Wildlife

Wildlife Woes—What to Do When Snakes Visit

Last year, snake handler Greg Shannon made headlines across Australia after he captured a 5-meter-long scrub python near the town of Ingham, Queensland. For most of us, grabbing a …

Cracking Down on Animal Abuse in Vietnam

Vietnam was recently ranked the worst nation for wildlife crimes out of a list of 23 countries in a survey undertaken by the World Wildlife Fund. Perhaps government officials …

Swimming With Whale Sharks—the Gentle Giants

There is often debate over eco-tourist schemes and whether they are a help or hindrance to the animals who are the focus of them. With this in mind, I …

The PETA Patter of Tiny Feet

There are few people in this world who don’t think that at least some animals are lovable and worth protecting. There are perhaps even fewer people who think that …

The Unfortunate Mr. Rat

Little did we expect that after less than half an hour after arriving at Intramuros’ Casa Manila, we’d be confronted with the unfortunate incident of Mr. Rat.

South African Mixed Martial Artist Norman ‘Chef’ Wessels Fights for Animals

As you would expect from the former heavyweight champion of South Africa’s biggest mixed martial arts (MMA) competition, the Extreme Fighting Championship, Norman “Chef” Wessels pushes himself hard to …

The Fish That Changed Me

When I was about 12 years old, I made the connection between animals (whom I loved) and the meat on my plate (which I also loved). It didn’t take …

Monogamy Made Easy

It often seems that humans find it hard to stick to a monogamous relationship for their entire life. And good relationship advice is hard to come by. But if …

Cute Baby Elephants: Born to Be Wild! (Photos)

Elephants are some of the most spectacular animals on Earth, and baby elephants are especially adorable. They should spend their early years playing, learning, and bonding with their families, …

The Primate in You

For years now, scientists have been telling us about the similarities between us and other mammals—particularly primates. Every now and then, though, a startling observation makes even nonbelievers stop …