We all know COVID-19 has had an enormous impact on the world. The impact was especially poignant for many wild animals including 6 tigers on the island of Guam. The tigers were part of a Las Vegas style tourist attraction that ould no longer afford them, The story is featured in the Fall 2022 TheContinue reading “COVID-19 Strands Six Tigers On Guam; Wild Animal Sanctuary Finally Brings Them Home To Colorado”
Category Archives: Captive Wild Animals
Many Animals Rescued From “Black Jaguar White Tiger” In Mexico Still In Limbo; Wild Animal Sanctuary Seeks To Help Provide Healthy Future
In early August we reported on a raid conducted by Mexican police authorities backed by animal welfare groups on “Black Jaguar,White Tiger” (BJWT). BJWT advertised itself as an animal welfare organization, but persistent claims of abuse led to the raid. Raiders discovered as many as 200 animals, mostly lions and tigers. The animals were inContinue reading “Many Animals Rescued From “Black Jaguar White Tiger” In Mexico Still In Limbo; Wild Animal Sanctuary Seeks To Help Provide Healthy Future”
Authorities In Mexico Seize About 200 Big Cats And Other Animals, Sanctuary Owner Disputes Abuse Claims
Mexico City police serving warrants recently seized about 200 exotic animals including 177 lions from a sanctuary on the capital’s south side. Authorities allege that the animals were abused and mistreated, but the sanctuary owner says videos of the raid were “out of context” and that the sanctuary was rescuing animals and most were healthy.Continue reading “Authorities In Mexico Seize About 200 Big Cats And Other Animals, Sanctuary Owner Disputes Abuse Claims”
Tigress At Six Flags New Jersey Delivers 5 Siberian Tiger Cubs; Equivalent to 1% Of World’s Wild Population
Nadaya, a captive tigress, has accomplished two feats. She delivered an oversize litter of healthy cubs and the five youngsters equal 1% of the world’s wild Siberian population. She is remarkable in two other ways as well. She has doubled the park’s Siberian tiger population with the fie cubs. This is also her third litter.Continue reading “Tigress At Six Flags New Jersey Delivers 5 Siberian Tiger Cubs; Equivalent to 1% Of World’s Wild Population”
Feeding Wild Animals: Research, Insects, Mice Are Major Players In Finding High Protein Food
it isn’t much of a secret that wild animals kept in zoo, veterinary or sanctuary settings need quite a lot of food. Much of what they need has to be high protein and the need forces animal rescue groups to fundraise constantly. Tigers and lions, for example, are estimated to eat 20 to 25 poundsContinue reading “Feeding Wild Animals: Research, Insects, Mice Are Major Players In Finding High Protein Food”
Ribbon Cutting And Tribute To Young Patron Slain In Road Rage Incident To Mark May 13 Opening of Orange County Zoo Large Mammal Enclosure – Orphan Cougars Have New Home
It will be a mixture of happiness and sadness Friday at the Orange County Zoo. The zoo recently rescued two mountain lion kittens from Thousand Oaks, who will have a new home. But one of the zoos youngest patrons will not be there to see it. Aiden Leos, who was 6, was shot to deathContinue reading “Ribbon Cutting And Tribute To Young Patron Slain In Road Rage Incident To Mark May 13 Opening of Orange County Zoo Large Mammal Enclosure – Orphan Cougars Have New Home”
As India Works to Protect Wild Cats, Kidney Failure Emerges as Cause of Death in Captive Breeding Programs
India is home to 15 species of wild cats, including the only Asiatic Lions, most of the world’s tigers and many of the planet’s leopards. As has been reported here, India will take strong measures for feline conservation, including moving villages. But while there has been progress on some fronts, the Delhi Zoo recently acknowledgedContinue reading “As India Works to Protect Wild Cats, Kidney Failure Emerges as Cause of Death in Captive Breeding Programs”
Ukrainian Wildlife, Domestic Animals Caught Up In War, Organizations Step Up to Help
It was U.S. General William T. Sherman who famously said “War is Hell.” and that is as true for animals as it is for humans. Humans have always had a bad habit of involving animals in their conflicts. Whether it is riding horses into battle, training dogs to fight, or attaching burning brands to pigeonsContinue reading “Ukrainian Wildlife, Domestic Animals Caught Up In War, Organizations Step Up to Help”
Drug Lord Pablo Escobar’s Hippos May Be Culled to Prevent Overpopulation and Serious Damage
We reported a little while ago on drug lord Pablo Escobar’s decision to bring hippopotami to Colombia to populate a private ranch. Now some of the progeny of the dead drug lord’s hippos may have to be killed to contain the damage he caused. During his career, which ended in a police shootout in 1994,Continue reading “Drug Lord Pablo Escobar’s Hippos May Be Culled to Prevent Overpopulation and Serious Damage”
DNA Says Escaped Pennsylvania “Mystery Animal” was 100 % Coyote
The “mystery animal” that turned up in Pennsylvania was a coyote after all, DNA tests confirm. It has since escaped confinement and has yet to be relocated, according to news reports. The emaciated and sickly creature was found shivering in the cold by a Pennsylvania woman who took the docile creature in. The animal wasContinue reading “DNA Says Escaped Pennsylvania “Mystery Animal” was 100 % Coyote”