Conservation
‘More Than Just Dead Stuff Collectors’: A Look Inside Aotearoa’s Taxidermy Industry
From reincarnated pets to a role in conservation, taxidermy is more than meets the glass eye.
The World’s Most Infamous Tax Haven is About to Kill Hundreds of Stray Cats
The Cayman Islands’ £500k ‘Darwin Plus’ initiative has led to a contentious debate around animal rights and environmental conservation.
Republican Says Lobster Regulators ‘Want to Rape You and Your Family’
“Don’t negotiate with a rapist,” the candidate said, referring, again, to lobster regulators.
Norway Killed a Walrus Named Freya Because Humans Wouldn't Leave Her Alone
And now the official who ordered Freya be euthanised says he and his family are receiving death threats.
El Jefe, North America’s Long Lost Jaguar, Is Back
El Jefe the jaguar was a national sensation until his disappearance in 2015. Now the boss is back 120 miles away in Mexico.
The Most Mysterious Animals in the World Are Heading Toward Extinction, Scientists Say
More than half of “data-deficient” species may be on the brink of dying out, reports a new study.
Cats Are An Alien Invasive Species, Poland Declares
The decision to place domestic cats on a list of alien invasive species is causing a firestorm among cat lovers in Poland.
Primate Disappearing at ‘Alarming Rate,’ as Medical Research Fuels Demand
"People are battling each other to get to the monkeys and to have these monkeys for research,” one expert told VICE World News.
Fisherman Hauls in the Largest Freshwater Fish Ever Recorded
Researchers hailed the discovery of the giant ray in Cambodia as “globally significant,” with megafauna in the shrinking Mekong river facing extinction.
Inside the Secret Lives of India’s Independent Wildlife Rescuers
From facing murderous mobs to spending lonely nights in the forest, it’s a jungle out there for wildlife rescuers in India fighting for the survival of our animals.
Man Swims Through Ocean Garbage Patch for Months, Finds Amazing Life
Long-distance swimmer Ben Lecomte swam straight through the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, finding junk, microplastics, and incredible creatures.
Bizarre ‘Road to Atlantis’ Discovered In Unexplored Part of Pacific Ocean
“Are you kidding me? This is crazy,” said one scientist when the odd geological feature was discovered on a video stream.