In April 1986 when the Chernobyl nuclear disaster occurred in Russia, wildlife activist were most concerned about the negative impact of the disaster on the wildlife in the vicinity especially birds. But a new research suggests that such nuclear tragedies do not affect wildlife in the long run and have no affect on their health and sustenance.
An abandoned black bear cub who was rescued from the side of a Manitoba highway nine days ago just can’t seem to get a break. Despite being nursed back to health by a local Rene Dubois, the cub could be euthanized by the Manitoba Conservation Department.
The Sumatran rhinoceros is one of the most endangered mammal species in the world today. Only 200 or so of the two-horned, hairy forest dwelling rhinos exist in the world today – 180 in Indonesia and the rest in Malaysia.
Whether you believe in global warming or not, you’d probably agree that this year’s winter was rather mild compared to previous years. Freakishly warm, really. And while the warm weather has probably been enjoyed by most, according to wildlife specialists, the warm winter won’t settle too well with the Animal Kingdom.
A baby elephant in Hellabrunn Zoo in Munich will be the first in the world to undergo heart surgery after vets in the zoo found that she is suffering from a congenital heart defect. If the animal is not operated upon, the vets say it might die within weeks.
The International Elephant Foundation (IEF), a non-profit dedicated to the well being and preservation of elephant species, has announced a $225,000 contribution to be dispersed over 19 conservation projects in 2012.
Scientists have just discovered the world’s very first hybrid shark off the eastern coast of Australia– and it wasn’t created with science!
Everyone has heard of Goldilocks trespassing into the bears’ home in the jungle but what seems like a complete role reversal, a 500 pound bear was found hibernating in a house basement in Hopatcong in Sussex County with the homeowner completely unaware of its presence!
If you happen to have more than one child or know of someone that does, then you probably know that no two children do anything on the same timeline. So how is it that dozens of baby turtles all hatch within minutes of each other? By communicating, of course!
Residents in Loudoun County, Va. probably needed to do a double take this afternoon when a pair of Zebras were spotted roaming their neighbourhood.
I knew it wouldn’t be long before the disturbing images of the wildlife that were destroyed in Zanesville Ohio were released but I definitely wasn’t prepared for what I saw.
Air and sea currents are carrying environmental toxins to the Arctic. These toxins are being absorbed by the entire food chain, all the way up to the top, where our furry friends the polar bears are found.
For years, the media industry has argued that, by using chimps in media, people would become more sensitive to their endangerment and the plight of their existence. A recent survey took a look at this theory to uncover the truth.
A tragic, surreal scene went down in Zanesville, Ohio over the past day as police have been forced to kill close to 50 escaped exotic animals. Muskingum County Animal Farm housed lions, tigers, cheetahs, wolves, giraffes, camels and bears, that is until owner Terry Thompson freed all the animals on Tuesday night before killing [...]
