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Wild Animal Orphanage In San Antonio TX. Is Closing
Source: WAO/USDA - Via NWHS
The Wild Animal Orphanage (WAO) has announced closure due to lack of funding and economic hardship. WAO is located in San Antonio, Texas and is now looking to re-home all of the exotic wild animals who reside there. There are a great many big cats and primates still needing to be placed, and efforts by many are assisting in this effort. In the interim, all of these wild animals need to be fed and cared for until new homes in qualified facilities are secured.
National Wildlife Humane Society (NWHS) is providing assistance in this endeavor. NWHS recently secured almost 3 tons of poultry product (kudos to Tysons Foods) and 3,200 lbs of beef (thank you Tiger Creek Wildlife Refuge) for the big cats. 5,280 lbs of monkey chow has been secured (thanks Brenda, Shelly and friends!!) but there is an immediate need for fresh fruit and produce, and more meat and monkey will be needed when current inventory runs out (there are a LOT of primates and big cats to feed). The need for food will reduce as animals leave for their new homes, so assistance is appreciated until all have been placed. If you would like to help, there are several ways. 100% of donations through NWHS (less small fees-PayPal, Network For Good, etc.) will be used to make direct purchases for feed through food vendors/suppliers to be delivered, or picked up by WAO volunteers and/or staff. You do Not need to be a member of Crowdrise to donate through the Crowdrise Project Page (very nice community though). Donate Through Facebook Cause Page Donate Through Crowdrise Project Page NWHS NOTE: If you prefer PayPal (faster receipt of funds) or wish to donate by check, visit the NWHS Support page. If using the PayPal box, please email us and let us know to designate your donation to WAO Assist. If sending a check, put WAO Assist in the FOR area of the check (include your email address if a US Federal tax deduction receipt is desired). Your first name and last initial will show in the "Thank You box" on the left, with WAO beside it, to recognize your generosity, and assure you the donation was credited to WAO animals. NWHS Support Page |
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'Lost' amphibian species rediscovered
Source: UK Guardian News By: Shanta Barley
A team of scientists have discovered three species of amphibian previously thought to be extinct. Their finds include a cave-dwelling salamander last seen in 1941, the same year that it was discovered, and two species of frog that dwell in west Africa. In total, the scientists hope to rediscover roughly 100 species of amphibian.
Conservation International, in conjunction with the IUCN Amphibian Specialist Group, has organised a string of international expeditions to search for "lost" amphibian species that are highly threatened by habitat loss, climate change and disease. More than one third of amphibian species are under threat of extinction. One of the creatures discovered by the team is the cave splayfoot salamander, Chiropterotriton mosaueri. After abseiling into a humid cave fringed with pine and oak forest in Mexico, the team found the salamander clinging to a crevice. It was last seen 70 years ago... Click Here To Read The Article In Full |
11 Accused Of Rhino Poaching Ring Released (On World Rhino Day)
Source: Bush Warriors
A total of eleven people have now been arrested since Monday morning's major rhino poaching syndicate bust in South Africa. The eleven, who include two veterinarians, a game farmer, a professional hunter and many others, made their appearance in Musina Magistrate's court today [Sept. 22, 2010]. The events that transpired in their court appearance are seen by many as a devastating blow to rhinos and their supporters internationally, on World Rhino Day. All were released on bail, with their trials postponed until next year.
As the suspected criminals were being loaded into police vehicles for transport to the court building, photographers scrambled to snap photos. Three photographers, Sapa photographer Werner Beukes, Beeld photographer Herman Verwey, and SABC cameraman Lewellyn Carstens, were detained for roughly 45 minutes before provincial authorities stepped in and released them. "They were pretty rough with one of the photographers, they literally dragged him in," claims Beukes. Inside the court, family members of the accused sat silently, refusing to speak to journalists. The Times Live reports the alleged poaching syndicate "masterminds" entered the court appearing tired and nervous. Ultimately, all were released on bail... Click Here To Read Full Article And View Additional Photos NWHS NOTE: The Bush Warriors administrators are good friends of NWHS. If you would like to receive their blog updates, and also view their very awesome wildlife "Photo Of The Day" please consider subscribing to their blog. |
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