(OCEANS) MAINE — Government officials have broken up a narwhal tusk-smuggling ring in which, for nearly a decade, two Canadians have been transporting the whales’ ivory tusks from the Canadian Arctic into Calais, Maine. The tusks, which can grow up to eight feet long, sell for thousands of dollars each, but are illegal to import in the U.S. Continue reading to learn more about this underground demand for narwhal tusks in the U.S. and the illegal cross-border exchange. — Global Animal
(ENVIRONMENT) — Arctic sea ice levels are set to hit record lows this September. With the ice melting and the ocean temperatures becoming warmer the effect on animals is not going to be good. Polar bears among many other animals depend heavily on the ice for survival. Read on for more about this disappointing discovery. — Global Animal
(WHALES/DOLPHINS) — It has been known for quite some time that noises humans cause under the sea, such as engines, sonars, and weapons testing, can cause temporary or even permeant hearing loss to sea life that relies heavily on their hearing to live. Scientists recently discovered that whales and dolphins actually have the ability to decrease their hearing sensitivity in order to protect them from loud noises. This leaves hope that humans will be able to use a warning noise underwater that will signal these highly intelligent animals to “plug their ears” before harmful noise. Look below for more on this new discovery. — Global Animal
(POLAR BEARS) A homeless polar bear wanders the streets of London in a powerful new video from Greenpeace. Jude Law narrates the video to Radiohead’s Everything In Its Right Place, just some celebrities who have joined the “Save the Arctic” campaign. The continued presence of oil companies and the disappearance of sea ice continues to threaten the Arctic environment and the animals that call it home. Read on for more and watch the video. — Global Animal
(MOVIE REVIEW) Immerse yourself in the earth’s last frontier, the Arctic. This dramatic, rugged landscape is magnificently captured by filmmakers Greg and Shaun MacGillivray in the new 3-D IMAX and Warner Bros. adventure, To the Arctic. While the immense glaciers, pristine waters and wildlife are reminiscent of a time past, the film focuses on the harrowing truth that this environment is quickly disappearing. Narrated by Meryl Streep, To the Arctic follows the lives of a mother polar bear and her cubs as they traverse the harsh landscape. Read on for the full review and to watch the trailer. — Global Animal
(CELEBRITY NEWS) Three-time Oscar winner Meryl Streep will narrate To The Arctic, a new documentary following the life of a mother polar bear caring for her cubs in the arctic. The documentary is sure to be a hit with animal and nature enthusiasts alike. To The Arctic arrives in IMAX theaters on April 20. Read on for more information about the film! — Global Animal
(ANIMAL NEWS) RUSSIA — In the Sinyavinsky Strait off the Bering Sea, more than 100 beluga whales have become trapped in a prison of ice. As the ice increases and the food becomes scarce, these whales risk suffocation and starvation. Read on for more about the plight of these whales, and what is being done to help them. — Global Animal
(ENDANGERED SPECIES) The iconic red Coca-Cola can changes its color for the first time in history… to white! Coca-Cola has joined the World Wildlife Fund to launch a powerful campaign to protect the companies mascot, the polar bear, and its Arctic home. Starting with the dramatic color change, read on for more of what the campaign is striving to do. — Global Animal
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