Orcas are one of the most used whales when it comes to marine-based shows. For years they have been kept in enclosures that are far too small in less-than-satisfactory conditions. Due to this, many orcas – which should be free to roam the ocean – ended their days in tanks. The untimely deaths of 9 […]
Jervis Bay: Fresh tragedy as an entire FAMILY of blue gropers are slaughtered by spearfishermen after ‘Gus the Groper’ kill saga: ‘So sad and so angry’
A spear fisher has sparked new outrage after illegally killing a family of blue gropers, just days after fury erupted over the death of a fish feared to be Gus The Groper in Sydney. Photographs on social media have revealed NSW fisheries officers intercepting a spear fisherman with three dead gropers at Plantation Point, Jervis […]
I collect roo poo – and our research could save many marsupial lives
I thought convincing my husband of the merits of my returning to study just as he had retired would be a tricky sell. So his enthusiasm for the idea caught me by surprise. He helpfully suggested several interesting topics: sea turtles, dugongs and coral reefs. If it involved a boat in a warm climate, he […]
More than 160 elephants die in Zimbabwe, with many more at risk
At least 160 elephants have died as drought conditions hit Zimbabwe, and with hot, dry weather likely to continue, conservationists fear there could be more deaths to come. The elephants died between August and December last year in the 14,651 sq km Hwange national park, which is home to endangered elephants, buffalo, lions, cheetahs, giraffes […]
Crime syndicate attempting to smuggle $1.2 million worth of Australian reptiles to Hong Kong dismantled by NSW Police
More than 250 lizards worth around $1.2 million on the black market in Hong Kong have been found during the bust of a crime gang, police say. A criminal syndicate planning to export over $1 million worth of Australian reptiles to Hong Kong has been busted, NSW Police say. Strike Force Whyaratta was established in […]
Learn About the Great Wildebeest Migration in 5 Spectacular Videos
The Great Wildebeest Migration is one the most amazing wonders of the natural world, showcasing the planet’s largest movement of animals. Picture this: colossal herds of wildebeest, reaching up to 1,000 animals per square kilometer, creating vast columns that are visible even from the vantage point of space. This phenomenon involves over 1.2 million wildebeest, […]
Meet Yuna, The Lioness Fighting for Survival Amidst Ukraine’s Turmoil
In the heart of Ukraine, amidst the echoes of conflict, lies a story of resilience and hope that touches the soul. Meet Yuna, a majestic lioness, whose plight is a stark reminder of the often-forgotten victims of war – our wildlife. Source: euronews/YouTube Yuna’s story begins in the Wild Animals Rescue Center near Kyiv, […]
Mystery grows after Jaguar seen on trail camera in Arizona – the 8th sighting in the last 25 years of the animal rarely spotted in the US
A new jaguar has was spotted in southern Arizona, becoming only the eighth documented in the southwest US since 1996, according to wildlife officials. Jason Miller, a hobbyist wildlife videographer, captured the elusive predator on December 20 on his trail camera in the Huachuca Mountains. A camera caught the animal around 8.27pm when motion was […]