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Celebrate World Turtle Day
May is an important month for turtles around the world, not just because they have recently emerged from winter hibernation and are starting to mate with one another, but because today is World Turtle Day! In 2009, the American Tortoise Rescue in Malibu declared May 23 a special day to raise awareness about protecting…
Sometimes a person's lack of respect for animals is staggering. According to the Daily Mail U.K., a Facebook video of a man harrassing two manatees is making the rounds and upsetting many. The clip shows two manatees, one that looks like a calf, approaching a private dock in Brevard County, Fla. Several men watch the endangered animals, and after some cajoling, one of the onlookers decides to jump onto the gentle creatures. The man proceeds to harass the animals, which could land him in serious trouble. Disturbing a manatee is illegal in Florida. The local police have yet to take action, but online footage can be used as evidence to prosecute against animal cruelty. ...
Being on the endangered species list is no laughing matter. You would think if you found yourself in that tight spot, you would seek out a little advice - maybe ask a few friends how they plan to stay on the planet and spread their genes. But Tapir isn't much of a listener. She has animals from across the planet providing counsel on how to stay alive in this world, but she isn't having any of it. It's doesn't matter if you are king of jungle or one of the world's favorite animals; Tapir would rather take a roll in the mud than listen to you prattle on about safety precautions. ...
Celebrate Save the Rhino Day
Today, there are only about 29,000 rhinoceroses left in the wild. That's a dramatic decrease from the beginning of the 20th century, when there were more than 500,000 across Africa and Asia. To bring attention to the plight of the rhino, May 1 is Save the Rhino Day. Even in the face of peril, these rhinos choose to keep an…
Earth Day 2013 - How Zoos and Aquariums Help Endangered Species
Zoos and aquariums are great places to get up close to wildlife from around the world, particularly species that you never would have seen otherwise. But these institutions do much more than give us a chance to ogle the animals. They are also playing a vital role in the conservation of our endangered and threatened…
12 Best Zoo Exhibits in the U.S.
There are at least 221 accredited zoos and aquariums in the United States. That means there are thousands of adorable animals and cute creatures waiting for you to come visit them! Unless you plan on taking a massive cross-country road trip to see them all, some difficult decisions have to be made. Luckily, we've done the hard…
