Images have surfaced of trophy hunters smirking over the bodies of polar bears they just killed. These shocking images were released by a campaign aiming to ban trophy hunting. Hunting expeditions usually involve organised safaris for individuals, who pay thousands of dollars, to stalk and kill large animals in their natural habitat. It is extremely […]
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Petition: Stop the Expansion of Hunting on National Wildlife Refuges!
There are 567 National Wildlife Refuges in the United States. They are managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS). The mission of the National Wildlife Refuge System, according to the FWS website, is to “administer a national network of lands and waters for the conservation, management and, where appropriate, restoration of the fish, […]
29 Cheetah Cubs Rescued From Wildlife Smugglers
Twenty-nine cheetah cubs, destined to be sold as pets, have been rescued from an illegal smuggling trade in Somaliland. Four Paws, a global animal welfare organisation and the Cheetah Conservation Fund (CCF) said in a statement, that the orphaned cubs were confiscated in Somaliland, the main transit route for cheetahs trafficked out of East Africa. […]
British Airways Ends Ties With SeaWorld!
SeaWorld, the notorious marine park, known for the inhumane and cruel captivity of whales and dolphins is losing business. Many companies are moving toward more ethical practices and realizing that SeaWorld is not a good place to be associated with if you want customers to think of your company as progressive and positive. Today, British […]
International trade in hippo teeth sparks new alarm
An international trade in hippopotamus teeth and tusks is fast becoming a legal substitute for elephant ivory, a leading conservationist warned. Azzedine Downes, chief executive of the International Fund for Animal Welfare, said the practice was concerning. Speaking during a visit to Dubai to discuss unlawful online sales of animal products, he said an increase […]
Petition: Stop Organized Puffin Hunting in Iceland
Puffins are beautiful seabirds with bright, gorgeous colors. They’re lovingly called ‘clowns of the sea’ or ‘sea parrots’ because of their colors. Anyone would want to see a puffin given the chance, and some people do. Norway, the Faroe Islands, the US, and Canada offer puffin viewing tours for people to have the chance to […]
Somerset company sells ‘cruel’ safaris where rich hunters can pay to kill animals including giraffes and elephants
A company near Glastonbury has come under fire for selling “cruel” safaris where hunters can pay to kill baboons, monkeys, elephants, giraffes, and zebras. ProStalk, based in Baltonsborough, six miles from Glastonbury, offers a range of packages specialising in trophy hunts across Africa, reports the Mirror. Prices range from £875 to more than £8,000 with […]
Energy development vs. endangered species: winner takes all
Widespread species decline at the hands of humans is a powerful tale. According to the International Union for Conservation of Nature, more than 27 per cent of 100,000 assessed species are threatened with extinction. This disappearance is a warning that something is amiss on Earth. The Anthropocene is the newly recognized geological epoch defined as […]