Dozens of parrots saved from illegal wildlife trade returned to wild in Democratic Republic of Congo September 5, 2022 It took months of rehab and weeks of adapting to their new home, but 68 African Grey Parrots rescued from the illegal wildlife trade… Continue Reading
Western painted turtle snatched from the wild posted for sale online as a pet April 17, 2022 It’s cute and may seem like the perfect pet, but two people may now be facing wildlife charges for scooping up a Western painted… Continue Reading
Rhino poacher trampled to death by an elephant and then eaten by lions April 7, 2019 In the end, all that was left was a skull and some pants. Officials in South Africa’s Kruger National Park said that’s all that… Continue Reading
Wednesday Zen Moment: When a nearly-poached pangolin is set free October 4, 2017 Pangolins are the most trafficked animal in the world. But not this one. Rangers with Garamba National Park in the Democratic Republic of the… Continue Reading
Giant rats to be used as foot soldiers in war on wildlife trafficking October 27, 2016 We’ve all heard of sniffer dogs used by law enforcement to root out contraband such as drugs and food. But sniffer rats? Now, the… Continue Reading
First rhino horn burn in the U.S. to occur in San Diego sends message of zero tolerance to poachers September 8, 2016 A symbolic statement against poaching will take place for the first time in the United States. The San Diego Zoo Safari Park will host… Continue Reading
Buenos Aires zoo called too “degrading” to keep animals, will shut down June 28, 2016 After 140 years of operation, Buenos Aires is putting animals before people and is shutting down its iconic zoo. The city, which has… Continue Reading
Wildlife conservation, anti-poaching hot topics during Royal visit to India April 12, 2016 As the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge continue their tour of India today, the Royal couple visited Kaziranga National Park where they learned about wildlife conservation efforts… Continue Reading
High-tech detective work aids tiger poaching case in Thailand November 19, 2015 The unique stripe pattern on a tiger has helped in the arrest a suspected poacher in Thailand. The big cat, which had been photographed by… Continue Reading
Five elephants poached, calf orphaned in Kenyan national park July 31, 2015 Aug. 5, 2015 UPDATE BELOW *** Despite worldwide outrage over the killing of Cecil the lion, the big cat lured just outside a national… Continue Reading
