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5 Capuchin Males Kidnap 11 Howler Infants on Jicarón Island—Up to 9 Days in Captivity Raises Conservation Alarms

Five immature male white-faced capuchin monkeys on Jicarón Island have developed a disturbing new cultural practice – repeatedly kidnapping baby howler monkeys from a neighboring endangered population. Over 85 camera traps remotely

Govind Tekale

May 22, 2025

Marine Life·Nature·USA

Lolita the Orca Set to be Freed from Decades of Captivity in Florida Aquarium

The theme park owner, an animal rights group, and NFL owner announced on Thursday that a plan is made to send Lolita – an orca that has lived in captivity at the

Rahul Somvanshi

April 1, 2023

Marine Life·Nature·USA

After 50 years in Captivity, Will Lolita the Orca Return to the Wild?

Lolita, the orca was captured 50 years ago and held at the Miami Seaquarium for entertainment purposes, may soon be returned to her home waters. The Miami Seaquarium, Florida non-profit Friends of

Rahul Somvanshi

March 31, 2023

News·USA

Mexican Gray Wolf Protections in Jeopardy as Population Reaches 286: HR 4255 Sparks Fierce Debate

A new bill introduced by Arizona Republican Congressman Paul Gosar has ignited fierce debate over the future of Mexican gray wolves in the Southwest. The “Enhancing Safety for Animals Act” (H.R. 4255)

Govind Tekale

July 3, 2025

Lion rests on hay inside a shelter at Yorkshire Wildlife Park.

Conservation·Nature·UK·Wildlife

Yorkshire Wildlife Park Launches 2000-Mile Rescue Mission for Ukrainian Lions While Celebrating First Monkey Birth

Yorkshire Wildlife Park is launching a rescue mission to save three young lions from war-torn Ukraine while also celebrating the birth of their first Titi monkey in the Amazonas walkthrough reserve. The

Karmactive Staff

July 1, 2025

Penguin pedicure Photo Source: Blackpool Zoo

News·UK·Wildlife

Blue Toenail Polish Helps UK’s Only Magellanic Penguin Colony Track Health of New Chicks at Blackpool Zoo

Tiny penguin chicks at Blackpool Zoo are getting blue nail polish on their toes – but it’s not just for fashion. This creative solution helps zoo staff tell the fluffy siblings apart,

Govind Tekale

June 30, 2025

An endangered species of Birds in Nandankanan zoo. (CC BY-SA 4.0)

News·Wildlife

500 Bird Species Face Extinction by 2125: Even Complete Protection Won’t Save 250 Species

A new study reveals a grim future for the world’s birds, with more than 500 species likely to vanish from the skies within the next 100 years. This alarming finding, published on

Govind Tekale

June 26, 2025

Conservation·News·USA

Rare Addax Calf Born at Blank Park Zoo Boosts Species with Fewer Than 100 Left in Wild

A rare birth at Blank Park Zoo in Des Moines, Iowa has provided a small boost to one of the world’s most endangered species. The zoo announced Thursday the arrival of Henri,

Govind Tekale

June 22, 2025

Representative Image: Black Tailed Deer Photo Source: Picryl

Conservation·wild life

Trail Cameras Capture ‘Extinct’ Species: Himalayan Quail Found After 150 Years, Snow Leopards Up 20%

Trail cameras are changing how we track and protect wildlife by capturing rare animals that scientists rarely see face-to-face. These motion-activated devices are helping confirm the existence of species thought to be

Govind Tekale

June 10, 2025

Conservation·News·Wildlife

6 Wolf Pups From St. Louis Join Wild Mexican Wolf Population of Just 286 in Critical Conservation Move

Six endangered Mexican wolf pups, just 10 days old, have been sent from the Endangered Wolf Center in St. Louis to New Mexico in a critical conservation effort. The pups will be

Govind Tekale

June 8, 2025