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Rotten Job: Customs Officials Seize Decaying Bushmeat Smuggled In At Airport

Maggot infestation was so bad it forced the airport border control point to be destroyed. The post Rotten Job: Customs Officials Seize Decaying Bushmeat Smuggled In At Airport appeared first on Zenger News.

Too Big To Succeed: Some Conservation Areas In Africa Are Too Large To Protect

Despite inhabiting an area the size of the U.K., Africa's signature large animals are declining in wildlife preserves. The post Too Big To Succeed: Some Conservation Areas In Africa Are Too Large To Protect appeared first on Zenger News.

Natural Hotspots In Dire Need Of Conservation

Study emphasizes need for strategic management to safeguard thousands of species. The post Natural Hotspots In Dire Need Of Conservation appeared first on Zenger News.

VIDEO: Apey Birthday To Zoo: Joint Birthday Bash For 2 Wildlife Park Gorillas

A Spanish zoo hopes the celebrations remind the world the survival of apes is threatened in the wild. The post VIDEO: Apey Birthday To Zoo: Joint Birthday Bash For 2 Wildlife Park Gorillas appeared first on Zenger News.

Dog Shot In Face While Helping To Protect Homeowners From Burglars

The husband shot and killed one of the intruders who confronted him, his wife and their daughter.  The post Dog Shot In Face While Helping To Protect Homeowners From Burglars appeared first on Zenger News.

Vets Remove Claw From Lion’s Eye After Fight With Brother

So rare was the injury, the veterinary team said it had “never seen or even heard of anything like it.”  The post Vets Remove Claw From Lion’s Eye After Fight With Brother appeared first on Zenger News.

Baby Elephants Orphaned By Poachers Still Struggle To Survive With New Herds

Even if the elephants are adopted by other tusker families, their survival rates are poor.  The post Baby Elephants Orphaned By Poachers Still Struggle To Survive With New Herds appeared first on Zenger News.

Bacon Bad: China Faces Surge In African Swine Fever

Threat to the world's biggest consumers of pork. The post Bacon Bad: China Faces Surge In African Swine Fever appeared first on Zenger News.

Kenya Races To Rescue Endangered Roan Antelopes

Only 15 roan antelopes are left in Kenya, which has set up an ambitious program to triple their numbers by 2030. The post Kenya Races To Rescue Endangered Roan Antelopes appeared first on Zenger News.

VIDEO: Threatened Male White Rhino To Lead Zoo Breeding Program

Kimba, the 12-year-old stud, will have his pick of four females.  The post VIDEO: Threatened Male White Rhino To Lead Zoo Breeding Program appeared first on Zenger News.

Having A Wingman Helps Male Chimps Find More Mates

Sucking up to the boss works, too. The post Having A Wingman Helps Male Chimps Find More Mates appeared first on Zenger News.

Ass Your Lot: Officials Shut Down Donkey Slaughterhouses

Kenyan farmers were furious that donkeys were being stolen and sold to abattoirs who sold animal meat and skins to China. The post Ass Your Lot: Officials Shut Down Donkey Slaughterhouses appeared first on Zenger News.

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