After years of being hunting to near-extinction, wolves are making a comeback in some of their historical ranges in Europe and North America. With their return comes a growing concern that the predators are moving too close to human settlements, becoming bolder and less fearful of people. Researchers set out to see if that’s true, […]
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Wildlife Advocates Condemn Proposed ‘Barbaric’ Florida Black Bear Hunt
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) officials are moving forward with plans for a black bear hunt in the state in December. The proposed 23-day hunt could result in the slaughter of nearly 200 bears — almost five percent of the state’s estimated total. Opponents are calling it a bloodlust-driven trophy hunt with no […]
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Endangered Rothschild Baby Giraffe Stands For The First Time [Video]
Rothschild giraffes are an endangered species, with only 670 left in the world. This adorable calf was born March 22 at the LEO Zoological Conservation Center (LEOZCC), a preservation refuge and breeding center for rare, threatened and endangered species in Greenwich, Connecticut. Despite having only been alive for 30 minutes, the baby was learning to […]
Larger Animals Get More Cancer but Evolved to Fight It, New Study Shows
A groundbreaking new study has found that larger animals like elephants, giraffes, and pythons experience higher cancer rates than their smaller counterparts—challenging decades of belief around size and cancer. The study, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences and led by researchers from the University of Reading, University College London, and Johns […]
Heartbreaking photos show a giraffe with hundreds of skin lesions thanks to a rare viral disease
Heartbreaking new photos reveal a ‘bumpy’ giraffe covered with hundreds of skin lesions due to a rare viral disease. The unfortunate creature was spotted in Kruger National Park, South Africa by wildlife photographer Marius Nortje. According to experts, the painful-looking lumps could be caused by a form of papillomavirus spread through infected blood. This family […]
WWF helping facilitate trade in polar bear fur, investigation reveals
The wildlife charity WWF has been maintaining policies that work to support the trade in polar bear fur at the same time as using images of the bears to raise money, it can be revealed. Polar bears are severely affected by the loss of Arctic sea ice, which makes seeking prey harder and forces the […]
Mountain Biker Has An Extremely Close-up Encounter With a Giraffe
A man riding his bike encountered a giraffe unexpectedly. The animal appeared on his path, leading to an unforgettable moment. While cycling, the man encountered a giraffe. It was incredible to see such a large animal up close. The giraffe was extremely close to the man. He could see every detail of the animal’s features. […]
Giraffes in Legal Limbo at Natural Bridge Zoo
The three female giraffes at Natural Bridge Zoo are caught in an uncertain situation. While technically owned by Rockbridge County, the giraffes have remained at the zoo since authorities seized them on-site last December. A letter from the Attorney General’s Animal Law Unit last month outlined that the giraffes would stay put for now due […]