Travis Beckham
Travis is a passionate blogger hailing from the heart of Kansas, where the vast plains meet the horizon. With a keen eye for the wonders of the natural world, Travis has cultivated a deep love for unique animals, fossils, rocks, and all things nature.
From a young age, Travis found solace and inspiration in the wide-open spaces of his hometown, where he would spend hours exploring the hidden treasures that lay beneath the surface. His fascination with the intricate patterns of ancient fossils and the vibrant hues of rare rocks fueled his curiosity and drove him to delve deeper into the secrets of the Earth.
Whether he’s trekking through the rugged terrain of the Kansas wilderness or scouring the internet for the latest scientific breakthroughs, Travis’s enthusiasm for all things nature shines through in everything he does. With each blog post, he hopes to inspire others to embrace the beauty and wonder of the world around them, one unique animal, fossil, or rock at a time.
Latest blog posts
Red pandas
From Wikipedia
The red panda (Ailurus fulgens), also known as the lesser panda, is a small mammal native to the eastern Himalayas and southwestern China. It has dense reddish-brown fur with a black belly and legs, white-lined ears, a mostly white muzzle and a ringed tail. Its head-to-body length is 51–63.5 cm (20.1–25.0 in) with a 28–48.5 cm (11.0–19.1 in) tail, and it weighs between 3.2 and 15 kg (7.1 and 33.1 lb). It is well adapted to climbing due to its flexible joints and curved semi-retractile claws.
Pangolins
From Wikipedia
Pangolins, sometimes known as scaly anteaters, are mammals of the order Pholidota. The one extant family, the Manidae, has three genera: Manis, Phataginus, and Smutsia. Manis comprises four species found in Asia, while Phataginus and Smutsia include two species each, all found in sub-Saharan Africa. These species range in size from 30 to 100 cm (12 to 39 in). A number of extinct pangolin species are also known. In September 2023, nine species were reported. 1
Sloths
From Wikipedia
Sloths are a Neotropical group of xenarthran mammals constituting the suborder Folivora, including the extant arboreal tree sloths and extinct terrestrial ground sloths. Noted for their slowness of movement, tree sloths spend most of their lives hanging upside down in the trees of the tropical rainforests of South America and Central America. Sloths are considered to be most closely related to anteaters, together making up the xenarthran order Pilosa. Sloths are a Neotropical group of xenarthran mammals constituting the suborder Folivora, including the extant arboreal tree sloths and extinct terrestrial ground sloths. Noted for their slowness of movement, tree sloths spend most of their lives hanging upside down in the trees of the tropical rainforests of South America and Central America. Sloths are considered to be most closely related to anteaters, together making up the xenarthran order Pilosa.