Are giraffes endangered? The answer is ambiguous. Some giraffes are critically endangered, while others are threatened species. Thankfully, conservation efforts are bringing about a change for many wild giraffes. However, the silent extinction among many of the nine subspecies is an ongoing concern as giraffe numbers for some species decline while others grow. Giraffe population […]
Oh – joy to the world – ’tis the merry season of seal clubbing. Beginning in April every year, people come together with huge clubs to beat tiny baby seals over the head. The act is brutal. The number of young seals that die in this vicious manner is devoid of humanity! But this merry […]
It’s not an image that you can ever unsee. Those amber eyes, that wriggling nose, the soft paw in your palm, that telepathic message, Please, Take Me Home! You’re not standing at the window of an unscrupulous pet mill. Instead, you went for a stroll at your local mall and are facing a famous pet […]
Researcher Sara Lewis and co-author Sonny Wong published an article in BioScience magazine called A Global Perspective on Firefly Extinction Threats in early 2020, leading other scientists and conservation enthusiasts to take up the cause. They wrote, “Despite evidence of declines, a comprehensive review of the conservation status and threats facing the approximately 2000 firefly […]
Many people don’t know what veal is or why consuming this product is irresponsible and cruel. When you eat veal, you’re eating an animal that is often little more than a fetus. The farmer waited long enough for the mother to carry her baby before he butchered it for consumption on your plate. Male calves […]
Americans keep no secrets about their best friends. According to the American Pet Product Association, pet ownership is still rising, and the battle between dog owners and cat owners is one where all parties win. Dogs are wonderful companion animals. The Labrador Retriever still rules but the German Shepherd, Golden Retriever, and breeds like the […]
I remember watching the big horse races on TV as a child. I screamed just as hard as the next person for a beautiful horse with an exotic name that could win races and be covered in wreaths of flowers with happy owners all around, all hugging and kissing the victorious horse! When I became […]
For far too long, animals have been subject to suffering in the name of medical research, such as chemical testing for beauty and cosmetic products. Luckily, countries all over the world are finding alternatives in the fight to stop the cruel and unnecessary practice of animal testing. So how can we do our bit so […]
Cockfighting is a brutal, bloody sport in which people place bets on gamecocks – roosters specially bred and trained for the purpose – which are then placed in a fighting pit and encouraged to fight. It has been practiced all over the world for hundreds of years, and while many countries have denounced the bloodsport […]
Overview The world’s oceans comprise a wide variety of aquatic habitats that range from coral reefs and oyster beds to salt marshes and mangroves. These serve a vital role in maintaining the ever-dwindling population of different species. There are two main types of aquatic habitats: marine habitats and freshwater habitats. In this article, we will […]