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Zimbabwe Discreetly Sells 35 Elephants to China to Raise Conservation Funds

Jan 06, 2017 01:49 AM EST

Zimbabwe's wildlife agency revealed on Thursday that it sold 35 elephants to China to curb overpopulation and raise conservation funds.

Yangtze finless porpoises swim in an aquarium

Grandview Mall Aquarium Comes Under Criticisms for Housing 500 Animal Species in Questionable Conditions

Alexis Villarias |

Feb 03, 2016 05:29 AM EST

Grandview Mall Aquarium has been on the receiving end of a barrage of criticisms for opening an aquarium with 500 species of animals. Animal welfare expert said the enclosures are too small for the animals.

Monarch Butterfly Population May Quadruple in Mexico

Elena Garcia |

Nov 14, 2015 07:26 AM EST

Monarch butterflies wintering in Mexico could nearly quadruple in number this year thanks to actions taken by the United States, Mexico and Canada to protect the migratory species, authorities said on Thursday.