Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Picture Of The Week - Web Of Dreams

Today's Picture Of The Week is simple in composition but stunning nonetheless. there's a magical quality about this photo; it looks like an image from a dream or a fairy tale. Or perhaps a real-life version of "Charlotte's Web"?


We found this image through a Tumblr titled "Wistfully Country" which is full of gorgeous photos of country life. Give it a look - you won't be disappointed.

Thursday, February 14, 2013

10 Adorable Pictures Of Animals In Love For Valentine's Day

Animal lovers know that animals experience feelings and emotions just like us humans do, including the emotion of the day: LOVE. To celebrate Valentine's Day, we give you this photo gallery of animals in love!

10 Adorable Pictures Of Animals In Love For Valentine's Day

10 Adorable Pictures Of Animals In Love For Valentine's Day

10 Adorable Pictures Of Animals In Love For Valentine's Day

10 Adorable Pictures Of Animals In Love For Valentine's Day

10 Adorable Pictures Of Animals In Love For Valentine's Day

10 Adorable Pictures Of Animals In Love For Valentine's Day

10 Adorable Pictures Of Animals In Love For Valentine's Day


10 Adorable Pictures Of Animals In Love For Valentine's Day

10 Adorable Pictures Of Animals In Love For Valentine's Day

Friday, February 8, 2013

Chinese New Year 2013 - Year Of The Snake

This Sunday is the start of the Chinese New Year, one of the most important holiday on the Chinese calendar. Its celebrated with a two-week festival of activity that includes parades, dances, fireworks, feasts and more! Every Chinese New Year has an animal symbol, and 2013 is the year of the snake.

Chinese New Year | Year Of The Snake

What does this mean? The animal represents traits for people born in this year. However, this is not the only animal symbol the Chinese people have. There are also animals for the month, day and hour which you are born, each symbolizing a different part of your personality. People born in the year of the snake are charming but calculating, and usually conservative. They are alert and perceptive and value love, companionship and moral support.

Celebrate Chinese New Year and the year of the snake by learning more about these reptiles here, here and here. And don't forget to visit our snake section on the website so you can choose a cuddly (or creepy) snake of your own!
TheJungleStore.com | Rattlesnake Figurine

Wednesday, February 6, 2013

Picture Of The Week - A Swarm In The Sea

This photograph, which was taken in 2010, captures a bit of animal behavior that has rarely (if ever) been seen before or since it was taken. German photographer Florian Schulz snapped the image while flying over Baja California Sur in Mexico. It's a mass of Munkiana Devil Rays, swimming toward an unknown destination.


Of the photograph, Schulz said: "Not even my pilot, who has surveyed this area for 20 years, had seen anything like it. As we got closer we started to discover its nature: an unprecedented congregation of rays. The group was as thick as it was wide, all heading towards the same direction. I have asked around why this took place but no one has been able to explain it to me."

The photograph earned him the CIWEM Environmental Photographer Of The Year Award in 2012.

Tuesday, February 5, 2013

Mom To "Bee" Baby Shower Ideas

When we started seeing ideas for a Mom To "Bee" baby shower, we instantly fell for it. It's cute and sweet and a great gender-neutral party theme. And there are so many cute ways to incorporate the bee theme into your shower decorations, games and food!

TheJungleStore.com Blog | Mom To Bee Baby Shower Ideas

TheJungleStore.com Blog | Mom To Bee Baby Shower Ideas

TheJungleStore.com Blog | Mom To Bee Baby Shower Ideas

TheJungleStore.com Blog | Mom To Bee Baby Shower Ideas

TheJungleStore.com Blog | Mom To Bee Baby Shower Ideas

Other ideas including giving away Burt's Bees products as favors or prizes, having bee cupcakes or cake pops, and having guests guess what sexy the baby will "bee". We think this is one baby shower theme that is as sweet as honey!

Friday, February 1, 2013

The Northern Stargazer - Romantic Name, Terrifying Fish

As pretty as the name Northern Stargazer sounds, this is not a pretty animal. In fact, this fish looks downright scary! With it's human-like eyes and mouth, the Stargazer is a bit disconcerting to look at. Not to mention the sharp teeth that are just itching to bite prey.


The Stargazer catches its prey by burrowing in the sand. It's eyes are located on the top of its head, allowing for it to see as smaller fish swim by (and where the name Stargazer stems from). When a tasty-looking fish passes by, the Stargazer creates a vacuum with its large mouth, sucking in its prey.


Stargazers can be found primarily along the eastern coast of the United States, on beaches from North Carolina to New York.