Species Information

My wife, Julia, and I decided to begin breedng Friesian horses years ago. This breed is quite unique and rare in the United States. A brief history: The black Friesian

Perhaps no other animal native to North America raises more interest and confusion than bears. Especially black bears, since they are so much more widely spread and located than are

Lions are the only social big cat. Lions live in social units called prides. All other big cats are solitary, although some species are more so than others. In part

At the end of September, 2003, a new angel came into our life! We received a three year old North American river otter named Lulu. She was sought to become

Macaws and cockatoos are the only animals I have put on this website that are properly considered as pets. While they are really wild animals, they can be tamed and

Leopards are considered by many to be the most treacherous and dangerous of the big cats. They are undoubtedly very cunning. It is said that there are leopards living in

Tigers are perhaps the most fascinating of the big cats. Perhaps it’s because of their size, or their vivid colors, intense eyes, large teeth, or perhaps a combination of all

Cougars are also known as Pumas and Mountain Lions. It is the same animal, but many people are confused by the common use of all the different names. There are

One of the most adorable and loveable animals in the animal kingdom is the arctic fox. I was blessed to live with Felix and Angel for many years. They were

Wolves are among the most misunderstood of wild predators. They are not at all aggressive towards humans. There is not one substantiated case in North America of a wild wolf