Conservation

Poaching is known as the illegal hunting or capture of wild animals, and is one of the biggest dangers to our wildlife. Many animals are in danger due to the activities of poachers, who either hunt for the thrill or profit for the creatures they seek. But there are ways that we can stop poaching […]

We’re all aware that certain animals are used for food, clothing, and materials. However, many animals who are unfortunate enough to find themselves being used in this industry are killed unnecessarily when they are no longer of good use. As humans, we have the power to prevent this by educating ourselves on what goes on

Wildlife trafficking and trade is one of the most common and lucrative illegal industries in the world. A large number of animals are illegally trafficked every year so they can be bought by private collectors or used for unethical products. This trade can often seem too large and complicated for the average person to have

When an animal is endangered, it means they are at risk of extinction. This sad reality means that more and more of these animals are dying, or being killed, eventually resulting in specific species no longer existing.  The International Union For Conservation of Nature (IUCN) placed gorillas on the endangered list, which means they are

Wildlife conservation refers to the activities that humans partake in to preserve and protect animal species and their habitats.  This is very important because animals, wildlife, and wilderness play a very important role in our ecosystem which contributes to the quality of human life.  Wildlife may be a passion of yours, and this may have

The thylacine – otherwise known as the Tasmanian tiger, was a fearsome and widespread creature, which finally faced extinction in the 1960s.  However, there have been numerous people over the years who claim to have encountered this once feared beast in the wilds of Australia and Tasmania – claims that, amongst certain groups, have put

The Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center is 200 acres in size and it is home to the most fantastic creatures. At this conservation center, you will have the opportunity to see bears and other amazing animals up close, all of which are detailed in this article.  The AWCC has set out to protect and preserve the

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is a Florida government agency that manages and regulates wildlife and fish resources within the state, as well as enforcing related laws.  This agency was founded in 1999 and you can find its headquarters in Tallahassee. Within this agency, you can find information and policies meant to protect

The Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act of 1980 was established to help preserve nongame birds. Due to this act, the Secretary of the Interior needs to partake in research and conservation efforts in coordination with other organizations on a Federal level as well as a private level. In this article, we’ll be going into depth

Animal extinction is a very sad reality. Many species have been completely whipped out at the fault of human hunters in the last few hundred years.  While hunting regulations nowadays are strict, there is still illegal poaching and animal trafficking going on, and it is these activities that are causing more animals to become extinct.