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The Plight of The African Elephant and How You Can Help

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The African Elephant, the Ivory Trade and Extinction

One of the most at risk animals on the planet is the African Elephant.  In fact, some studies indicate that by the year 2020, large roaming groups of wild African Elephants will no longer exist!  The problem, unfortunately, is due to elephant hunting and poaching in pursuit of economically valuable African Elephant ivory tusk.

Here’s what every concerned world citizen needs to know about the problem…and its possible solution: READ MORE »

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What’s Going on with the Giant Panda?

January 30, 2011 animal welfare

Perhaps the most recognizable symbol of animal extinction is the Giant Panda, which is understandable; Giant Pandas are teetering on the edge of extinction, and, let’s be honest, they are very cute and lovable.  So, given our emotional connection to the Giant Panda and the very REAL danger they face, it’s important to spread the [...]

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Learn About the Distressed State of the Majestic Mountain Gorilla

January 26, 2011 animal welfare

There are many species on the verge of extinction, but perhaps there is none in such a dire strait as that of the mountain gorilla.  Scientists currently estimate that there are only about 700 mountain gorillas left on the planet! About the Mountain Gorilla Gorillas, including the Mountain Gorilla, are the largest of primates.  They [...]

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How We Can All Help to Save our Chimpanzee Cousins

January 25, 2011 animal welfare

Most people, particularly those interested in wildlife, have heard about the incredible similarity of DNA between chimps and humans.  Yet a new study has found that about 99.4 percent of the most important genetic factors in humans and chimps are identical!  Unfortunately, despite this similarity, our actions – those of humans – are leading to [...]

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Tiger Extinction – What You Must Know!

January 23, 2011 animal welfare

Perhaps the biggest tragedy of recent times is that of animal extinction.  At the risk of repeating a truism, once a species is gone, it’s gone.  And one such species at risk is perhaps the most majestic of all – the wild tiger. According to the director general of the World Wildlife Dung, James Leape, [...]

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