Katy Stublen

Katy Stublen is a dedicated content creator, writer, and editor who channels her passion for animals into her work for an animal-focused blog. With a lifelong love for creatures of all kinds, she combines her skills in storytelling and research to produce engaging, educational content. An avid animal enthusiast deepening her understanding of their behaviors and needs. Her curiosity and commitment to learning make her a trusted voice in the animal community, as she strives to inspire others to appreciate and advocate for the well-being of all species.

Arizona’s Border Wall Expansion Threatens to Trap America’s Rarest Big Cats in Mexico

September 4, 2025 by Katy Stublen

Environmental groups say new construction threatens America’s last big cats.

Protesters gathered in Tucson this week to oppose federal plans for expanding border barrier construction through critical jaguar habitat in southern Arizona. The proposed 30-mile extension would cut through mountainous terrain where these endangered cats travel between Mexico and the United States.

Environmental activists warn that the new fencing could permanently sever wildlife corridors that jaguars have used for thousands of years. Only about 15 jaguars currently roam Arizona’s borderlands, making every migration route essential for the species’ survival in American territory.

12 Everyday Items That Should Have Trash on the Label Because That’s What Your Buying

September 3, 2025 by Katy Stublen

Modern consumers unknowingly purchase disposable garbage masquerading as products.

Walking through any store today reveals a troubling reality. Manufacturers design countless items with built-in obsolescence, knowing full well these products will become waste within months or even weeks of purchase.

The deception runs deeper than most realize. These everyday objects arrive with glossy packaging and marketing promises, yet their true destiny lies in landfills and recycling centers that can’t handle the volume.

What Happens When These Two Massive Storm Paths Collide Over America?

September 3, 2025 by Katy Stublen

Meteorological chaos erupts when opposing weather giants crash together.

Right now across America, massive storm systems are colliding with devastating results. This isn’t some distant worry for meteorologists – it’s happening as we speak. Just this summer, a powerful derecho produced hurricane-force winds reaching 120 mph across Montana, North Dakota, Minnesota, and South Dakota, killing three people when trees crashed into homes in New York.

The atmosphere never negotiates when these titans meet. Instead, it unleashes some of the most destructive weather events on the planet, creating conditions that spawn killer tornadoes and city-flattening derechoes. The June 20, 2025 derecho was so intense it developed its own mesoscale convective vortex, producing sustained winds of 80-100 mph and maximum gusts reaching 111 mph.

Breed Bans Are Fading—But Behavior Laws Could Be Even Stricter

September 3, 2025 by Katy Stublen

Cities are swapping breed discrimination for individual accountability that hits harder.

Traditional breed-specific legislation is crumbling across America as science proves what dog lovers always knew—genetics don’t guarantee aggression. Twenty-one states now prohibit local governments from banning specific breeds, marking a dramatic shift from the panic-driven policies of the 1980s and 90s. Miami-Dade County’s infamous pit bull ban, once considered the gold standard of breed restrictions, faces mounting pressure for repeal.

The change feels like victory for responsible pet owners, but replacement laws focusing on individual dog behavior often carry heavier penalties than breed bans ever did. Instead of blanket restrictions on appearance, communities are crafting precise ordinances that target specific actions and hold owners personally liable for their dogs’ conduct.

China’s Secret War with Drones, Giant Mosquitoes, and Fines—Inside the Battle to Stop Virus Outbreak

September 3, 2025 by Katy Stublen

Beijing deploys sci-fi tactics against a mosquito-borne plague that nobody saw coming.

Something unprecedented is happening in Foshan, Guangdong Province right now. Over 8,000 people across this southern Chinese manufacturing hub and surrounding cities have been infected with chikungunya, a mosquito-borne virus that causes excruciating joint pain and fever. This represents the largest outbreak ever documented in mainland China, and authorities are responding with measures that sound like science fiction.

The government has unleashed an arsenal of unconventional weapons across the Pearl River Delta region. Drones scan Foshan’s streets for standing water, giant predator mosquitoes are released to devour the virus carriers, and residents face massive fines for leaving water in flower pots. This isn’t just pest control – it’s biological warfare against an invisible enemy spreading through China’s industrial heartland.