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One mountain lion in the Kofa National Wildlife Refuge in Arizona is single-handedly hunting the refuge’s endangered big horn sheep population to extinction. The puma has already culled at least 15 sheep since last February, a remarkable pace which, if continued, would total 37 deaths by the end of the year. By comparison, the estimated [...]
In an intense international rescue and anti-poaching operation, 46 black rhino have been moved to safer areas – and eight poachers have been killed – in Zimbabwe. Thanks to coverage by international media, public support, and international pressure from CITES, the International Rhino Foundation’s (IRF) Crisis Zimbabwe awareness campaign has reportedly raised more than $120,000 [...]
A cooperative effort between police and anti-poaching officials broke up an illegal hunting operation that had been taking place at private Mpumalanga game reserve. Acting on a tip, Badplaas police and the Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency’s (MTPA) anti-poaching unit arrested 20 people for illegally hunting birds, small antelope, bush pigs, and warthogs at the [...]
Although beauty is in the eye of the beholder, most would agree that the Mexican axolotl has a very unique appearance! The strange-looking salamander, also known as the Mexican Water Monster, is facing extinction. According to a recent study conducted by scientists from the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM), it is estimated that only 700 [...]
