Daily world news about wild animals and endangered species. Includes information on animals in Africa, tigers, elephants, and all wildlife, plus news on animal welfare and wildlife conservation.
(ANIMAL PICTURES) Happy Father’s Day to all the dads in the world—human and otherwise. As an ode to dads, here’s a list and photo gallery of the top ten most notable animal dads. Weigh in on the poll and tell us which animal you think is the best father. And better yet, send to the dads in your life, asking (or telling) which animal dad he most resembles. — Global Animal
(ANIMAL WELFARE) TORONTO — Last year, Toronto’s city council agreed to transfer three elephants from the Toronto Zoo to the Performing Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) in California. Despite funding courtesy of game show host and animal activist Bob Barker, the arrangements have hit a volley of roadblocks. Continue reading below to find out what the future holds for the elephants, and why relocation plans have been delayed. — Global Animal
(ANIMAL POLITICS) Earlier this week, the United States Fish and Wildlife Service announced a proposal that would classify all chimpanzees as endangered. Chimps in the wild are currently considered to be endangered, yet those in captivity are only listed as threatened. The new motion should have a positive impact on chimps used in medical research and as pets. The current split-listing of the species has allowed for the improper commercial trade and use of the primate, who faces extinction. Keep reading for more on chimpanzees and the positive proposal. — Global Animal
(CELEBRITY ACTIVISM) Rhinos are receiving a helping hand from a number of high profile tweeters. A total of 25 celebrities including Leonardo DiCaprio and Edward Norton are using the social networking site to support the Zoological Society of London (ZSL) and their fight against rhino poaching. Due to the success of their outreach, the group of celebrities won the ZSL, a £500,000 grant from Google. Continue reading to find out how the money will be used to protect rhinos from harm at the hands of poachers. — Global Animal
(ANIMAL WELFARE) Once teetering on the brink of extinction, the North American cougar is now one of the greatest success stories in wildlife conservation. The big cat species goes by a wide variety of different names including mountain lion, catamount, puma, panther, and painter. By 1900, cougars were nearly extinct in all regions east of the Rockies. They were treated like vermin and allowed to be shot on sight. Fortunately, the panther is back on the prowl with an estimated 30,000 living in North America. Read the article below to learn more about these wild cats and their miraculous comeback. — Global Animal
(WILDLIFE CONSERVATION) Some genetic researchers are interested in bringing back extinct species by using DNA preserved since before their extinction. As critics point out, with more species going extinct every day due to habitat loss, climate change, and poaching, we may not be competent and cooperative enough to protect and care for these animals in a responsible way. Read on to learn more about the dilemma of de-extinction. — Global Animal
(ZOOS) INDIA — A wild Bengal tiger has chosen his freedom over a life of imprisonment. Last April, workers at India’s Nandankanan Zoo witnessed the male tiger walk onto the zoo’s grounds, apparently attracted to the zoo’s female tiger. Under the influence of love, the male found himself caged by officials after wandering into the female’s enclosure. The tiger remained at the zoo for a month before he outsmarted employees once again, escaping his enclosure to journey back into the wild. This incident could leave zoo officials in a tight situation. If this tiger could escape, what’s stopping other animals from doing the same? Continue reading to find out how this Bengal tiger escaped his confinement. — Global Animal
(ENDANGERED SPECIES) NEW DELHI — The Maharashtra government has taken an uncompromising stand against poaching, passing a new law that allows forest guards to defend tigers and other wildlife against illegal hunting, even if it results in the injury or death of poachers. With about half of the world’s tigers living in India, leaders are taking measures to become a powerful and effective defense force against poaching. Conservationists hope implementing this policy will deter poachers and help stabilize the populations of endangered species, as a similar strategy utilized in the Indian state of Assam has helped redeem the one-horned rhino population. Read on to learn the details of the on-going war on poaching. — Global Animal
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