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.

Wild Monkeys Are Now Showing Up in U.S. Neighborhoods — Here’s Where

August 12, 2025 by Katy Stublen

They’ve been hanging around Florida for decades, but now they’re showing up where no one thought they’d dare.

You know how Florida already has gators, giant snakes, and the occasional peacock strutting through like it owns the place? Well, now you can add wild monkeys. They’ve been here since the 1930s, when a Silver Springs tour operator released a few rhesus macaques on an island for tourists—forgetting they can swim. They didn’t just leave the island. They took Florida.

Over the years, more escaped from roadside zoos, labs, and private homes. With endless food and perfect weather, they’ve thrived. Now they’re not just in the woods—they’re turning up in neighborhoods, raiding bird feeders, and startling joggers. And they’re not leaving.

The Brilliant Plan To Use Goats to Fight Wildfires in the Most Unexpected Places

August 12, 2025 by Katy Stublen

They’re doing the work bulldozers can’t, and their “salary” is paid in leaves.

Turns out the newest firefighting recruits don’t wear helmets or carry hoses. They’re four-legged, endlessly hungry, and can turn a fire hazard into a buffet in record time. Across the U.S., goats are quietly being deployed to graze down brush in places where heavy equipment can’t go. It’s an eco-friendly, low-tech, high-charm solution that’s winning over communities—sometimes in the most unlikely corners of the country.

How Dogs Are Learning to Recognize Extreme Weather Before It Hits

August 12, 2025 by Katy Stublen

Their instincts are powerful, but now science is sharpening their warning signals.

Dogs have been reacting to storms for centuries, but something interesting is happening—they’re not just sensing bad weather, they’re being trained to respond to it in ways that could actually save lives. Researchers and trainers are discovering how to fine-tune a dog’s natural abilities to detect shifts in pressure, smell, and sound before the first raindrop or gust of wind even hits. And the things these dogs can pick up on make our weather apps look slow.

Turn Your Garden Into a No-Deer Zone With 14 Smart Plant Choices

August 11, 2025 by Katy Stublen

These plants tell deer “keep walking” without you even stepping outside.

Deer may look all serene and storybook-worthy, but leave your garden unprotected and they’ll strip it like it’s an all-you-can-eat buffet. The real win isn’t chasing them off—it’s making your yard so unappealing they don’t even bother stopping. Certain plants basically scream “hard pass” to a deer’s taste buds or nose, and the best part is, you still get a gorgeous, thriving garden. Think of it as landscaping that works as a bouncer.

The Adorable Lives of Baby Farm Animals

August 11, 2025 by Katy Stublen

Barnyard babies are out here living their best lives and low-key running the place.

There’s cute, and then there’s baby farm animal cute. We’re talking fluff-covered chaos machines who wobble like they’ve had too much coffee and already have personalities bigger than the barn they live in. They’re figuring out the world in the most dramatic ways possible, forming unlikely friendships, and starting lifelong habits before they’re even steady on their legs. Honestly, they’re the rural version of reality TV—except everyone’s covered in fuzz and nobody pays rent.