A team of researchers from the University of Washington created a method of using DNA from the tusks of elephants to resolve the mysteries around poaching and ensure animal traffickers get what they deserve. Unfortunately, estimates show that at least 10,000 African elephants are killed yearly and then the ivory […]
When she was 17, Kelly Lyee Chigumbura was raped near her family home in Zimbabwe’s Lower Zambezi Valley. After she realized she was pregnant with a child from her rapist, she left school and abandoned the dream of becoming a nurse. She says her goals shattered and she felt like […]
A lot of animals sense and grieve the loss of their family and carers. And, elephants are no exception-this herd of elephants mourned the loss of their human friend, Lawrence Anthony, the writer of the Elephant Whisperer. One night, at the Thula Thula, a wonderful thing happened. The entire herd […]
A pack of dogs have been specially trained to keep the wildlife in South Africa safe. They’ve already helped save 45 rhinos from being poached. The breeds of the dogs that were chosen vary from bloodhounds to beagles and their main task is to help in the protection of the […]
The illicit trade of horns from rhinos is rooted in traditional medicine in Vietnam. Even though rhino horn trade is banned in Vietnam, the horns can still be found for purchase on the black market- if you know how to and where to look for it. The Southeast Asian nation […]
With certainty, losing a parent is one of the most tragic experiences in life. And, this deep sadness and feeling of emptiness and despair isn’t exclusive to humans-according to what we can see on this heartbreaking photo taken by photographer Phil Moore. This mountain gorilla’s mother was killed by poachers […]
These several cute photos of gorillas and rangers posing together went viral because the gorillas appear to imitate the humans who rescued them when they were only babies. The beautiful photos were taken at a gorilla orphanage in Virunga National Park in Congo where the animals have been taken care […]
Did you know that Kenya is the home to a variety of numerous iconic animas, including elephants, giraffes, leopards, rhinoceros, and cheetahs? Unfortunately, rhinos and elephants are the main target of illegal poachers because of their tusks and horns. The poachers hunt them and then remove these parts to sell […]