Southern White Rhinos to ReWilded after Purchase from Private Operation

Southern White Rhinos to ReWilded after Purchase from Private Operation

Two thousand captive southern white rhinos were purchased by the non-profit conservation organization African Parks in September of 2023. These southern white rhinos, which had been living in captivity as part of a breeding operation, represent between 12 and 15 percent of the remaining population of white rhinos in Africa. Their purchase represents an amazing […]

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Investigation Shows PCB Chemicals Found at Extremely High Levels in Stranded Whales

Investigation Shows PCB Chemicals Found at Extremely High Levels in Stranded Whales

An investigation published in the scientific journal Environmental Science and Technology has shown that high levels of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB) are present in stranded whales and dolphins found in the United Kingdom’s waters. Despite being banned nearly 20 years ago, the continued presence of PCBs shows their continuing threat to marine health. The findings also […]

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Pablo Escobar’s “Cocaine” Hippos are Being Sterilized

Pablo Escobar’s “Cocaine” Hippos are Being Sterilized

To manage the burgeoning population of hippos descended from animals imported by notorious drug lord Pablo Escobar in the 1980s, Colombia has initiated a sterilization program. On Tuesday, environmental authorities sterilized two male and one female hippopotamus, marking the beginning of a broader government campaign to address the more than 100 hippos freely roaming some […]

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Petition Asks USDA to Regulate Wildlife Services Program!

Petition Asks USDA to Regulate Wildlife Services Program!

In a landmark move, several prominent animal protection organizations, including the Animal Legal Defense Fund, Center for Biological Diversity, Project Coyote, the Animal Welfare Institute, and WildEarth Guardians, have jointly submitted a petition for rulemaking to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS). The focus of their petition is […]

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Victorian Cruelty Laws Naming Animals as Sentient Beings in Australia

Victorian Cruelty Laws Naming Animals as Sentient Beings in Australia

In a groundbreaking move, the Victorian government is set to introduce a draft overhaul of cruelty laws, potentially making Victoria the first Australian state to officially recognize animals as sentient beings. Following in the footsteps of the Australian Capital Territory (ACT), this significant step towards acknowledging the emotional and physical capacity of animals is part […]

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Pablo Escobar’s Cocaine Hippos are Facing Slaughter

Pablo Escobar’s Cocaine Hippos are Facing Slaughter

In Colombia’s Antioquia region, an unusual and potentially dangerous legacy of a bygone era has taken root. Descendants of hippos imported by notorious drug lord Pablo Escobar during the 1980s now roam the Colombian countryside. These once-private zoo inhabitants have multiplied and become a significant challenge for the country’s authorities. The Colombian government, under the […]

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