than most other sharks and have a characteristic white tip at the end of their fins.
These sharks are unfortunately Critically Threatened due to fisheries and bycatch. They have fins which are longer than most other sharks and have a characteristic white tip at the end of their fins.
IUCN lists them as Vulnerable due to finning and fishing for meat and other resources. Take some time soon to visit your local aquarium and check them out!
July 26, 2025 at 2:30 AM
IUCN lists them as Vulnerable due to finning and fishing for meat and other resources. Take some time soon to visit your local aquarium and check them out!
They prefer shallow waters and as their names suggest around reefs. Average size has been recorded to be 5.2ft (160cm) but there have been some individuals recorded at 5.9ft (180cm). I love these little sharks when I visit aquariums they are always a highlight of the visit.
July 26, 2025 at 2:28 AM
They prefer shallow waters and as their names suggest around reefs. Average size has been recorded to be 5.2ft (160cm) but there have been some individuals recorded at 5.9ft (180cm). I love these little sharks when I visit aquariums they are always a highlight of the visit.
These sharks are incredibly popular for aquariums as well as for diving due to their calm demeanor. According to the International Shark Attack File (ISAF) there have only been 11 bites on humans since 1959, they are found throughout tropical indo-pacific waters.
July 26, 2025 at 2:19 AM
These sharks are incredibly popular for aquariums as well as for diving due to their calm demeanor. According to the International Shark Attack File (ISAF) there have only been 11 bites on humans since 1959, they are found throughout tropical indo-pacific waters.
Today’s shark is the Blacktip Reef Shark. If you’ve been to an aquarium with sharks chances are you’ve seen these smaller sharks, as their name suggests they have unique black and white at the end of their fins. #Sharks #SharkWeek #BlackTipReefShark
July 26, 2025 at 2:11 AM
Today’s shark is the Blacktip Reef Shark. If you’ve been to an aquarium with sharks chances are you’ve seen these smaller sharks, as their name suggests they have unique black and white at the end of their fins. #Sharks #SharkWeek #BlackTipReefShark
While I initially wanted to cover the scalloped hammerhead and I may at another date I think these sharks are simply…Great. If you are interested more in this species or any other I highly recommended checking out NOAA or Nat Geo!
July 25, 2025 at 1:46 AM
While I initially wanted to cover the scalloped hammerhead and I may at another date I think these sharks are simply…Great. If you are interested more in this species or any other I highly recommended checking out NOAA or Nat Geo!
Currently the Great Hammerhead is listed as Critically Endangered for shark finning and overfishing. Something to note is that almost every shark we talk about are all hunted for their fins which are believed to have medicinal properties, that’s incorrect please don’t contribute to finning.
July 25, 2025 at 1:44 AM
Currently the Great Hammerhead is listed as Critically Endangered for shark finning and overfishing. Something to note is that almost every shark we talk about are all hunted for their fins which are believed to have medicinal properties, that’s incorrect please don’t contribute to finning.
The width of the “hammer” or cephalofoil is roughly 23-27% of the sharks body length. These cephalofoil not only work as a hydrofoil allowing for quicker turns but also as radar dishes to detect fish. They also use them to attack their favorite prey, rays.
July 25, 2025 at 1:36 AM
The width of the “hammer” or cephalofoil is roughly 23-27% of the sharks body length. These cephalofoil not only work as a hydrofoil allowing for quicker turns but also as radar dishes to detect fish. They also use them to attack their favorite prey, rays.
Attaining an average length of 15ft (4.6m) these sharks are found in warm temperate to tropical waters between the latitudes of 40°N and 37°S and in depths ranging from 3.3ft (1m) all the way to 260ft (80m). They are typically spotted near coral reefs and are migratory.
July 25, 2025 at 1:27 AM
Attaining an average length of 15ft (4.6m) these sharks are found in warm temperate to tropical waters between the latitudes of 40°N and 37°S and in depths ranging from 3.3ft (1m) all the way to 260ft (80m). They are typically spotted near coral reefs and are migratory.
Thursdays shark is the Great Hammerhead. When I was younger I found it hard to believe these awesome sharks existed, I still think they are absolutely insane and probably some of the most distinct sharks around. #Shark #SharkWeek #Hammerhead
July 25, 2025 at 1:21 AM
Thursdays shark is the Great Hammerhead. When I was younger I found it hard to believe these awesome sharks existed, I still think they are absolutely insane and probably some of the most distinct sharks around. #Shark #SharkWeek #Hammerhead
Donate or do what you can to help not only great whites but sharks and all animal species all over the world. Photo by Mike Coots.
#MikeCoots #Sharks #SharkWeek #GreatWhiteShark
#MikeCoots #Sharks #SharkWeek #GreatWhiteShark
July 23, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Donate or do what you can to help not only great whites but sharks and all animal species all over the world. Photo by Mike Coots.
#MikeCoots #Sharks #SharkWeek #GreatWhiteShark
#MikeCoots #Sharks #SharkWeek #GreatWhiteShark
Now for the worst part. Great whites are currently listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN global list and Critically Endangered on the IUCN Europe list. It is targeted for its jaws, teeth, and fins, as well as being a sought after sports fish.
July 23, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Now for the worst part. Great whites are currently listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN global list and Critically Endangered on the IUCN Europe list. It is targeted for its jaws, teeth, and fins, as well as being a sought after sports fish.
White sharks have complex social structures. Off the coast of South Africa they have been observed having a dominance hierarchy. Oddly enough they have also been observed arriving to a popular feeding site known as Seal Island in “clans” of 2-6 sharks it is unknown if these clans are related or not.
July 23, 2025 at 11:03 PM
White sharks have complex social structures. Off the coast of South Africa they have been observed having a dominance hierarchy. Oddly enough they have also been observed arriving to a popular feeding site known as Seal Island in “clans” of 2-6 sharks it is unknown if these clans are related or not.
Much like other species they experience sexual dimorphism with females being larger than males. On average they range from 11-16ft (3.4-4.9m) and weigh 1,151-1,700lb (680-1,100kg) HOWEVER some females have averaged 1,500-2,450lb (680-1,110kg) with debated lengths of 20ft (6.1m).
July 23, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Much like other species they experience sexual dimorphism with females being larger than males. On average they range from 11-16ft (3.4-4.9m) and weigh 1,151-1,700lb (680-1,100kg) HOWEVER some females have averaged 1,500-2,450lb (680-1,110kg) with debated lengths of 20ft (6.1m).
White sharks are a migratory species with some traveling from South Africa to Australias northwestern coast 12,000 mi (20,000km) and from California to an area between Baja California and Hawaii known as the White Shark Café.
July 23, 2025 at 10:48 PM
White sharks are a migratory species with some traveling from South Africa to Australias northwestern coast 12,000 mi (20,000km) and from California to an area between Baja California and Hawaii known as the White Shark Café.
Great whites live in almost all coastal waters that have a range from 54-75°F (12-24°C). While typically believed to be a coastal species new evidence is showing that these sharks can potentially be pelagic(open sea) as well. Some sharks have been recorded at depths of 3,000 plus ft (900m)!
July 23, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Great whites live in almost all coastal waters that have a range from 54-75°F (12-24°C). While typically believed to be a coastal species new evidence is showing that these sharks can potentially be pelagic(open sea) as well. Some sharks have been recorded at depths of 3,000 plus ft (900m)!