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From the movie Mufasa to Reality: How TCWR Restores the Circle of Life for Lions
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Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge · From the movie Mufasa to Reality: How TCWR Restores the Circle of Life for Lions | Turpentine Creek Wildlife RefugeDisney’s highly anticipated movie Mufasa will debut on streaming services at the beginning of March, sparking a renewed admiration for lions and the intricate balance of nature’s ‘Circle of Life.’ While the film captivates audiences with its breathtaking story and visuals, it’s important to remember the real-life challenges these big cats face today. At Turpentine […]
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Beat the Heat: Spay Awareness Month

"Breeding season for animals such as cats and dogs typically starts in the spring, so now is the time to make an appointment with your vet. By spaying and neutering your pets before the breeding season begins, you are doing your part to keep animals out of shelters and in your home."

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Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge · Beat the Heat: Spay Awareness Month | Turpentine Creek Wildlife RefugeIt’s February again, which means it is now Spay Awareness Month. Spaying and neutering your pets is the best way to curb the problem of overpopulation in the U.S. In 2023 alone, over six million dogs and cats entered animal shelters needing homes. Unfortunately, there are not enough shelters or staff to care for all […]
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"These viral videos show exotic animals as trendy “status symbols” or unique possessions, distorting the realities of ownership and fueling the exotic pet trade. These portrayals hide the suffering, exploitation, and ecological harm associated with capturing, breeding, and selling wild animals, perpetuating a cycle of demand that harms both the animals and their ecosystems."

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A Long Winter Nap at TCWR

"Did you know that bears don’t actually hibernate in the way most people think? Instead of hibernation, bears will undergo a process known as torpor, similar to hibernation."

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Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge · A Long Winter Nap at TCWR | Turpentine Creek Wildlife RefugeDid you know that bears don’t actually hibernate in the way most people think? Instead of hibernation, bears will undergo a process known as torpor, similar to hibernation. Torpor is a state in which an animal experiences reduced physiological activity, marked by a slower heart rate, decreased metabolism, slower respiration, or lowered body temperature (Merriam-Webster, […]
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Your Role in Protecting Big Cats: Reporting Abuse with the Big Cat Sanctuary Alliance | #TurpentineCreekWildlifeRefuge #TCWR #BCSA #BigCatSanctuaryAlliance #BigCats #AnimalWelfare
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Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge · Your Role in Protecting Big Cats: Reporting Abuse with the Big Cat Sanctuary Alliance | Turpentine Creek Wildlife RefugeThe Big Cat Sanctuary Alliance (BCSA) celebrated a huge win this year as it became a certified 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. Founded in 2017, the BCSA “works to eliminate private ownership and the commercial exploitation of wild cats in the United States” (Big Cat Sanctuary Alliance, 2024). The BCSA allows sanctuaries to collaborate, support, and partner […]
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How Big Cats Perceive the World - The Jacobson's Organ and the Flehmen Response #TurpentineCreekWildlifeRefuge #TCWR #Wildlife #BigCats #Tigers #FlehmanResponse #Pheromones
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Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge · How Big Cats Perceive the World - The Jacobson's Organ and the Flehmen Response | Turpentine Creek Wildlife RefugeHave you ever seen a big cat, like a lion or tiger, curl back its lips and make a funny face that almost resembles snarling? That odd expression isn’t aggression—it’s called the Flehmen response, and it’s a way for these powerful predators to get a better “whiff” of the scents around them. But to understand […]
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What is Staggering Disease and Why We Are Monitoring the Situation
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Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge · What is Staggering Disease and Why We Are Monitoring the Situation | Turpentine Creek Wildlife RefugeLast May 2024, Douglas County, Colorado residents were shocked to find a “staggering” cougar roaming the property. They reported that the cat was hobbling around on its hind legs, dragging the rest of its body on the ground. Multiple wildlife rehabilitation organizations were called; however, Colorado Parks and Wildlife responded in the end. The cougar was […]
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Pumpkins Season - When the Animals Become Just as Festival as the People #TurpentineCreekWildlifeRefuge #Pumpkins #TurpentineCreek #BigCats #Tigers #Tiger #Caturday #TCWR #Arkansas #EurekaSprings
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Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge · Pumpkins Season - When the Animals Become Just as Festival as the People | Turpentine Creek Wildlife RefugeAs the air cools and the fall foliage begins to take over the luscious green Ozark Mountains, many things change at the Refuge. Our summer tasks, such as cleaning pools and lawn care, are replaced with racking leaves and different enrichment for the animals. In local markets, a surplus of pumpkins arrives as we approach […]
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The Significance of International Tiger Day in Wildlife Conservation #TurpentineCreekWildlifeRefuge #BigCats #Tigers #Tiger #InternationalTigerDay #Wildlife #Sanctuary #Conservation
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Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge · The Significance of International Tiger Day in Wildlife Conservation | Turpentine Creek Wildlife RefugeInternational Tiger Day, observed annually on July 29th, is a global event dedicated to protecting and conserving tigers. It was established in 2010 at the Saint Petersburg Tiger Summit, where 13 tiger range countries committed to doubling the number of wild tigers by 2022. As a result, in India, the tiger population has doubled from […]
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Leptospirosis (Lepto) in domestic and wild animals from Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge #TurpentineCreekWildlifeRefuge #TurpentineCreek #BigCats #Leptospirosis #CatsOfMastodon
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Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge · Leptospirosis (Lepto) in domestic and wild animals | Turpentine Creek Wildlife RefugeAll pet owners should be aware of a bacteria called leptospirosis heading into the warmer months. Often referred to as Lepto, the bacteria can affect domestic cats, unvaccinated dogs, and other mammals, including humans. This bacteria typically spreads through the urine of infected animals, contaminating water sources, soil, or vegetation.  Dogs are more commonly affected […]
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Eye of the Tiger - Fred | Big Cat Chronicles Summer 2024 Exclusive

"I am Fred and I am a tiger. Each morning, I wake up, come out of my den, stretch, and gaze out over my big grassy habitat. I live my life like a tiger. But it wasn’t always this way."

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Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge · Eye of the Tiger - Fred | Big Cat Chronicles Summer 2024 Exclusive | Turpentine Creek Wildlife RefugeI am Fred and I am a tiger. Each morning, I wake up, come out of my den, stretch, and gaze out over my big grassy habitat. I live my life like a tiger. But it wasn’t always this way. I don’t remember my mother since humans took me away from here before I could […]
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Have you ever noticed that big cats have round pupils while smaller cats have slit-shaped pupils? #TurpentineCreekWildlifeRefuge #TCWR #EurekaSprings #Arkansas #BigCats #Caturday
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Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge · Have you ever noticed that big cats have round pupils while smaller cats have slit-shaped pupils? | Turpentine Creek Wildlife RefugeAll cats have light-colored eyes, allowing more light to enter the eye. This allows the animal to see better in dark conditions. Outside of the bright-colored cat eyes, what is the purpose of a round pupil vs a slit-shapped pupil? A recent study by UC Berkeley and Durham University suggests that the eye shape of […]
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