Over the weekend, a motorist in South Africa’s Kruger National Park was involved in a troubling incident that has stirred anger. The driver was caught on camera bumping into a lion with their vehicle, seemingly to move the animal off the road during a traffic jam. This footage, shared by the wildlife advocacy group Lion […]
Black Bear Euthanized After Mauling 3-Year-Old Girl at Campground
A black bear was captured and euthanized in Montana after mauling a 3-year-old girl at a Montana campground north of Yellowstone Park on Sunday, authorities reported. The incident occurred around 10 p.m. local time on Sunday at a private campsite just south of Red Lodge when the bear attacked the child inside a tent, according […]
This World Elephant Day, Conservationists Ask Tanzania to Stop Allowing Trophy Hunting
Today is World Elephant Day, and conservationists have petitioned Tanzania to stop issuing permits for the trophy hunting of the gentle and intelligent pachyderms. Wild African elephants — including the “super-tuskers” who are hunted for their ivory tusks — roam freely across the border into Tanzania from Kenya’s Amboseli National Park, where their vast herds […]
Here’s What Would Happen if All Marine Species Disappeared
Marine species play a critical role in maintaining the delicate balance of our planet’s ecosystems. Their existence is not only essential for the health of our oceans but also for the well-being of life on land. However, imagine a world where every marine species vanishes, leaving behind a barren and lifeless ocean. The implications of […]
Watch what looks like a Jaws remake as 14-foot great white shark follows kayakers
Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water… Although this video footage wasn’t shot around Amity Island (the fictional location for Jaws) you won’t be able to watch it without John Williams’s famous “da-dum, da-dum,” music going through your head. It was, in fact, shot in Half Moon Bay, California, […]
Capturing Wildlife Encounters in Naples, Florida
Nestled on the southwestern coast of Florida, Naples is a haven for wildlife enthusiasts and photographers alike. The city, with its pristine beaches, mangroves, and lush wetlands, offers a diverse array of opportunities for capturing stunning wildlife encounters. Whether you’re an amateur photographer hoping to capture your first memorable shot or a seasoned pro seeking […]
In Montana’s Northern Plains, Swift Foxes Are Back from the Brink
In “Return of the No’ouhah Tok a’na” — the Third-Place Winner of the 2024 Yale Environment 360 Film Contest — filmmaker Roshan Patel documents how Fort Belknap tribal members in northern Montana are helping to reintroduce a native carnivore to its historic range. The swift fox — known as Nóouhàh-Toka’na to the Aaniiih and Nakoda […]