Archive for the ‘Wildlife’ Category

LionAid Discusses Zambia’s Moratorium On Big Cat Trophy Hunting

LionAid.org estimates that there are 645-795 wild lions remaining in western and central Africa. In eastern and southern Africa, 14,450 wild lions remain – for a continental total of 15,244 wild lions!

In this segment of The Organic View Radio Show, host, June Stoyer talks LionAid.org’s founders, Dr. Pieter Kat and Christine Macsween about Zambia’s moratorium.

Author, Jon Soeder: Fingers In The Light

It is a fact that many people prefer animals over other human beings. With animals, there is no such thing as racism, bullying, or any kind of a popularity contest. However, human beings can really do unspeakable things to one another just for sheer amusement. It is sad that our innate need to control can wind up inflicting so much cruelty, pain and suffering. In life, there are many lessons to be learned. Sometimes you learn them from the things done to you and sometimes from the things you do to others.

Granted, while we may be different as individuals each of us has some kind of a natural instinct or “spark” that is immutable and guides us. What exactly does this mean and where did it come from? Are we really alone or is it just that because we cannot see, hear or touch something, we need proof? This perhaps, is a matter of faith and also a matter of our own reality. In this segment of The Organic View Radio Show, host, June Stoyer will speak to award winning author and famed animal communicator, Jon Soeder about his latest inspirational book which is about his own life of enlightenment.

Happy Birthday, African Lion Triplets!

One Year has Passed Since the Debut Of the Triplet African Lion Cubs At the Wildlife Conservation Society’s Bronx Zoo! Nala, Shani, and Adamma stand with their father, M’wasi at the Wildlife Conservation Society’s Bronx Zoo. The three young African lions have grown to more than 150 lbs each since they made their public debut one year ago. The entire family can be seen in the zoo’s African Plains exhibit which opened 70 years ago this month.

Wildlife Conservation Society-Illegal Wildlife Still Being Sold To Restaurants

There are still restaurants using illegally obtained wildlife for food. The Wildlife Conservation Society announced today a series of successful restaurant raids by Vietnamese enforcement teams throughout the city of Da Lat, the latest action in Vietnam’s ongoing effort to eradicate the sale of illegal wildlife within its borders.

Bronx Zoo Egyptian Cobra Found Alive and Well In Reptile House

FOUND! Snake was found in non-public, off-exhibit area. Officials from the Wildlife Conservation Society’s Bronx Zoo announced today that after a thorough seven-day search in the zoo’s Reptile House, the missing Egyptian cobra has been found inside the building.

Officials made the announcement at a news conference, where they showed a photograph of the adolescent snake resting comfortably in a secure enclosure.

The snake was found this morning in a non-public, off-exhibit area. After being at liberty in the Reptile House for a week, the snake will be placed under observation and evaluated. When we are certain that the snake is in good condition, we will reopen the Reptile House and plan to have the animal on exhibit.