In the classic 2004 film Napoleon Dynamite, Napoleon is seen drawing a mysterious, striped cat creature in his notebook. When asked what it is, he says “liger… it’s my favorite animal. Yes, ligers do exist – although it is highly doubtful whether they are endowed with knowledge and magic. Ligers are the result of mating … Read more
There’s a vexing debate in US politics that goes something like this: Would you rather have abundant and cheap energy or a clean, healthy planet where wildlife can thrive? It sounds like an either/or choice, but it doesn’t have to be. Many corporate leaders, including those I have worked with, know that wildlife conservation can … Read more
Abandoned at birth and raised in macaque play, the Japanese macaque Punch sparks debate about enclosure standards, maternal behavior and climate change in captive animals. A baby monkey named Punch at the Ichikawa City Zoo in Chiba Prefecture attracted global attention after a visitor filmed him being pulled by an adult woman … Read more