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Animals Australia

1. December 2021

Big Spider Helps Save Lives in a Big Way

A substantial donation in the form of the world’s largest funnel-web spider has been made to an Australian zoo, and this addition to the park's arachnid collection will allow the team to improve a live-saving antivenom program.

Animals United Kingdom

30. November 2021

Good News: This Forest Honeybee Is Not Extinct After All!

A rare species of honeybee thought to have been completely eradicated by disease and invasive species has been found in the ancient woodlands of Blenheim Palace in Britain - and not only that, they're thriving, too!

Animals United Kingdom

26. November 2021

Urban Bees Find Food More Easily!

According to a recent study, it turns out that London’s bees travel less to access nectar-rich flowers than those in the United Kingdom’s countryside, a surprising discovery that shows the floral abundance in the British metropolitan area.

Animals Nepal

23. November 2021

“Year of the Tiger”: Wild Tiger Population Doubles This Decade

Nepal is on its way to meeting a pledge to double its wild tiger population by 2022 from the 2010 numbers thanks to strong conservation measures and the help of the communities living close to the national park.

Animals Iran

21. November 2021

What a Relief: This Ray Is Not Extinct After All

Believed to be critically endangered, if not extinct, the tentacled butterfly ray has been seen in Iran’s waters - now, preservation measures need to be put into place to save the species from extinction once and for all.

Animals China

19. November 2021

Most Endangered Big Cat Rebounds Thanks to Conservation Efforts

Considered the most endangered of all big cat subspecies, with only eight individuals believed to be living in China the 1990s, the Amur tiger population is finally on the rise, thanks to conservation efforts by the Russian and Chinese governments.

Society USA

18. November 2021

Dolphins Don’t Belong in Small Tanks (and Online Travel Giants Are Doing Something About It!)

Expedia is the latest of many companies to stop selling tickets to “swim with dolphins” performances: the travel brand’s updated policy comes after five years of pressure from PETA and supporters, who urged the travel company to reject cruel wildlife practices.

Animals Mozambique

17. November 2021

The Sentence that Led to a Species Last Seen Over 100 Years Ago

The montane skink, a lizard species in Lumbo, Mozambique, was last spotted over a century ago and believed to be extinct — until a research project proved it was just very good at hiding, instead!

Animals Mexico

14. November 2021

Here, Beauty Doesn’t Rhyme With Cruelty Anymore

Mexico becomes the first North American country to ban animal testing for cosmetics, a decision supported by big companies in the beauty business.

Animals Canada

13. November 2021

Say Hello to the First Whale Sanctuary in This Region

Nova Scotia, Canada will be home to the first North American wild refuge for whales that used to be captive in marine parks, so the large mammals can finally be seen swimming freely in their natural environment.