While Disney announced plans to retire three beloved dolphins from an EPCOT attraction, the seemingly good news hides the dark reality. Rainier, Calvin, and Malabar are being sent to Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park, where they will continue to be forced to work in entertainment and shows. While Disney wanted us to think this was a […]
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Scientists hope sequencing genome of tiny ‘functionally extinct’ frog could help save it
Scientists have sequenced the genome of the critically endangered southern corroboree frog – one of Australia‘s most threatened amphibians – in hope that the information could be used to aid its recovery. The striking alpine frog, which has distinctive yellow and black markings, is so threatened by disease and the drying of its habitat due […]
Barefoot Man Wrestles Giant Alligator in Florida Highway Median
“Only in Florida . . .” jokes the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office in a social-media post sharing a video of a barefoot man wrestling a giant alligator on the side of a highway. “Just another totally normal day in the Sunshine State.” Mike Dragich, the Blue Collar Brawler, is the barefoot man who stepped in to […]
Top 5 Smartest Fish in the Wild: Underwater Intelligence You Didn’t Expect
Usually, when most people think of fish, they do not think of intelligence. For centuries, people have always seen fish as creatures of instinct, members of a simple animal flock that swim, eat, and dodge predators without much thought. Yet, recent studies have revealed some rather amazing things about some fish; some fish are much […]
Petition: Stop the Mass Killing of Dingoes in Victoria Before It’s Too Late
The Victorian government in Australia recently made a reckless decision that puts dingoes at risk of extinction. A government order has extended the right to kill dingoes across large parts of eastern Victoria until 2028, threatening the survival of this keystone species. Sign the petition to urge the Victorian government to rescind the harmful order […]
Sand groomers v turtles: how wildlife is falling foul of the demand for Insta-perfect beaches
In the summer months in Puglia, southern Italy, the battle for the beaches begins before dawn. Armed with tractors, beach owners flatten every imperfection from the sand, dragging it to sift out anything large enough to be considered waste. As the sun rises, tourists flood the coastline, often unaware of what lies hidden beneath their […]
Turns out the ‘most dangerous animal’ in Yosemite National Park doesn’t even have claws
Busy tourist season is nearly upon Yosemite National Park and officials are warning visitors to be cautious of “one of the most dangerous animals” in the park—and it turns out it doesn’t have claws. More than any other animal, mule deer cause injuries to visitors in the park, according to a National Park Service Instagram […]
Petition: Stop the EU from Making Wolves the Scapegoat for Farming Failures
Last year in Italy, an entire pack of wolves was tragically poisoned in a brutal act that has become all too common across Europe to protect livestock. To make matters worse, Europe’s wolves have become less protected from these dangers. The European Union’s (EU) decision to relax protections for wolves from “strictly protected” to “protected” […]