Jill Robinson: To the Moon and Back film tells the remarkable story of one woman’s inspirational journey to save moon bears through the creation of Animals Asia Foundation. Win a copy of the film!
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Lolita the orca: 50 years in a tank
Fifty years ago, one of the worst atrocities of animal welfare took place. In the largest capture of wild orcas in history, more than 90 of the marine mammals were rounded up in Penn Cove and seven young southern resident killer whales were captured using nets and explosives, then sold to aquariums. Only one of those abducted on 8th August 1970 is still alive; Lolita.
GOOD NEWS! Beavers can stay in their Devon home
After years of uncertainty, England’s first wild breeding population of beavers for 400 years has been given the permanent right to remain in their East Devon river home.
National Geographic Kids meets shark hero Ilena Zanella
Ilena Zanella won a prestigious Whitley Award in 2019 for her work with scalloped hammerhead sharks.
Home-schooling with a difference: Orangutans learn life lessons
It’s been over 100 days since the UK’s official lockdown began and parents all over the country have been desperately trying to juggle the demands of home-schooling their children.
However, while maths, English and science homework may have stumped some parents, international wildlife charity Born Free is putting the spotlight on a different ‘school’ – The Orangutan Foundation’s Camp in Lamandau Wildlife Reserve in Borneo.
Namibia’s PEACE Project is saving elephants (and people)
I got to speak with the team at Elephant-Human Relations Aid (EHRA) Namibia about their PEACE Project to help communities to co-exist with desert elephants.
Sanctuary film: The Story of Namibia’s first Baboon Rescue Project
Sanctuary tells the story of a family of African women coming to Namibia to connect with nature and the wild, and the extraordinary turn of events that led to them opening Co’Lu’Bi Wildlife Sanctuary.
The Tiger Kings in Europe
Tiger King paints a worrying picture regarding the lack of regulation for keeping tigers and other big cats.
A new report by FOUR PAWS suggests the picture is equally concerning in Europe.
One Man’s Rescue: Sharing the stories of shelter dogs
For five days, 60-year-old David shared a cage with senior and disabled dogs who have been living in a shelter for years, and videoed his experience.
Feeding the birds in your garden: Kennedy Wild Bird Food guest post & prize giveaway
This week, Kennedy Wild Bird Food share their thoughts on the arrival of spring, and how March can often be a deceptive month, with its spells of warmer weather.