(EnviroNews World News) — Uttar Pradesh, India — A vicious act of animal abuse was caught on camera on December 31, 2020, and posted on social media by onlookers. The video, which has since gone viral, has led to the arrest of some of the attackers with the other still…
(EnviroNews World News) — Kamchatka Peninsula, Russia — Kamchatka, Russia, one of Earth’s biological marvels, supports an abundance of wildlife thanks to its 160 volcanoes. On land, it’s known for its Kamchatka brown bears, Eurasian forest reindeer, elk, moose, wolves, and mountain sheep. In the air, Steller’s sea eagles…
(EnviroNews World News) — Victoria, Australia — When smoldering koalas grabbed headlines around the world during Australia’s unprecedented 2020 wildfires, another imperiled eucalyptus-eating species, every bit as unique and adorable, was being swallowed up by the burning beast as well: the greater glider (Petauroides volans). These nocturnal marsupials are…
(EnviroNews World News) — A simply delightful drone video was posted by sea life conservation group the Leatherback Trust on March 21, 2017, showing a rather large East Pacific leatherback turtle (Dermochelys coriacea) swimming with swan-like grace, not through water, but over a sandy beach on its way…
(EnviroNews World News) — The People’s Republic of China (PRC) announced on December 30, 2016, that it would put an end to its ivory trade once and for all. The move is being hailed by conservationists and wildlife advocates across the globe, who say China’s change in policy…
(EnviroNews World News) — Saint-Tropez, France — Hollywood megastar and heartthrob Leonardo DiCaprio has done it again: For the second time in a month, the Oscar-nominated actor has moved around large sums of money on behalf of the environment. On July 22, 2015, DiCaprio gathered up another $40m…
(EnviroNews World News) — Cape Cod, Massachusetts — On July 15, 2015, a seven-foot male juvenile great white shark accidentally beached himself while chasing after a seagull in Cape Cod Massachusetts, onlookers told local news crews. Brave beachgoers kept the shark wet by throwing pales of water on…
(EnviroNews World News) — Celebrated actor Leonardo DiCaprio is no newcomer to outspoken environmental advocacy, but now, the 40-year-old mega-star is putting his money where his mouth is yet again. DiCaprio announced on July 14, 2015 that his foundation will be donating $15 million dollars to several prominent…
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