In a historic move, Costa Rica has decided to close its two remaining state zoos, marking a significant step in its commitment to wildlife Conservation. The decision, announced by Costa Rica’s Ministry of Environment and Energy, comes over a decade after the country passed a law prohibiting the captivity of wild animals in government-run facilities. […]
Grizzly Bear Seriously Injures Man in ‘Surprise Encounter’ in Wyoming
Atourist was attacked and seriously injured by a grizzly bear during a “surprise encounter” at a national park. The 35-year-old Massachusetts man was walking on Signal Mountain Summit Road in Grand Teton National Park on May 19 when two grizzly bears surprised him, the National Park Service said in a statement. One of the bears […]
Young Dolphin Murdered on Louisiana Beach, Authorities Hunt for Shooter
On a quiet beach in Cameron Parish, Louisiana, a somber discovery was made. A juvenile bottlenose dolphin was found deceased, ABC7 News reports, its body marred by multiple gunshot wounds, a shocking act of violence against marine wildlife. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) swiftly responded to this distressing report. Investigation and Necropsy Findings […]
Petition: Help End the Cruel and Dangerous Pet Primate Trade
Primates are not suited for life as pets. Thankfully, the reintroduction of the Captive Primate Safety Act aims to end the cruel and dangerous pet primate trade in the United States. Nonhuman primates, who are highly intelligent and social, endure profound suffering and cause significant safety risks when kept as pets. This act, championed by […]
How the war in Ukraine has impacted migrating eagles: Birds have been forced to deviate from their usual flight plan to avoid active conflict zones, study reveals
Every spring, thousands of Greater Spotted Eagles make the arduous journey from East Africa and Greece to southern Belarus to breed. Now, a study has revealed the impact of the war in Ukraine on this annual migration for the first time. Researchers from the University of East Anglia found that shortly after Ukraine was invaded […]
Yellowstone hit with allegations of animal abuse from group that claims its bear ‘sanctuary’ is not all it seems
controversial Idaho bear park is duping visitors into thinking it is a conservation charity and is only pretending to keep its animals for life, campaigners have claimed. Yellowstone Bear World is the only facility in the US where visitors are allowed to bottle-feed bear cubs. But guests who pay $75 for the privilege are being […]
The truth about Asian hornets: how terrified should humans and honeybees actually be?
Can a single insect reshape history? A queen hornet from the Vespa velutina species, which is believed to have stowed away in Chinese pottery, could make that claim. She was shipped to the port of Bordeaux in 2004. Having already mated with multiple males, she flew off into the sunshine of south-west France and built […]
Results of the Best Photo of the Month May 2024
We are delighted to announce the results of our latest photo competition. Glenn Bartley wins First Prize with his outstanding image ‘Buff-fronted Owl‘. Alan Murphy wins Second Prize with his inspirational image ‘Cave Bat’. Third Prize goes to Candy McManiman with ‘Bigfoot‘. Please give kudos to the photographers by leaving comments at the bottom of […]