Western Chimps nearly extinct in 4 African nations
Chimpanzees, critically endangered in West Africa, share up to 98% of our DNA. They are highly intelligent, can learn sign language, and use tools.Continue Reading
Koalas are hard hit
Unprecedented bushfires in Australia in 2019-2020, saw tens of thousands of Koalas lose their lives.Continue Reading
Red pandas should not be pets
With their beautiful rusty red and white coloring, and fluffy striped tails; Red Pandas are, unfortunately, ideal pets for those profiting from the exotic pet trade. These endangered animals even make a cute noise called twittering; whistle, and make a quacking sound when expelling breath. Those keeping red Pandas asContinue Reading
Many Sea Turtle species are Endangered
Warmer sands due to climate change result in higher numbers of female turtles to males. Continue Reading
Black Rhinos critically endangered
Covid-19 may be seeing increases in hunting and poaching of Black Rhinos, for traditional Asian medicine.Continue Reading
Lemurs going extinct
According to the IUCN, Lemurs are expected by become 95% extinct 20-25 yearsContinue Reading
Visit Baby Pygmy Hippo in Toronto
Visit endangered Pygmy Hippo baby at the Toronto Zoo African Rainforest Pavillion.Continue Reading
Pink Dolphins in the Amazon River
The Amazon Pink River Dolphin, or Boto, is a freshwater mammal found in South America in the Amazon basin, Orinoco basin, and Orinoco River. It eats fish, piranhas, turtles and crabs. Male Botos can weigh 400 lbs, and be 8 feet in length. Young Botos are grey, but asContinue Reading
The Bongo Forest Antelope
The beautiful Bongo is found near equatorial areas of Africa. It’s black and white stripes are stunning, and it’s reddish-brown coat is distinctive. Both sexes have long spiralled horns made of keratin (like human fingernails, but thicker). They live in dense undergrowth near lowland rainforests, in the Congo Basin, SouthernContinue Reading