Increased Palm Fruit Oil Demand Killing Orangutans
He was burned alive for doing what any living species does every day: fight to survive.
The image of a burned orangutan has become the...
In the Art of Dancing, Animals Take Top Spot
With the longtime success of dance competitions including “So You Think You Can Dance” and “Dancing With the Stars,” it’s no doubt that we...
Ivory Poaching Banned, Yet Elephant Crisis Soars
The future of elephants is in serious jeopardy unless we do something about it now. That, according to the International March for Elephants, a...
Humane Society Urges Texas to Say ‘No’ to Shark Fins
Shark fins may become an illegal commodity in the Texas if a recently proposed bill becomes law. The Humane Society of the United States...
Toledo Zoo to Publicly Debut Their Polar Bear Cubs
The Toledo Zoo has announced that it’s as yet un-named, twin polar bear cubs will make their public debut this spring, likely in May....
The Strange and Amazing World of Glow in the Dark Sea Life
We love our glow in the dark stuff don’t we? Whether it be glow in the dark markers, clothing, ceiling stars, or - in college...
Meet Springer: an Orphaned Killer Whale
In 2002, a young killer whale was noticed off the shores of Washington State in the Puget Sound. The whale was alone which is...
Underwater Photography and Animals
Anyone who has ever been snorkeling or scuba diving can tell you that there is a whole other world under the surface of the...
A Look Into Apes at US Zoos
The world is going ape! Though many of the great apes are endangered in the wild, they have been having a bit of a...
Why We Think the Wolf is Evil
When we’re little kids, we learn that slow and steady wins the race and other helpful lifelong lessons, thanks to a tome of fairytales....
