The Forgotten Lions of West Africa
On Thursday, December 7, National Geographic released an important story about the forgotten lions of West Africa. Written by journalist and conservationist Micheal Schwartz, it is an informative article about…
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Instagram is Raising Awareness about Abusive Wildlife Selfies
Wildlife selfies can be seriously problematic. In October, National Geographic published an investigative article on the trend of “selfie safaris,” in which tourists pay money to take pictures of themselves…
Trophy Hunting, Combined with Climate Change, can Increase Species’ Extinction Risk
Trophy hunting has been under considerable scrutiny since the killing if Cecil the Lion in 2015. Supporters of trophy hunting say that the revenue it creates helps with conservation, and…
Happy World Lion Day!
Today, August 10, is World Lion Day. It has been set aside to help garner support for one of the most majestic animals on Earth: the lion (Panthera leo). This…
Synopsis and Review of Trophy Hunting and Lion Conservation
On Wednesday, August 10 I woke up bright and early in order to watch the live discussion on trophy hunting and lion conservation that was hosted by National Geographic. In…
Register now for a Live-Stream Discussion About Trophy Hunting and Lion Conservation on August 10
Last year, Cecil the lion’s illegal slaying at the hands of American trophy hunter Walter Palmer triggered unprecedented public outrage. Thousands of people were appalled by the killing, and their…
Global Tiger Numbers Increase for the First Time in 100 Years
Notice: A few days after the article that this post is based on was released, contradictory reports emerged. Many scientists feel that the global tiger population has not increased, but that…
Big Cat Week 2015 to Begin on November 27
Back in September I shared a press release about Big Cat Week 2015. After many visits to National Geographic’s website, I have finally learned when Big Cat Week will begin.…
The Jaguar 