A critically endangered animal has been released in the US

A critically endangered animal has been released in the US

Arizona wildlife officials have released 19 critically endangered black-footed ferrets in northern Arizona, marking a major step in efforts to reintroduce one of America’s rarest wild animals. The Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) made a release on March 10 in three areas, with the goal of boosting the small population of the species that … Read more

The photographer recommends painting the elephant bright pink as the animal dies shortly after taking the photo

Chanchal the elephant died months after the photoshoot, the animal's owner said (Instagram/@julia.buruleva)

A photographer has found himself at the center of an animal rights row after making a controversial poster of an elephant in India. Russian actress Julia Buruleva was attacked after burning a 65-year-old model and animal, who has since died, in bright pink paint to bring her vision to life. He has now spoken out … Read more

Having a pet raccoon can be convenient for millions of people

Having a pet raccoon can be convenient for millions of people

Owning a pet raccoon could soon be easier for Tennessee residents under a bill making its way through the state legislature. The proposed legislation would reduce one of the legal barriers to keeping a wild raccoon as a pet and remove the federal permit fee currently required for people who legally acquire a pet raccoon. … Read more