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.
(WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY) Since the emergence of wildlife photography in 1906, images have served as an inspiration for conservation. Tiger rehabilitation, wolf habitat research, and bird migration studies have all been possible thanks to the developing art. So now, we present you with the 10 most groundbreaking photos to date. Enjoy! — Global Animal
(VIDEO) INDONESIA — Eyes on Leuser is a conservation and film project created to collect images of the vast biodiversity of Leuser, an ecosystem of Northern Sumatra, Indonesia. Using a video trail, the filmmakers move cameras to various habitats to capture the different species of shy and nocturnal creatures who live there. The images provide solid evidence of animals residing in the Leuserian landscapes for future conservation, educational, and awareness programs. This creative initiative great way to contribute to both the conservation of a beautiful environment and protection of the critters living there. — Global Animal
(BABY PANDA PHOTO GALLERY) CHINA — We all know how cute baby pandas are. How can we pass up seeing a reunion of 16 giant panda cubs born at Wolong Giant Panda Reserve Centre in China? Check out pictures of these panda cubs here! — Global Animal
(ANIMAL VIDEO) AUSTRIA — Tissue alert! After 30 years locked in isolation, 38 chimpanzees retired from working as HIV and hepatitis test animals and were let outside for the first time in their lives. The delight of the newly free primates is evident in the video of their first steps outside. Watch the touching video of the chimps as they celebrate their hard-won freedom from testing. — Global Animal
(SPECIES RESTORATION) VIRGINIA — The black-footed ferret population dwindled to a mere 18 animals in the late 1980s. The National Zoo’s conservation center in Virginia is currently attempting to restore the once declared extinct population and has already successfully bred 26 of these sleek carnivores. After passing a trial in a life-like enclosure, the ferrets will be released with the potential to reproduce naturally and re-inhabit the area that was once theirs. Read on for more about the efforts to re-introduce these ferrets into their native habitat. — Global Animal
(ANIMAL EXTINCTION) LOS ANGELES — We don’t often think of our sprawling cities as wildlife habitats. But as the third largest state in the country, California is home to more wild animals than you might know. In Los Angeles, the multiple freeways have trapped the population of mountain lions that live in the Santa Monica Mountains, causing inbreeding and traffic accidents. Read on to learn about how these big cats are on their way to extinction and what the city of Los Angeles is doing about it. — Global Animal
(ANIMAL FACTS) Have you ever wondered how fish communicate? Or why sometimes you just can’t shake those pesky mosquitoes? There are so many things that we still don’t know about the animal kingdom, but we learn new, fun, and weird animal facts all the time. Check out these amazing animal facts, and share some trivia of your own in the comments! — Global Animal
(ANIMAL SMUGGLING/VIDEO) MEXICO — Mexican drug cartel leaders are keeping exotic animals as a show of power and status. But when the drug lords are arrested, the animals are left with nowhere else to go but to public zoos. With each arrest, up to 200 lions, tigers, monkeys, birds, and other exotic animals flooding into the zoos, straining resources. The cartels are also involved in smuggling and using animals for illegal trade and sneaking cocaine across the U.S. border. Read on about the fate of animals used by the drug cartels. — Global Animal
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