Endangered

You too can hunt the critically endangered Black Rhino.  Namibian officials will charge you $350,000 dollars to reaffirm your domination over the diminishing diversity of our natural environment.  Sure, some of the money may fund awareness campaigns, but encouraging the hunt doesn’t equate to more concern.  Encouraging the hunt can …

Our manatee friends are dying at an alarming rate. Close to 200 manatee deaths have been reported around Florida over the past few weeks, leaving scientists to contemplate the cause. The ecosystem of the Indian River Lagoon is experiencing an epic collapse. Hundreds of dead pelicans have also been recovered. Red …

Japan ends whaling season after a high seas confrontation.  Whaling protestors from the conservation society Sea Shepherd were successful in halting the seasons hunt, forcing whalers to leave with only 10% of their quota. Japan is the only country that conducts this kind of whale research in international waters.  The hunts …