Somewhere within the more than 19 million acres of pristine wilderness that make up the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, a caribou calf is following her mother across the tundra. She’s enjoying soft grass under her hooves. She’s munching willow leaves. She’s not thinking about the United States Senate, or “reconciliation bills,” or the National Environmental […]
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Rampaging raccoons: how the American mammals took over a German city – and are heading across Europe
In Kassel, everyone has a story about raccoons. Some struggle with a family of them that moved into their roof and simply will not leave. Others recount how a picnic in the park turned into an ambush as gangs of the black and white animals, known in Germany as Waschbären, raided the food. Almost everyone […]
The Best Tours in Europe to See Endangered Animals and Support Wildlife Conservation
Europe may be best known for its iconic cities, historic landmarks, and culinary delights, but beyond the urban landscapes lies an often overlooked treasure: its rich and diverse wildlife. From the Iberian lynx in Spain to the European bison in Poland, the continent is home to several endangered species that are both fascinating to observe […]
That Time a Great White Shark Broke Into a Shark Cage
In a heart-stopping encounter captured on camera in August 2016 by diver Craig Capehart, a great white shark is seen breaking into a shark cage. Seeing as Craig was shark cage diving with the purpose of filming these apex predators, everything was recorded. Miraculously, the diver emerges unscathed. This shark wasn’t looking for a snack […]
UK Zoo Helps Hatch Three of World’s Rarest Birds–Blue-Eyed Doves–with Only 11 Left in Wild
A UK zoo is celebrating after helping to hatch three of the world’s rarest birds in what could be a breakthrough moment in saving the critically-endangered species from extinction. The trio of blue-eyed ground dove chicks were successfully hand-reared in Brazil, boosting the survival odds of one of the most endangered birds on the planet, […]
Eco-Tourism and Wildlife Protection: Can a Global Conservation Strategy Work?
Environmentally conscious travel that educates and contributes to the preservation appeals to many tourists worldwide, but can it really help the endangered species? As always, the answer depends on many factors because a functional model should be based on the intersection of environmental preservation, economic development, and global education. The Multifaceted Economics of Conservation Tourism […]
How to become a birder: 10 easy ways to start this life-changing hobby
I’m assured this is a big deal: on the far side of a field in Thetford, separated from me by a gate, there is a stone-curlew. Jon Carter, from the British Trust for Ornithology, patiently directs my binoculars up, down and past patches of grass until my gaze lands on an austere-looking, long-legged brown bird. […]
9-Year-Old Girl Attacked By Shark Off Coast Of Boca Grande, Florida
A 9-year-old girl was attacked by a shark while on a family vacation to Boca Grande, Florida. Following the traumatic attack, she had to undergo emergency surgery on her hand. In a video statement, Boca Grande Fire Chief C.W. Blosser confirmed that the girl was bitten by a shark. she was airlifted to a nearby […]