exotic pets
Global Wildlife Trafficking Hits Record Levels in 2025: Interpol's Operation Thunder Intercepts 30,000 Animals
Dec 11, 2025 07:31 pm CST
Interpol reports unprecedented surge in wildlife trafficking with a record-breaking seizure of nearly 30,000 animals during Operation Thunder 2025. The $20 billion illegal industry spans exotic pets, endangered species parts, and bushmeat, with enforcement actions across 134 countries resulting in 1,100 suspect detentions.
141-Year-Old Galapagos Tortoise "Gramma" Dies at San Diego Zoo: A Century-Long Legacy of Conservation
Nov 25, 2025 05:50 pm CST
The San Diego Zoo mourns the loss of Gramma, a 141-year-old Galapagos tortoise who lived through two World Wars and 20 US presidencies. Known as the "Queen of the Zoo," Gramma's remarkable life highlights the conservation challenges facing these endangered reptiles, while recent breeding successes offer hope for the species' survival.