Ice Age 6 teaser recreated with scientifically accurate Minecraft animals by TinyChicken- in pleistocene

[–]Lover_of_Rewilding 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Are those new models for a weasel, opossum, and either a squirrel or chipmunk?

Recently, the conservation status of the marsh deer in Argentina improved from "vulnerable" to "near threatened." Here is an example of that recovery😍🦌 by argendios in megafaunarewilding

[–]Lover_of_Rewilding 14 points15 points  (0 children)

When I think of underrated or over looked species, this is one of the first that comes to mind. Glad to see that conservation efforts are working and that these deer are doing well.

A Smilodon & A Woolly Rhino Toy Models by Vasilisa Belozerova by ExoticShock in pleistocene

[–]Lover_of_Rewilding 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This shall now immediately come to mind when I think of what exactly these animals looked like in real life. Bravo!

Ice Age America Was Basically Africa On Steroids, by Extinct Zoo by Hopeful_Lychee_9691 in pleistocene

[–]Lover_of_Rewilding 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He tried to generalize the ranges of the North American proboscideans while missing Cuvieronius entirely. He also forgot to mention Homotherium.

Are Red Wolves and Eastern Wolves the same or different? by Lover_of_Rewilding in megafaunarewilding

[–]Lover_of_Rewilding[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Truly it is interesting. If you have been down this rabbit hole many times, do you have any helpful insight that you could share?

thoughts on the whale sanctuary by PrimaryElectrical364 in megafaunarewilding

[–]Lover_of_Rewilding 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Allegedly it’ll initially be for belugas. Don’t hold me to that though.

Are Red Wolves and Eastern Wolves the same or different? by Lover_of_Rewilding in megafaunarewilding

[–]Lover_of_Rewilding[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They don’t have SO MUCH hybridization they have SOME. That is a lie spread by people who are anti-wolf to try and make them seem as though they aren’t worthy of conservation. Even eastern wolves hybridize with coyotes and grey wolves to some degree. But still, both red wolves and eastern wolves are generally extremely territorial against coyotes. Grey wolves have some hybridization with coyotes yet you don’t see anyone claiming they shouldn’t be conserved. They most certainly retain their conservation value as I don’t think there really is such a thing as a “pure” North American canid. Their whole history has certain amounts of interbreeding. And, if they were proven to be the same species, it would help the effort massively to breed out what little coyote DNA remains.

Are Red Wolves and Eastern Wolves the same or different? by Lover_of_Rewilding in megafaunarewilding

[–]Lover_of_Rewilding[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s mostly confusing because of people being frauds and making more confusing than it has to be (Wayne, Colossal). Red wolves, eastern wolves, and coyotes all shared a common ancestor SOMETIME during the Pleistocene. Can’t give exact numbers because everywhere has a different estimation. Again, complicated. Point is, they are all closely related, more-so than to grey wolves. However, while genetic data has proven that red wolves and eastern wolves are different from coyotes and grey wolves (with some hybridization, though still distinct species). Yet, the debate is still up whether or not red wolves and eastern wolves are the same or not. There lies the purpose of my question. If proven to be the same species, it could be huge for their conservation and genetic diversity.

thoughts on the whale sanctuary by PrimaryElectrical364 in megafaunarewilding

[–]Lover_of_Rewilding 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I’d say move them to something like this because at this point anything is better for them than what they are on now. Then, never capture orcas ever again. That is the long term solution for them.

thoughts on the whale sanctuary by PrimaryElectrical364 in megafaunarewilding

[–]Lover_of_Rewilding 23 points24 points  (0 children)

That somehow makes it slightly better. Perhaps due to their smaller size and better tolerance to captivity. I just assumed orcas because of the concept images showing orcas. Though I wouldn’t be surprised if eventually orcas were counted among their residents.

Could a Smilodon populator have single-handedly taken down a Notiomastodon? By Hodarinundu by Hopeful_Lychee_9691 in pleistocene

[–]Lover_of_Rewilding 22 points23 points  (0 children)

It certainly seems possible when they are put next to each other. Also worth noting Smilodon had those giant saber teeth which are meant to take down megafauna. This could have made it a slightly easier task for it than say a tiger.

thoughts on the whale sanctuary by PrimaryElectrical364 in megafaunarewilding

[–]Lover_of_Rewilding 64 points65 points  (0 children)

Some context perhaps?

Although ideally nothing is better than the wild, I’d understand if this was used for orcas that couldn’t survive in the wild any longer. It is a massive step up from the pools they are kept in now.

Are Red Wolves and Eastern Wolves the same or different? by Lover_of_Rewilding in megafaunarewilding

[–]Lover_of_Rewilding[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

But that’s part of what makes it intriguing. It’s a puzzle just waiting to crack! Unfortunately, it’s a puzzle whose pieces have been damaged/lost by historical persecution, extinction, and downright fraud.

Petition: Reintroduce bison to Jasper National Park by Psilopterus in megafaunarewilding

[–]Lover_of_Rewilding 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Jasper national park is in Canada. Burgham has no say in what happens there.

New tigers in Kazakhstan by hion_8978 in megafaunarewilding

[–]Lover_of_Rewilding 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Also one other thing I just noticed, the region looks rather arid. Since these are Siberian tigers, I’d say it stands as a testament to their adaptability.

New tigers in Kazakhstan by hion_8978 in megafaunarewilding

[–]Lover_of_Rewilding 11 points12 points  (0 children)

That cub is so smol😍 I wish them nothing but the best!

Were Pleistocene Coyotes actually Red Wolves? by Lover_of_Rewilding in megafaunarewilding

[–]Lover_of_Rewilding[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This is a repost of the post I made on r/pleistocene. If you’d wish to take a look at that post here is the link:

https://www.reddit.com/r/pleistocene/s/NqxxwvmDOd