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Koala - Phascolarctos cinereus

The koala (Phascolarctos cinereus) or, sometimes inaccurately called, koala bear, is an arboreal herbivorous marsupial native to Australia. It is the only extant representative of the family Phascolarctidae and its closest living relatives are the wombats. The koala is found in coastal areas of the mainland's eastern and southern regions, inhabiting Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, and South Australia.

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Oceans Away From Home with Devan Schowe
Oceans Away From Home with Devan Schowe

Devan Schowe, a campaign's associate for Born Free USA delves into the "Oceans Away from Home" report, which highlights the suffering of fish in captivity. Fish often face challenges that parallel those of larger, more commonly studied captive animals. Additionally, the rising surge of octopus farming in Spain, raises ethical concerns due to the remarkable intelligence of these creatures.

Join us in this conversation, challenging our perspectives on animal treatment and advocating for a more compassionate approach to their well-being.

Oceans Away From Home with Devan Schowe - Born Free USA

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In a study posted last year, it was found that trophy hunters killed one animal every THREE minutes over the last decade.

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has reported we have a decade left to help turn back the clock on preventing even larger scale climate disasters and rewilding of endangered species like the elephant and wolf can help promote healthier ecosystems which results in a healthier planet for you and me.

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Paradoxical frog
Paradoxical frog
  • At only 1 cm (⅜ in) the Antarctic midge insect is the largest land animal native to Antarctica.
  • Dragonflies have existed on earth for 300,000,000 years.
  • A box jellyfish has 24 eyes.
  • Giant squids can be up to 18 m (59 ft) long.
  • The mimic octopus can change its colour and texture to look like rocks, coral, and even other animals.

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