The US federal government has been accused of simultaneously paying to protect endangered species while funding state-organized hunts of large, endangered predators, like gray wolves and grizzly bears, that increase the likelihood of their extinction. A coalition of more than 35 animal welfare and Indigenous groups in late 2021 formally petitioned the US Department of […]
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Petition: Urge the United Kingdom to Ban Animal Snares
Wales is about to ban cruel and torturous animal snares! This is an amazing victory for animal rights in the country, but leaves animals in the rest of the United Kingdom vulnerable. At any one time, nearly a quarter of a million snares are hidden throughout the British countryside, threatening to kill hundreds of thousands […]
Petition: Help Protect the Endangered Species Act
The Endangered Species Act (ESA) is a cornerstone of American environmental policy. It has saved countless species from the brink of extinction, and has the added bonus of protecting entire ecosystems from pollution or industrial development. It’s responsible for many success stories, such as protecting the American bald eagle and helping its populations recover after […]
Petition: Help Protect Endangered Marine Animals from Becoming Extinct
The vaquita are the rarest mammals that live in the sea, and they can only be found in one place: Mexico’s Gulf of California. These remarkable creatures are literally on the brink of extinction, and Mexico’s government is not holding up their end of the agreement to protect them. This is an emergency, and it […]
New Jersey Officials Destroy Bird Habitats While Trying To Save American Woodcock
New Jersey’s Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) attempted to create a suitable habitat for the American woodcock – a species of concern – yet ended up destroying the habitats of two other species. 21 acres of forest were cut down in February and March at the Glassboro Wildlife Management Area in Clayton, Gloucester County. The department called the […]
Debunking the Alpha Wolf: Why We Need to Rethink Our Understanding of Wolf Packs
If you’ve ever heard the term “alpha wolf,” you might imagine snapping fangs and fighting to the death for dominance. However, the idea that a ruthless dictator leads wolf packs is a myth. In recent years, wildlife biologists have largely dropped the term “alpha,” Researchers have found that most wolf packs are simply families led […]
World’s newest great ape faces habitat loss, multiple threats: Will it survive?
JAKARTA — When scientists made the bombshell announcement in 2017 that the Tapanuli orangutan (Pongo tapanuliensis) was a new species, the apes were immediately put under the global spotlight. With fewer than 800 individuals surviving in a tiny tract of forest in the western part of Indonesia, scientists declared the Tapanuli orangutan as the rarest […]
Wildcrafting: A Guide to Ethical Harvesting of Nature’s Gifts
Wildcrafting, the ancient practice of harvesting plants from their natural habitats for food, medicine, or crafting, has experienced a resurgence in recent years. From flying saucer mushrooms to medicinal roots, there are a plethora of valuable natural resources that can be found through wildcrafting. While often confused with foraging, wildcrafting is focused on the careful […]