Iowa Yanks Breeder’s License over abused puppies and dogs Lions Tigers and leopards are not the only victims of the breeding crisis. Iowa has recently yanked the license of a breeder for breeding puppies in terrible conditions. This news comes on the heels of Tiger King Rescue in which The Wild Animal Sanctuary has removedContinue reading “News Roundup: Stories of Interest You May Have Missed”
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Wild Animal Sanctuary Continues to Rescue “Joe Exotic” Animals; Count Reaches 141
“This will be the event of the year for animal welfare. Thousands of supporters and people will be joining from all over the world to help end the Captive Wildlife Crisis and support the animals” Derek McCormick, Marketing Manager (TWAS) McCormick was speaking in advance of November 4th’s video event in which Pearl the Tiger andContinue reading “Wild Animal Sanctuary Continues to Rescue “Joe Exotic” Animals; Count Reaches 141″
Recent Aggressive Coyote Reports Are a Reminder to Follow Wildlife Rules
Recent reports of aggressive coyotes from Vancouver to Arizona are a reminder to follow the rules from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife when it comes to discouraging coyotes. The fact that there is speculation that some of the coyotes may have become aggressive after ingesting human drugs makes the rules, especially those aboutContinue reading “Recent Aggressive Coyote Reports Are a Reminder to Follow Wildlife Rules”
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Indian Police Seize Whale Vomit 17 pounds of whale vomit have been seized by Indian police in a sting operation, news reports indicate. Although it sounds like a joke, the vomit, also known as ambergris, is worth millions of dollars on the open market. Ambergris contains ambrein an odorless alcohol used to make the scentContinue reading “News Roundup:Stories of Interest You Might Have Missed”
Wild Animal Sanctuary to Feature Pearl and Other Rescue Tigers in Special Virtual Feed
A murder-for-hire plot and long-term abuse are in the rear view mirror for Pearl a recently rescued tiger who has gone from substandard housing at a now-closed Oklahoma “rescue” to life at the Wild Animal Sanctuary (TWAS) headquartered in Keenesburg, Colorado, which is likely the world’s largest sanctuary for carnivores rescued from abuse, substandard housingContinue reading “Wild Animal Sanctuary to Feature Pearl and Other Rescue Tigers in Special Virtual Feed”
Birth of Snow Leopard Cub in English Sanctuary Puts Spotlight on Conservation, Breeding
He doesn’t even have a name yet, but a very young snow leopard has some weight on his shoulders as experts work to save the vulnerable species threatened in its Asian mountain habitat. So far known as “Little Cub,” the cub, described as “feisty” and “fearless” by the sanctuary staff was born September 15th atContinue reading “Birth of Snow Leopard Cub in English Sanctuary Puts Spotlight on Conservation, Breeding”
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Doom of Dinosaurs Was a Boon to Snakes, Researchers Say Researchers now believe that the cataclysmic event that doomed the dinosaurs led to a burst of evolution for snakes. It has long been believed that birds and mammals were among the creatures to have benefitted from the end of the dinosaurs. But according to newContinue reading “News Roundup: Stories of Interest You May Have Missed”
Newest Cougar in Santa Monica Study Healthy Despite Inbreeding Concerns and Appears to Have Enough to Eat
P-99 the newest mountain lion in the Santa Monica Mountains research study appears to have been born healthy and doesn’t seem likely to want for food, according to Ana Beatriz-Cholo, a spokeswoman for the National Park Service (NPS). P-99 is a bit of a mystery, she said, because she wasn’t tagged as a kitten inContinue reading “Newest Cougar in Santa Monica Study Healthy Despite Inbreeding Concerns and Appears to Have Enough to Eat”
99th Cougar Captured and Tagged for Santa Monica Mountains Study; But Monrovia the Cougar Found Dead
A three-year old 75 pound female is the latest study animal in the ongoing National Park Service (NPS) study of urban cougars (also known and mountain lions and pumas).. NPS and news reports say she was captured September 8 in the western part of the Santa Monica Mountains. The range includes major freeways such asContinue reading “99th Cougar Captured and Tagged for Santa Monica Mountains Study; But Monrovia the Cougar Found Dead”
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Feds Charge Woman Who Stood Too Close to a Grizzly Bear in Yellowstone An Illinois woman is in hot water after standing too close to a grizzly bear sow and her cubs. The woman was part of a tourist group in Yellowstone Park last spring. Everyone else in the group maintained the mandatory distance fromContinue reading “News Roundup: Stories of Interest You May Have Missed”