The COVID-19 pandemic has created a wave of uncertainties for not just humans but several wild animals too. Rural communities have started experiencing the effects of an economic slowdown. As a result, poaching and illegal wildlife trade may begin to rise. At Animal Club, we had predicted this as one of the impacts of the… Read more »
Wildlife in the United Kingdom is threatened by several factors. Many of these factors are a direct result of human development. It is estimated that the UK saw a decline of almost 56% of species between 1970 and 2013. At this alarming rate, we may be looking at a planet with a disbalanced ecosystem. This… Read more »
Recently, the government has been caught between showdowns from parties vouching for a ban on trophy hunting and those against it. People supporting their opinion make a strong case of why trophy hunting should or should not be banned. Our association with animals makes our opinion lean towards whichever choice would be better for the… Read more »
Curiosity is one aspect that we foster in every child. Children can get excited very quickly when they come in contact with any animal. It could be a squirrel in the park or a friendly neighborhood dog. When children encounter an animal, they will try to find out how the animals react to different stimulus…. Read more »
The climate change crisis is turning worse year after year. Droughts, storms, heat waves and the rising sea levels are signs of the crisis. News related to such problems have been a common occurrence around the world. In July this year, a hailstorm caught the residents of Guadalajara by surprise. People in the city had… Read more »
Africa is known for its vast lands brimming with wild animals that can freely roam around the place. But is this true? Africa’s wildlife is threatened by poachers as well as legal traders. Animal protectors around the world have been rallying for higher conservation efforts in the continent. This is because wildlife in Africa has… Read more »