Belgium has become the seventh country globally and the fourth in Europe to permanently ban dolphinariums, marking a significant step forward for Animal rights advocates. This decision follows decades of persistent efforts by GAIA, an organization dedicated to ending the captivity of dolphins and other marine animals. Flanders, the final Belgian region to allow dolphinariums, […]
Meet Spirit Bears: Like A Black Bear, But The Rarer, Fluffy Marshmallow Version
Canada’s Great Bear Rainforest is home to an abundance of amazing wildlife, but there’s one group of animals that’s particularly special. They’re big, fluffy, and deliciously cream-colored – it’s the spirit bears. A rare black bear variant Found primarily in the aforementioned Great Bear Rainforest on Canada‘s north and central coast, spirit bears – also […]
Man faces jail time after going on years-long bald eagle ‘killing spree’: ‘He hacked them to pieces’
A man who was responsible for the death of thousands of protected birds was finally caught earlier this year, bringing his murderous spree to a halt, USA Today reported. Travis John Branson pled guilty to several federal charges, including conspiracy, wildlife trafficking, and trafficking bald and golden eagles. Over several years, federal prosecutors said, Branson […]
Petition: Help Shut Down Zoo in England That Has a Long History of Animal Abuse and Neglect
More than 500 animals have died in just three years at South Lakes Safari Zoo in Cumbria, England. The harrowing images and stories from this facility reveal a horrifying pattern of neglect, abuse, and outright disregard for the lives of the animals entrusted to its care. This isn’t just a zoo – it’s a death […]
Lions think they can take down a rhino; boy, were they wrong
Lions usually know better than to take on a massive white rhino. They are said to know their limitations. But that didn’t stop a trio of lions at Kruger National Park in South Africa from trying. The end result was the male lion nearly getting gored by the rhino. Safari guide Jordan Davidson shared video […]
Results of the Best Photo of the Month November 2024
We are delighted to announce the results of our latest photo competition. Michael Tweddle wins First and Second Prizes with his outstanding images ‘Two in One (Capybara & Rusty-margined Flycatcher)‘ and ‘Planet Zebras‘ respectively. Third Prize goes to Alan De Witt with ‘Little Shadow‘. Please give kudos to the photographers by leaving comments at the […]
Rare Video of ‘Smallest Owl in the World’ Has People Completely Obsessed
We have two words for you: Elf. Owl. They’re worth a Google, we swear! Elf Owls are incredibly small birds that are positively adorable. As one animal expert recently learned himself. The man showed off the Elf Owl he found in the wild. And we can tell he’s positively smitten. Mark, who posts with Arizona […]
Petition: Tell Authorities to Investigate Potential Animal Trafficking Networks
The recent arrest of a smuggler trying to take 29 eastern box turtles from the U.S. to Canada highlights a gaping hole in our wildlife protection efforts. These turtles, part of a species listed as vulnerable due to threats like the illegal pet trade, deserve better. Sign the petition to demand U.S. authorities thoroughly investigate […]