Sharks have been around for over 400 million years, but their numbers have declined over the last 60 years due to overfishing. It’s estimated that 38 million sharks are killed each year by fishermen and sold as ingredients for shark fin soup. That’s more than 100,000 killed daily! At this rate, over 200 species of […]
It’s a Frog! Nope, That’s the Sound of the Keel-billed Toucan of Belize!
Look at the size of that obtuse bill! You must be setting your eyes on the vibrantly colored Keel-billed Toucan, the National Bird of Belize in Central America. The bird is notable for its canoe-shaped bill, which can grow up to 20 cm long, and its flamboyant green, red, blue and orange feathers. […]
Belizo Zoo – One Woman’s Dream To Save The Endangered Jaguar!
There is no doubt about it that Sharon Matola is passionate about what she does: saving lives one at a time. The lives of animals that is. The biologist and environmentalist is the founder and director of The Belize Zoo, which is currently the only zoo in the country. Getting to the zoo’s current […]
Tiger Tourism – Support The Tigers In India!
The Indian Supreme Court lifted the Tiger Tourism ban after revising conditions to restrict mass tourism. The ban, put in effect in July, had prohibited visitors from entering the outer 20 percent of 41 tiger-breeding parks because the court deemed that many Indian states where not following national guidelines on protecting the tiger […]
Help Out the Bonobos on #WorldWildlifeDay!
Mark your calendars! March 3rd is dedicated to the wildlife of the world. It is (appropriately titled) World Wildlife Day! Taking a trip to the zoo seems like like a sufficient celebration, but the holiday is actually for bringing attention to the endangered species of the world. More specifically, apes are in need of help. […]
Please Support The Mountain Gorillas in Rwanda!
The Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund was founded by Dr. Dian Fossey in 1978 to help Gorilla’s through daily protection, anti-poaching, research, education, and helping communities. Dian Fossey studied gorillas in the wilds of Rwanda up until her death in 1985. Thanks to her tireless efforts and countless hours of study, Dr. Fossey was able to […]