As of four years ago, about 100 elephants were poached each day for their ivory. As long as elephants are killed for their tusks, they will face the threat of extinction. The rate of poaching exceeds the growth rate of the elephant population. Japan has the world’s largest legal ivory market. However, two years ago, […]
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Petition: Protect Frogs Around the World From Extinction!
Frogs play an important role in many ecosystems. They are bio-indicators, which means they indicate the health of their ecosystems with their permeable, porous skin that reacts to biological hazards such as contamination. They also help with insect control as a food source for carnivorous predators and eating smaller creatures. Sadly, frogs around the world […]
Trophy hunting firm seeking sales reps sends details to anti-hunting lobby
A trophy-hunting firm in Africa is hoping to hire a UK sales representatives to sell its tours to British customers. Bizarrely, Nitro Safaris sent its recruitment email to the League Against Cruel Sports, which fights to end hunting, showing what the LCAS called “sheer stupidity”. The message, headlined “Potential agent, hunting South Africa”, included the […]
Over 700 protected birds confiscated in ‘largest haul in years’
More than 700 dead protected birds were confiscated by authorities on Thursday in what they say is the largest such haul in six years. In a joint operation, members of the police’s Administrative Law Enforcement unit together with officials from the Environment and Resources Authority, seized birds including eagles, falcons and vultures as well as […]
Colorado Parks and Wildlife has euthanized dozens of bears so far this year
BOULDER, Colo. — Reports of bears attacking humans, breaking into homes and rummaging through trash has forced Colorado Parks and Wildlife to euthanize 72 bears so far this year. Now, many people in bear country are trying to figure out the best way to coexist. Many towns are holding meetings on how to manage living […]
Petition: Send Dolphins at Dubai Dolphinarium to a Sanctuary!
Dolphins do not belong in tanks. They are highly intelligent and social creatures who should be in the wild with their pods. They display emotion and advanced cognition, just like humans. Yet, humans take them from their homes and families and force them to live in tiny tanks where they cannot follow their instincts or […]
Petition: Ask Congress to Pass the Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act!
The survival of sharks is threatened, but they are vital to many ecosystems. Not only do they keep marine ecosystems in check, but they also keep the carbon cycle in motion. One of their biggest threats is the shark fin trade. It’s a terribly cruel practice done to use the fins in shark fin soup, […]
Demand for North American bear parts fuels black market activity in Canada: expert
Black market demand for bear parts like gallbladders and paws has led to poaching of these animals in Saskatchewan and Canada, according to one man who’s dedicated to cracking down on wildlife trafficking. “Imagine that you have somethingthat has gone extinct just about everywhere else in the world but there’s only one place that it’s […]