Hilton Head Island Community Goes To Great Lengths To Protect Threatened Sea Turtles
Every year, millions of people travel to Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, but it isn’t a destination for just humans. Starting in May, the female turtles of Hilton Head Island lay hundreds of eggs, where they are classified as threatened, but in other parts of the world they are endangered. Since the species is threatened and endangered, conservation is crucial, which is where the Sea Turtle Patrol comes in. They are a group of volunteers who are working together, doing their part to help these turtles survive and thrive. Photo:...
Are You Ready to Swap Your Dog or Cat for a Praying Mantis as Pet?
Do you know that more and more people are choosing insects for pets? There is now a bustling pet insect market where thousands of people from many parts of the world are buying praying mantises and stick insects. Buyers, both amateurs and professionals, are willing to pay as much as $30 per insect. Photo: YouTube/ZoneA Although some people may opt for small and creepy types, there are buyers who look for lovely praying mantises such as the following: Orchid Mantis or Hymenopus coronatus, which is adorable like a flower due to its exquisite...
How the Iberian Lynx Gets Saved from Extinction by Europe’s All-Out Conservation Efforts
“The lynx is a symbol of Iberian nature, and its conservation was the responsibility of all of us. Thanks to the work carried out over the last 20 years, it is now also one of the greatest examples of successful conservation worldwide,” expressed Francisco Javier Salcedo Ortiz, regional coordinator of the Iberian lynx recovery plan for Andalusia. Now, there are more 1,100 Iberian lynx back in the wilderness of Spain and Portugal. From a population of less than a hundred 2 decades ago, the European Commission’s Life program...
Can We Still Save the Remaining Ten Vaquita Porpoises from Extinction?
Is there still time to save the world’s smallest porpoises? Vaquita porpoises now number only 10, most of them have died from getting entangled in gill nets used by fishermen in Mexico to catch shrimp. These smallest porpoises, measuring just up to 5 feet in length, can only be found in a very tiny territory at the northern edge of the Gulf of California. But, in spite of their limited range, they are still seriously threatened by human activities. Photo: YouTube/Deep Marine Scenes Due to their very few surviving species, experts and...
Giant Freshwater Stingray Returns Home to Mekong River, Thanks to Cambodian Fishermen
How do you feel when you get to save an endangered species? Ecstatic! That was exactly how local folks from the Stung Treng province of Cambodia felt when they returned a giant freshwater stingray back to its home in Mekong River. Photo: YouTube/MizzimaTV The female stingray was accidentally caught when it swallowed a smaller fish that had already taken a bait set by several fishermen. The local people did their best to help the giant creature avoid getting hurt by the hooked fish before releasing it into the river where they hope it would...
Brachycephalic Cats: what you need to know
Brachycephalic cats, such as Persians and Himalayans, have flat faces that predispose them to certain health issues. In dogs, brachycephaly is a well-known and well-studied condition. Bulldogs, pugs, Boston terriers and Shih Tzus are just a few of the “short-nosed” flat-faced dogs that suffer from respiratory problems, bulging eyes, and overheating due to shortened nasal passages. While much is known about this disorder in canines, our feline friends are often overlooked even though they can also suffer from this condition. What...
Dog with Broken Leg Rescued After Being Abandoned By the Road
This story was originally shared on The Animal Rescue Site. Submit your own rescue story here. Your story just might be the next to be featured on our blog! Returning from the VA hospital, I suggested to my husband that we look for a campground close to home for future use. Because he was tired, I fully expected him to say “not today,” but he agreed. Our GPS told us to turn down a particular road out in the middle of nowhere. We met a car and the driver was looking in the side view mirror. About 50 yards behind the car, we saw...
After Brutal Attack, Buddy The Cat Gets Adopted By Vet Who Saved Him
Many shelter pets have a sad backstory, but Buddy the cat has an especially heartbreaking tale. The black cat arrived at the shelter after being brutally mauled by two dogs sicced on him by juvenile delinquents in Philidelphia. The cruel and unprovoked attack (which was also captured on film) left Buddy with horrific wounds that threatened his life. BUDDY UPDATE:Last night, our sweet Buddy was sent to an emergency veterinary service to be closely monitored. He… Posted by Pennsylvania SPCA on Wednesday, March 23, 2022 Buddy’s...
Heroic Rescue of a Humpback Whale Which Got Entangled in Illegal Driftnet off Spanish Coast
Gigi Torras, a marine biologist and owner of the Albatros Dive Center, was among those responders who rushed to the Balearic Islands in eastern Spain to rescue a humpback whale. The 12-meter-long whale was spotted by a ship three miles off the east coast of Mallorca, where it appeared to be seriously entangled in a red fishing net. Photo: YouTube/NBC News A team from Palma de Mallorca’s Aquarium had tried to free it by cutting the net from a boat. However, their attempt failed since there was a need to get really close to the giant...
After House Catches Fire, Woman Risks Her Life Saving More Than A Dozen Foster Animals
Laura Kile is a committed animal rescuer. So committed, in fact, that the Florida woman repeatedly risked her life to save foster animals when her house erupted in flames. According to Fox 13 News, the crisis unfolded in Largo, Florida, where the long-time rescue volunteer awoke to the sounds of beeping smoke alarms and frantic meowing from shelter cats and kittens. Photo: GoFundMe As flames tore through the house, Kile’s first instinct was to save all the animals – even if that meant risking her life to do so. This included...
