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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.

Animals USA

12. November 2021

The Big Apple Brings Native Wildlife Back

In New York City, United States, there a resurgence of native wildlife thanks to conservation efforts made over the last four decades, and endangered species now thrive in the Big Apple’s protected natural habitats.

Animals Cape Verde

10. November 2021

Sea Turtles Now Thrive in This Archipelago

Thanks to conservation efforts, the sea turtle population in Cape Verde has soared over the last five years, a positive news for the endangered marine animal.

Animals Spain

8. November 2021

Conservation Wins Again: Once-Endangered Gazelle Now Thrives!

After half a century of conservation efforts, the mhorr gazelle has officially avoid extinction, and the once endangered antelope is now thriving in the southern part of Spain.