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.

9 Times Sea Turtles Were Blamed for Problems Caused Entirely by Us

May 29, 2025 by Katy Stublen

Whenever something goes wrong in the ocean, sea turtles somehow end up as the scapegoat.

They glide through the water with prehistoric grace, barely bothering anyone, and still manage to catch blame like it’s their full-time job. Sea turtles have been accused of everything from ruining fishing gear to disrupting tourism, but a closer look usually tells a different story. It’s not them—it’s us.

Every accusation seems to circle back to the same root cause: human interference, carelessness, or just plain denial. Instead of dealing with the consequences of pollution, overdevelopment, or industrial waste, we point fingers at one of the ocean’s most innocent residents. These turtles didn’t ask for beachfront resorts or oil rigs next to their nesting sites. They’re just trying to survive. And somehow, they’re always the ones getting in the way. Here are nine painfully ironic times sea turtles got blamed for our own mess.

10 Disturbing Facts Why African Elephants Need To Adapt Without Their Tusks And How It’s Going

May 29, 2025 by Katy Stublen

Elephants aren’t evolving for survival—they’re evolving to avoid us.

Tusks used to be a sign of strength, wisdom, and age in elephants. Now, they’re more like a liability. Thanks to decades of poaching, war zones, and market demand for ivory, elephants are slowly adapting by not growing tusks at all. This isn’t evolution at its finest—it’s evolution under pressure, and it’s changing the animal in ways that no one really expected.

What looks like nature doing its thing is actually a red flag. Tusks were never decorative. They were tools, weapons, identity markers, even emotional extensions. Take them away, and elephants are forced to rewrite how they exist in the wild. And somehow, they’re doing it. Here are 10 facts that go way deeper than just “elephants with no tusks,” and none of them feel good once you really sit with them.

They Can’t Afford Therapy, So the Dog Is Learning About Generational Trauma-10 Ways Explained

May 28, 2025 by Katy Stublen

When emotional inheritance runs deep, the family pet often gets the front-row seat.

Some families pass down recipes. Others pass down silence, rage cycles, or the inability to cry in front of other people. In homes where therapy isn’t on the table—financially or emotionally—the dog becomes the one absorbing it all. And not metaphorically. Dogs literally soak up our moods, our nervous systems, and sometimes our most deeply buried patterns.

They’re not therapists, but they do become part of the emotional fabric, often adapting their own behavior to match the chaos or calm in the room. You think your dog just likes to be near you, but sometimes, they’re learning your family’s most unspoken habits better than you are. Here are ten quietly brutal ways dogs end up carrying the weight of stuff you didn’t even realize you inherited.

10 Shark Sightings That Prove Rivers Aren’t Always Safe for Swimming

May 28, 2025 by Katy Stublen

When a dorsal fin shows up miles from the ocean, everyone starts asking different questions.

©Image license via Wikimedia Commons/Albert Kok

You think of rivers as calm, lazy places—somewhere between a playground and a nature bath. Sharks are supposed to be ocean problems, something you leave behind with salt and sand. But every so often, the river you thought was harmless delivers a very different kind of surprise. And yes, it has teeth.

These aren’t myths. They’re confirmed sightings, often backed by locals, photos, and in some cases, scientific tracking. The more you read, the harder it becomes to unsee the way sharks are adapting to new environments. Rivers aren’t off-limits to them anymore. And as freshwater ecosystems change, these stories are stacking up. If you’ve ever dunked your head in a murky river and felt something brush past your leg, you might want to know what’s already been spotted upstream.

10 Quirks That Make the Chartreux One of the Quietest Cats With the Loudest Presence

May 27, 2025 by Katy Stublen

This breed doesn’t need volume to steal the spotlight, and they know it.

Some cats beg for attention with nonstop meowing or dramatic antics. The Chartreux takes a different route entirely. It doesn’t yowl, it doesn’t demand, and it doesn’t throw itself into chaos to get noticed. But somehow, it always stands out. With that plush slate-gray coat, almost comical sense of calm, and a gaze that reads you like a poem, this French-born feline makes its point without ever raising its voice. It’s a masterclass in presence over volume. They’ve been monks’ companions, mousers, and mystery cats through history, and not once did they have to shout to be remembered. These quirks? They’re part of the quiet power that keeps people obsessed without quite understanding why.