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 […]
Locals Release 10 Endangered Siamese Crocodiles into Laos Wetlands to Save Species from Extinction
While less than 1,000 Siamese crocodiles remain in the wild, community members in Laos have released ten of the rare animals into a local wetlands to boost the population. While crocodiles are not hunted, the species (Crocodylus siamensis) is ranked as Critically-Endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature because of the threats of […]
Lake District hikers called to join hunt for England’s only mountain butterfly as scientists fear climate change may squeeze it from its habitat
Hikers enjoying the peaks in England’s largest national park are being asked to keep their eyes on something other than the spectacular views this summer. Wildlife experts at charity Butterfly Conservation are asking trekkers in the Lake District to keep a look out for England’s only butterfly that lives in the mountains, the mountain ringlet. […]