A man accused of throwing a rock near an endangered Hawaiian monk seal has said he never intended to harm the animal, as public backlash over the incident continues to intensify. The case gained widespread attention after video footage showed Igor Lytvynchuk throwing a rock in the direction of a Hawaiian monk seal resting along the shoreline. The animal was later identified … [Read more...] about Tourist allegedly abused for throwing rocks at beloved seal receives vile surprise in the mail
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Rescuer Drops To The Ground After Finding Someone Wedged Between Trees
A wildlife rescuer in Florida helped save an exhausted possum after discovering him trapped upside down between two trees for more than 24 hours. Kim Titterington, founder of Swamp Girl Adventures Reptile Rehabilitation (SGARR), received an urgent call from a concerned resident who had spotted the animal wedged tightly between two tree trunks during a walk. Unable to free … [Read more...] about Rescuer Drops To The Ground After Finding Someone Wedged Between Trees
Seabed life triples after bottom trawling ban in Scotland protected area
Marine life on the seafloor around a protected area off the coast of Scotland has recovered significantly following restrictions on bottom trawling, according to new scientific research examining the long-term impact of marine conservation measures. Researchers studying the South Arran Marine Protected Area found substantially higher levels of biodiversity and seabed … [Read more...] about Seabed life triples after bottom trawling ban in Scotland protected area
‘I’m rich, I can pay the fines’: Entitled tourist served $50,000 fine after throwing rocks at endangered and beloved Hawaiian monk seal named Lani
A tourist accused of harassing an endangered Hawaiian monk seal on a Maui beach is facing widespread backlash after witnesses said he threw rocks at the animal and dismissed concerns by reportedly claiming he could afford any penalties. According to accounts shared online, the incident involved a well-known Hawaiian monk seal named Lani, an animal reportedly recognized and … [Read more...] about ‘I’m rich, I can pay the fines’: Entitled tourist served $50,000 fine after throwing rocks at endangered and beloved Hawaiian monk seal named Lani
Man buys island to save it from development, turn it into natural paradise: ‘He did something incredible’
A former newspaper editor made an extraordinary decision that would leave a lasting environmental legacy — purchasing an entire island to preserve it from development. Brendon Grimshaw first visited Seychelles in the 1960s and quickly became captivated by its natural beauty. Determined to protect part of it, he later bought Moyenne Island, a small, neglected piece of land … [Read more...] about Man buys island to save it from development, turn it into natural paradise: ‘He did something incredible’