(BEAR SAFETY) Although you are more likely to be struck by lightning then mauled by a bear, it never hurts to be prepared! So before you go on that hike or camping trip, prepare yourself for an encounter in a way that will leave both you and the bear unharmed. Bear spray, a mace-type substance, has been proven to be the most effective way to deal with a bear encounter, leaving humans and bears unharmed 98 percent of the time. Read more on bear spray below! — Global Animal
(DOLPHINS) NEW ZEALAND — The Maui’s dolphin, only found off the west coast of New Zealand, is rapidly approaching extinction. Fishing nets are to blame for leaving less than 55 of this rare species left in the wild. Officials are working to extend net bans to include the dolphin’s territory, but changes must be made fast. Read on to find out how to help save these beautiful animals, watch the video, and click our take action mouse! — Global Animal
(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
(ANIMAL NEWS) OREGON — The town of Corvallis, Oregon has decided to protect beavers the residing in Dunawi Creek, right next to a popular park. The park’s fields frequently flood from the beaver’s damming. However, an engineer team with support of the community is finding a way to coexist with the beaver’s natural behavior, instead of getting rid of them. Read on to learn how communities can live peacefully amongst animal neighbors. — Global Animal
(POLITICS) TEXAS — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has recently suspended its practice of shooting feral burros as a means of population control. With help from the Humane Society, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department will hopefully be able to implement a more animal-friendly policy. Read on to learn more about the nonlethal proposal. — Global Animal
(OCEAN NEWS) The Black Fish conservation group is joining forces with the UK-based Fish Protection League (FPL). The Black Fish is a European organization focused on promoting sea-life welfare, similar to the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society. In 2010, the Black Fish cut the nets of six Taiji dolphin holding pens, hoping to free the animals inside. Unfortunately, no dolphins were freed. The Black Fish believes that it is unacceptable to keep dolphins, orca’s and other marine wildlife in captivity, given the vast areas which these animals normally inhabit, the miserable conditions under which they are often kept, and the stress that public performances put on them. Read on for more on the new partnership. — Global Animal
(ANIMAL WELFARE) Surabaya Zoo, Indonesia’s largest zoo, continues to morph into an animal cemetery as yet another animal, the zoo’s last giraffe, died last week. The 30 year-old giraffe named Kliwon was discovered with a 40-pound wad of trash and plastic stuck in his belly—calling strong attention on the zoo’s appalling conditions.
Two years ago, Indonesia’s Ministry of Forestry upended the zoo’s management after a string of animal deaths. However, conditions have yet to improve. An average of 25 animals are dying each month at this home to over 4,000 of the rarest species in the world. Read on to learn more about the zoo’s current state and sign the petition below to help save these helpless animals. — Global Animal
(WILDLIFE) Bison once dominated the North American landscape by the tens of millions. That was until the 19th century when they were hunted to the brink of extinction to make room for development. Now an organization called Defenders of Wildlife is raising money to get North American bison back onto the Great Plains of Montana by shipping 65 of them from Yellowstone. Read on for more. — Global Animal
and a portion of your purchase – in any department – is donated to Global Animal Foundation.
