Brazilian authorities have carried out the country’s biggest-ever operation against wildlife trafficking, arresting 45 people and rescuing more than 700 exotic animals. Among the animals seized were brightly coloured toucans and macaws, boxes of tortoises, monkeys, and even a python. They were transported to a central care facility, where veterinarians examined them—some covered with blankets […]
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Beavers restored to tribal lands in California benefit ecosystems
CHESTER, Calif. — The pictograph, an ochre-red outline with four paws and an unmistakable paddle of a tail, has been on the reservation “my whole life,” said Kenneth McDarment, a member of the Tule River Tribe. It’s just one of many paintings — of people, geometric designs and other wildlife — from 500 to 1,000 […]
Another Endangered Orca Found Mourning Her Dead Calf in Washington Waters
An endangered orca known as J36 has been seen carrying her dead newborn calf through the Salish Sea, a heartbreaking reminder of the fragile state of the Southern Resident killer whale population. According to CBS News, researchers confirmed that the calf — still bearing its umbilical cord — was either full term or near full […]
Tell Your Representative: Don’t betray marine mammals by voting to gut the MMPA!
America’s waters are home to an incredible array of marine mammals – many species of whales, dolphins, manatees, sea otters, polar bears and more. Right now, those animals are protected from deadly threats by the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA). But this key law is under attack in Congress by a draft proposal to gut […]
Whale and her calf entangled in shark net off Queensland coast
A whale entangled in a shark net about five days ago with her calf is yet to be fully freed, two of four humpback whales to be entangled in shark nets off the coast of Queensland in recent days. Dr Olaf Meynecke, who researches marine mammals at Griffith University, said humpback whales were caught in […]
Why Is Wildlife Conservation Important for Ecosystems?
Wildlife conservation isn’t just about saving animals we find beautiful or rare. It’s about protecting the entire web of life that keeps our planet stable. Ecosystems rely on balance, and every species — from the smallest insect to the largest predator — plays a role. When that balance breaks, we all feel the effects. So […]
How to Choose a Camera Body & Lens Combo for Wildlife Competitions
Wildlife photography is one of the most demanding forms of the craft. Animals move fast. Lighting can be unpredictable. And you don’t get a second chance when that eagle swoops or the fox breaks cover. That’s why the right camera body and lens combo can mean the difference between a forgettable snap and a competition-winning […]
Pet sharks have become cool, but is owning them ethical?
When Laurie was a kid, she had recurrent nightmares that featured her getting eaten by a shark. Decades later, Laurie goes to sleep next to them (or at least in the same house). She’s the proud owner of two epaulette sharks (Hemiscyllium ocellatum) in her 1,135-liter (300-gallon) tank: bottom-dwelling spotted sharks up to 0.6 meters […]