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Hope For Tigers?

December 19, 2012

(TIGERS) In the past ten years, the number of tigers living in the wild has decreased from 10,000 to an estimated 3,000. Duke University student Blake Bohlig warns that tigers are quickly approaching extinction despite conservation efforts and urges humans to “step it up.” With deforestation and poaching being the two main causes of the decline, Bohlig offers a seemingly simple solution to pay individuals to protect tigers rather than poach them in a means of supporting their families. Read on to learn more about her suggested solution and offer your thoughts in our comments section below. — Global Animal

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Social Media Users Help End Illegal Animal Trade

October 22, 2012

(ANIMAL TRADE) SOUTH AFRICA — For the month of October, Africam is using social media to help fight the ongoing illegal animal trade. Many other organizations, including World Wildlife Foundation (WWF), are joining forces to help spread the #killthetrade message and invite people across the world to participate. Anyone can help spread awareness by simply going to Africam.com and choosing between four different safari cameras located amongst the real African wildlife. Read on to see how you can help eliminate the illegal ivory trade. — Global Animal

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Florida Hosts Wildlife Pool Parties

October 11, 2012

(ANIMAL WELFARE) FLORIDA — The latest controversial attraction at Dade City’s Wild Things, a 22-acre private zoo in Pasco County, not only allows patrons to interact with a slew of wild animals, but also provides the public with a chance to actually swim alongside Siberian tiger cubs. After making a reservation, signing a general release form, and paying $200, patrons are allotted 30 minutes to cuddle, bottle feed, and/or swim with the facility’s star attraction, an eight-week-old cub, Tony the tiger. Read on for more on this ethical conundrum. — Global Animal

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New Dam Threatens Thailand’s Tigers

August 30, 2012

(TIGERS) THAILAND — A proposed dam in Thailand would flood almost eight miles of a national park where conservationists have been working to increase the wild tiger population. With fewer than 3,200 tigers remaining in the wild and only 300 in Thailand, it would be a shame to see them suffer more casualties at the hands of humans. Experts say the dam will literally wash away years of conservation efforts. Read on for more information on the Mae Wong dam. — Global Animal 

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DiCaprio Reports Good News For Tiger Populations

August 15, 2012

(CELEBRITY NEWS) Actor Leonardo DiCaprio shared some promising news on tiger populations in Nepal recently. Through camera traps, the World Wildlife Fund reports that numbers have doubled in three years thanks to a successful conservation campaign that includes local communities, park rangers, and government support. Read on for more on the good news and how with the right efforts, declining wildlife populations can turn around. — Global Animal

 

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A Tiger Cub, A Puppy, And A Cat (GALLERY)

July 8, 2012

CUTE ANIMALS (RUSSIA) — A lesson in acceptance is never a bad thing, but when it comes in the form of a bunch of baby animals playing together, it’s just that much better. Check out these photos of tiger cubs playing with puppies, cats and, yes, a human baby. Precious alert! — Global Animal

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HSUS Cracks Down On Nation’s Largest Exotic Animal Owner (VIDEO)

May 30, 2012

(ANIMAL WELFARE) Since reporting on the exploitation of tiger cubs throughout American shopping malls and the associated death of 23 tiger cubs, the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) recently published findings from their very own undercover investigation in Wynnewood, Oklahoma. Shockingly, during the four month investigation at Joe Schreibvogel’s G.W. Exotic Animal Park, another five tigers died. Not only do these findings correspond with Schreibvogel’s long history of negligence, but the investigation also suggests that Schreibvogel may be the largest private owner of tigers in the nation, housing as many as 200 tigers and more than 1,000 other species. Read on to learn more about Schreibvogel’s corrupt pseudo-sanctuary and how the HSUS is seeking swift action to address these problems. Don’t forget to sign the petition in support of banning ownership of big cats. — Global Animal

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Poachers Fair Game In Indian State

May 25, 2012

(ANIMAL HUNTING) INDIA — Over the years, poachers have contributed to the devastation of animals populations across the world. In an effort to stop poaching, the government in Maharashtra is allowing forest guards to shoot hunters on sight. Moreover, the government says injuring or killing poachers will not be considered a crime. India is home to about half of the world’s tigers and the western state of Maharashtra has made a strong pledge to protect its wildlife. Read on to learn more about the measures being taken against animal poaching. — Global Animal

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