In Botswana’s wild Okavango Delta, leopards love to feast on large ungulates, such as antelope and zebra. The Delta is usually home to a rich array of flora and fauna, attracting huge populations of elephants, hippopotamuses, crocodiles, buffalo and antelope from across the region. The abundance of prey makes it a prime location for Africa’s […]
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Troubled New Zealand wildlife park euthanises two lions
A New Zealand wildlife park has been forced to euthanise two of their lions, following the closure of the park amid ongoing financial difficulties. The privately owned Kamo Wildlife Sanctuary, located in the northern city of Whangārei on New Zealand’s north island, has been up for sale since August. The sanctuary said they had been […]
Argentina’s Forgotten Zoo Animals Finally Get a Second Chance
Years after Argentina’s notorious Luján Zoo was shut down, the surviving animals — lions, tigers, and bears — are finally being rescued from heartbreaking neglect. According to ABC News, global animal welfare group Four Paws has stepped in to provide urgent veterinary care and relocate the remaining wildlife to sanctuaries where they can finally roam […]
Seven Lions to Be Euthanized in New Zealand Sparks Outrage Over Captive Wildlife
A heartbreaking decision by the Kamo Wildlife Sanctuary in New Zealand has reignited global debate over the ethics of keeping animals in captivity. According to CBS News, the sanctuary announced it would euthanize seven elderly lions after running into financial trouble and failing to find alternative homes for them. The big cats, aged between 18 […]
Big Cat Handler Linked To ‘Tiger King’ Star Joe Exotic Mauled To Death
Ryan Easley died at Growler Pines Tiger Preserve on Saturday, Sept. 20, the southeastern Oklahoma facility said in a Facebook post. He ran ShowMe Tigers and had worked with animals from Joe Exotic and Bhagavan “Doc” Antle. Easley was performing “an act with the tiger when something went wrong, resulting in him being attacked,” Choctaw […]
North Korea’s hidden wildlife trade: new research reveals state involvement
North Korea is notorious for its illicit trade in weapons and narcotics. But a new investigation that I conducted with colleagues in the UK and Norway reveals a new concern: the illegal trade in wildlife, including species supposedly protected by North Korea’s own laws. Based on interviews with North Korean refugees (also referred to as […]
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Petition: Ban Private Big Cat Ownership in Pakistan to Prevent More Attacks
It was a scene out of a nightmare: a lion leaping over a concrete wall, lunging at a mother and her two young children in the streets of Lahore, Pakistan. Thankfully, although the children were hospitalized and the mother was left bruised and traumatized, authorities say they will make a full recovery. The lion that […]