Animal agriculture has harmed the environment, contributed to climate change, and resulted in the unnecessary suffering of many animals. It has caused extensive harm, including the extinction of Florida’s flamingo populations. Florida was previously home to vast flocks of American flamingos that bred in the Everglades, Biscayne Bay, and the Florida Keys. However, as a […]
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Bull elephant recovers after being found with a spear in his stomach
Interacting with wild animals is never a good idea since it can endanger the animals or people involved. Unfortunately, people continue to harass wildlife, which can often result in tragedy, such as when a man was killed while taking a picture with an elephant or when a newborn elephant died after being photographed. Humans are […]
Airborne DNA can now be used to detect rare and endangered species
The discovery of environmental DNA has altered the way environmentalists monitor biodiversity. Scientists can examine entire ecosystems or find unusual animals that are too elusive to trace using traditional methods by sequencing the genetic material contained in water and soil samples. Environmental DNA, or eDNA, has been utilized by teams to catalog everything from viruses […]
Cheetah pack leader killed by other family members in bloody coup
In a violent coup, an all-male cheetah pack attacked and killed its leader. Because of their predominance in the Maasai Mara natural reserve, Kenya’s Tano Bora cheetah pack, known as “the Magnificent Five” in the Maa language, is regarded as a force to be reckoned with. According to The Australian, big cat experts have been watching this alliance […]
A video of an overweight tree frog has gone viral, highlighting the cruelty in the reptile pet trade
There are numerous reasons to adopt rather than buy an animal, and one of the most important is animal cruelty in the pet trade. Many consumers in the United States go into legitimate pet businesses to buy an animal, entirely unaware that the pet store may be supporting the illegal wildlife trafficking and other unethical […]
In attempting to reduce coyote populations, Kansas hunters are causing them to reproduce at an even faster rate
To decrease cattle predation, ranchers and hunters turn to mass coyote hunts. However, in Kansas, the hunts may be encouraging coyotes to reproduce even more rapidly. Ranchers in western Kansas are outraged when their cattle are preyed upon by predators. That includes coyotes in that part of the country. According to High Plains Public Radio reporter […]
150 sport fishermen are taking part in an initiative called Conserving Sharks, whereby small plastic devices are emplanted in the dorsal fins of captured sharks
San Blas, the southernmost tip of the province of Buenos Aires, is the core of Argentina’s sport fishing scene. The physical characteristics of the seafloor, including canals and estuaries that are home to many different types of fish, make it a huge draw for anyone who enjoys fishing with rods and nets. Thousands of sharks […]
Illegal bird trapping is not only cruel but has no place in a civilised society
It’s returning, creeping into an olive grove or acacia thicket near you. Bird trappers are poised and ready to spread their unique brand of slow death across the countryside once more, if they ever truly vanished… This is an old and tragic story, and you’ve undoubtedly heard the majority of it before. But it’s worth […]