World Vulture Day 2025
Every year, on the first Saturday of September, people around the world pause to celebrate a bird that doesn’t always get the best reputation:...
Threats to the continued existence of the African Manatee on the rise
In recent years, there has been an increased threat to the existence of the African Manatee owing to the surge of hardship and abject...
Are there komodo dragons in Nigeria?
Recently, instablog Naija posted a video of a creature claiming the animal is komodo dragon.
The video was short and may not allow for proper...
World’s oldest male gorilla, Ozzie, dies at 61 at Zoo Atlanta
Ozzie, a western lowland silverback was found dead by his care team on Tuesday morning, the zoo reported in a news release. He was...
Man jailed for trafficking monitor lizards
A Florida man pleaded guilty to his part in a trafficking scheme in which live water monitor lizards were stuffed into socks and concealed...
World’s wildlife depleted by 70 percent over the decades – report
The last 50 years have witnessed a great decrease in the population of the monitored animal species by 70% according to a landmark assessment...
WCS celebrates four years of zero elephant poaching in Yankari
Yankari Game Reserve, home to Nigeria’s largest remaining elephant population, has experienced zero poaching in the last four years, the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS)...
Differences Between Alligators and Crocodiles
Do you sometimes get confused as to the differences between alligators and Crocs? You can’t differentiate between them? While they share striking similarities, these...
Five fun facts about lions you need to know
In the commemoration of the World’s Lion day which took place on the 10th of August, we bring you these exciting facts to celebrate “the...
Are snakes poisonous or venomous?
In an article published on November 13, 2023, titled ‘Nigeria’s Most Potent Snakes: An In-depth Introduction’ on this website, a particular statement—’…So, snakes are...