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Kenya's Last White Female Giraffes Slaughtered by Poachers
The mother and her calf were found “in a skeletal state after being killed by armed poachers.”
Captive Whales to be Released to New Sanctuary in Canada
The 40-hectare bay will provide a “retirement home” for ageing beluga whales and orcas.
China Declares “Immediate” Ban on Wildlife Trade Amid Coronavirus Concerns
Nearly 20,000 wildlife farms have shut down under the “monumental” ban.