(WILDLIFE CONSERVATION) Communities in Kenya, and across all of Africa, are mobilizing to protect wildlife from poachers. While poaching and the ivory trade can be profitable, the money brought in from tourism is far more lucrative. Realizing they need to protect local creatures as a renewable and valuable resource, local citizens are arming themselves, forming militias, and patrolling the wilderness. — Global Animal
(ANIMAL NEWS) ARGENTINA — In an attempt to protect the whale population, a conservation agency plans to harm another species. Recently, seagulls have been diving down from the skies and attacking on whales near the surface. While this is hurting the whales, it is also greatly hurting the whale-watching industry since the whales are hesitant to swim near the gulls. The solution, officials say, is to take it to the extreme and shoot any seagulls in the area. Read on to learn why the seagull population has increased, and let us know about any alternate solutions you might have thought of.
(ANIMAL NEWS) NEW JERSEY — Six Flags Great Adventure amusement park in Jackson, New Jersey will shut down their exclusive Wild Safari after September 30. For years the historic site allowed visitors to take their own vehicles through a designated trail to visit a variety of exotic animals and more than 75 species including African lions, Asian water buffaloes, elephants and zebras. — Global Animal
(OCEANS) CALIFORNIA — Earth’s oceans provide not only resources, but travel, and recreation. An often overlooked part of the ocean’s ecology are shorelines and coasts, like the Southern coast of California. Laguna Beach, CA has an enormous variety of coastal habitats, including tons of tide pools. One organization, Laguna Ocean Foundation, has taken on the job of educating the public about tide pools, and why it’s so important to protect them. — Global Animal
(PRIMATES) Scientists are considering vaccinating apes due to an increase in disease outbreaks. Over the last twenty years, diseases transmitted by humans have killed approximately one-third of the world’s gorilla and chimpanzee populations. With slow reproduction rates, these outbreaks could decimate primate populations. Read on for the benefits and risks posed by vaccinating these wild animals. — 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
(ANIMAL TOURISM) Vacationing in the United Kingdom? Whether you want to swim with seals or watch wild wolves, the U.K. has a lot to offer the animal lover. Before you book your tickets, check out this list of the best places to see and learn about the diverse animals in the U.K. From basking sharks to goats, these animal tourism spots are sure to fascinate. — Global Animal
(ANIMAL TOURISM) Vacationing in Europe? Whether you want to stay in the city or go hiking in the Alps, Europe has a lot to offer the animal lover. Before you book your tickets check out this list of the best places to see and learn about the diverse animals in the wild and in sanctuaries. From bears to swans, these animal tourism spots are sure to fascinate. — Global Animal
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