Discover the Colorful Troll in a Magical Forest

An image of a small, colorful, and friendly creature with long, brightly-colored hair that's standing up straight. The creature has oversized ears, big, sparkly eyes, and is wearing a stylish outfit. It has a wide, infectious smile, revealing several small, evenly spaced teeth, and is stretching out its arms as if welcoming someone. The creature is set against a magical forest background with lush greenery, cute little critters, and sprinkles of magical dust in the air.

Explore the Captivating Beauty of Nature

A captivating nature scene. A winding river, its water sparkling under the midday sun, meanders through the heart of a verdant forest. The trees, varying in shades from emerald to olive, are teeming with wildlife. Birds of diverse species flutter between the branches, singing harmonious melodies. To one side, a meadow, speckled with bright wildflowers of pink, yellow, and violet, extends into the distance. Beyond it, majestic mountains rise, their peaks dusted with snow. The sky above is an endless expanse of cerulean, with a few fluffy white clouds lazily drifting by. This is nature in its purest, untouched form.

Chickens the Chicken Birds

The chicken (Gallus domesticus) is a large and round short-winged bird, domesticated from the red junglefowl of Southeast Asia around 8,000 years ago. Most chickens are raised for food, providing meat and eggs; others are kept as pets or for cockfighting.

The Cockatiel (Bird)

The cockatiel (/ˌkɒkəˈtiːl/;[2] Nymphicus hollandicus), also known as the weero/weiro[3][4] or quarrion,[5][6] is a medium-sized[7] parrot that is a member of its own branch of the cockatoo family endemic to Australia. They are prized as household exotic bird[8] pets and companion parrots throughout the world and are relatively easy to breed compared to other parrots. As a caged bird, cockatiels are second in popularity only to the budgerigar.

Enjoy the Charm of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat

Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat is another charming coastal village located just a short drive away from Nice. This picturesque village is known for its luxurious villas, stunning sea views, and pristine beaches. Visitors can spend their day exploring the lush gardens of the Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild, a mansion turned museum, or admiring the sea life at the Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat Observatory.

The village's waterfront promenade, lined with restaurants and cafes, offers breathtaking views of the Mediterranean Sea. With its crystal-clear waters, secluded coves, and magnificent coastal paths, Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat is a perfect day trip from Nice for those who want to soak up the beauty of the French Riviera.

Venus The Chimera Cat

Venus The Chimera Cat

The controversial plan to protect the spotted owl

One of a threatened species, a northern spotted owl perches on a branch. Spotted owls are dark brown with spots of white. To an untrained eye, barred and spotted owls may look similar, but they are unique in their color patterns — and competitors for food and habitat. (Courtesy Paul Bannick)

Family of the Chickens

Family of the Chickens 

The confluence of the Katun and Chuya rivers, Altai, Russia Pro Photo

The confluence of the Katun and Chuya rivers, Altai, Russia Pro Photo

The Cape Fox

Also known as the Silver Fox or the Silver Jackal, the Cape Fox is mainly found in the southern part of Africa. Quite a small fox, with a weight of between 3-5kgs, the Cape Fox usually has silver coloured fur on it’s back (hence it’s other name) blending into a yellowy underbelly, big ears and a black tip on the end of it’s tail.

The areas the Cape Fox likes to inhabit are grasslands, arid terrain, scrubland and savanahs. The foxes like to burrow and create their own underground tunnel network, though they are also commonly known to take over the dens of other burrowing animals, provided they have been abandoned first. Litter size can range from anywhere between 1-6 cubs and the cubs are brought up in these underground lairs until they are old enough to hunt for themselves, which usually occurs at around 5 months. The young Cape Foxes can mate as early as 9 months (a little earlier than the Red Fox) and can expect to live between 6-10 years

Living in the plains of southern Africa, the Cape Fox does have a wide variety of predators to watch out for, including eagles, hyenas and lions as well as being susceptible to rabies. Humans are also a threat in terms of hunting, poisoning and being hit by cars. Currently, however, the Cape Fox is not losing it’s habitat and the Cape Fox population is considered to be quite healthy.

Indeed, some southern African farmers like the Cape Fox because of their propensity for catching rodents. But they are considered to be omnivores, eating both meat and plant life and are quite likely to eat anything they can in true opportunist style.

Unfortunately, Cape Foxes (or Vulpes Chama) are often involved in cases of mistaken identity with jackals (explaining their alias of ‘Silver Jackals’) and are often killed by farmers who are intending to stop jackals attacking their livestock. There is also a debate amongst farmers as to whether the Cape Fox actively hunts and kills farmstock, or whether they simply feats on carcasses that have been caught and left by other animals. This argument about the Cape Fox seems to be ongoing and unresolved.

The specific countries where the Cape Fox inhabits are Namibia, South Africa, Botswana Zimbabwe and Lesotho. Because the Cape Fox is so adaptable and not fussy in it’s diet, it is able to thrive in many different areas of these southern African countries.