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Great apes predicted to lose 90% of homelands in Africa

Great apes predicted to lose 90% of homelands in Africa

SOURCE: The Guardian DATE: June 7, 2021 SNIP: Great apes – humanity’s closest relatives, are predicted to lose a “devastating” 90% of their homelands in Africa in coming decades, according to a study. All gorillas, chimpanzees and bonobos are already endangered or...
New Idaho Law Calls For Killing 90% Of The State’s Wolves

New Idaho Law Calls For Killing 90% Of The State’s Wolves

SOURCE: NPR DATE: May 21, 2021 SNIP: Conservative lawmakers in Idaho and Montana have passed new laws to drastically reduce the number of wolves in those states. Concerns over the animal’s impact on both livestock and wild prey have long festered among ranchers...
Illegal wildlife trade finds a new marketplace—social media

Illegal wildlife trade finds a new marketplace—social media

SOURCE: The Kathmandu Post DATE: January 9, 2021 SNIP: People buying groceries, electronic gadgets, dresses and books online has become common these days with the availability of the internet and social media. But the internet has also become a place for trade in...