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Could Snow Leopards Become Domestic Cats?

October 19, 2012

(ENDANGERED SPECIES) PAKISTAN — In an effort to conserve Snow Leopards, an expert has proposed that we begin labeling the big cats as a domestic animal. Snow Leopards are an endangered species and have witnessed a recent decline in population due to hunting and retaliation by farmers. Labeling these cats as domestic could mean that farmers would be compensated for any of their livestock killed by the Snow Leopards. The expert, Shafqat Hussain, claims that people can easily co-exist with these leopards as they have never been known to attack people, and therefore there is no reason to consciously separate the two. Read on to see why some do not agree with the controversial proposal, and give us your feedback. — Global Animal

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India’s Leopards Killed By The Week

October 16, 2012

(POACHING) INDIA — A report conducted by the World Wide Fund for Nature last month revealed that at least four leopards are killed every week in India, skinned for their fur or even mauled for their bones. Already, humans have recently been posing as a major threat to these endangered animals through exhausting the abundance of forests’ resources. While these leopards’ habitats have been wrecked, the population of their prey – unable to survive without the goods of the forest – have simultaneously decreased. Leopards are suffering in more ways than one at the hands of humans. — Global Animal

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Albino Deer, Black Panthers And More Mutants

March 26, 2012

(ANIMAL KINGDOM) There are many coat mutations that affect animals that can make them black, white, or other colors. Explore the world of coat mutations, how they are formed, and the rare colors of the animals that are effected by these mutations. The genetic abnormalities included are albinos, melanistic, piebald, abundism, and erythristic. — Global Animal

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Tragedy Strikes Ohio Leopard, Twice

January 31, 2012

(LEOPARD) OHIO — Following the tragic slaying of over fifty exotic animals in Zanesville, Ohio last October, one would hope that the six surviving animals of the scandal would go on to live happier lives. Unfortunately tragedy has struck again, as Sunday morning a gate struck the neck of one of the surviving leopards at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. We here at Global Animal mourn both the recent loss of the leopard as well as all of the animals lost just three months ago in the very avoidable Zanesville Animal Massacre. Read more on the tragic fate of this beautiful creature. — Global Animal

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New Sighting Gives Hope To Rare Leopard Survival

October 24, 2011

(LEOPARDS) CHINA — With only 7-12 estimated in China and only 20-25 believed to be living in Russia, the Amur leopard is one of the most rare and critically endangered species in the world. But researchers are reporting good news for the small population. Photographs taken last month by a camera trap in northern China, an area considered outside the normal home range of the Amur leopard, might suggest that the population is headed towards stability. Read on for the conservation efforts dedicated to one of the rarest species on the planet. — Global Animal

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Borneo: A Huge Step Forward In Conservation Effort

October 13, 2011

(WILDLIFE CONSERVATION) INDONESIA — In a September press release, the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) announced that the Indonesian and U.S. governments will invest millions of dollars to protect the ecologically diverse tropical forests of Borneo. This marks a huge step forward for environmental and wildlife conservation, as the island of Borneo and its inhabitants have been plagued for years by over-logging, mining, and the expansion of palm oil plantations. This new step in sustainable development could change the conservation habits of developing nations and shape the future for endangered wildlife populations. Read on about this exciting new development! — Global Animal

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Wildlife Photography: 10 Milestones (GALLERY)

October 8, 2011

(WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY) Since the emergence of wildlife photography in 1906, images have served as an inspiration for conservation. Tiger rehabilitation, wolf habitat research, and bird migration studies have all been possible thanks to the developing art. So now, we present you with the 10 most groundbreaking photos to date. Enjoy! — 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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