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Two Tangled Eagles Take To The Tarmac

May 17, 2013

(SKIES) MINNESOTA — The Duluth International Airport received two unscheduled layovers a few days ago, when a pair of bald eagles crash-landed on to the tarmac. Although fighting for territory is customary among bald eagles, incidents like this are extremely uncommon. The two birds of prey fell to the ground when their talons became intertwined. But fear not, bird lovers—both animals are expected to make a full recovery. Continue reading below to find out how these two birds were saved. — Global Animal

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Clouded Leopards Gone For Good?

May 13, 2013

(ANIMAL EXTINCTION) A team of Taiwanese zoologists have been looking for the Formosan clouded leopard—indigenous to Taiwan—for 13 years now. Sadly, last week, their greatest fears were confirmed. The leopard is extinct, and most likely has been for decades. Formosan clouded leopards, a subspecies of those found on mainland Asia, were once highly sought-after by poachers for their valuable skins. This, combined with the lack of prey, is most likely what led to their unfortunate extinction. Read on for information regarding this beautiful leopard species, how their extinction came to be, along with their spiritual connection to the forests of Taiwan. — Global Animal

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Wild Cats Rescued From Imprisonment

May 11, 2013

(WILDLIFE) Authorities in Kansas have seized a collection of wild cats from a private farmland. Among the animals rescued were two mountain lions, three bobcats, two lynx, and a tiger living in abhorrent conditions with little water and food. Thankfully, the animals were turned over to sanctuaries where they will be properly cared for. The wildlife jailer was arrested for 10 misdemeanor charges related to the care of the animals. Read on to find out more about this tragic case with a happy ending. — Global Animal

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Disney’s ‘Wings Of Life’ Soars High

April 24, 2013

(MOVIE REVIEW) Originally released in France under the title Pollen in 2011, Disneynature’s Wings of Life has finally made it to worldwide audiences. Much like the 2012 film Chimpanzee, Wings of Life is short, but particularly sweet. Coming in at only 77 minutes, the documentary uses its time proficiently in order to deliver its increasingly important message. The opening title card of the film reads: “Life depends on little things we take for granted,” a theme that rests at the core of Wings of Life. Focusing on the vital relationship between flowers, and the animals that interact with them, the documentary explores a complex world often taken for granted. Read on for more on Wings of Life and see the trailer for yourself. — Global Animal

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Kate Upton: Lose The Cats, Stick With The Catwalk

April 20, 2013

(ANIMAL RIGHTS) A recent photo shoot for Harper’s Baazar, featuring Sports Illustrated beauty Kate Upton, sparked outrage in the animal community due to its heavy use of real wild animals. In the shoot, the model poses with baby tigers, a lion, and a gibbon. PETA is especially concerned with the magazine’s use of the gibbon commenting, “The gibbon featured in the photographs is an infant and should be with his mother at all times. Besides the emotional trauma that he has undoubtedly suffered as a result of the separation, his delicate immune system is still developing, and he is susceptible to illnesses that humans carry.” However, this is sadly not the only instance where a magazine decided to use a wild animal as an exotic prop. Bulgari ads are notorious for featuring wild animals to somehow make their products appear more exclusive. Unfortunately, this can lead to more people objectifying animals and treating them like fashion accessories. Lions, tigers, and other animals belong in the wild, and are not meant to promote purses or jewelry. Read on to find out more about the troubling photo shoot. — Global Animal

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Man Vs. Wildlife: Hunters Outnumber Wolves

November 8, 2012

(ANIMAL CONSERVATION) After wolves were removed from the endangered list just a year ago—despite the fact that only 4,000 exist in the wild—wolf hunting has since been legalized in the states of Wisconsin and Minnesota. Unfortunately, the new regulations allow such a large number of licenses to be distributed that activists are worrying the population of wolves will reduce by roughly 15 percent.  Animal rights groups claim there are already a number of other ways that wolves can die besides hunting. Read the article below to learn both sides of the argument. — Global Animal

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Primates In Peril: 25 Species Face Extinction

October 30, 2012

(ENDANGERED SPECIES) Researchers revealed this week that twenty-five species of lemurs, monkeys and gorillas across Africa and Asia currently face extinction due to illegal hunting and deforestation. As these primates act as a vital part to our ecosystem, experts are calling on people across the globe to help protect these endangered species. Researchers remain hopeful though, as previous conservation efforts have lifted primates from the endangered species list altogether. Read on to learn more on why experts are confident that, with global help, these species can be fully restored. — 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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