Meet the Black-Footed Ferret
Black-Footed Ferrets: From Near Extinction to Hopeful Comeback Once thought lost forever, the black-footed ferret clawed its way back from the brink of extinction. These playful, weasel-like creatures with their…
Meet the Black Rhinoceros
Black Rhino: Gentle Giants Facing a Poaching Crisis Despite their intimidating size and sharp horns, black rhinos are surprisingly solitary and browser-loving herbivores. Found in eastern and southern Africa, they…
Exploring Lion Subspecies: Diversity Within the King of Beasts
When most people think of lions, they picture a powerful golden cat roaming the African savanna. But the lion, Panthera leo, is not a one-size-fits-all species. In fact, there are…
Southern Resident Orca Fact Sheet
The Southern Resident Killer Whales (SRKW) are an iconic piece of the Pacific Northwest identity. We care about the wellbeing of these endangered orcas. Take a ferry trip from Vancouver to…
Meet the Pangolin
Pangolins: The Scaly Survivors Facing a Silent Threat Imagine an adorable anteater crossed with a pinecone, and you’ve got a pangolin. These unique mammals, covered in overlapping scales, are the…
FAQ: Black Panthers
It’s important to understand that “black panther” isn’t a separate species, but rather a term used for melanistic individuals of two big cat species: jaguars and leopards. With that in…
Book Review: The Elephant Whisperer
The Elephant Whisperer: My Life with the Herd in the African Wild by Lawrence Anthony with Graham Spence When South African conservationist Lawrence Anthony was asked to accept a herd of…
Meet the Lion
Lions: Kings of the Savanna Few animals inspire awe and admiration quite like the lion. Known as the “King of the Beasts,” lions are powerful predators and social creatures that…
Meet the Wild Bactrian Camel
Ghosts of the Gobi: The Wild Bactrian Camel The wild Bactrian camel, also known as the ferus camel (Camelus ferus), is a critically endangered species living in the harsh and…
Meet the Red Panda
Red Pandas: Adorable Faces, Surprisingly Not Related to Pandas The internet loves red pandas. Those irresistibly cute, round faces with expressive eyes and a bushy, ringed tail have captured hearts…
