Imagine living next door to a tiger, puma or crocodile, or a lemur, mountain lion, honey badger or ostrich. Strange as it may sound, there are at least 2,500 wild animals in private collections in England, including snakes and scorpions, 300 wild cats, more than 200 primates – and even two elephants. As exotic pet […]
Barred Owl Rescued From Street with Severe Injuries
A barred owl was brought to a Virginia rescue center by a man who found the bird severely injured on the side of the road. Unfortunately, the owl did not survive. Sieh dir diesen Beitrag auf Instagram an Ein Beitrag geteilt von Blue Ridge Wildlife Center (@blueridgewildlifectr) Rescuers at Blue Ridge Wildlife Center […]
From the dingo to the Tasmanian devil—why we should be rewilding carnivores
No matter where you live, apex predators and large carnivores inspire awe as well as instill fear. Large predators have been heavily persecuted and removed from areas where they once lived because of conflict with livestock grazers. Beyond their large teeth, sharp claws and iconic status, research is finding they are crucially important in ecosystems. […]
Yellowstone National Park’s Buffalo Population at Risk: Urgent Call for the World’s First ‘Buffalo Wildlife Bridge’
As humans continue to expand into previously uninhabited areas, wildlife is increasingly at risk. One tragic example of this is the frequent deaths of Yellowstone National Park’s wild buffalo on U.S. Highway 191, which runs through a critical migration corridor for many species. A staggering 70% of bison-vehicle collisions occur on this 7-mile stretch of […]
March 3 is World Wildlife Day
Our orb spins in space a beautiful place Filled from seas to sky Lives of magnificence Meant to be Now in jeopardy If we join together as one To honor and protect The lives in peril It is not over yet
Results of the Best Photo of the Month February 2023
We are delighted to announce the results of our latest photo competition. Leigh Lofgren wins First Prize with her outstanding image ‘Snow Stop‘. Glenn Bartley wins Second Prize with his inspirational image ‘Red-backed Fairywren (Malurus Melanocephalus)‘. Third Prize goes to Alan Murphy with ‘Northern Cardinal with a Winterberry‘. Please give kudos to the photographers by […]
Tarzan and Tanya: How These Lions Went From a Cruel Circus to a Happy Ending
Tanya and Tarzan endured seven whole years of hell in a cruel circus in Guatemala. These poor animals were confined to a small barren cage the size of a queen-sized bed, according to rescuers with Animal Defenders International (ADI). Now, thanks to ADI the couple can remain forever inseparable in their forever home at the […]
Lions Bring Traffic To A Halt At Kruger National Park
Visitors at Kruger National Park in South Africa anxiously wait to see the wildlife in their natural habitat as they drive through the park, and the animals never disappoint. On the morning of February 1st, a pride of lionesses brought traffic to a halt as they sauntered down the road. Visitors were not upset by […]