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The Great Elephant Migration
Imagine walking through the streets of New York or Los Angeles and suddenly coming face to face with a life-sized elephant. Not one, but a whole herd. These elephants don’t trumpet or move, but they tell an extraordinary story - of wildlife, of people, and of our...
TCM Star of the Month: Doris Day
From TCM's Star of the Month series (March 2021), a tribute to Doris Day—celebrating her remarkable film career and her lifelong dedication to animals, featuring clips and photos shared by Doris Day Animal Foundation (DDAF) board members and friends.
After the Fires: Reuniting Pets with Their Families
The recent devastating fires in Los Angeles have left a trail of destruction, displacing thousands of residents and causing immense hardship for families and their beloved pets. When evacuation orders came, many of these animals were left behind when families had to...
A Troubling Decision to Cull Elephants in Zimbabwe: A Call for Conservation
Zimbabwe is authorising the culling of 200 elephants as a response to food shortages driven by an unprecedented drought in the region – but is this really the best solution? Undoing Zimbabwe’s Conservation Successes In recent decades, Zimbabwe has made significant...
Tiny But Tenacious: Bani the Elephant Calf’s Remarkable Recovery
India is home to around 27,000 wild Asian elephants, one of the world's largest remaining populations. However, these majestic animals face many threats, including habitat loss, poaching, and an increasingly dangerous problem - being struck by trains. Elephant...
The World’s Largest Elephant Herd Needs Urgent Attention
The Kavango Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area (KAZA) contains the world's largest population of savanna elephants, estimated at nearly 228,000 across five countries: Angola, Botswana, Namibia, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. While the overallnumber remains stable, a...
From Peril to Preservation: A Tale of Hope and Renewal for Yucatán Black Howler Monkeys at Wildtracks
In the dense jungles of the Yucatán Peninsula, the Yucatán black howler monkey thrives with its distinctive calls and jet-black fur. Found in Mexico, Belize, and Guatemala, these primates play a vital role in the ecosystem, but their existence is under threat....
Rama’s Journey to Freedom: Rescued from Captivity by Wildlife SOS
This article includes images and details that some readers might find distressing. In the heart of India, a story of resilience and hope unfolds as Rama, an Indian elephant, breaks free from a life of captivity and cruelty. This tale is not only about Rama's rescue...
Twiggy the Manatee’s Inspiring Journey
In the world of animal conservation, it is all too common to feel as though we are perpetually battling against the tide of challenges and losses. Yet, amidst the challenges, there are success stories that are beacons of hope. Today, Paul Walker, Director of...
Guardians of Hope Amidst the Flames: Animal Welfare Charities in the Battle Against the devastating Maui fires
As the devastating Maui fires engulf the island's urban landscapes, a silent and often overlooked tragedy unfolds – countless animals find themselves trapped, frightened, and in desperate need of rescue. In these moments of chaos and crisis, it is the unwavering...