Meatless Monday: Robotic deer acts as decoy against poachers in southern Utah September 18, 2017 A decoy deer is being placed in areas where poachers have been known to hunt in Utah starting this past weekend in hopes of… Continue Reading
Czech zoo saws off horns to protect rhinos from poachers March 24, 2017 It seems like a drastic measure. But after the killing of a white rhinoceros at the Thoriy Zoo in Paris earlier this month for… Continue Reading
“Game changer” for elephants as China bans ivory trade by the end of 2017 December 31, 2016 One year from today, the world’s main trading and processing hub for ivory will be completely shut down. China’s State Council announced the details… Continue Reading
First rhino horn burn in the U.S. to occur in San Diego sends message of zero tolerance to poachers September 8, 2016 A symbolic statement against poaching will take place for the first time in the United States. The San Diego Zoo Safari Park will host… Continue Reading
Wednesday Zen Moment: Baby elephant takes first steps in the wild September 7, 2016 Gawa was only born on Saturday. But here is the elephant, just hours old, taking her first steps and sticking close to mother, Galana,… Continue Reading
Rhino at San Diego Zoo Safari Park victim of failed poaching attempt in Africa August 19, 2016 If rhinos can’t even be free from poachers in a wildlife refuge, where can they be safe? That’s the question now plaguing officials after it… Continue Reading
Chorus of crying baby rhinos after their milk runs out (not exactly music to your ears) May 17, 2016 You’ve never heard a baby crying until you’ve heard these babies crying. This trio of baby rhinos watched as their moms were killed by… Continue Reading
Wildlife conservation, anti-poaching hot topics during Royal visit to India April 12, 2016 As the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge continue their tour of India today, the Royal couple visited Kaziranga National Park where they learned about wildlife conservation efforts… Continue Reading
Meatless Monday: First Nation chief loses status after poaching elk April 11, 2016 The Ucluelet First Nation has removed its hereditary chief status from a convicted elk poacher following his conviction last January for killing an elk… Continue Reading
Death of northern white rhino in San Diego leaves only three on the planet November 22, 2015 In truth, her health had been failing for months. Despite being in and out of veterinary care, Nola had always bounced back. But a… Continue Reading
