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.
(ENDANGERED SPECIES/MAMMALS) A new study shows that 20 percent of the nearly 5,500 mammalian species are at risk of extinction. Hunting and expanding agriculture are the main dangers to these animals, so it is in fact people who are causing this devastating loss. Find out which mammals are in danger, which animals are already gone forever, and which species have been rescued from the brink of extinction. — Global Animal
(GORILLAS/ANIMAL RESCUE) AFRICA — A baby mountain gorilla named Ihirwe was rescued from a group of jailed poachers who held her captive in their Rwandan prison. Despite the harsh imprisonment, Ihirwe is in good health and is making great progress during her 30 day rehabilitation. She will be released back into the wild within a couple of weeks. Read on for more about this young gorilla’s will to survive. — Global Animal
(ANIMAL VIDEO) Penguins are like no other species. Perhaps that’s part of the reason they fascinate us so much. A group of penguins displaying their natural behavior is captured on video. After a rough day, watching this video will surely put a smile on your face and remind you of the beauty that exists in the animal kingdom. Check out the video set to the soothing music of Mike Rowland. — Global Animal
(ANIMAL BEHAVIOR / PICTURES) Here are the top 15 most adorable, bizarre, disgusting, and frightening animal mating rituals. Elephants, snakes, hippos, ducks, dolphins, crabs, fish, and more. Find out how these animals attract — or track down — their mates. Learn about these weird mating rituals with facts about animal mating. — Global Animal
(WOLVES) WYOMING — Following Idaho and Montana, Wyoming is set to remove wolves from the endangered species list. This news is alarming for those who see the absurdity of killing a species once hunted to the brink of extinction that’s only recently regained a sustainable population. Read on about how statewide wolf hunting may begin as early as next fall. — Global Animal
(ANIMAL TOURISM) Vacationing in Latin America? Whether you want to stay in the city or hike Machu Pichu, Latin America has a lot to offer the animal lover. Before you book plane tickets, check out this list of the best places to see and learn about the diverse animals in the wild and in sanctuaries in Mexico, Columbia, Ecuador, Brazil, Belize, Costa Rica, Puerto Rico, Honduras, Turks and Caicos, and Trinidad. From ocelots to great white sharks, these animal tourism spots are sure to fascinate. — Global Animal
(RHINOS) SOUTH AFRICA — The Asian black market demand for rhino horns has poachers pillaging Africa’s wildlife in search of the lucrative horns. Thankfully, the South African government deployed its military in Kruger National Park to go after these poachers. Military involvement seems to be working; the number of murdered rhinos has decreased dramatically over the past few months. But not all rhinos are being protected and, unfortunately, the poachers aren’t the only ones hunting and killing these animals to make a profit. Read about the struggle as well as the success of the South African military. — Global Animal
(WILDLIFE) Encountering wolves, bears, or mountain lions in the wild can be a frightening prospect, but there are several life-saving tips that can help keep you and the animal out of harm’s way. Read on… — Global Animal
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