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Tarzan Star Arrested For Possession Of Wild Animals

March 1, 2012

(ANIMAL NEWS) Steve Sipek, also known as Spanish Tarzan, was recently released from jail following his arrest for misdemeanor charges of possession of wild animals without a USDA permit and possession of wild animals as pets. He has repeatedly failed to fix deficiencies at his Loxahatchee compound and one of his tigers was killed because of it. In 2004, a 600-pound tiger named Bobo escaped from his enclosure and ended up being shot five times with an assault rifle by a wildlife officer. Sipek’s affinity for big cats stems from a 1975 incident where a lion saved his life by dragging him out of a fire. Although Sipek seems to have good intentions, they have deadly consequences for the very animals he professes to love. Perhaps this King of the Jungle’s energy would be better spent contributing to big cat rescue rather than becoming another wildlife jailer. Tarzan friend of wildlife, me don’t think so. — Global Animal

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Starving Mountain Lion Attacks Boy

February 7, 2012

(ANIMAL ATTACK) TEXAS — On Sunday morning, 6-year-old Rivers Hobbs was walking with his parents along a sidewalk near their lodge in Big Bend National Park when a mountain lion attacked the boy, clamping on to his face.  This is a barely avoided tragedy born from desperate circumstances. Mountain lions rarely attack humans as they generally don’t associate people as prey. The rise in recent attacks, from 53 reported between 1890 and 1990, to 88 attacks by 2004, is simply due to the constantly expanding human population into mountain lion habitats. These attacks are often the result of a severely starved animal in desperation. The attack on 6-year-old Rivers Hobbs is tragic and we’re grateful for his  father’s heroic rescue and Rivers’ quick recovery. But by no means should this mountain lion be hunted down and killed for being starving and lost. Surely this lion can be darted and moved deeper into the wilderness. The incident also calls out for habitat protection for all species. Read below for more on this survival story. — Global Animal

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Tiger Cubs Exploited In America’s Malls Of Shame (VIDEO)

December 23, 2011

(ANIMAL WELFARE) Animal advocates are seeking to end a sickening year-round attraction in malls across America: the exploitation of tiger cubs. One notorious exotic animal exhibit travels to malls all over the country, charging shoppers to pet and take a photo with a tiger cub. The wild animals in the show are provided by Joe Schreibvogel, owner of G.W. Exotic Animal Memorial Park, a private roadside zoo in Oklahoma with a questionable past. Schreibvogel claims to provide consumers with education about the plight of exotic cats. In reality, 23 tiger cubs died within a year while on Schreibvogel’s retail circuit. — Global Animal

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Ratz! Leopard Duped By Baby Rodent

September 2, 2011

(FUNNY ANIMAL STORIES) A baby rat invades a leopard’s home, and literally steals food from under the big cat’s nose! Find out what happens next in this unusual cat and mouse-esque story! — Global Animal

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Tripoli’s Zoo Animals Abandoned During Libya’s Conflict (VIDEO)

August 31, 2011

(ZOO ANIMAL NEWS) LIBYA — The Tripoli Zoo was abandoned during fighting in Libya’s capital last week. Left to fend for themselves during the chaos, the zoo animals went without food and water for seven days. Although the fighting has ended, the animals remain in crisis. With low resources and few workers, the animals aren’t getting enough food. What’s worse: there is almost no fresh water, and in the sweltering summer heat of Northern Africa, fresh water is a necessity for survival. Read on for more information and a video detailing the plight of these zoo animals. Through Global Animal Foundation, the nonprofit charity arm of Global Animal, we are currently searching for organizations on the ground and effective ways to take action. Please keep checking back to see what you can do to help these animals in need. — Global Animal

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Artificial Insemination Helps Threatened Cat Population

August 19, 2011

(PALLAS’ CATS) OHIO — Three Pallas’ Cat kittens were born through artificial insemination at the Cincinnati Zoo. A near-threatened species, the Pallas’ Cat has struggled with habitat loss, poaching, and rodent control programs in Central Asia. But with the help of some dedicated scientists there is hope. Read about the rehabilitation process of these beautiful wild cats. — Global Animal

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Animal Protection Policies: 20 Years Of Progress

August 15, 2011

(ANIMAL RIGHTS ) USA — Here’s something positive for animal lovers to reflect on: In the last 20 years, there have been at least 1,000 new animal protection laws enacted. Plus, these statutes are in addition to the federal laws aimed at preventing animal cruelty and animal abuse. So, though it may seem stagnant at times, and there are definite setbacks, too, the general trend in animal welfare is decidedly upward. Read on for inspiration to keep taking action on behalf of animals. It makes a difference! — Global Animal

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Mountain Lion Travels Halfway Across America

July 31, 2011

(MOUNTAIN LIONS) CONNECTICUT — A South Dakota mountain lion travelled more than 1,500 miles to Connecticut, where he was tragically hit and killed by an SUV. His incredible journey was one of the longest ever documented for a land mammal and nearly double the previous record for distance travelled by a cougar. Find out about the significance of this animal’s migration east. — Global Animal

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