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Storytelling at its best.

July 5, 2016/in Research, News, Blog, Links

 

“Heart of a Lion” by Will Stolzenburg

The value of storytelling can never be underestimated. Stories are the purveyors of history,  vehicles by which facts are disseminated, and the wings that let imagination soar.

Our earliest communication, whether as a culture or as individual human babies, comes through the magic of stories. We learn of feats and failures, adoration and abhorrence,  winning and losing, right and wrong, hope and despair. Our minds attend the lessons of a well taught tale, and this tale  has all these elements. “Heart of a Lion” is the compellingly told story of a young male mountain lion, that left South Dakota in search of his own territory, commonplace for dispersing adolescents. Yet, his story will inspire you and leave you in awe of the tenacity of the natural world because this lion traveled over 1500 miles, through some of the most developed areas of the north east in search of a home, food, and love . In the same way that sagas, both ancient and modern, plot out the lives of incredible humans, so “Heart of a Lion”, by author William Stolzenburg, skillfully plots out the life of an incredible animal. Marginally unchanged in biology, from when it shared the earth with nothing but wildlife, the mountain lion has traveled through the tunnel of time, and the dark days of persecution, to emerge, singularly whole, spectacularly unique, and determined to etch out a place, not only in the wildness of our landscapes, but also in our hearts. Will’s incredible storytelling will make you care deeply about a valiant lion, who like Odysseus, would find his home only through his wandering…

You can find “Heart of a Lion” on Will’s website. It is a story that had to be told and like all classics, one which we should retell over and over again.

http://willstolzenburg.com/

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Habitat! Habitat! Habitat! The greatest threat to wildlife is the impact we have on their everyday need for space, food, water. Conscientious planning, overpasses, underpasses, education and understanding of our own land use will give all species a better chance for survival.Image attachment

Habitat! Habitat! Habitat! The greatest threat to wildlife is the impact we have on their everyday need for space, food, water. Conscientious planning, overpasses, underpasses, education and understanding of our own land use will give all species a better chance for survival. ... See MoreSee Less

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That two now in as many months. Hope there just accident the way this world is right now.

Positive thoughts to the the people who will be looking for this lion, that they will promote, education, compassion and a safe and healthy outcome for both people and animals.

Positive thoughts to the the people who will be looking for this lion, that they will promote, education, compassion and a safe and healthy outcome for both people and animals.We have confirmed a mountain lion (cougar) was struck by a vehicle last night at Highway T and Old Highway 100 just north of Villa Ridge in Franklin County.

The first report of the incident came to our staff around 8:30 p.m. No humans were injured, but the mountain lion was apparently injured and stunned. It eventually ran away from the scene. Conservation agents searched for the animal last night and resumed looking this morning. So far it has not been found.

We have no information on the mountain lion regarding gender, exact size, weight, age, etc. We're encouraging anyone who might see the animal to maintain a safe distance, do not approach it, and report the sighting to MDC or local law enforcement. This is only the third confirmed mountain lion sighting in MDC’s St. Louis Region since 2011.

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So sad. 💔

When we are done everything will be dead

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In many parts of the world it's already Christmas! Anxious Children await Santa, and people everywhere celebrate a season of Love, Compassion, Peace, and Celebration, in many different ways. Let's extend that to our wonderful home-the earth, and our neighbors, whose Wild Lives bring us so much joy and inspiration. They need our help now, more than ever, to face challenges never before heaped on the natural world to such an enormous and dire extent. ... See MoreSee Less

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