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Will You Be Watching Whale Wars Tonight?
We all know that Hayden Panettiere wants to save the whales, but she's not the only one! Founded in 1977, the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society has been protecting the seas at the bottom of the Earth against Japanese whalers, and over the Winter season of 2007 to 2008, Animal Planet tagged along to document their journey. In a seven-part series beginning tonight, we get a closeup look at how far the Sea Shepherds will go to protect the whales of the Antarctic.The Scoop: Putting Frog Genes on Ice
Usually when I think of animal conservation, I think of protecting the animals' natural habitat, educating the masses on the need for conservation, and maybe even helping nature along with breeding, but I've never heard of putting them on ice!
In Moscow, a research team is trying to save the rarest of toad and frog species from extinction by freezing their sperm and eggs at minus 200 degrees for later use. With over 3,000 species on the endangered list, Natalia Sheshova from the Institute of Biophysics in Moscow says they are learning other ways to use science to their advantage as well:
“We’re learning to freeze embryo cells too, to give us a complete genetic picture.
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The Scoop: Harry and Pepper Break Up!
Sad news to come out of San Francisco: Harry and Pepper have officially broken up . . .
Cancer Deadly to Humans and Wild Animals Alike
It's heartbreaking enough to see your furry friends go through the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, but imagine being a wild animal and not having the medical care or love that a family pet would. Cancer not only affects people and pets, but wild animals as well. A new study conducted by the Wildlife Conservation Society shows that cancer accounts for 10 percent of human deaths, and wild animals are dying from cancer at about the same rate.
Could This Dog Save Cambodia's Tigers?
Meet Maggie, a d-o-g with a j-o-b. The German Wirehaired Pointer is on duty in Cambodia sniffing out tiger poo. That's right, this pooch is sniffing out droppings in one of the country's largest nature reserves starting this week.
The Scoop: Save Your Logo Launches With Lacoste
It's safe to say the crocodile is synonymous with the Lacoste label – in fact, I don't even need to see the brand name to recognize this creature! Tapping into that recognition, companies with wild logos are being asked to help save endangered species via a new international campaign titled Save your logo. Backed by the World Bank, the World Environment Fund (WEF) and the International Union for the Conservation of nature (IUCN), companies can donate up to 1.5 million euros over three years to a "Save Your Logo" fund and benefit from a tax cut of up to 60 percent of the donations received.
Red Listed: New List of Animals Close To Extinction
In an annual "health check for the planet", the International Union for Conservation of Nature has released its list of the most threatened animals on earth. The scary news? Twenty-five percent of all mammals are on the verge of extinction.
Bare Bones: Wagging Green
It's hip to be green – and I don't mean the color! Although I love the hue, it's more about the principal of going green these days, and there's one company that wants to dress your dogs up in their eco-tastic love: Wagging Green. Making fun and earth-friendly pet products out of highly sustainable bamboo, they aren't only saving the planet, but they are proactive about giving back: Five percent of each purchase goes to conservation causes!
Hayden Wants to Save the Whales Again . . . and You Can Help!
Nearly one year after Hayden Panettiere joined animal activists in the rescue mission to stop a dolphin slaughter in Taiji, Japan, the actress has a new tactic to save the whales — she's joining forces with SocialVibe to petition this annual event. Watch the video below to learn how you can get involved:Hayden also spoke about her efforts (and continued commitment) at the National Mall in Washington, D.C., on Sunday in partnership with Save the Whales Again!, a conservation campaign of the Whaleman Foundation. Check out pictures of her speech and rally when you read more
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