This unique story spans a decade and follows one of Tanzania’s most powerful lion prides as they overcome mounting obstacles by relying on strong family bonds. We first meet our star lioness when she’s a cub, and follow her ascent to matriarch during the ever-increasing dry seasons along the Ruaha River. She endures tragedy and enjoys triumph, but she is always the indomitable force behind her pride’s success — or failure. As the years pass, the … Continue
Busy Day At The Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital | Wildlife Warriors Missions
In this episode the Wildlife Rescue Unit responds to calls from three interesting patients. Follow along to find out what happened and how you can play your part in helping protect our precious native wildlife.
We are Wildlife Warriors. We fight for an extremely important cause – to protect our wildlife and wild places! Join us on our missions as we follow in the footsteps of the original Wildlife Warrior, Steve Irwin, and continue the work that he was so passionate about. From Tigers in Sumatra and Cheetahs in Africa,
They’re Back! How To Help Migratory Birds This Spring | ABC Webinar
Spring has arrived in North America, and with it, billions of migratory birds that will breed and nest in the region. Unfortunately, these birds face a gauntlet of threats as they make their journey north, and many perish along the way. Their chicks are also at risk — less than half will make it to the end of summer.
Many of the dangers that migratory birds face are human-caused, such as glass … Continue
Defenders: A Day In The Life – Coexisting With Colorado Wolves
Earlier this year our Rockies and Plains Representative, Kaitie Schneider helped install turbofladry
to promote coexistence for the newly reintroduced Colorado wolves. Non-lethal deterrents like turbofladry protect both livestock, and wildlife. Learn more at Defenders.org/coexistence.
Video Transcript:
Hi there, I’m Kaitie Schneider, Rockies and Plains program representative with Defenders of Wildlife, and today I’m assisting on a turbofladry installation project here in Colorado.
Turbofladry is a type of temporary electric fencing with flags … Continue
Georgia Aquarium Joins Marine Mammal Care Center To Rehabilitate California Sea Lions
As part of Georgia Aquarium’s mission to rescue and rehabilitate marine life, we have been able to assist in the treatment of stranded sea lion pups along the coast of California. These sea lions are part of California’s unusual mortality event (UME), due to the deadly toxin, domoic acid. Domoic acid is produced during certain harmful algal bloom events by a type of algae called Pseudo-nitzschia australis. This neurotoxin accumulates in small fish, like sardines and anchovies, which are then eaten by marine mammals like sea lions in large quantities.… Continue