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Don Lichterman

Bugging Out in Welgevonden at A Colorful Safari Adventure 🐞🦋🐜

When most people picture a safari, they think of lions, elephants, and rhinos. But look a little closer — down among the grass blades, inside flower petals, and under sun-warmed stones — and you’ll find a whole different kind of safari happening: one bursting with color, movement, and tiny wonders. Welcome to Bugging Out in […]

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Day in the Life at an Animal Sanctuary: Winter Fun for Big Cats at Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge ❄️🦁🐯

Ever wonder what it’s like to care for rescued lions and tigers at an animal sanctuary? At Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge in Arkansas, every day brings something new — especially in winter, when the big cats come alive with playful energy in the crisp, cool air. But behind the scenes of all the fun is

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Then and Now, The Astonishing Transformation of Foxes Ronja and Tomek at Four Paws

From the dark confines of Polish fur farms to the green serenity of Germany’s TIERART Wild Animal Sanctuary, foxes Ronja and Tomek are living proof of resilience, healing, and hope. Both foxes began life in unimaginable conditions. Ronja, a gentle soul, suffered greatly — losing one of her eyes and enduring painfully overgrown claws that

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Katie and Allie Aren’t Actors — They’re Victims: The Exploitation of Monkeys in Shows Like The Righteous Gemstones

In the glittering world of Hollywood, it’s easy to get swept up in the spectacle of television and film. But behind the scenes, not every performer is a willing participant — and some, like Katie and Allie, have no voice to speak out at all. These two capuchin monkeys, recently featured in HBO’s The Righteous

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Join Us for a SafariLIVE Sunset Adventure – April 12, 2025

Get ready for an unforgettable evening in the wild! On April 12, 2025, we invite you to hop aboard the world’s largest safari vehicle—your screen—and experience the magic of Africa’s wildlife through SafariLIVE Sunset. This immersive live-streamed safari brings you face-to-face with nature’s most iconic animals at the golden hour when the savannah comes to

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Reinstating Solitary Confinement Isn’t the Answer — It’s a Step Backward

A call for safety should never come at the cost of human dignity. Recently, thousands of New York prison staff staged a strike, calling for rollbacks to the HALT Solitary Confinement Act—a law designed to limit the use of prolonged isolation in prisons. They argue that these reforms have made their jobs more difficult and

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An Elephant Evening to Remember — SafariLIVE Sunset, April 11, 2025

There’s nothing quite like the golden hours in the African bush—and this week’s SafariLIVE Sunset was pure wilderness magic. On April 11, viewers were treated to an unforgettable safari, all from the comfort of home. Naturalist Eric spent quality time with a gentle bull elephant, observing his peaceful movements and wise demeanor, before tracking down

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Rethinking Dairy — Why Cow’s Milk Isn’t as Innocent as It Seems

Is your morning milk doing more harm than good? For decades, cow’s milk has been marketed as a staple of health and tradition. But the truth behind the dairy industry tells a very different story—one that raises serious ethical, environmental, and health concerns. 🐄 Cows don’t just “give” milk—they are mothers.To produce milk, cows are

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Controversial Pick for U.S. Land Management Steps Down

A shift in leadership plans at the Interior Department. Kathleen Sgamma, the Trump administration’s nominee to lead the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), has officially withdrawn her candidacy following renewed scrutiny over past remarks. Her decision comes after the resurfacing of a 2021 memo in which she criticized former President Donald Trump’s actions surrounding the

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Experience the Wild — Live from Africa’s Waterholes 🐘🦒🦓

No passport needed. Just your curiosity. Thanks to live-streamed cameras at some of Africa’s most iconic waterholes, you can now immerse yourself in the rhythms of the wild—from the comfort of home. With every sunrise and sunset, witness elephants bathing, lions lurking in the tall grasses, zebras gathering for a drink, and birds in a

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Lifeline for Ancient Giants — Europe Launches First Floating Sturgeon Breeding Center

Hope is floating on the Danube. In a groundbreaking move to rescue one of the world’s most endangered groups of animals, Europe’s first floating sturgeon breeding center has officially opened in Vienna. The 66-meter-long vessel MS Negrelli, now anchored on Danube Island, is more than a ship — it’s a beacon of survival for a

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Sustainable Action Now Saturday: LVMH Caught Funding Fur Industry’s Final Grasp

LVMH EXPOSED: BANKROLLING A DYING, CRUEL TRADE 🚨 Shocking new evidence reveals that luxury conglomerate LVMH—parent company of iconic brands like Louis Vuitton, Dior, and Givenchy—funneled €300,000 in 2024 to the International Fur Federation (IFF), a global lobby group working overtime to keep the collapsing fur industry alive. Despite growing public outrage and undeniable animal

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Sustainable Action Now Saturday: A Moment of Joy for Oscar the Bear

After enduring years of hardship, Oscar the bear finally gets to experience what every animal deserves—freedom, safety, and simple joy. Thanks to the compassionate work of Animals Asia, Oscar now spends his days exploring, relaxing, and yes—splashing around in his favorite pool! Gone are the days of fear and confinement. In their place: fresh air,

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Sustainable Action Now Saturday: Stand Up for Elephants

For too long, elephants have endured lives filled with pain, isolation, and exploitation—all in the name of human entertainment. Their journey is one of heartbreak: stolen from the wild or bred in captivity, forced into submission through cruel training methods, and made to perform unnatural tricks for crowds. But elephants are not ours to use.

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