In cafes across Japan, adorable small-clawed otters are being used as props for social media likes and selfie sessions. But behind the squeals of delight and viral videos is a disturbing reality – new research shows that many of these otters likely came from illegal wildlife trafficking networks. However, many of these cafe owners and […]
‘Charged by an Elk at the Grand Canyon’: See Terrifying Footage
A 600-pound elk charged a family with young kids at the Grand Canyon, ultimately ramming into a man. Jon Steingard posted about his family’s scary incident on social media, and a video of the attack attracted over 1.2 million views. Thankfully, everyone is OK. “One of the craziest experiences of my life—being charged by a […]
Millions of Tons of Tiny Plastic Particles Are Polluting the Ocean, Study Finds
Nanoplastics — microplastics that are less than a micrometer in size — are found all over the world, from Alpine peaks to the deepest parts of the ocean. At least 27 million tonnes of nanoplastics are estimated to be floating in the North Atlantic Ocean, weighing more than all wild land mammals combined, reported The […]
Petition: Hold Criminal Network Accountable for Abusing Monkeys in Horrific Videos
The FBI recently arrested 11 people in the U.S. for distributing – and ordering the creation of – horrific videos that feature sexually abusing and torturing monkeys. Sign the petition to ensure that authorities continue their investigation, and hold every single person involved in this criminal network responsible! The content, known as “animal crush videos,” […]
Bankrupt marine park company reeling after five bottlenose dolphins die within 8 months
A bankrupt global operator of marine parks and aquariums is seeking court approval to sell hundreds of its animals after a string of dolphin deaths at one of its Florida locations forced a facility closure and sparked multiple investigations. The Dolphin Company, which operates more than 30 parks in eight countries, cited “limited liquidity” and […]
Koalas Spend Just 10 Minutes a Day on the Ground — That’s Usually When They’re Killed
Koalas, which spend most of their lives high up in eucalyptus trees, usually die while on the ground, often mauled by dogs or hit by cars. More striking, a new study reveals that the amount of time they spend on the ground is only around 10 minutes a day. The finding, researchers say, underscores the […]
Petition: Ban Private Big Cat Ownership in Pakistan to Prevent More Attacks
It was a scene out of a nightmare: a lion leaping over a concrete wall, lunging at a mother and her two young children in the streets of Lahore, Pakistan. Thankfully, although the children were hospitalized and the mother was left bruised and traumatized, authorities say they will make a full recovery. The lion that […]
Rangers Kill 11 Brown Bears Lured by Food Waste in Russia’s Far East
Wildlife authorities in Russia’s Far East shot and killed 11 brown bears in a single night after the animals were lured to a makeshift landfill by the smell of discarded fish, state media reported on Monday. “This is the first time in 18 years that we’ve [killed] that many bears in one night. We’d done […]