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A zookeeper has been eaten alive by a pack of lions, a safari park in Thailand announced on Wednesday. An eyewitness to the attack gave a baffling description to the local TV network. He said the experienced animal handler got out of his vehicle and turned his back on the lions, apparently waiting for them […]
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Petition: Stop the Killing of Lions in Zimbabwe – End Trophy Hunting Now
Nearly a decade after the heartbreaking killing of Cecil the Lion, it’s happened again. Blondie – a beloved, GPS-collared lion being tracked by Oxford researchers – was lured out of protected territory and shot dead by a trophy hunter. Just like Cecil. Zimbabwe allows up to 100 lions to be hunted every year, most often […]
Oregon Zoo Owner Faces Hundreds of Animal Neglect Charges
A disturbing case out of Oregon has once again highlighted the dangers of privately run roadside zoos that put profit over the welfare of animals. According to ABC News, the owner of the West Coast Game Park Safari in Bandon has been indicted on 371 charges, including more than 300 counts of animal neglect, after […]
Petition: Denmark Zoo Feeding Unwanted Pets to Lions Must Be Shut Down
A zoo in Denmark is trying to turn “unwanted pets” into food for the captive predators in their facilities. It is asking the public to consider if they have any unwanted pets – especially small horses, rabbits, chickens, and guinea pigs – and to then donate those pets to the zoo. Sign the petition to […]
Latest rhino assessment finds two species recovering, but three continue to decline
Over the last two decades, conservationists have fought a formidable battle: Trying to protect the world’s remaining rhinos in Africa and Asia from poachers. The slaughter is driven by relentless demand for rhino horn in East Asia, where it’s a status symbol and used in traditional medicine, despite studies debunking any medicinal benefits. On the […]
Hunters Killed when Prey turned Predator
They set out to kill – but ended up facing nature’s most ruthless revenge. From the savannahs of Africa to the wild of Argentina, a string of hunters have discovered the brutal reality that the animals they stalk are not always willing to go quietly. These are the moments when prey turned predator, when instinct, […]
Encounter Africa’s Iconic Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
Nuzzled in the center of Tanzania lies the Ngorongoro Crater — a hotspot for wild animals with nature in full bloom. A spectacular place where wild species roam freely across the sweeping landscapes, in a setting that can only be described as a natural masterpiece. As you gaze across the expansive caldera, cast your eyes […]
Germany: Baboons fed to lions and tigers after zoo culling
Nuremberg Zoo has confirmed that baboons killed to keep down numbers were fed to predators, amid public criticism after it was revealed the animals had been dismembered after death. News of the culling sparked complaints from animal groups over zoo ethics, animal welfare, and culling practices, with the animals decapitated and some having their hands […]