Birds that call Florida’s coastline and pine forests home are in serious decline, according to a sweeping new conservation report. Why it matters: Birds are indicators of the overall health of their habitats and signal early warnings of broader trouble. If these habitats can’t support birdlife, they likely can’t sustain other wildlife — or even […]
DNA probe links Japan’s otter-themed cafes to poaching hotspots in Thailand
A glut of social media videos featuring captive Asian small-clawed otters in the mid-2000s led to what wildlife trade experts term “the pet otter boom.” Demand for the species exploded, placing pressure on wild populations already contending with widespread loss of their wetland habitats. Amid an emerging trend for otter-themed exotic animal cafes in some […]
‘Remarkable’ Right Whale Saga Continues as Vagrant Pair Become First Ever Seen in Bahamas
Down near the Bahamas, a bizarre story is unfolding as two critically-endangered North Atlantic right whales continue a rebellious streak. Maybe they’re fans of Bob Dylan or The Ramones, but the whales, named Curlew and Koala, have spent the last few months cruising down from the Mid-Atlantic coast to the tropical Caribbean seas, something described […]
Results of the Best Photo of the Month May 2025
We are delighted to announce the results of our latest photo competition. Jess Findlay wins First Prize with his outstanding image ‘Spectacled Bear‘. Michael Tweddle wins Second Prize with his inspirational image ‘Riding a Capybara‘ . Third Prize goes to Candy McManiman with ‘To the Nesting Site’. Please give kudos to the photographers by leaving […]
The cruellest animal attractions in the world – from tiger selfies to civet coffee plantations
Cruelty to wild animals can take many forms and is often not obvious to the casual viewer. Many of the worst examples – elephant riding, civet coffee tours, for example – are commonly offered to tourists in the countries in which they take place and might appear to be traditional aspects of their cultures. What […]
Orphaned Bear Cub Rescued from Highway Gets a Second Chance at Life
A four-month-old sloth bear cub named Jim has found safety and hope after being rescued from a highway culvert in India. Discovered alone and malnourished near Bandhavgarh National Park, Jim was believed to have been abandoned after his mother fled due to human disturbance. Forest officials waited four days, hoping she would return—but as Jim’s […]
New map highlights complex web of marine migrations
Where are all the marine animals going? Given the vastness of the oceans, the countless species that live in them, and the lack of a global data set, it’s not easy to figure that out. However, the increasing threats that marine life face mean answering that question is key to protecting animals and their habitats. […]
Killing wolves remains a crime in California. But a rebellion is brewing
SIERRA VALLEY, Calif. — Standing among his cattle in a broad green pasture, beneath a brilliant blue sky about an hour north of Lake Tahoe, rancher Dan Greenwood surveyed the idyllic landscape and called it what he feels it has become: a death trap. Behind him, a 3-month-old calf that had been mauled by wolves […]