From Defenders.org

The Idaho Fish and Game Department has announced that no wolves will be killed in the federally-protected Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness during the winter of 2015-16.

The announcement comes after a lawsuit brought by Defenders and other conservation groups to stop the killing of wolves to boost elk populations in federally-protected wilderness lands like Frank Church Wilderness.

The Frank Church Wilderness is the largest national forest wilderness area in the Lower 48 States and a core habitat for gray wolves in the western United States. I know you share my view that wilderness should be managed as wilderness, not as a game farm for favored hunters and commercial outfitters.

The state has previously planned to kill up to 60 percent of the wolves living in Frank Church, in large part to artificially inflate elk numbers for hunters. Those wolves can breathe easier for another winter after…

http://www.ifaw.org/united-states/news/new-report-economics-trophy-hunting-africa-are-overrated-and-overstated

Along with habitat destruction, hunting and the wildlife trade could put an end to the existence of these great creatures.

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Spokesperson Jeff Ramsay reported, “It is our stern belief that safari hunting of threatened species such as lions has the potential to undermine our regional anti-poaching efforts as it encourages illegal trade which in turn promotes poaching. To this end, individuals partaking in such sport hunting expeditions will not be welcome in Botswana.”

Related: Zambia finally bans the hunting of endangered lions and leopards

Just last week, Zimbabwe officials released a statement calling for Palmer’s extradition back to the southern African nation to answer for his crime. There has been much discussion on how nations which are home to these hunted species are cracking down on what is called “canned hunting,” or exporting wild animals to other countries to be hunted down for sport, and Botswana is proud to stand against such activities. Let’s count…

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Spokesperson Jeff Ramsay reported, “It is our stern belief that safari hunting of threatened species such as lions has the potential to undermine our regional anti-poaching efforts as it encourages illegal trade which in turn promotes poaching. To this end, individuals partaking in such sport hunting expeditions will not be welcome in Botswana.”

Related: Zambia finally bans the hunting of endangered lions and leopards

Just last week, Zimbabwe officials released a statement calling for Palmer’s extradition back to the southern African nation to answer for his crime. There has been much discussion on how nations which are home to these hunted species are cracking down on what is called “canned hunting,” or exporting wild animals to other countries to be hunted down for sport, and Botswana is proud to stand against such activities. Let’s count…

Mrs. Usha Sundaram and Captain Sundaram

By Sharon St Joan

This is one of a series of stories about the early days of the animal welfare movement in India.

To read part one first, click here.

Later that same year, in 1963, the CPCSEA was formed — thanks to the initiative of the well-known Indian classical dancer and animal activist, Rukmini Devi. The CPCSEA (Committee for the Purpose of Control and Supervision of Experiments on Animals) oversees the facilities that perform animal experiments. Dr. Krishna, his mother, and his father, met twice with the CPCSEA committee members to give an account of the experiments at the Kilpauk Medical Center. At first they weren’t taken seriously. Some people even laughed, and there was some disbelief that such things as grafting of dogs’ heads had actually happened. But later on, the committee members were able to see for themselves what…

Brown Capuchin Monkeys, Peru

Whether we observe monkeys in the wild or at the zoo, they often bring a smile to our faces, as we watch their antics and activities.  The New World monkey called capuchins, from the Genus Cebus, are widespread.

There are many kinds of capuchin monkeys, so named for their resemblance to the brown-roped attire worn my capuchin monks.  The brown capuchin or Cebus apella, photographed here, can easily be found in the Amazon rainforest.

They are usually seen dancing in the treetops searching for food.  Their diet is wide and varied, ranging from frogs to fruits and everything in between.  They look like they are flying, as they grab onto one branch and skillfully glide through the air to the next branch, cavorting with their mates.

I’ve heard it said that humans find monkeys endearing because they have a resemblance to our species.  Although…

This 10 May 2015 video is called Birds and Animals at Vwasa Lodge, Malawi.

From Wildlife Extra:

African Parks takes over Liwonde NP and Nkhotakota Wildlife Reserve in Malawi

African Parks, the non-profit organisation that takes responsibility for the rehabilitation and long-term management of national parks and protected areas in partnership with governments and local communities, has concluded an agreement with the government of Malawi to manage and operate Liwonde National Park and Nkhotakota Wildlife Reserve for 20 years.

The agreement follows an application and evaluation process administered by the Public Private Partnership Commission in which African Parks emerged as the preferred partner to manage the two protected areas.

Liwonde National Park, located in the southern Malawi is 548[k]m² in size and consists of woodland, floodplains, grasslands, and lagoon. It supports the largest remaining population of elephants in the country as well as one of two populations of

Lion cub and lioness in Naboisho Conservancy, Masai Mara, Kenya by Marja Schwartz

I love this photograph, and many others entered in the National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest. Some of the other entries follow below and see here for a wide selection.  With so many people with cameras and the plethora of images in our daily lives with social media and Instagram etc, it is great there are now so many competitions giving photographers greater exposure. Countless images of our beautiful natural world and wildlife can only contribute to renewing our efforts for urgent protection.

BORN FREE: After the initial successful fund raiser for Animal Works and The Feline Foundation, I have been asked again to introduce the classic film Born Free on Saturday 8^th August  at 2pm, at Event Cinemas, George Street, Sydney.  I loved seeing the film again. The story of Elsa the lioness is…