(DOLPHINS) NEW ZEALAND — The Maui’s dolphin, only found off the west coast of New Zealand, is rapidly approaching extinction. Fishing nets are to blame for leaving less than 55 of this rare species left in the wild. Officials are working to extend net bans to include the dolphin’s territory, but changes must be made fast. Read on to find out how to help save these beautiful animals, watch the video, and click our take action mouse! — Global Animal
(ANIMAL NEWS) In the future, going to the zoo could be a blast from the past, literally. At the “Symposium on the Future of Zoos” scientists discussed creating Jurassic Park-style “cageless” habitats, robotic animals, and zoos filled with cloned extinct animals. Read on for more of what the future might hold, and let us know what you think! — Global Animal
(ANIMAL EXTINCTION) The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) listed the Sumatran elephant as “critically endangered” today. Previously listed as “endangered,” the increase in deforestation has prompted the World Wildlife Foundation (WWF) to estimate that within 30 years this Southeast Asian elephant could be extinct. Read more on the status of the Sumatran elephant and other Indonesian animal species whose populations are in dire need of help. — Global Animal
(ANIMAL DISCOVERY) An extremely rare primate known as the Miller’s grizzled langur appeared unexpectedly in the protected Wehea Forest in east Kalimantan, Borneo. While some speculated the langur to be potentially extinct, the species remains in grave danger. Check out the video documentation of this fantastic animal discovery below. — Global Animal
(ANIMAL SCIENCE) — A depressing change we may see in the new year is an acceleration in the extinction of animals across the globe. From amphibians to hoofed mammals, many species are on the verge of collapse. The reason? Mankind’s detrimental activities, such as overtaking natural habitats and creating pollution, have sealed the fate of the world’s wild creatures. Statistics from Conservation International are frightening, showing that thousands of animal, plant, and lichen are at risk. Read on for the full story on 2012′s possible mass extinction. — Global Animal
(EXTINCT SPECIES) Who doesn’t love Jurassic Park? Or the idea of being surrounded by dinosaurs and prehistoric creatures? This dream could soon become a reality with the discovery of woolly mammoth bone marrow. Scientists claim they can use the marrow to clone the prehistoric beast, but we do have to question the ethics involved here. Read on for more information about the potential return of an extinct species. — Global Animal
(WOLF/COYOTE) North American wolves are disappearing as a new hybrid takes its place — the coywolf. A genetic mix of the coyote and wolf, these hybrids have become more prevalent as coyote populations have increased and migrated east due to the human impact on North American ecosystems. Read on about how this werewolf-esque hybrid might mean bad news for the true wolf populations. — Global Animal
(PHOTO GALLERY) Have you seen a Sasparee? Thanks to one man, Korea’s loyal, shaggy-haired dog breed known as the Sapsaree, has gone from a population of just eight in the 1980s to 1,200 dogs living with South Korean families. Read the story of geneticist Ha Ji-Hong and see remarkable pictures of the breed he saved – and the Sapsarees who are saving people with their work as therapy dogs.
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