Veterinarians in Greece are working hard to save a white tiger cub who was abandoned in a trash can at an Athens zoo, and who is believed to be the victim of the illegal wildlife trade. The poor three-month-old white tiger was found on February 28 in the parking lot of the Attica Zoological Park. […]
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Mexican Wildlife Trade is Out of Control and Wild Animals are Openly Sold on Social Media
A report from an environmental group said that wild animals are increasingly sold on social media platforms as wildlife trafficking in Mexico increasingly threatens several species. The Arizona-based Center for Biological Diversity said that the illegal wildlife trade is openly and increasingly selling animals such as toucans, monkeys, bears, and jaguars on social media platforms, […]
50-Pound Tortoise Found Wandering Through Park in Texas
A 50-pound tortoise was found wandering through a park in San Antonio, Texas, after digging out of his human’s backyard. According to a Facebook post from the City of San Antonio Animal Care Services (San Antonio ACS), people walking through the park found the large tortoise on August 7. They knew that because there are […]
Cost of Living Crisis is Forcing Pet Owners to Abandon Their Exotic Animals
The cost of living crisis in England is forcing exotic pet owners to abandon their animals as they cannot afford the expensive equipment the animals need. The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals says it is bracing for an influx in the abandonment of animals like snakes, bearded dragons, and other animals […]
Wild cat trade: Why the cheetah is not safe just yet
A recent article on the Emirati newspaper The National reports that, according to conservationists, “The increased enforcement by Somaliland in the Gulf [of Aden] and along known smuggling routes, plus the increased community awareness for poaching as a crime has led to a major decline in cub trafficking.” While this is a positive outlook, and […]
African Caracals Seized From Home and Sent to Sanctuary
Authorities have seized 4 African caracals from a local residence after repeated escapes resulted in frantic police calls from worried residents. Elaine Westfall, the owner of these 50-pound cats, was at first relieved to have the police help her catch her wandering cats. However, after multiple escapes police are done helping her and have seized […]
Elsa the Tiger Who Once Lived in a Cage in Someone’s Backyard Celebrates Her Birthday at Sanctuary
Elsa, a beautiful tiger, is celebrating her very first birthday at the Black Beauty Ranch in Murchison, Texas. Elsa, was found being kept as a pet by a local in Texas. She was seized in February by local law enforcement after being discovered kept in a cage in the backyard. She was kept in freezing […]
There Could be Over 3,000 Pet Tigers in Texas
A lack of regulation over the ownership of exotic pets could be causing an influx in people owning pet tigers. One animal trainer who has owned exotic pets believes that there could be more than 3,000 pet tigers in Texas right now, according to Click2Houston. Though there are plenty of laws banning and regulating the […]