What’s Your Favorite Big Kitty? August 29, 2011

Leopard (photo donated by Big Cat Rescue)

So as you may or may not know, big cats are clumped into this nebulous category of “big cats” mainly due to the fact that they are, well, bigger than other cats (domestic or wild), are apex predators, and can roar- except for the Clouded Leopard, Snow Leopard, Cheetah, and Puma (aka Cougar).

Many of these big cats face endangerment. Some subspecies even face critical endangerment, such as the Sumatran Tiger  with only 300 left in the wild!

They are all unique, distinct, and beautiful, but that doesn’t mean you can’t have a favorite. So let me know which cat is the “coolest” to you!

Stay Wild,

Gabby Wild

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Wacky Wednesday: The Aardvark August 17, 2011

(http://www.google.com/imgres?q=aardvark&um=1&hl=en&client=safari&sa=N&rls=en&biw=1365&bih=670&tbm=isch&tbnid=pNBy8mVsNSCHbM:&imgrefurl=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Aardvarks.jpg&docid=zPaB4vPoEx2s4M&w=599&h=399&ei=IYNFTomCNYHLgQexuZTBBg&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=528&vpy=311&dur=783&hovh=183&hovw=275&tx=185&ty=115&page=1&tbnh=137&tbnw=206&start=0&ndsp=16&ved=1t:429,r:7,s:0)

The “earthpig”, which is the Afrikaans translation for “aardvark”, is the last extant member of the order Tubulidentata. These nocturnal and solitary African creatures are thought to be most closely related to sengis, golden moles, and tenrecs- three of which are now extinct. So how did the aardvark do it? Why is it the last of its Linnaean order?

Facebook Page! August 15, 2011

Just wanted to let you all know that I have officially created a Gabby Wild FB Page!

“Like” it if you love it!

Here’s the link: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Gabby-Wild/200877039959729

The more “likes” on the page, the more support I can get from sponsors for this never-before-attempted campaign I have coming up… details about this to be released soon enough!!!

Distance Ridden Across Ireland! August 9, 2011

Blasket riding through the mist of the bog in the Valley of the Mad

Bum squished, legs brilliantly sore, and heart and spirit lighter than a feather, I rode across Donegal and Dingle, Ireland and had the time of my life sharing the adventure with you all while spreading awareness for horse abuse in the US. Here’s the drum roll for the amount of riding done:

Total miles ridden in Donegal= 56 miles

Total miles ridden in Dingle= 74 miles

For a total of 130 miles!!!

Yeehaw!

Those wishing to match me dollar, yen, peso, shekel, euro, pound, etc.  for mile, send an email to inquiries@gabbywild.com! All funds raised go to the Humane Society of the United States Equine Division!

Next adventure begins on the 15th: Cornell Veterinary School!

Blasket riding through the mist of the bog in the Valley of the Mad

Blanket of clouds linger low above the bog

Gabby Wild warming her soaking wet and cold bum by the fire in a pub

Gabby Wild and Blasket in Dingle, Ireland on their 2nd to last day of the journey