The Endangered Albatross

The Endangered Albatross

The poor albatross has had a sorry lot.  First, people use its name in such unfortunate similes as, “It’s like an albatross around your neck.”  What did the albatross ever do to you?  To make matters worse, 19 of the 22 species of albatross are being threatened with...
Celebrities Lend Voices to Conservation

Celebrities Lend Voices to Conservation

The environmental movement does not always get the attention it needs, but there are some high profile players who are working to change that.  Celebrities, business moguls and politicians alike are forming alliances to speak up for oceans, forests, and endangered...

WWF Fights Against Animal Poaching with Help of Google

  Some of the world’s most beautiful species including rhinos, elephants, and tigers are currently threatened by animal poaching. Animal parts such as ivory, tusks, skins, and bones are trafficked and sold illegally, valuing an estimated $7 to $10 billion a year....