Obama takes aim at wildlife trafficking as security threat, conservation scourge February 12, 2015 U.S. President Barack Obama has pledged to crack down on the illegal trade of iconic species including elephants and rhinoceros, which are at risk of being… Continue Reading
One step forward, one step back for elephants January 10, 2015 First, the good news. Ivory sales have been banned at a fourth major department store in Hong Kong. Under pressure from animal welfare activists… Continue Reading
Richard Branson’s plea to protect the critters of Mother Earth December 31, 2014 Richard Branson is more than just a music mogul and extreme adventurer. The man behind Virgin Group is also an animal rights activist and… Continue Reading
One of world’s last white rhinos sick, under veterinary care December 30, 2014 UPDATE: Jan. 5, 2015 “We’re happy to report that Nola is improving and appears to be feeling better,” according to the San Diego Zoo… Continue Reading
Interpol thwarts wildlife trafficking ring; nabs environmental fugitives December 24, 2014 Interpol has dealt a series of blows to environmental criminals, poachers and those toiling in the illegal wildlife trade. This month alone, the international police… Continue Reading
Renewed pressure on Chinese consumers to give up ivory, end elephant slaughter December 21, 2014 Chinese film icon Li Bingbing stars in a powerful 60-second film designed to get consumers in her country to think about the impact of… Continue Reading
Prince William calls for end to illegal wildlife trade December 9, 2014 British royalty with a passion for animals used a high-profile U.S. visit to urge for a crackdown on the illegal wildlife trade. While on… Continue Reading
Baby elephants stolen in Zimbabwe destined for Chinese zoos December 3, 2014 Elephants, lions and other animals are being captured in Zimbabwe’s Hwange National Park to be sold to buyers in China, according to animal rights activists…. 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
Black rhino born at San Diego zoo adds weight to critically endangered species July 19, 2014 The San Diego Zoo Safari Park is proving itself a real rhino maker. The facility announced the birth of its 15th black rhinoceros, a critically… Continue Reading
