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.
(DUCKS) Feeding the ducks has long been considered a fun family activity that is a good way to introduce children to the wonders of animals, but could that bread you are feeding the birds actually be harmful for them? Find out what ducks should be eating. — Global Animal
(ORANGUTAN) JAPAN — On a hot day in the Japan Tama Zoo, a overheated orangutan uses a wash cloth to cool himself. Astonishingly, this human mannerism was not taught and is an example of this species’ brilliance. Read on for more about this animals amazing similarities to humans.
(ZOO ANIMALS/EARTHQUAKE) NORTHEAST UNITED STATES — 15 minutes before the largest earthquake the east coast has seen in 67 years, the animals of the Washington National Zoo were raising their alarm. Ducks, flamingos, orangutans, and other animals with an acute sense of their surroundings huddled together, dashed for safety, and let out warning calls. Though the quake was faint and only recorded with a magnitude of 5.8, tremors were felt and these animals were the first on the scene. Read on to learn how these animals sensed what was coming. — Global Animal
(ENDANGERED MOUNTAIN GORILLAS) UGANDA — Without direct evidence linking the killing of a mountain gorilla to three poachers, the men associated with the crime were fined only about 18 to 37 U.S. dollars. Animal advocates, including the Uganda Wildlife Authority, are outraged, especially since there are only about 780 mountain gorillas remaining in the wild.
(ANIMAL INTELLIGENCE) — Are animals smarter than people? Maybe. Research says that animals rival humans in cognitive processing of social etiquette, survival, and even logic. Read on and see how this can be. Chimps, birds, and even sheep seem to have the upper hand.
(BLACK BEARS) MINNESOTA — Rather than weapons, diversionary food sites could be used to minimize bear-people interaction, research says. These sites would keep black bears preoccupied with loads of food and eliminate the need for them to go near humans. Less interaction will result in less bears dying. Read on for more regarding diversionary food sites and their effectiveness. — Global Animal
(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
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