Formed to battle the endless killing of rhinos in South Africa, the Black Mambas are an all-female anti-poaching unit who tirelessly work to protect wildlife in Balule Nature Reserve and Kruger national park. Dressed in camouflage uniforms and trained in a military-style boot camp, the women come off as formidable guardians of environmental justice. In […]
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Conservation Group Finds Tiger Population Is 40% Larger Than Previously Thought
It’s no secret that tigers are struggling and their numbers have dwindled in the wild. It’s always bad news when we hear it, but it seems as if some good news is now in order. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has recently assessed the tiger population and estimates that it has increased […]
Bison Can Lose 200 Pounds During Mating Season, and Other Facts About Our National Mammal
The American bison, the national mammal of the United States, inspires awe with its sturdy profile, recovery story, and historical significance. Unfortunately, they often end up in the news because people don’t behave safely around them, but when you’re enjoying them from a reasonable distance, here are some fun facts to ponder. Centuries ago, American […]
Call for hippos to join list of world’s most endangered animals
Hippos could be added to the list of the world’s most endangered animals because of dwindling populations caused by the climate crisis, poaching and the ivory trade. The semi-aquatic mammals are found in lakes and rivers across sub-Saharan Africa, with an estimated population of 115,000-130,000. As well as the trade in ivory – found in […]
Mozambique busts notorious rhino poacher
MAPUTO — Authorities in Mozambique have arrested two men for allegedly attempting to sell rhino horn in the country’s capital, Maputo. Hilario Lole, a spokesperson for the National Criminal Investigation Service (SERNIC), said the men — notorious rhino poacher Simon Ernesto Valoi, widely known by his nickname, “Navara,” and an associate, Paulo Zukula — were […]
‘Extremely rare’ twin giraffe born in Kenya as species struggles to survive
A giraffe in a Kenyan national park has given birth to twins in what officials have called an ‘extremely rare occurrence.’ Sharing a picture of the new family on Twitter, Cabinet Secretary for Tourism Najib Balala announced the birth on Tuesday. ‘We welcome the new borns with love,’ he added in a tweet shared by […]
Tigers may avoid extinction, but we must aim higher (commentary)
Having spent 27 years as a wild cat scientist, I have been fortunate to run my fingers through the coarse fur of a 170 kg tiger while wrapping a GPS collar around its neck. Even better luck, I’ve lived to tell the tale of a tiger mauling after an unsuccessful collaring expedition. Suffice it to […]
3 Ways You Can Help Tigers On International Tiger Day
Friday, July 29, is International Tiger Day, a full day devoted to celebrating one of nature’s most iconic animals. But this global day of celebration–-founded in 2010 to raise awareness about the big cat’s growing plight–is also bittersweet. Tigers may rule out in the jungle, but they’re no match for man-made evils like poaching, habitat […]