For the first time, an uncontacted tribe was captured on camera from the air in a section of the Brazilian Amazon that is currently being overrun by unauthorized gold miners. If they are not protected from outsiders encroaching on their land, this tribe, which has preserved its ancient way of life for thousands of years, may soon go extinct. The images, which were captured … [Read more...] about Amazing Images Display an Uncontacted Amazonian Tribe Living Dangerously Close to Illegal Miners
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France Will Outlaw Using Animals In Circuses And Live Performances
An important vote that will forbid the use of animals in live circus performances starting in 2023 just occurred in France. In the past, tigers, lions, and bears have performed in circuses, but once the prohibition is in force, such displays will be prohibited. Although the Republic on the Move (LREM) party referred to the ban as "a historic stride in the animal rights war," … [Read more...] about France Will Outlaw Using Animals In Circuses And Live Performances
What Would Happen If Humans Disappeared Suddenly From The Planet?
It's the stuff of Hollywood horror films and post-apocalyptic video games: what would Earth look like if we all just vanished? Whether you like them or despise them, there is no denying that humans have a massive impact on the planet. Even a few days after a human hiatus, the world would look very different. However, as we arrogant humans frequently forget, the planet will … [Read more...] about What Would Happen If Humans Disappeared Suddenly From The Planet?
How the Golden Lion Tamarin is Aiding in the Healing of Brazil’s Rainforest
One of the world's most important wildlife corridors is emerging from the fragmented forests of coastal Brazil after a decade of hard work. Sometimes conserving rare species and habitats necessitates waiting a few years for all of the puzzle pieces to fall into place. That process took more than a decade for one project on the coast of Brazil. But, after years of hard … [Read more...] about How the Golden Lion Tamarin is Aiding in the Healing of Brazil’s Rainforest
Sharks in California Are Killing Sea Otters But Not Eating Them, And No One Knows Why
Scientists in California are baffled by a wave of fatal shark attacks on sea otters, despite the fact that the predators have no desire to feed on their furry prey. Tim Tinker of the US Geological Survey's Western Ecological Research Center told National Geographic that "as far as we can tell, a white shark has never eaten a sea otter," and that whenever a deadly attack occurs, … [Read more...] about Sharks in California Are Killing Sea Otters But Not Eating Them, And No One Knows Why