Sad to see this magnificent, leatherback sea turtle has been killed.

* Leatherbacks are listed as endangered under the Endangered Species Act.

A New Protected Nature Reserve has been created in Cubango Province in Angola.

In many animal species the elderly are much more valuable than previously thought. They are a wealth of life experience&their entire group is better equipped to face adversity. Ecologists are advocating for better protection of these older animals.
zenodo.org/records/1420...

"Let's end the colonial-era practice of wealthy foreigners coming to destroy the treasures of poorer countries for entertainment

Elephant protectionists call for trophy hunting ban, claim it lacks community upliftment

Another pandemic is waiting

A BAT-serving Chinese eatery! When it comes to carrying viruses that can jump to other species — so-called "zoonotic" viruses — bats may be in a class of their own.

Why killing coyotes to reduce numbers doesn't work.

Killing coyotes as a method of population control or addressing conflicts with humans or livestock doesn’t work for several reasons.

Good Land Use Planning - Setting aside and protecting migration corridors is crucial for the prevention of human/elephant conflict.

“Keep it moving” 🐘 Ever seen an older elephant gently nudge a younger one along? This heartwarming moment is a glimpse into the extraordinary social structure of elephants. In elephant herds, wisdom is shared, and care is collective.
Credit Elephant Human Relations Aid

This is crazy! Lions can strike with lightning speed and jump over 30ft!

If he mauled the tourist the poor lion would be shot!

A wolf visited a herd of Scottish Highland cattle on the Veluwe, Holland. The cattle kept a close eye on the wolf and menacingly approached the predator with their horns. There was also a calf in the herd.

Now we know where the word catwalk comes from!

This rare black panther strolling under the spotlight at night is the ultimate model - graceful, confident,elegant and unapologetically beautiful.

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* Truly inspiring - how a village, led by a teacher who was wounded by an elephant searching for food - has now prevented human/elephant conflict by restoring the local forest, digging water holes and creating a corridor for elephants to pass safely through.