Diergaarde Blijdorp has euthanized Lalana, a fifteen-year-old Asian lioness, due to feline leukemia virus complications. After a sudden decline in health last Friday, the decision was made in consultation with the veterinarian. Lalana was one of the last two Asian…
Fauna & Flora, an international conservation group, has released its 2024 watch list featuring 10 species at risk of extinction, including the critically endangered European mink and the giant whale shark. The group emphasizes the need for global solutions to…
Tahlequah, an endangered Southern Resident orca, has been observed carrying the body of her deceased calf off the coast of Seattle, seven years after a similar incident. The Center for Whale Research reported that Tahlequah, also known as J35, previously…
Tahlequah, an orca also known as J35, has been spotted in Puget Sound with a deceased newborn calf, echoing her earlier mourning period for another calf in 2018. The Center for Whale Research highlighted the emotional weight of this loss,…
Tahlequah, a Southern Resident Killer Whale, has been seen carrying her deceased newborn calf in Puget Sound, echoing a similar tragic incident from 2018. The Center for Whale Research reported that this marks the second loss for the orca, who…
Tahlequah, the orca known for mourning her dead calf in 2018, is once again facing tragedy as she carries her deceased newborn. The Center for Whale Research reported the loss as particularly devastating, noting Tahlequah’s history of losing two of…
The WWF’s 2024 biodiversity report reveals a staggering 73% decline in wildlife populations over the past 50 years, with a significant threat level facing tree species, particularly on islands. In Switzerland, species like hedgehogs and wolves are at risk due…
A remarkable conservation effort has led to the release of 1,329 critically endangered snails on Bugio Island, part of the Desertas Islands near Madeira. Bred in captivity at Chester Zoo, these tiny molluscs were marked for tracking and represent a…
A significant conservation effort has successfully reintroduced 1,329 critically endangered Desertas Island land snails to their natural habitat on Bugio Island. After being bred in captivity at Chester Zoo, these tiny molluscs, previously thought to be extinct, were marked for…
Archaeologists in the Netherlands uncovered a 500-year-old wooden shoe during excavations in Alkmaar, dating back to the 15th century. This discovery highlights the rich historical artifacts preserved in the region. Additionally, a new pygmy hippopotamus was born in a Virginia…
A female pygmy hippopotamus gave birth to a healthy calf at the Metro Richmond Zoo in Virginia, marking the third hippopotamus birth at the zoo in five years. The calf, born to mother Iris and father Corwin on December 9,…
In a significant victory against wildlife trafficking, Thailand is set to send nearly 1,000 endangered turtles and lemurs back to Madagascar, with the first shipment departing on December 7. This repatriation marks the largest transfer between the two nations. The…
