LUBUMBASHI, Democratic Republic of the Congo — On Dec. 2, Togolese authorities intercepted 38 monkeys at the airport. They were being sent from Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), to Thailand and included at least two species classified as vulnerable by the IUCN. Thirty of these animals had not been […]
January 31st is International Zebra Day
We hide our gripes between our stripes. No time to whine and or moan. We are busy living zebra life and hoping lions, crocs and hunters leave us alone. So b*tch we not our lines not blurred. We are busy surviving as you have herd. Need some solid conservation to save our zebra 🦓 nation
Monster 6ft black mamba snake slithers out from Christmas tree in festive horror
A deadly six-foot black mamba slithered out from beneath a family’s Christmas in something that can only be described as The Nightmare Before Christmas. The family from Queensburgh, South Africa, couldn’t believe their eyes as they watched the huge snake move around inside the tree before hiding behind a speaker. The black mamba’s bite has […]
Petition: Help Shut Down Abusive Zoo in Virginia
A private zoo in Virginia stands accused of abusing and neglecting dozens of animals to the point of death – and then leaving their body parts around the facilities. Source: WSLS 10/YouTube Authorities searched Natural Bridge Zoo’s property recently and discovered an atrocious situation. Habitats were “filthy” and lacked sufficient food or water to […]
Petition: Help Support Humane Polar Bear Management Practices in Canada
In Churchill, Manitoba, a small, remote town known as ‘the polar bear capital of the world,’ a remarkable story of coexistence and conservation is unfolding. The town’s innovative and humane methods of managing polar bear encounters, including the Polar Bear Alert program and the polar bear holding facility, are making significant strides in balancing human […]
Florida ‘Ground Zero’ for Invasive Species in the US—Top Threats Revealed
The most threatening, potential invasive species to Florida have been revealed by scientists. When thinking of invasive species in Florida, many may instantly think of the Burmese python—probably the most infamous of all invasive species in the state. The serpents slither freely across the Everglades, feasting on native wildlife and threatening the surrounding environment. This […]
These Ex-Shark Fishermen Now Teaches Kids Environmental Conservation
In a remarkable transformation, ex-shark fishermen on Indonesia’s Lombok Island are now pioneering environmental protectors, thanks to The Dorsal Effect. Spearheaded by shark conservationist Kathy Xu and local fisherman Suhardi, this eco-enterprise is changing the game in marine conservation. Source: Sky TV/YouTube Turning the Tide: From Hunting to Conserving Suhardi, a former shark fisherman, and […]
Why do middle-aged people love birds so much?
I often wonder why birds speak so universally to the sagging middle-aged soul that it has become a comic trope – the vertiginously swift passage from: “Is that a robin?” to: “There’s a lesser yellowleg two hours’ drive away, start the car.” Is it the freedom they represent? No cholesterol, no mortgage, no self-assessment tax […]