A zoo in Denmark is trying to turn “unwanted pets” into food for the captive predators in their facilities. It is asking the public to consider if they have any unwanted pets – especially small horses, rabbits, chickens, and guinea pigs – and to then donate those pets to the zoo. Sign the petition to […]
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Permitting Pollution Jeopardizes Clean Water
We all need clean water—whether that’s for drinking, washing, swimming, or fishing. Without access to abundant, clean water, we can’t grow food, trust the water that comes out of our taps to be safe, safely hunt, fish, and recreate, or support local businesses like breweries. Unfortunately, the streams and wetlands that supply our nation’s water […]
Jogger rushed to hospital after bear drags her 100 yards in horrifying attack near her home
A woman in Alaska suffered serious injuries after a bear attacked her outside her home early Tuesday before she went on a run, authorities said. The 36-year-old woman was attacked at around 5:45 a.m. local time as she left her home to go jogging in Kenai, a coastal city some 150 miles southwest of Anchorage, […]
Latest rhino assessment finds two species recovering, but three continue to decline
Over the last two decades, conservationists have fought a formidable battle: Trying to protect the world’s remaining rhinos in Africa and Asia from poachers. The slaughter is driven by relentless demand for rhino horn in East Asia, where it’s a status symbol and used in traditional medicine, despite studies debunking any medicinal benefits. On the […]
Colombia’s Plan to Hunt Capybaras Sparks Outrage and Environmental Debate
Colombia is facing growing controversy after officials signaled Support for allowing commercial hunting of capybaras, the world’s largest rodent and often called the “friendliest animal on the planet.” According to El País, scientists argue that limited hunting could be sustainable, while Animal rights activists warn it is cruel, unnecessary, and distracts from the real threat […]
Petition: Stop Deadly Koala Relocation in New South Wales
Koalas are facing numerous challenges to their survival in New South Wales, Australia (NSW). Already, koala populations have died out in entire regions, leaving the remaining communities clustered elsewhere. Rather than investigate or address the causes of such de-population, the NSW government chose to invest in a program that would capture wild koalas from “high-density” […]
Elephant culling plan in South Africa faces backlash over welfare concerns
Animal welfare groups in South Africa are pushing back against a local government plan to allow culling and trophy hunting to reduce elephant numbers in Madikwe Game Reserve. According to the North West Parks and Tourism Board, which oversees the 75,000-hectare (185,000-acre) wildlife conservation area in the country’s north, the elephant herd has grown too […]
Tourist Trampled After Ignoring Warnings and Disturbing Elephant in India
A tourist in India learned a devastating lesson about respecting wildlife after attempting to take a selfie with an elephant. According to PETA, the man ignored posted warning signs and illegally entered a restricted forest area to snap a picture with the animal, who was calmly eating near the roadside. Startled by the flash of […]