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endangered
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Giant Panda’s Sudden Death in Thai Zoo Sparks Anger in China
A giant panda on permanent loan to a zoo in Thailand since 2003 has unexpectedly passed away on…
September 19, 2019
Japan’s ‘Sushi King’ Pays $3.1 Million for Endangered Bluefin Tuna
A Japanese sushi tycoon paid a whopping $3.1 million to take home a giant bluefin tuna from an…
January 7, 2019
Chinese Mountain Cats in the Wild Caught on Video For the First Time
In a very rare moment, an infrared camera set up in Chindu County recently captured a small Chinese…
October 26, 2018
Wildlife Experts Reveal the Dark Side of Japan’s Obsession With Otters
Japan’s continued obsession with otters has left wildlife experts concerned about the future of the species. The overwhelming…
July 18, 2018
China Seizes Biggest Shipment of the Most Trafficked Endangered Animal in The World
This is the pangolin. Some species of this scaly mammal indigenous to Asia and Africa are already extinct.…
December 1, 2017
Chinese Farmer Arrested for Killing More Than 100 Endangered Toads For Dinner Party
A farmer from Hangzhou, China was arrested after police caught him hunting and killing more than 100 toads. The 48-year-old…
February 23, 2017
China Arrests ‘Pangolin Princess’ Who Loves Eating Endangered Animals
A Chinese woman dubbed the “Pangolin Princess” for her appetite for endangered animals was arrested and now faces 10…
February 16, 2017
Chinese Villagers Brutally Slaughter Endangered Sea Turtle For Food
An endangered giant sea turtle was brutally butchered and sold to villagers in China’s Guangdong Province. The leatherback reptile…
December 8, 2016
Giant Pandas to Be Reconsidered for a Lower Risk Level as Their Population Increases in the Wild
Panda lovers rejoice! The beloved giant panda is being considered for a lower vulnerable species status as their population…
May 31, 2016