Influencers have a huge role in our social media-obsessed society. They have hundreds of thousands, and sometimes millions, of followers who look to them for what to wear, do, read, watch, and more – essentially, these famous social media stars influence how people live their lives. Sadly, while some types of influence may have a positive […]
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White lions face new extinction threat as trophy hunters offered cut-price deals
White lions could be facing a renewed threat of extinction after trophy hunters were offered cut-price deals to shoot them. The rate for killing the rare animals in South Africa has been slashed from £30,000 to £10,000. Trophy hunting in the country brings in around £300million, but has taken a massive financial hit because of […]
Rat poison found in bodies of 80% of American eagles
Rat poison has been found in the bodies of an estimated 80% of American eagles, according to a new study from the University of Georgia. By examining the carcasses of golden and bald eagles found between 2014 and 2018, scientists were able to determine that the majority of them had exposure to poison. That included […]
Diclofenac claims first official victim in Europe: the Cinereous Vulture
A Cinerous Vulture Aegypius monachus born in 2020 in the Boumort National Hunting Reserve has now been confirmed as the first victim of a vulture species to die from poisoning by veterinary diclofenac in Europe. The cause of death of this vulture was confirmed in a new study which came out on April 5th, at […]
Trophy Hunting: A Detailed Exposé of the Extinction Industry
“Trophy hunting is leading to the extinction of a number of species. Scientific studies have demonstrated the links between trophy hunting and population declines. Yet exports of hunting trophies continue to increase. The annual lion hunting quota is now equivalent to one-third of the males that can be hunted. For the good of conservation, the […]
Montana Governor Kills Wolf
According to the Mountain West News Bureau, Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte trapped and killed an adult black wolf near Yellowstone National Park on February 15. The wolf, number 1155, was tracked by radio-collar and lives in Yellowstone. He trapped the wolf on a private ranch after it wandered off federal lands. While it is legal […]
Callous trophy hunter boasts she shot dead 60-year-old crocodile to make purse
A trophy hunter hunter has boasted she shot dead a 60-year-old Nile crocodile to make a purse. Callous Larysa Switlyk posted pictures of herself posing with the dead animal saying: “Excuse me while I shop for a new purse”. She used the snap in the hope of recruiting British women to join her on cruel hunts. Switlyk […]
Six Lions Found Dead in Ugandan National Park
The BBC reported that six lions have been found dead and dismembered at a national park in Uganda. The lions were found in Queen Elizabeth National Park with heads and paws hacked off in what authorities believe is poisoning. Authorities and conservationists are working to investigate and the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) said it “cannot […]