Satkosia Tiger Reserve is a 963 square kilometer tiger reserve in Odisha India that currently has no tigers. Which appears to be fine with local leopards as they have reappeared in the park and seem to be increasing in number. As we have reported, India’s “tiger centric” conservation policy has been very successful as theContinue reading “Satkosia Tiger Reserve: Tigers Depart, Leopards Return, Can Balance Be Attained?”
Category Archives: Zoos and Rescue Organizations
COVID-19 Strands Six Tigers On Guam; Wild Animal Sanctuary Finally Brings Them Home To Colorado
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”
Indus Dolphins Receive New Level Of Protection, Numbers Remain Low
The freshwater Indus Dolphin has been added to the endangered species list in Punjab, India. Punjab is a large state in northwestern India. Almost 1,800 miles long, the Indus River rises in western Tibet. It flows through the Punjab and Pakistan before reaching the Arabian Sea near Karachi. The dolphin was named the state aquaticContinue reading “Indus Dolphins Receive New Level Of Protection, Numbers Remain Low”
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”
Isle Royale Wolf Population Rebounds After Near Disappearance; Reintroduction A Success
The gray wolves (canis lupus) of Isle Royale have seen their numbers rise and fall since their arrival on the Island in 1948. Wolf numbers have been as high as 50 and as low as two. They are currently rebounding after almost going extinct on the island. In fact, the most recent count shows aboutContinue reading “Isle Royale Wolf Population Rebounds After Near Disappearance; Reintroduction A Success”
Wildlife Learning Center In Sylmar Expands Hours, Returns To Schools Receives Golf Fund Raiser
In a return to Post-Covid normalcy The Wildlife Learning Center (WLC) in Sylmar has made three important announcements. All three signal a possible end to a financial drought impacting wildlife rescue organizations world wide. Restrictions and mandated closures forced wildlife rescue institutions to try to find ways to survive with severely reduced funding. First, theContinue reading “Wildlife Learning Center In Sylmar Expands Hours, Returns To Schools Receives Golf Fund Raiser”
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”
Chinese Monk Devotes Himself To Rescuing Strays; Rescues An Estimated 8,000 Since 1994
Since beginning this blog I have been staggered by the size and scope of problems facing wild and domestic animals throughout the world. From the captive animal trade to highway deaths animals face terriffic threats from uncaring humans. The captive animal trade is thought to be in the top three illegal trades in the worldContinue reading “Chinese Monk Devotes Himself To Rescuing Strays; Rescues An Estimated 8,000 Since 1994”
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”