In Dorset, UK, there’s a stretch of land along the coast where Purbeck puffins used to nest for at least decades. But now, the puffins’ numbers are dropping so quickly, they could be gone within the next 15 years. Sign the petition to save them! As of now, volunteers and researchers have spotted only three […]
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VOTE for the Best Photo of the Month May 2025
Welcome to the “Best Photo of the Month” competition showcasing and celebrating the biodiversity of Planet Earth. Voting is easy and lots of fun. By popular request the number of images to be selected has been increased to six. First click an image and the slideshow will start automatically. Select the SIX images you like best […]
Even hippos, elephants and monkeys are fleeing bloody gang violence in Mexico’s Sinaloa province
Organized crime and violence in the Mexican state of Sinaloa has forced a local sanctuary to close and transfer at least 700 animals – including elephants, tigers, lions, ostriches, chickens, monkeys, crocodiles, and hippos – to a new location 212 kilometers (approximately 131 miles) away. The animals were relocated from the Ostok Sanctuary in Culiacan, […]
Wildlife Park Raided After Shocking Reports of Starving and Neglected Animals
After years of disturbing complaints and documented violations, the West Coast Game Park Safari near Bandon, Oregon, has finally been raided by state and federal authorities. According to The Oregonian, Thursday’s raid followed a long investigation into the park’s alleged mistreatment of animals, which included multiple USDA violations and harrowing inspection reports. USDA records dating […]
The Role of Omega-3s in Battling Pain in Senior Dogs
Osteoarthritis is the leading cause of joint pain in dogs, and research by Canine Arthritis Management shows that up to 80% of senior dogs experience this degenerative joint disease. The cause of pain is the breakdown of cartilage, which reduces joint flexibility, thus impacting a dog’s ability to run, play, and enjoy its daily activities. What is often […]
Illegal Bird Killings Continue Despite Prevention Pledges: Report
According to a new report from BirdLife International and EuroNatur, countries in Europe, Africa and the Middle East are falling behind on their goals to reduce illegal bird killings by 2030. Several countries have pledged to the Rome Strategic Plan 2020 – 2030, which set out to reduce illegal bird killings by 50% by 2030 […]
Mob kills Royal Bengal tiger in India’s Assam state
A Royal Bengal tiger was killed and dismembered by a mob in India’s north eastern state of Assam, a forest official has said. Angry residents from a village in the Golaghat district reportedly took the step because the tiger had killed livestock in the area and posed a threat to their lives. The state’s forest […]
Pangolin Documentary Aims to Save the World’s Most Trafficked Mammal
A new Netflix documentary is set to make pangolins the center of global attention. Pangolin: Kulu’s Journey premiered on April 21, 2025—just in time for World Earth Day. Directed by Academy Award-winner Pippa Ehrlich, known for My Octopus Teacher, the film traces the emotional path of Kulu, a young pangolin rescued from illegal wildlife trade […]