As an animal lover I find it unacceptable to keep wild animals in tiny cages, far away from their natural habitats. Yet, there are still some many wild creatures forced to live in deplorable conditions. Fortunately, some of those poor animals are getting the chance to step outside after many years of sad life. It […]
They are known as the fastest land animal and definitely the cutest of the big cats. But despite being so charming, the cheetahs are facing extinction. The last reports indicates there are around 7,000 individuals left in the wild. Unfortunately, the future doesn’t look well either as the in the next decade their numbers may […]
After the government in Tanzania declared zero tolerance to poaching, the great news have risen. According to the country’s officials, the rhino numbers ‘soar by 1,000%’ in the last four years. Therefore, if in 2015 there were only 15 rhinos, now the once critically endangered species has 167 individuals. Tanzania says #elephant, #rhino populations rebounding […]
The Philippine Eagle (Pithecophaga jefferyi) has been facing population drops first noticed in 1934. Many of the common issues that have lowered their population densities include deforestation, urbanization, and illegal hunting. Though many actions have been passed out to prevent their total demise. The Philippine Eagle still faces many challenges to rehabilitation due to the […]
Geert Weggen is an internationally awarded nature photographer who is very fond of the tiny adventures Mother Nature’s delightful critters go on everyday. For about six years, the Swedish-Dutch national followed red squirrels and tiny birds, and captured many of their curious moments in their minuscule world. Becoming a full-time photographer in 2013, he focused […]
International Polar Bear Day is an event celebrated yearly on February 27. The day was established by Polar Bears International. The organization is devoted in polar bears preservation and the sea ice they depend on. So today is about raising awareness regarding conservation status of this giant mammals. And with them, the worldwide attention to […]