Dozens of British lawmakers have called for the release of 15 penguins “trapped” at a London aquarium without access to daylight or fresh air, saying their living conditions are “utterly unacceptable.” The 15 Gentoo penguins are housed in an enclosure at the Sea Life London Aquarium, located next to the River Thames, a short distance […]
Category: Wildlife
The great escape: seal flees killer whales by jumping on to photographer’s boat
A wildlife photographer on a whale-watching trip in waters off Seattle captured dramatic video and photos of a pod of killer whales hunting a seal that survived only by clambering on to the stern of her boat. Charvet Drucker was on a rented 20ft (6 metre) boat near her home on an island in the […]
36 extraordinary, astonishing bird facts, including a bird that has killed humans, a bird that likes to get drunk and one that can fly backwards
Did you know flamingoes are pink on the inside as well as the outside? Or how about the wild bird that’s over 70 years old? And have you ever wondered why woodpeckers don’t get concussion from their never-ending pecking? We’ve rounded up some of the most extraordinary facts about birds and their fascinating world….. 32 […]
Antarctic conservation summit closes with stalemate on MPAs & krill fishing rules
The annual meeting of the international body responsible for conservation of the marine ecosystems in the Southern Ocean concluded on Friday with no progress on two contentious issues before it: the creation of new marine protected areas and the strengthening of regulations governing krill (Euphausia superba) fishing. The 44th meeting of the Commission for the […]
Massive crocodile taken to Steve Irwin’s Australia Zoo despite traditional owners’ anger over removal
An “iconic” saltwater crocodile has been transported more than 1,600km to Australia Zoo – made famous by Steve Irwin – almost two months after its controversial removal from its far north Queensland habitat. But while the Sunshine Coast zoo said it was proud to become the “forever home” of Old Faithful, as the crocodile that […]
It’s as sleek as a torpedo, as long as a bus, and weighs the same as an elephant: Discover the ocean creature that slices through our waters at 35 km/h
Minke whales are the smallest and often overlooked members of the baleen whale family, yet they are fascinating creatures with complex behaviors and surprising adaptability. What are minke whales? Minke whales are one of 16 species belonging to the family of Baleen whales How big are minke whales? Minkes are the smallest of the whales, […]
Argentina’s Forgotten Zoo Animals Finally Get a Second Chance
Years after Argentina’s notorious Luján Zoo was shut down, the surviving animals — lions, tigers, and bears — are finally being rescued from heartbreaking neglect. According to ABC News, global animal welfare group Four Paws has stepped in to provide urgent veterinary care and relocate the remaining wildlife to sanctuaries where they can finally roam […]
Our Plan to Restore the Gulf Coast for People and Wildlife
America’s Gulf Coast stretches over 1,700 miles and is home to 15,000 species of fish and wildlife, making it one of the most biodiverse areas in the country. It’s also one of the fastest-growing—the counties that border the Gulf are home to approximately 65 million people. Over the past 25 years, our team has been […]