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.
NEPAL (ENDANGERED SPECIES)– Whenever an endangered animal makes a comeback, no matter how tenuous, it’s a cause for relief and celebration. It’s also proof that education and enforcement can affect behavior and reverse a downward plunge in a population’s numbers. In a world of seemingly endless bad news for animals, read about this heartening success. – Global Animal
VIETNAM (ENDANGERED SPECIES) – In an effort to preserve the critically endangered saola, or Asian unicorn, a 39,000 acre nature reserve has been set aside in central Vietnam. The reserve will protect the 50 to 60 saolas living in the area from poachers. Discover how the Quang Nam reserve will benefit both the animals and the people living there. — Global Animal
(ENDANGERED SPECIES) – Lucky lemurs! Madagascar ring-tailed lemurs are so important to billionaire and Virgin CEO, Richard Branson, that he’s giving them an island. Moskito Island, Branson’s famed piece of land in the British Virgin Islands, will become a wildlife refuge for endangered species like the lemur. Introducing species to a new habitat can be risky to both the animal and the natural environment; while some criticize his generosity, Branson’s bold conservation move is worth watching. – Global Animal
(ANIMAL PICTURES) Piglets and bunnies are both symbols of springtime sweetness, and ridiculously cute ones at that. Just in time for Easter, check out these royally cute photos of Charles and William, an unlikely pair of best friends. — Global Animal
MOSCOW (ENDANGERED SPECIES) – Though a year-long ban on hunting polar bears may save some of the animals, it’s hard to believe that there is no outright law banning the killing of these endangered animals in the first place.
(ANIMAL PICTURES) Everyone has a bad hair day now and then, and these animals are no exception. Check out these hilarious pictures of monkeys, dogs, guinea pigs, penguins, lions, and other animals with questionable hair styles. As you’ll see, a misbehaving coif only makes one more adorable. — Global Animal
(WILDLIFE) Lawrence Anthony will do just about anything and go anywhere to save animals. It’s little wonder Anthony’s renegade missions, like saving the captive animals at the Baghdad Zoo (told in his memoir Babylon’s Zoo), and his ability to communicate with rogue elephants in South Africa (shared in Anthony’s The Elephant Whisperer), have caught Hollywood’s eye. From New Scientist, read Liz Else’s interview with Lawrence Anthony – the man, the maverick, the elephant whisperer. — Global Animal
ENDANGERED SPECIES (VIDEO) – Rescued cheetah Chewbaaka recently passed away at 16 years old, leaving many grieving friends behind. He and his best friend and rescuer, Dr. Laurie Marker, changed the way people view cheetahs, showing them it’s possible to live peacefully with animals. Read Dr. Marker’s beautiful tribute to the big cat she raised from the time he was 10 days old, and see the pictures that we can all remember this amazing animal by. — Global Animal
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