Here Today (possibly gone tomorrow) art exhibition of threatened species November 23, 2014 The FREEDOM group has posted a series of awe-inspiring videos from the point-of-view of an eagle flying over some of the world’s most recognizable… Continue Reading
Interpol lists world’s most-wanted fugitives for environmental crimes November 21, 2014 Interpol is cracking down on environmental scourges including illegal fishing, wildlife trafficking and trade in illicit ivory. The international police agency launched Operation Infra… Continue Reading
Polar bear population plummets as sea ice shrinks November 20, 2014 The polar bear as poster child for the horrifying impact of climate change is now undeniable. The number of polar bears in the southern… Continue Reading
Animals are persons? Yup, under a proposed charter of animal rights for Canada November 19, 2014 The Animal Justice Canada Legislative Fund is lobbying to have basic rights for animals formally enshrined in Canadian law. Its so-called Animal Charter of Right… Continue Reading
Giant panda loves snow: Like, really really loves snow November 19, 2014 Humans may grumble about the unofficial start to winter, but not Da Mao. The giant panda, currently residing at the Toronto Zoo, made the… Continue Reading
Meet elephant IR1: One of Kenya’s rare “hundred pounders” November 18, 2014 By any measure, IR1 is impressive. The male elephant is at least 45-years-old, appears to have suffered a serious head wound and is one of… Continue Reading
California student accused of sexually assaulting a sheep November 17, 2014 The so-called “sheep incident” at Fresno State University still has the California campus abuzz. Last week, a 23-year-old student, apparently stressed out by mid-terms… Continue Reading
The case for hopeless causes: Abused, neglected animals are given a second chance November 17, 2014 Back in August, Noah’s Arks Rescue was called in to help a puppy that could not walk. The animal, which was taken to the Okefenokee… Continue Reading
Close – and amazing – encounters with humpback whales November 16, 2014 Sea-goers have witnessed some incredibly athletic displays by humpback whales in recent days. Norwegian fishermen Svein Aasjord and Trond Ivarjord got a little closer… Continue Reading
Courageous baby elephant fights off 14 lions – and wins November 14, 2014 Young Hercules certainly lives up to his name. Dramatic video captured by tourists in Zambia show a baby bull elephant defending himself from the attack… Continue Reading
