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September 16, 2011

Are the Harry Potter series contributing to owl extinction? That’s what India’s Environment Minister says. Trade in owls for pets, superstitious rituals, & folk medicine have sent the nation’s beautiful birds into a VERY concerning downward spiral. Is the ‘power’ obtained from eating owl eyes really worth it? We posted this story nearly a year ago, but it’s just as important today. Share it to help raise awareness! http://wp.me/pH76q-4NW

Bush Warriors Tattoo of the Day: WICKED honey bee tattoo by Lenny Renkin! The colors make it bee-autiful! Are honey bees really going extinct? Why? Bees pollinate 1/3 of all agricultural plants. So, if we lose them, will humans go extinct too? Get these answers and more, at the link! http://wp.me/pH76q-4O0

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Bush Warriors Photo of the Day: “Me So Sleepy”–ADORABLE slumbering squirrel photo by Kevin Jeffery! A real sleeping beauty! Squirrels belong to a family of rodents called ‘Sciuridae’. 20% of the species in this group are threatened with extinction! Of all the woodchucks, chipmunks, and squirrels in this family, which is the largest? The smallest? Get nutty with these SQUIRREL FACTS! http://wp.me/pH76q-4O5

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September 15, 2011

Bears committing ‘suicide’? Bad reporting on a not-so-great NY law? Is hunting in the US helping to supply the black market bear bile trade? Chinese zoos advertising powdered bear bile? Read it all here and take action now with our new WRITE A LETTER, SAVE A BEAR campaign! http://wp.me/pH76q-4Np

Bush Warriors Tattoo of the Day: ROCKIN’ tiger tattoo by Mike Thompson-Hill! Dang…that’s killer! Even though there are tens of thousands of tigers in captivity all over the world (and especially as private pets in the US), THERE ARE ONLY 3,000 LEFT IN THE WILD! What are the reasons? How could relocating whole villages help? Read it all here: http://wp.me/pH76q-4NL Join us on Facebook at @Bush Warriors Inked Nation for Conservation

Bush Warriors Species of the Day: CRITICALLY ENDANGERED Atlantic Sturgeon- 85% of all sturgeon species are facing extinction, making them the world’s most threatened animal group. What’s caviar got to do with it? Learn about the threats to the Atlantic Sturgeon and help raise awareness about them before it’s too late! http://wp.me/pH76q-4JV

Bush Warriors Photo of the Day: “Eye See You”–FANTASTIC frog photo by Dale Morris! What a cool photography trick! As we go deeper into earth’s 6th major mass extinction event, frogs are suffering extensively. Habitat is certainly behind it, but what other factors are driving their declines? Read about it at the link! http://wp.me/pH76q-4NQ

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September 14, 2011

Victory for the bears? Not so fast. Many reports state that a new law in NY bans trade in bear gall bladders and bile in the state, but that’s not accurate. As other states also allow these activities, is hunting in the US contributing to the bear bile trade? The same that keeps the animals under horrific conditions in Asian bear bile farms, where bears are now committing ‘suicide’? Take action now with our new WRITE A LETTER, SAVE A BEAR campaign! http://wp.me/pH76q-4Np

September 12, 2011

Much of the world’s primates are in decline. Last year, the IUCN Primate Specialist Group compiled a list of the world’s 25 most endangered primates. Here, we take a closer look at 3 of these 25: Cat Ba Langurs, Greater Bamboo Lemurs, and Kipunjis. Together, their combined total number is less than 1,400. One of these species has less than 100 individuals left. Learn more her: http://wp.me/pH76q-4LT

Bush Warriors Tattoo of the Day: BEAUTIFUL chimp tattoo by Julio Rodriguez! Wow, that’s awesome! Chimp populations have declined by 70-83% in just the past 50 yrs. Read about their plight here and spread the word to raise awareness! http://wp.me/pH76q-4LX

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Bush Warriors Species of the Day: South America’s Giant Armadillo–a cousin of the endangered pangolins–is listed as VULNERABLE. This ancient species, uniquely adapted to its environment, is declining due to poaching and live capture for animal trade! Read more about it here: http://wp.me/pH76q-4JM

Bush Warriors Photo of the Day: “Color Me Beautiful”–SPECTACULAR rainbow lorikeet photo by Erik Beckman! Beautiful! Why are they called “parrots with attitude? Read all about that and more, including their popularity in the caged bird trade and the impacts of that, at the link! http://wp.me/pH76q-4Md Enter the contest on Facebook at @Bush Warriors Inked Nation for Conservation

Bush Warriors Organization of the Day: Ewaso Lions– A multi-pronged, community-based approach to the conservation of Kenya’s Ewaso lions! This organization incorporates some very effective and fascinating initiatives to get the job done and save lions. We salute your work, Ewaso lions! Keep it up! http://wp.me/pH76q-4ML

Bush Warriors Video of the Day: “Victims of Climate Change”–The events contained in this video are, obviously, already happening and are worsening. The US government recently approved a new offshore oil drilling venture in Alaska, whilst polar bears and other Arctic creatures lose more and more of their habitat each year. It’s up to us to make this stop! http://wp.me/pH76q-4N7

September 9, 2011

Bush Warriors Tattoo of the Day: FANTASTIC grizzly bear tattoo by Tim Pangburn! Stunning! For the first time in 25 years, there have been 2 humans killed by these bears in Yellowstone National Park. In a separate incident, a man illegally killed a grizzly & his charges were dismissed. Why? And are these events grounds for withdrawing the animals’ protected status? Read it all here: http://wp.me/pH76q-4LK

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Bush Warriors Species of the Day: Burnup’s Hunter Slug is listed as ‘VULNERABLE’– A fascinating, predatory slug endemic to South Africa and listed in the same category as the nation’s lions! Learn about the threats to this little creature at the link: http://wp.me/pH76q-4Jw

September 7, 2011

In just 56 days, the tusks of 1,800 elephants were seized by officials in 3 countries. These represent only a fraction of the ivory circulating global markets. Recent noteworthy events have put the heat on China, the world’s #1 ivory consumer. As situation escalates, we’re now seeing trade involvement from within the US & European countries. Get up to date on the latest developments here: http://wp.me/pH76q-4Lh

September 6, 2011

We first featured this article almost a year ago, but its just as inspiring today! Read about shark hero Mike Lever’s brave journey to save the Great Whites and other sharks off the Pacific coast of Mexico. His story highlights the beauty of these animals and the way SHARK TOURISM can help to save them! If nothing else, you gotta see the last photo on the story–it’s our favorite!! http://wp.me/pH76q-4KT

Bush Warriors Tattoo of the Day: GORGEOUS clownfish tattoo by Phil Garcia! Wow! It’s so realistic! Was Disney’s Nemo a hermaphrodite?! Did ‘Finding Nemo’ lead to the decimation of clownfish populations? What’s the deal with these fish and sea anemones? Read it all here: http://wp.me/pH76q-4KW Join us on Facebook at @Bush Warriors Inked Nation for Conservation

Bush Warriors Species of the Day: CRITICALLY ENDANGERED Social Wrasse- A beautiful fish found only in Belize’s Pelican Cays, a World Heritage Site where tourism development is destroying critical mangrove and coral reef habitat utilized by this species. Learn more here: http://wp.me/pH76q-4IP

Bush Warriors Photo of the Day: “Catching Those Last Minutes of Ssssun”–EXQUISITE sunsetting photo of a vine snake by Karthi Keyan! Stunning! There are about 25 species of vine snake. 1 is considered Critically Endangered. Read about some very unique features among this group of snakes at the link: http://wp.me/pH76q-4L5

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Bush Warriors Organization of the Day: Chipembele Wildlife Education Trust – CWET– Paving the way of the future–literally!–by teach children about wildlife and the environment, while rescuing animals in the process! Check out a new fun way for YOU to support CWET with a killer, new “Don’t Buy Ivory” shirt designed by a fellow Bush Warrior, Jude Price! It’s all at the link: http://wp.me/pH76q-4Lc

September 5, 2011

Several of Chile’s frogs are amongst the 33% of all the world’s frog species that are now threatened with extinction–including the little guys made famous by Charles Darwin, the Darwin’s Frogs! Prominent herpetologist, Dr. Danté Fenolio, explains the threats posed to Chile’s most endangered amphibians and the efforts underway to prevent their extinction. You gotta check this out! http://wp.me/pH76q-4Kg

Bush Warriors Tattoo of the Day: RAD Steve Irwin tattoo by Shane O’Neill! CRIKEY! That’s a beaut!!! Yesterday marked the 5th anniversary of this legendary wildlife warrior’s tragic death, so we’re posting this tattoo to commemorate a TV icon that changed the way society views wildlife 4ever. Read more here: http://wp.me/pH76q-4KH Join us on Facebook at @Bush Warriors Inked Nation for Conservation

Bush Warriors Species of the Day: France’s Crau Plain Grasshopper is one of numerous species that has not yet been identified by the IUCN, but qualifies as CRITICALLY ENDANGERED. Will the IUCN get to this unique, flightless grasshopper before it is too late? Read more here: http://wp.me/pH76q-4Is

Bush Warriors Photo of the Day: “My Own Little Waterhole Vacation”–ADORABLE elephant photo by Shazaad Kasmani! Say it with us, “Awwww!” ❤ Shazaad explains how this little guy stepped into a mud puddle for a moment of solitude and we remind you that “an elephant never forgets”. Check this out: http://wp.me/pH76q-4KO

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September 4, 2011 (International Vulture Awareness Day)

Today is International Vulture Awareness Day, so we’ve re-posted this story about the devastating plight of India’s vultures. These birds’ populations have declined by 95-99% over the past 20-30 years, mainly due to exposure to a human wonder drug that has fatal affects on these important scavenger. Read about it here and share to help raise awareness about the vultures! http://wp.me/pH76q-4K4

Bush Warriors Photo of the Day: “The Scavenger Squad”–A special Photo of the Day for International Vulture Awareness Day–a DAZZLING Cape Vulture photo by Fred von Winckelmann! There are only 8,000-10,000 of these of these important African birds, so read all about them here! http://wp.me/pH76q-4K7 Enter the contest on Facebook at @Bush Warriors Photo of The Day Contest

A special International Vulture Awareness Day Species of the Day: India’s CRITICALLY ENDANGERED Red-Headed Vulture. This bird of prey is one of several critically endangered vulture species. Read about their threats at the link! http://wp.me/pH76q-4Ke

September 2, 2011

Kidnapping? Busting big wig criminals? Exposing international scandals? Set your recording device because you don’t want to miss this! Watch Nat Geo Wild on Tues. the 6th to see Environmental Investigation Agency’s incredible undercover operations on elephant poaching, illegal ivory trade, whaling, & the massive illicit timber trade. YOU GOTTA SEE THESE PREVIEWS! http://wp.me/pH76q-4ID

Bush Warriors Tattoo of the Day: EPIC hummingbird tattoo by Nick Chaboya! Those colors, those details…insane! They’re the only birds that can fly backwards. How fast can they fly? Did ya know at least 14% of all hummingbird species are threatened w/ extinction? Check out these facts about our little humigos! http://wp.me/pH76q-4IU

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September 1, 2011

After a brutal run-in with a boat’s propeller in June 2010, death seemed imminent for Andre the green sea turtle. Yet, by a miracle, a team of passionate and committed individuals, and the use of revolutionary technology, his life was saved. Although just one little turtle, Andre had a BIG message for the world. Read his emotional, INSPIRATIONAL story here: http://wp.me/pH76q-4HE

Bush Warriors Tattoo of the Day: AWESOME frog tattoo by Victor Policheri! Wow, you can almost feel the water splashing! Did ya know 1/3 of all amphibian species are threatened w/ extinction? What’s the diff between frogs & toads? Biggest frog in the world? Check these facts from SAVE THE FROGS! http://wp.me/pH76q-4I4

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Bush Warriors Species of the Day: CRITICALLY ENDANGERED Kaempfer’s Woodpecker–This bird was thought to be extinct for 80 yrs, before it was rediscovered in 2006. It’s threatened by extensive loss of its unique habitat, especially due to Brazil’s soya cultivation & other agricultural practices. Some is even criminally burned to justify these uses. Read it here: http://wp.me/pH76q-4DL

Bush Warriors Photo of the Day: “Never Fear! The Termite Exterminator is Here!”–FABULOUS snap by Frank Solomon! At least 1 Asian pangolin is poached EVERY HR now. Are African species also under increasing threat? Poachers in Zimbabwe using ‘traditional laws’ & President Mugabe to escape charges? Read this: http://wp.me/pH76q-4Ih

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Bush Warriors Organization of the Day: Gabon Sea Turtle Partnership–A non-governmental organization committed to the conservation of sea turtles of Gabon, which is home to the world’s largest nesting Leatherback turtle population–a critically endangered species. Hats of to GSTP! Keep up the good work! http://wp.me/pH76q-4It

Bush Warriors Video of the Day: “Romancing the Bag”–Did you know that plastic pieces in the ocean outweigh surface zooplankton in the Central North Pacific by a factor of 6:1? Ever heard of “Plastic Island”? Help our planet by cutting down your consumption of plastic. Check out these alarming facts! http://wp.me/pH76q-4Iy

August 26, 2011

The saiga antelope–an animal that looks like it’s straight out of a Dr. Suess book–has suffered the FASTEST DECLINE EVER RECORDED for a mammalian species. It was reduced by over 90% in less than 40 years, after a major international wildlife organization mistakenly suggested saiga horns to replace rhino horns in traditional medicine. How much time is left for these beauties? http://wp.me/pH76q-4Hf

Bush Warriors Tattoo of the Day: PHENOMENAL shark tattoo by the one and only Dmitriy Samohin! That’s nuts!! Shark body parts used to make scooter handlebar grips? Some sharks give birth?? How do sharks sleep? Check out these shark facts! http://wp.me/pH76q-4Hh Join us on Facebook at @Bush Warriors Inked Nation for Conservation

Bush Warriors Species of the Day: Madagascar’s Aquatic Tenrec is listed as VULNERABLE. This rare, semi-aquatic mammal is another victim of the nation’s rampant deforestation, with its vital riverine habitat being degraded by resultant siltation and soil erosion. Read more here: http://wp.me/pH76q-4Dn

Bush Warriors Photo of the Day: “Peace, Love, Chameleons”–SPECTACULAR chameleon photo by Zach Cooney! Wow! This one reminds us all to ‘stop and smell the roses’! How many chameleons are now endangered? What are the threats to these beautiful reptiles? Read all about em here: http://wp.me/pH76q-4Ho Enter the contest on Facebook at @Bush Warriors Photo of The Day Contest

August 25, 2011

A recent series of rare, fatal shark attacks highlight myths that lead to unnecessary killing of these imperiled marine predators. Natal Sharks Board joins Seychelles fishermen in a ‘killer shark’ crusade, but conservationists say killing sharks is nothing new to this government agency. Their ‘shark control’ methods are not only highly controversial, but also quite lethal. http://wp.me/pH76q-4H3

August 23, 2011

Bush Warriors Tattoo of the Day: CRAZY squirrel tattoo by the legendary Stefano Alcantara! Squirrel tattoo, silly? More like AWESOME! Did you know 20% of the squirrel family is threatened with extinction? Did you know squirrels have a sort of ‘thumb’? Get squirrely w/ these squirrel facts! http://wp.me/pH76q-4GG

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Bush Warriors Species of the Day: ENDANGERED Tulotoma Snail–This rare freshwater invertebrate is endemic to 2 river systems in the state of Alabama and has been driven toward extinction by multiple human influences. A good aquatic species to honor World Water Week! Read more about it here: http://wp.me/pH76q-4CE

Bush Warriors Photo of the Day: “A Little Tweetheart”–EXQUISITE Common Waxbill photo by John Deakin! How cute! These birds have a very interesting concept when it comes to protecting their nest from predators, do you know what it is? Find out here: http://wp.me/pH76q-4GU

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August 22, 2011

Bush Warriors Tattoo of the Day: INCREDIBLE badger tattoo by Pittsburgh’s Steve Morris! Did u know groups of badgers are called ‘clans’ and their dens are called ‘sets’? Did u know there are 12 species of badger? Why were some gassed in their dens? Read it all here: http://wp.me/pH76q-4Gq

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Bush Warriors is going to the Whitehouse on September 22nd, World Rhino Day, to raise awareness about rhinos and urge President Obama to take action on the burgeoning rhino crisis! Come on, come all AND JOIN US in this Capitol event! http://wp.me/pH76q-4Gf

Bush Warriors Photo of the Day: “Horns of Hope”–GORGEOUS rhino photo by Jonathan Pledger! Brush up on your rhino knowledge with these rhino facts! http://wp.me/pH76q-4GA Enter the contest on Facebook at @Bush Warriors Photo of The Day Contest

August 19, 2011

As the Asia’s Big Cats talks come to a close today at the 61st annual CITES Standing Committee meeting (as well as the meeting itself), we thought we’d re-post this article to review some of the key points that need to be addressed for the conservation of tigers to be successful. http://wp.me/pH76q-4Ga

August 18, 2011

As the Asia’s Big Cats talks come to a close today at the 61st annual CITES Standing Committee meeting (as well as the meeting itself), we thought we’d re-post this article to review some of the key points that need to be addressed for the conservation of tigers to be successful. http://wp.me/pH76q-4Ga

Bush Warriors Tattoo of the Day: STUNNING owl tattoo by Ping Pong! What a cutie! Ever heard of the Pernambuco Pygmy Owl? Did you know it’s 1 of the world’s most endangered owls–if it hasn’t already gone extinct? Read more about these nocturnal birds of prey and threats to their survival here: http://wp.me/pH76q-4G5 Join us on Facebook at @Bush Warriors Inked Nation for Conservation

August 17, 2011

As discussions about the surge in illegal ivory trade continue in Geneva, we thought you might be interested in reviewing how the trade actually works. Here’s an article we posted not long ago that sums it all up. http://wp.me/pH76q-3EJ

August 16, 2011

Today is a day of sorrow, as strong voice for tigers and prominent wildlife activist, Shehla Masood, has been murdered in cold blood. Shehla gave everything she had to what she believed in and there is much we can all learn from a TRUE Bush Warrior like her. What did Shehla have that the enemies of wildlife do not? What can we take away from her tragic and untimely death? Read on… http://wp.me/pH76q-4EZ

Bush Warriors Tattoo of the Day: RAD rhino tattoo by Lee of Taiwan’s Night Action Tattoo! Awesome, dude! UK Minister Benyan publicly calls the illegal rhino horn trade ‘archaic’, after >250 rhinos have been killed by poachers already this yr. The UK wants action taken! Read it: http://wp.me/pH76q-4Fi Join us on Facebook at @Bush Warriors Inked Nation for Conservation

Bush Warriors Species of the Day: CRITICALLY ENDANGERED Seychelles Paradise-Flycatcher–These gorgeous birds are found only in the Seychelles archipelago, but how much longer will they even be found there? Read about the threats to this feathered beauty and the work being done to protect it here: http://wp.me/pH76q-4D4

August 15, 2011 (Colombia’s National Cotton-Top Tamarin Day!)

A real live forest furby is in danger of extinction! Rampant deforestation and the illegal pet trade have landed Colombia’s Cotton-Top Tamarins on the CRITICALLY ENDANGERED list. Read more about them here and don’t forget to support the people fighting for them, Proyecto Titi! http://wp.me/pH76q-4Es

Bush Warriors Tattoo of the Day: Cotton-top Tamarin Day wouldn’t be complete without a RAD cotton-top tattoo by Sjef! How can trash save these critically endangered punk rocker monkeys? Let @Proyecto Titi show you how! It’s all about the eco-mochila. Check this out: http://wp.me/pH76q-4Eo

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August 12, 2011

The Chinese government has repeatedly been questioned on their seemingly shameless failure to fulfill promises made at 2010’s International Tiger Summit to step up actions to save tigers, but they’ve refused to respond. Now, our friends at Environmental Investigation Agency are calling on CITES parties to put the heat on the Asian nation at a very important meeting next week. http://wp.me/pH76q-4Cr

Bush Warriors Tattoo of the Day: GORGEOUS zebra tattoo by Singapore’s Elvin Yong! It’s perfect! Are zebras black with white stripes? Or white with black stripes? There are 3 species of Zebra and they’re not all doing so well. What’s stripes got to do with it? Check it out: http://wp.me/pH76q-4CY

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Bush Warriors Species of the Day: The Marbled Cat is listed as VULNERABLE. Although this arboreal, diurnal predator is being wiped out be rampant deforestation through out its Southeast Asian range, some areas still allow it to be hunted. Read more here: http://wp.me/pH76q-4CW

Bush Warriors Photo of the Day: “Patiently Wading”–FANTASTIC Tri-Colored Heron photo by Sean McCully! Just gorgeous! These wading birds were 1 of the many victims of the Gulf of Mexico oil disaster last yr. Can we learn a lesson from this to prevent Arctic oil drilling? Read about these herons at the link! http://wp.me/pH76q-4DD

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August 11, 2011

The Obama Administration has just granted preliminary approval to Shell to drill for oil in the Arctic, despite the company recently admitting to spilling over 11 million gallons of oil in Nigeria in 2008 alone. Barely 1 yr after the Gulf of Mexico oil disaster, the US government is now entering a high stakes gamble, wagering the Arctic ecosystem, its wildlife, & its indigenous peoples. http://wp.me/pH76q-4BI

Bush Warriors Tattoo of the Day: STUNNING grizzly bear tattoo by Layn Hamilton! Wowza! Grizzlies were once plentiful across the western US, but today only about 1,000 remain in the continental US. Did you know these ursids exhibit “delayed implantation”? What the heck is that anyway? http://wp.me/pH76q-4Ce

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August 9, 2011

In case you missed it Fri.: Profiteering suppliers of superstition-based traditional medicines are using unfounded claims about the medicinal powers of geckos to take advantage of people suffering from HIV, AIDS, cancer & other serious ailments. Organized crime syndicates have commercialized the trade and are now injecting the animals with silicone to make them larger and, thus, more valuable. http://wp.me/pH76q-4zQ

Bush Warriors Tattoo of the Day: EXQUISITE Mr. Sloth tattoo by Scapegoat Tattoo’s Ryan Mason! Killer! Did you know some sloths only poop and pee once a week? Or that they sleep for around 15 hours a day? Read more about the world’s slowest mammals here! http://wp.me/pH76q-4B3

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Bush Warriors Species of the Day: CRITICALLY ENDANGERED Sahara Aphanius–A tiny little fish wiped out by a bad fisheries management decision, groundwater withdrawal, pollution and more. Now unlikely to survive in the wild, can re-introduction save this tiny freshwater fish? Read all about it here: http://wp.me/pH76q-4Bb

WORLD WATER WEEK IS NEXT WEEK!!

Bush Warriors Photo of the Day: “Drink and Be Merry!”–EXTRAORDINARY Broadley’s Flat Lizard photo by Daniel Peel! Holy rainbow! You might recognize these stunning reptiles from the popular ‘Planet Earth’ TV series. Read about their interesting behaviors at the link! http://wp.me/pH76q-4Bg

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Bush Warriors Organization of the Day: Bongo Surveillance Project– Striving to save the world’s last 103 remaining Mountain Bongos in Kenya, through community-based conservation, research, and protection! We salute you, BSP! Keep up the great work! http://wp.me/pH76q-4Bm

Bush Warriors Video of the Day: “The Illegal Timber Trade Between Laos and Vietnam”– A follow up to our recent story on this subject. At least 102 wildlife species and 4 plant and tree species are already at risk of extinction in Lao forests. Is a piece of furniture really worth losing them all? See this: http://wp.me/pH76q-4Bp

August 8, 2011

A lot has been happening on the rhino front–some good news, some bad. From Thai strippers, prostitutes, and drunken sex parties to rhino-killing rangers, questionable tv shows,and more. Get the latest top 5 rhino stories all right here: http://wp.me/pH76q-4AF

There’s only less than one week left to take action… don’t miss your chance to do something for rhinos! HELP US FLOOD THEIR INBOX WITH YOUR LETTERS! http://wp.me/pH76q-4vB

August 5, 2011

Profiteering suppliers of superstition-based traditional medicines are using unfounded claims about the medicinal powers of geckos to take advantage of people suffering from HIV, AIDS, cancer & other serious ailments. Organized crime syndicates have commercialized the trade and are now injecting the animals with silicone to make them larger and, thus, more valuable. http://wp.me/pH76q-4zQ

August 4, 2011

In case u missed it Monday: There’s only about 50 Orange-Bellied Parrots left in the wild! Most have never heard of them, but they may be gone in just 3-5 yrs. Will it join Oceania’s Christmas Island Pipistrelle, Tasmanian Tiger, Pig-Footed Bandicoot, Laughing Owl, & Southern Gastric Brooding Frog on the list of little known species now gone 4ever? WAKE UP WORLD! WE’RE ABOUT TO LOSE THIS BIRD! http://wp.me/pH76q-4y3

Bush Warriors Tattoo of the Day: WICKED black and white of a Great White by Werni! Nice! A Scarface of the sea! Read some facts about Shark Week’s favorite species and check out the Shark Week you WON’T see on TV, at the link! http://wp.me/pH76q-4zj

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CONGRATULATIONS to Frank Solomon! Winner of the March Photo of the Month! Great work, Frank! http://wp.me/PH76q-4lj

Bush Warriors Species of the Day: The Blue River Crab is listed as VULNERABLE and is found only in South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal. It’s one of earth’s very few terrestrial crabs and it is now more endangered than the white rhino! Learn about them here: http://wp.me/pH76q-4rr

Another CONGRATULATIONS to the first June Photo of the Week winner, Anton vd Eynde! His gorgeous tiger photo will go on to compete for the Photo of the Month and a chance to win a free month pass at Animoto! Great job, Anton! http://wp.me/PH76q-48g

Bush Warriors Photo of the Day: “Who Doesn’t Love a Butterfly!?”–EXCELLENT butterfly photo by Rudra Kamol! Lovely! Butterflies are key indicators of environmental health, but many are in decline around the world. Consider helping them with an ECO-FRIENDLY butterfly garden! Here are some tips: http://wp.me/pH76q-4zF

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Bush Warriors Organization of the Day: Aware Trust– Veterinarians helping domestic animals, their owners, and saving wildlife, all in the same vein! Check out their work here and give them your support! http://wp.me/pH76q-4zL

August 3, 2011

TV’s ‘Shark Week’ shattered records when it premiered this past Sunday, but of the millions of people tuning in, how many will take action for these imperiled animals? http://wp.me/pH76q-4z5

Based on emails we’ve been CC’d on, only 11 Bush Warriors have written letters for rhinos so far. Less than two weeks left… don’t miss your chance to do something for rhinos! HELP US FLOOD THEIR INBOX WITH YOUR LETTERS! http://wp.me/pH76q-4vB

August 2, 2011

There’s only about 50 Orange-Bellied Parrots left in the wild! Most have never heard of them, but they may be gone in just 3-5 years. Will it join Oceania’s Christmas Island Pipistrelle, Tasmanian Tiger, Pig-Footed Bandicoot, Laughing Owl, and Southern Gastric Brooding Frog on the list of little known species that are now gone forever? WAKE UP WORLD! WE’RE ABOUT TO LOSE THIS BIRD! http://wp.me/pH76q-4y3

Bush Warriors Tattoo of the Day: RAD flamingo tattoo by Carrie Smith! Love those bright colors! What is unique about the way flamingos eat? Why are they pink? How many species are there? Find out here! http://wp.me/pH76q-4yB

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Bush Warriors Species of the Day: CRITICALLY ENDANGERED Pale-Headed Brush-Finch! Another feathered victim of habitat loss and degradation and introduced species. What has prevented their extinction so far? Read this… http://wp.me/pH76q-4rf GET YOUR BIRD ON!

Bush Warriors Photo of the Day: “Freeze Frame”—HUMM-AZING hummingbird photo by John Ward! Incredible! How fast can hummingbirds fly? How fast do their hearts beat? Did you know at least 14% of the world’s hummingbirds are threatened with extinction? Check out these fascinating facts! http://wp.me/pH76q-4yM

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Bush Warriors Organization of the Day: Limbe Wildlife Centre—In addition to primates, reptiles, and other animals this Cameroonian organization saves from humans, they’ve also been involved in rescuing bird from the exotic bird trade! Read more about this wonderful, grassroots conservation organization here! http://wp.me/pH76q-4yT

Bush Warriors Video of the Day: “Critically Endangered Parrot Humps Man’s Head”– An extremely rare yet hilarious moment caught on tape! http://wp.me/pH76q-4yZ

Have you flexed your voice for rhinos and written your letter yet? If not, why not? Less than 2 weeks left to act! RHINOS NEED YOUR LETTERS!!! http://wp.me/pH76q-4vB

July 29, 2011

Yesterday, Environmental Investigation Agency exposed the Vietnamese military for their involvement in cross-border timber smuggling from Laos PDR. EU and US demand for rare wood furniture fuels this rampant deforestation. As today is Global Tiger Day, we take a look at what this means for tigers and other forest wildlife. WHY SHOULD ANY OF US CARE? Read on… http://wp.me/pH76q-4xb

Bush Warriors Tattoo of the Day: INSANE tiger tattoo by the legendary Tom Renshaw! Holy cats! On top of evading poachers and trying to find a place to live, are these predators also having trouble finding ‘love’? TODAY IS GLOBAL TIGER DAY, so go to the link for just one way you can help these animals http://wp.me/pH76q-4xN

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Bush Warriors Photo of the Day: “The Noble One”—EXQUISITE tiger photo by Shazaad Kasmani! A stunning image to be shared with the world on this Global Tiger Day! 1 of Thailand’s biggest tourist attractions, the Tiger Temple, isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. Read about their deep, dark secrets here: http://wp.me/pH76q-4xS

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It’s Global Tiger Day! So why not check out and SHARE these 20 little known tiger facts! http://wp.me/pH76q-1J8

A CALL TO ACTION FOR RHINOS! Your letters needed! Only 18 days left, so HELP US FLOOD THEIR INBOX WITH YOUR LETTERS! http://wp.me/pH76q-4vB

July 28, 2011

Last week authorities seized hundreds of dead sharks–ALL threatened species–from a ship illegally fishing in the Galapagos Marine Reserve. The bodies were returned to the sea, as 3 of the criminals watched. Illegal shark fishing skyrocketed in the Galapagos following the collapse of local sea cucumber fisheries, which (like shark fishing) are also driven mainly by Far East demand. http://wp.me/pH76q-4wc

Bush Warriors Tattoo of the Day: BADASS shark ‘angel’ tattoo by Josh Woods! It’s almost ” & u know what that means: lots of fear-mongering hype about sharks. At least, there are REAL Shark Angels out there busting myths & telling what’s more important: 73 MILLION sharks r killed by man every yr! Check it: http://wp.me/pH76q-4wO

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Bush Warriors Species of the Day: CRITICALLY ENDANGERED Cave Catfish–Thought to be one of the most threatened fishes in the world, this species lives in only a single pool deep in a cave in Namibia. But that pool is quickly being drained as a water supply for human settlements. Learn about it here and spread the word! A blind fish needs your voice! http://wp.me/pH76q-4rk

Bush Warriors Photo of the Day: “Not a Karate Move. Not a Locust. A Grasshopper.”– SPECTACULAR grasshopper photo by April Barci! Wow! What’s the difference between a grasshopper and a locust? What makes locusts swarm? How many grasshopper species are facing extinction? Learn it all here: http://wp.me/pH76q-4×3

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A CALL TO ACTION FOR RHINOS! Your letters needed! Only 19 days left, so HELP US FLOOD THEIR INBOX WITH YOUR LETTERS! http://wp.me/pH76q-4vB

July 26, 2011

LAST CALL for votes in a June Photo of the Week poll and the March Photo of the Month poll. Both are closing tonight, so cast your votes for your favorite photos quick! http://wp.me/PH76q-3z6

A CALL TO ACTION FOR RHINOS! White rhinos are the only rhino species of which any trade is permitted. We’ve published the letter we’re sending to the US Fish and Wildlife Service recommending them to propose this species for listing under CITES Appendix I, which would prohibit their trade. Please use it as a reference, take action for rhinos and HELP US FLOOD THEIR INBOX WITH YOUR LETTERS! http://wp.me/pH76q-4vB

Bush Warriors Tattoo of the Day: UNBELIEVABLE tiger tattoo by the legendary Petri Syrjala! Incredible endangered species art!! Did U know there are about 3x as many tigers being kept in private collections in the US than there are in the wild? How many stripes does a tiger have? It’s all at the link: http://wp.me/pH76q-4vI Join us on Facebook at @Bush Warriors Inked Nation for Conservation

Bush Warriors Species of the Day: CRITICALLY ENDANGERED Jamaican Iguana—With only about 100 adults left, this species is one of the rarest lizards in the world and was once thought extinct already. Read about them and the efforts undertaken to save these reptiles here: http://wp.me/pH76q-4r6

Bush Warriors Photo of the Day: “Making Eyes at You”–FANTASTIC owl photo by Mickey Verma! What extraordinary birds! Did you know there are over 200 species of owl on our planet? Did you know that poaching is one of their greatest threats? Read more here: http://wp.me/pH76q-4vX

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July 25, 2011

In case you missed it Friday: PANGOLINS ARE NOW BEING POACHED AT A RATE OF AT LEAST ONE EVERY HOUR! The superstition-driven trends are extremely concerning, with seemingly no end in sight. Will they fade from existence, hidden in the shadows of more charismatic species? They need your voice. Take action for pangolins now! http://wp.me/pH76q-4ub

Bush Warriors Tattoo of the Day: GORGEOUS Indian Rhino tattoo by Johan Losand Hard! Wonderful piece with an Asian style twist! GREAT NEWS for the Greater One-Horned Rhinos—India is having a rhino baby boom! 7 born over last 4 months! Read on: http://wp.me/pH76q-4uV

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CONGRATULATIONS TO Nobby Natalie Clarke, winner of this Photo of the Week! Clarke’s beautiful hornbill pic will go on to compete for the May Photo of the Month! Great job and good luck! http://wp.me/PH76q-48m

Bush Warriors Species of the Day: ENDANGERED Oreochromis karonga–1 of 3 ‘chambo’ fish found in Lake Malawi. This fish has suffered a 70% decline in 10 yrs due to overfishing. What’s so unique about this species’ parental techniques? Check it out here: http://wp.me/pH76q-4r1

21% of all freshwater fish species found in continental Africa are threatened with extinction!

Bush Warriors Photo of the Day: “Sssssmile!”—WONDERFUL snake photo by Karthi Keyan! Did you know there are around 2,900 species of snake on our planet? How many are venomous? How many are endangered? What’s the largest? Smallest? Check out these snake facts at the link! http://wp.me/pH76q-4vn Enter the contest on Facebook at @Bush Warriors Photo of The Day Contest

Bush Warriors Organization of the Day: Rhino Fund Uganda— The first and only efforts to repopulate Uganda with rhinos–which hasn’t had any of these animals since 1982 due to poaching. In the process, they raise awareness and provide jobs for many locals! Support RFU and the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary! http://wp.me/pH76q-4vu

July 22, 2011

Figures from fourteen 2011 seizures suggest PANGOLINS ARE NOW BEING POACHED AT A RATE OF AT LEAST ONE EVERY HOUR! The superstition-driven trends are extremely concerning, with seemingly no end in sight. Will they fade from existence, hidden in the shadows of more charismatic species? They need your voice. Take action for pangolins now! http://wp.me/pH76q-4ub

July 21, 2011

Our Founder, Dori Gurwitz, was just 19 when he witnessed, 1st-hand, Kenya’s first burning of ivory stockpiles 22 yrs ago. Here, he shares his experience, which has been deeply engrained in his mind ever since. On behalf of Bush Warriors, Dori salutes Kenya for doing it again and joins the growing voice asking all other countries to follow suit by burning ALL ivory & rhino horn stockpiles. http://wp.me/pH76q-4sy

Bush Warriors Tattoo of the Day: AWESOME narwhal tattoo by The Jade Mermaid’s Joe Bass! Now, that’s a tattoo and an animal you don’t see every day. They’re called “the ocean’s unicorns”, but is their “horns” putting them at risk? Read about it here: http://wp.me/pH76q-4tG

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Bush Warriors Species of the Day: The Solomon Island Palm Frog is listed as ‘Vulnerable’, due to continued habitat loss stemming from rampant deforestation. It’s habitat is in urgent need of increased protection, if it is to have a chance. Save the frogs! http://wp.me/pH76q-4mM

Bush Warriors Photo of the Day: “Hanging Out”—GORGEOUS photo of a Grey-Headed Flying Fox by Sarah Menzies! Love it! These bats are considered ‘Vulnerable’ and are endemic to eastern Australia. So, why is one politician proposing a mass culling of them? Find out at the link: http://wp.me/pH76q-4u3

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July 20, 2011

In a monumental move today, Kenya again burned ivory stockpiles that represent the horrific slaughter of some 600 elephants. Our friends at Environmental Investigation Agency are calling for all other countries to follow their actions and burn ALL ivory stockpiles. Bush Warriors stands behind them in making this demand. TAKE ACTION FOR ELEPHANTS! http://wp.me/pH76q-4sz

Bush Warriors Tattoo of the Day: PHENOMENAL elephant tattoo by Dmitriy Samohin! WOW! Is it true an ele never forgets? YES! And that’s precisely why the matriach of the herd is so important! Find out how poaching these individuals impacts the population here… http://wp.me/pH76q-4sZ

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And let’s not forget the monarch of the savannah’s forest counterpart–the ENDANGERED Asian elephant, which is today’s Bush Warriors SPECIES OF THE DAY! With now only about 40,000 left, these giants are relying solely on us to save them from extinction. TAKE ACTION FOR ELEPHANTS! http://wp.me/pH76q-4t6

Bush Warriors tribe, we have a few photo contest polls open right now, that are just WAITING for your votes! Please take a few moments to vote on each one and to support our talented conservation photographers! More will be open soon, so stay tuned! http://wp.me/PH76q-3z6

Bush Warriors Photo of the Day: “Elephants on Parade”–BREATHTAKING elephant photo by Alexander Zeverijn! Incredible! Is that Colonel Hathi’s cousin in the lead? 🙂 How much do eles weigh at birth? How much do they eat?! Check out these ele facts! http://wp.me/pH76q-4tg

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Bush Warriors Organization of the Day: Elephant Pepper Development Trust–Aside from poaching, conflict with humans is another serious threat to elephants. EPDT uses innovative approaches to mitigate such conflict. Show them your support! We salute you! TAKE ACTION FOR ELEPHANTS! Find out how here: http://wp.me/pH76q-4to

July 19, 2011

Missed our live interview with Rights For Rhinos’s Spoon and Paul yesterday? Don’t worry. You can watch the recording! Check it out here: http://tinyurl.com/3z9e4qv

July 18, 2011

Happy Mandela Day, everyone! For 67 of his 93 years, Nelson Mandela fought for the rights of all and encouraged unity as a way of life. He is a legend to humanity and his efforts extend far beyond us humans. Madiba is a proponent of the environment, too! We encourage you all to join us today in taking 67 minutes to give back to each other and to our planet! HAPPY BIRTHDAY MADIBA! http://wp.me/pH76q-4s3

Bush Warriors Tattoo of the Day: SEXY panda tattoo by Rachel at Tattoo Shed! Did you know pandas spend 10-16 hours a day pigging out on bamboo? Did you know there are only 1,600 pandas left? Check out these panda facts at the link! http://wp.me/pH76q-4m9

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Bush Warriors Photo of the Day: “Like True Beauty, Does Not Come With a Price Tag”—EXTRAORDINARY tiger photo by Mr. Bhatti Ijaz! Absolutely unbelievable photo! Read about the devastating loss of these majestic, iconic animals at the link: http://wp.me/pH76q-4sk

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July 17, 2011

Bush Warriors tribe, it’s come to our attention that a well-known member of the rhino conservation community has done the unthinkable… by recently selling a rhino to the internationally-despised Dawie Groenewald (alleged rhino poaching syndicate mastermind). Is she justified? Or has she betrayed the imperiled rhinos and damaged conservation efforts? Tell us how you feel. http://wp.me/pH76q-4rz

How much do you know about GREAT WHITE SHARKS? Test your knowledge with these 20 fascinating facts about one of earth’s more endangered shark species! For example, did you know a great white can store up to 10% of its body mass in food, all in only a single lobe of its stomach?! http://wp.me/pH76q-4rZ

July 12, 2011

It is with great sorrow that we report that an entire pride of Namibia’s rare desert lions have been wiped out by humans through hunting and poisoning. Desert Lion Conservation’s Dr. Flip Stander calls it “the end of an era” and we can’t agree more. The pride’s last three members were found poisoned to death only days ago. http://wp.me/pH76q-4q3

Bush Warriors Tattoo of the Day: FANTASTIC fox and bird tattoo by Portland, Oregon’s Brian T. Wilson! Stunning! What the fox?! Are we seriously about to lose two fox species to extinction? Read about that and more fascinating fox facts here! http://wp.me/pH76q-4m5

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Bush Warriors Species of the Day: CRITICALLY ENDANGERED Hirola– Only a few hundred of these beautiful ungulates left, as they now face “imminent extinction”. Can we save them before it’s too late? Read about them here: http://wp.me/pH76q-4mg

Bush Warriors Photo of the Day: “Humans. SO Overrated.”–PHENOMENAL shot by Keon Robertson of some beautiful young lions! After today’s heartbreaking story, we couldn’t leave the day on such a bad note for these kitties. Check out these must-know lion facts and soak up the beauty of this imperiled animal. http://wp.me/pH76q-4qK

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July 11, 2011

In a joint operation, South African authorities have apprehended 3 people involved in, what seems to be, a possible international illegal wildlife trade ring, but concern is mounting about their punishments. Are canned hunting and trophy hunting industries responsible for enabling these crimes? http://wp.me/pH76q-4oH

Bush Warriors Tattoo of the Day: GORGEOUS manatee tattoo by Low Tide Tattoo’s White Trash Matt (yep, that’s really his name!). Beautiful! What’s the difference between manatees & dugongs? Did u know all 3 species of manatee are threatened w/ extinction? Why? How many are left? Peep it out, peeps: http://wp.me/pH76q-4m1

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June’s last Photo of the Week poll is now open! Support our talented wildlife photographers by casting your vote for your favorite photo! http://wp.me/PH76q-4mk

Bush Warriors Species of the Day: CRITICALLY ENDANGERED Tahiti Monarch–Sadly, there may be as few as only 23 of these beautiful flycatchers left! Invasive plants, introduced predators, and introduced bird species may be behind their demise. Read about these feathered beauties here: http://wp.me/pH76q-4lO

The March Photo of the Month poll is open now, too! Get in and lock in your votes, and share the opportunity with others 🙂 http://wp.me/PH76q-4lj

Bush Warriors Photo of the Day: “GOOD Hair Day”–INCREDIBLE Martial Eagle photo by Mr. Shazaad Kasmani! Shazaad clearly caught this bird of prey on a good hair day, look at those feathers! This species was recently uplisted to the ‘Near Threatened’ category. Why? Find out here: http://wp.me/pH76q-4py

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July 8, 2011

S. Africa’s rhino poaching is out of control, poacher conviction rates are <5%, ~200 rhinos killed this year, ‘Groenewald Gang’ back to business as usual at the government’s approval, Irish mafia stealing rhino horns from museums, & a woman is hospitalized for an allergic reaction to rhino horn. Why haven’t we been able to stop it? Don’t be distracted. The answers are right in front of you. http://wp.me/pH76q-4nZ

Bush Warriors Video of the Day: “Baboon Eats Baby Impala Alive”—Nature can be cruel, but a predator’s got to eat! Killing for food is one thing, but killing to protect investments? Is the Forestry Stewardship Council sanctioning the unnecessary slaughter of South Africa’s baboons? Check this out: http://wp.me/pH76q-4oq

July 7, 2011

Over half the world’s turtle and tortoise species are now facing extinction, making them more endangered than birds, mammals, or even amphibians. East Asia’s insatiable demand for turtles and tortoises, habitat loss, and other human-caused threats have fueled their demise, and mismanagement of these fragile species might be making matters worse. http://wp.me/pH76q-4n6

Bush Warriors Tattoo of the Day: STUNNING and artsy lion tattoo by Ian White! Africa’s top cat in a top hat! How do lady lions choose their men? Could we lose these animals in the next 20 years? Get your lion on at the link! http://wp.me/pH76q-4lY

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Bush Warriors Species of the Day: CRITICALLY ENDANGERED Central American River Turtle–This very unique turtle has been majorly overexploited for local human consumption and joins the 190 other freshwater turtles facing imminent extinction in the world. http://wp.me/pH76q-4m3

Bush Warriors Photo of the Day: “Bloodsucker? I Think Not!”–GORGEOUS Eastern Garden Lizard (AKA Bloodsucker Lizard) photo by Mansur Ahamed! Incredible colors! This species is native to Asia, but has been introduced to many other places in the world, such as in Florida. Read more about them here! http://wp.me/pH76q-4nS

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July 4, 2011

We’ve re-posted this fantastic article by World Parrot Trust’s Steve Boyes regarding a feathered extinction taking place on our planet today. Has the exotic bird trade and habitat loss spelled doom for Africa’s parrots? A shocking account of the current state of the continent’s most-wanted feathered beauties… http://wp.me/pH76q-4mo

Bush Warriors Tattoo of the Day: FABULOUS sea dragon tattoo by Ryan Mason at Portland, Oregon’s Scapegoat Tattoo! Beautiful! What the hell is a sea dragon? Well there are 2 kinds: leafies and weedies. Read about them here! http://wp.me/pH76q-4lV

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Bush Warriors Species of the Day: CRITICALLY ENDANGERED Mountain Pygmy-Possum–An endemic species of Australia nearing extinction. What’s skiing and Bogong Moths have to do with their plight? It’s all here: http://wp.me/pH76q-4lD

Bush Warriors Photo of the Day: “Something You Don’t See Every Day”—AMAZING aardvark photo by Gordon Brown! A rare photo op, for sure! Are aardvarks threatened? Do they hold magical powers? Some seem to think so. Check it out… http://wp.me/pH76q-4mB

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Bush Warriors Organization of the Day: SANCCOB—South Africa’s sea bird and penguin heroes! Doing whatever it takes, SANCCOB saves seabirds! Oil spills, rehabilitation of injured and orphaned coastal birds, and more! Read all about their fantastic work here! We salute you SANCCOB, keep up the great work! http://wp.me/pH76q-4mI

July 1, 2011

Bush Warriors Tattoo of the Day: AWESOME platypus tattoo by Stephen Knight! Love this! An Australian icon! The platypus is a very strange animal–a mammal that lays eggs and has venemous spurs?! Read about them here! http://wp.me/pH76q-4le Join us on Facebook at @Bush Warriors Inked Nation for Conservation

Bush Warriors Species of the Day: The Cainarachi Poison Frog is listed as VULNERABLE. Endemic to a small area of Peru, destructive human activities continues to reduce this amphibian’s habitat. http://wp.me/pH76q-4ky

Photo of the Week poll is now open for last week! Support the talented conservation photographers by casting your vote for your favorite photo! http://wp.me/PH76q-4ju

Bush Warriors Photo of the Day: “Don’t Mess With the Frog.”—OUTSTANDING frog photo by Mike Lesch! Frog-mazing!! Almost a third of all amphibian species are facing extinction. Check out some CRAZY frog facts from SAVE THE FROGS! at the link! http://wp.me/pH76q-4lv

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June 30, 2011

Tigers are to forests, as picks are to afros. It’s only natural. Check out our new “Tigers are Groovy, Can You Dig It?” shirt at our new Facebook store! All payments made via PayPal for security! And you don’t need a PayPal account to do it 🙂 http://www.facebook.com/BushWarriorsWorldWide?sk=app_137036186323012

Florida has proposed some law changes that would provide increased protection for tiger sharks and hammerheads in state waters, but some fishermen are furious over the proposed law changes. The Fish and Wildlife Commission wants YOUR input! Help Florida’s sharks! http://wp.me/pH76q-4kc

Bush Warriors Tattoo of the Day: SEXY shark tattoo by Billy from Rocksteady Tattoo in Virginia! That’s a HOT shark! Tens of millions of sharks are killed every year to make soup, but is the soup toxic to eat? Just how toxic? Read it here: http://wp.me/pH76q-4kK

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Bush Warriors Species of the Day: The Pinta Island Tortoise is now EXTINCT IN THE WILD and there is only one left in captivity. Can you imagine being the only one left of your kind? That’s probably how Lonesome George feels! Read about their plight at the link: http://wp.me/pH76q-4jR

Bush Warriors Photo of the Day: “The Pondering Parrot”–EXQUISITE photo of a Rueppell’s Parrot by Chris Wildblood! Beautiful!! These birds were extensively removed from their natural habitat for the exotic bird trade in the ’90s. Today, African parrots remain the world’s most traded parrots. Read more here: http://wp.me/pH76q-4jY

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Bush Warriors Organization of the Day: Shark Angels— Fighting to save the world’s dwindling sharks with awareness, education, and direct shark-saving action. Anyone can be a Shark Angel, so become one today! Great work Shark Angels! http://wp.me/pH76q-4l5

Poachers beware. Secret Agent Gorilla (007) has a license to kill. Get yours today, right here on Facebook! Secure, PayPal transactions. Help us keep our operations going by getting yourself one of our new shirts! Just go to: http://tinyurl.com/42abe2m

June 29, 2011

CONGRATULATIONS to our Photo of the Week winner, Richard Millar! Richard’s INCREDIBLE lion photo will now go on to compete for the March Photo of the Month and a chance to win his own Animoto account and a Bush Warriors t-shirt! Great work, Richard! http://wp.me/PH76q-49i

Lookie lookie! We have new shirts to warm your wildlife-loving hearts, Bush Warriors! And it’s as easy as shopping right here on Facebook! Check out our four new designs on our new Facebook store! tinyurl.com/42abe2m

CONGRATULATIONS to another Photo of the Week winner, Fred von Winckelmann! Watch for Fred’s ADORABLE baby giraffe photo in the upcoming March Photo of the Month poll! Well done, Mr. von Winckelmann! http://wp.me/PH76q-499

Gorillas know a good snare can only be found in sick jungle tracks, not sick jungle traps. Get your “Jungle Jam” t-shirt and support Bush Warriors right on Facebook–it’s that easy! tinyurl.com/42abe2m

Another big KUDOS for another Photo of the Week winner: Frank Solomon! If you loved his webbed horns photo, you’ll get another chance to vote for it in the March Photo of the Month poll! Congrats Frank! http://wp.me/PH76q-48T

June 27, 2011

Bush Warriors Tattoo of the Day: AMAZING meerkat tattoo by Russia’s Katerina Mikky! Incredible work… wow! How many words can a meerkat say? How does it differ from a mongoose? Check this out! http://wp.me/pH76q-4jG Join the movement on Facebook at @Bush Warriors Inked Nation for Conservation

Bush Warriors Species of the Day: The Red Serow is listed as ‘NEAR THREATENED’ and is another victim of habitat loss and overhunting for meat and traditional Asian medicine trade. Can red serows be saved before it is too late? http://wp.me/pH76q-4jO

June 24, 2011

At this half way point in the year, we thought it would be a good time to re-post this article and remind you about the poaching of Madagascar’s lemurs, which threatens to take them to extinction! Are the Chinese involved? http://wp.me/pH76q-4j6

Bush Warriors Tattoo of the Day: GORGEOUS penguin tattoo by Eddie at Skin Factory in Las Vegas! Why have 600 dead Magellan penguins washed up on the shores of Uruguay? Read about it at the link: http://wp.me/pH76q-4iq Join us on Facebook at @Bush Warriors Inked Nation for Conservation

Bush Warriors Species of the Day: ENDANGERED Banggai Cardinalfish—Endemic to a small island chain in Indonesia. Over 9,000 are removed from coral reefs for the aquarium trade every year! http://wp.me/pH76q-4iA

June 23, 2011

Why are ‘angry mobs’ killing wildlife in India? Shocking, disturbing, and graphic videos highlight the brutalities of human-wildlife conflict. Bush Warriors weigh in on the abuse of our natural world. http://wp.me/pH76q-4iE

Bush Warriors Species of the Day: ENDANGERED Otter Civet— Another victim of the expanding palm oil industry, this mammal has suffered an alarming 50% decline over the last 15 years. http://wp.me/pH76q-4iv

Bush Warriors Tattoo of the Day: KILLER Komodo Dragon tattoo by Russia’s Pavel Ptax! Badass ink for a badass animal! These are probably one of the fiercest predators on our planet. Read about how they eviscerate their prey at the link! Let’s save them before they go extinct! http://wp.me/pH76q-4io

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June 22, 2011

Bush Warriors Tattoo of the Day: AWESOME shark tattoo by Katerina Mikky! A rad black and grey! How do sharks move through their ocean habitat? Do they have some kind of mental GPS navigation system? Check this out! http://wp.me/pH76q-4ii Join us on Facebook at @Bush Warriors Inked Nation for Conservation

June 21, 2011

While in South Africa, Bush Warriors’ Sarah Pappin had a chance to interview FreeMe Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre’s Nicci Wright about the challenges of wildlife rehabilitation. It’s not an easy job, but someone’s got to do it! Nicci talks about the wildlife in the ‘muti’ trade, what it takes to release them, general wildlife conservation issues, and even rhinos. http://wp.me/pH76q-4hw

Bush Warriors Tattoo of the Day: FABULOUS Fennec Fox tattoo by Jason Vaughn! How cute!!! Fennec Foxes are the world’s smallest fox species and are found only in northern Africa. What makes them so perfect for the desert life? What’s their biggest threat? Read all about ’em at the link! http://wp.me/pH76q-4i2 Join us on Facebook at @Bush Warriors Inked Nation for Conservation

Bush Warriors Photo of the Day: “That Jezebel!”—STUNNING Black Jezebel Butterfly photo by Miss Rebecca Tigris! What a beauty! Did you know there are between 15,000-20,000 species of butterflies on our planet? Check out these butterfly facts! http://wp.me/pH76q-4i8 Enter the contest on Facebook at @Bush Warriors Photo of The Day Contest

June 20, 2011

We originally featured this story on the Faroe Islands’ annual pilot whale slaughter back in February. However, we’ve reposted it to bring continued awareness to theissue. Is the Faroese government negligently condoning the poisoning of its own people? 2010 saw the highest number of these whales being killed in 14 years. What does this mean for the species? http://wp.me/pH76q-4h0

Bush Warriors Tattoo of the Day: UNBELIEVABLE parrot tattoo by Russia’s Den! It looks like a photo! Amazing! Did you know that some 65,000-78,500 parrots are illegally captured from the wild in Mexico every yr, for the exotic pet trade? Roughly 75% of them die before they ever reach their owners! Read more… http://wp.me/pH76q-4h3 Join us on Facebook at Bush Warriors Inked Nation for Conservation

Bush Warriors Species of the Day: ENDANGERED Lesser Antillean Iguana—A victim of habitat loss, overhunting, and predation from introduced predators, like feral pigs, dogs, and cats. Can we save this reptile before it’s too late? http://wp.me/pH76q-4h9

Bush Warriors Photo of the Day: “Always Smiling”—BEAUTIFUL mommy sloth photo by Karen Johnstone! They’re always smiling! Can you spot her baby? How long do sloths sleep for? Why is their poop so important? Read all about it at the link! http://wp.me/pH76q-4he Enter the contest on Facebook at @Bush Warriors Photo of the Day Contest

Bush Warriors Organization of the Day: Cape Leopard Trust— Working with local communities to save the unique leopards of South Africa’s Cederberg mountains. Support CLT’s outstanding work! We salute you Cape Leopard Trust! http://wp.me/pH76q-4hl

Bush Warriors Video of the Day: “Man Shot with Arrow, Then Hit by Bus, After Littering”— Why did all this happen to this guy? You’ll have to watch it to see. Remember… “It all comes back to us.” http://wp.me/pH76q-4hq

June 16, 2011

Just in from Environmental Investigation Agency: On the day Indonesia’s landmark moratorium on forest conversion was signed and celebrated, it was actively being broken in a crime-riddled province. Worse yet, is Norway profiting off it? Many endangered species are gravely threatened by rampant deforestation sweeping across Indonesia to make way for palm oil plantations. http://wp.me/pH76q-4ff

Bush Warriors Tattoo of the Day: KILLER sailfish tattoo by Angel Sanders! Beautiful colors for a beautiful fish! There are 2 species of sailfish. 1 is said to be able to reach speeds of up to 110 km per hour! The other can release 4.5-4.8 million eggs at time, which hatch in just 36 hours! Read more here: http://wp.me/pH76q-4fz Join us on Facebook at @Bush Warriors Inked Nation for Conservation!

Bush Warriors Species of the Day: CRITICALLY ENDANGERED Itatiaia Highland Frog of Brazil. This little amphibian could very well be extinct already, as no one has seen one in about 30 years! Read more about them at the link: http://wp.me/pH76q-4fH At least one third of all amphibian species are now facing extinction 😦

Bush Warriors Photo of the Day: “So Pretty, They Named a Shoe After Me”—FANTASTIC African croc photo by Fred von Winckelmann! Gorgeous! Over half of all 13 crocodile species are threatened with extinction? How can U tell the difference between a croc & a gator? Check this out! http://wp.me/pH76q-4fO Enter contest on Facebook Bush Warriors Photo of The Day Contest

Bush Warriors Species of the Day: ENDANGERED Lesser Antillean Iguana—A victim of habitat loss, overhunting, and predation from introduced predators, like feral pigs, dogs, and cats. Can we save this reptile before it’s too late? http://wp.me/pH76q-4h9

June 15, 2011

Australian endurance swimmer, Penny Palfrey, broke a world record for the longest unassisted oceanic swim over this past weekend, but 3 critically endangered sharks were brutally slaughtered in the process. Many say it’s indicative of ongoing problems that now threaten at least 1/3 of the world’s shark species with extinction.. Were the violent acts warranted? We want to know what you think! http://wp.me/pH76q-4eF

Bush Warriors Tattoo of the Day: RAD shark tattoo by David Laszlo! Great scene, great detail, GREAT shading! Even though 150 sharks are killed every single minute somewhere in the world, one Hong Kong shark fin trader insists, “Who said they are going to be extinct?” Read about it here: http://wp.me/pH76q-4f0 Join us on Facebook at @Bush Warriors Inked Nation for Conservation

Bush Warriors Photo of the Day: “The King of Africa’s Waterways”—BREATH-TAKING photo of an African Fish Eagle by Joel Newman! WOW! Stunning!! These birds are the National Bird of two African countries…do you know which ones? What do they eat, besides fish? It’s all at the link: http://wp.me/pH76q-4f6 Enter contest on Facebook at @Bush Warriors Photo of The Day Contest

June 14, 2011

Ee-i-ee-i-OH NO! South Africa is losing a rhino every 21.8 hours and new evidence has emerged on China’s apparent plans to farm the imperiled animals, US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton warns Africa of foreign investors’ exploitation of African natural resources, and South Africa strengthens political relations with the second largest rhino horn-consuming nation in the world. http://wp.me/pH76q-4e2

Bush Warriors Tattoo of the Day: AWESOME rhino tattoo with a hint of traditional Asian style, by Adam Hays! How cool!! How many species of rhino are there? How many live in Africa? Asia? How many are left? It’s all at the link! http://wp.me/pH76q-4es Join us on Facebook at @Bush Warriors Inked Nation for Conservation

Bush Warriors Photo of the Day: “The Crown Jewel of India and Nepal”–Rare and INCREDIBLE shot of an Indian Rhino (also called a Greater One-Horned Rhino) by Bhatti Ijaz! Did you know this species was once reduced to <200 individuals? Read about this precious, rare Asian rhino at the link! http://wp.me/pH76q-4ey Enter the contest on Facebook at @Bush Warriors Photo of The Day Contest

June 13, 2011

Representatives of governments, UN agencies, NGOs, and organizations around the world met last week to discuss solutions for halting unsustainable and illegal bushmeat trade that threatens extinction for many forest species. It seems commercialization of the trade and international demand for bushmeat products has spawned a real-life crisis for wildlife, ecosystems, and humanity. http://wp.me/pH76q-4cS

Bush Warriors Tattoo of the Day: FANTASTIC chimp tattoo by Guil Zekri! Hear no evil, see no evil? How about outsmart the evil? Are chimps in Guinea really outsmarting their mortal enemies? Check this out! http://wp.me/pH76q-4dy Join the movement on Facebook at @Bush Warriors Inked Nation for Conservation

Bush Warriors Species of the Day: ENDANGERED Tasmanian Devil–Nearly wiped out by early European settlers, this little creature is not found only in Tasmania. A fatal cancer has caused a 60%-90% decline in Tasmanian Devil populations. Read more about this mammal and the efforts being taken to save it from extinction! http://wp.me/pH76q-4dC

The poll is now open for voting on last week’s Photo of the Week! Lock in your vote for your favorite CHEETAH photo and share the opportunity with others! Enjoy! http://wp.me/PH76q-4cH

Bush Warriors Photo of the Day: “A Beautiful Mind”—UNBELIEVABLE shot by Alexander Zeverijn! Absoultely stunning! What diseases can chimps get from humans? How strong are chimps? Check out these chimp facts at the link! http://wp.me/pH76q-4dO Enter the contest on Facebook at @Bush Warriors Photo of the Day Contest

Bush Warriors Organization of the Day: Bonobo Conservation Initiative–A courageous organization working through the dangers of the Congo, all to save the last remaining bonobos! Great work BCI! Keep it up! http://wp.me/pH76q-4dY

June 8, 2011 (WORLD OCEANS DAY!)

HAPPY WORLD OCEANS DAY, BUSH WARRIORS TRIBE! We’re re-posting this story to remind everyone about a problem with our ocean’s dugongs. One that not many people know about. Experts say these manatee relatives could go extinct in the next 40 years! Poaching has emerged as a serious threat to their existence. And there’s a little mystery involved in why it’s happening… Check it out: http://wp.me/pH76q-4bD

The Mexican government is considering a seasonal ban on shark fishing to aid in the conservation of these imperiled animals. However, illegal shark fishing seems to be a major problem for this country and fishermen claim Mexico’s shark stocks have been depleted. Could the proposed ban work? http://wp.me/pH76q-4bH

Bush Warriors Tattoo of the Day: CRAZY shark tattoo by Bob Dodge! OUCH! Right on the skull… that had to hurt! How many teeth do Great White Sharks have? What is their strongest sense? How many of them are left? Great White facts at the link! http://wp.me/pH76q-4c3 Join the movement on Facebook at @Bush Warriors Inked Nation for Conservation

Bush Warriors Species of the Day: CRITICALLY ENDANGERED Vaquita Porpoise–It’s the most endangered cetacean species, with only about 150 left in the wild! WHAT WOULD WORLD OCEAN DAY BE WITH OUT THE VAQUITA PORPOISE!? Learn about these amazing creatures here… http://wp.me/pH76q-4ca

Bush Warriors Photo of the Day: “Cat Nap”–FANTASTIC cheetah photo by Daniel Cambon! Too cute! As much as we’d like to cuddle up to that adorable face, laws prevent us from owning these endangered kitties as pets! But laws aren’t keeping people from owning pet cheetahs in UAE… http://wp.me/pH76q-4cg Enter contest on Facebook at Bush Warriors Photo of The Day Contest

Bush Warriors Organization of the Day: LOCAL OCEAN TRUST: WATAMU TURTLE WATCH! A grassroots, community-based ocean conservation organization that has inspired whole communities to celebrate “World Oceans Day” EVERY day! Great work LOT and Watamu Turtle Watch!! http://wp.me/pH76q-4cm

We couldn’t end World Oceans Day without sharing this fantastic video with you all… it comes from Honk Kong! Save the sharks! Save the oceans! http://wp.me/pH76q-4co

June 7, 2011

Bush Warriors Tattoo of the Day: EXTRAORDINARY polar bear tattoo by the talented Oleg Turyanskiy! Incredible colors and the detail! Aside from the impacts of global climate change, what are the other threats posed to these beautiful arctic predators? Read about them at the link… http://wp.me/pH76q-4aL Join us on Facebook at @Bush Warriors Inked Nation for Conservation

Bush Warriors Photo of the Day: “Strike a Pose!”—EXQUISITE cheetah photo by Maggy Meyer! What a GORGEOUS shot!! This cheetah is posed and ready to pounce! Did you know that many, many moons ago, cheetahs were kept and trained to hunt with humans? More cheetah facts here: http://wp.me/pH76q-4aS Enter the contest on Facebook at @Bush Warriors Photo of The Day Contest

**NEWS FLASH** We are pleased to announce new prizes and winners for the Bush Warriors Photo of The Day Contest! And a new contest sponsor–Animoto! A big round of virtual applause for all of our contestants and winners! Check THIS out!! http://wp.me/pH76q-4bb

June 6, 2011

Swaziland loses first rhino in two decades, suspected rhino poachers escaped from jail three months ago are still missing, horn-trading rangers are slapped on the wrist with a fine, dozens of rhinos auctioned off for millions, and more poachers are arrested and sentenced. 5 grim rhino stories from the past week… http://wp.me/pH76q-49n

Bush Warriors Tattoo of the Day: AWESOME owl tattoo by Danny Fugate! What a fantastic bird to tattoo on your body! Did you know there are around 200 species of owl living on our planet? Did you know owls have a job to do? What is it? More at the link: http://wp.me/pH76q-49U Join the movement on Facebook at @Bush Warriors Inked Nation for Conservation

Bush Warriors Photo of the Day: “A Spotty Existence”—PHENOMENAL cheetah photo by Amrish Wadekar! It’s just stunning! What do cheetahs, African elephants, lions, and hippos have in common? How many cheetahs are left? Read all about it here: http://wp.me/pH76q-4a0 Enter your own photos in the contest on Facebook at @Bush Warriors Photo of The Day Contest

June 3, 2011

We’ve re-posted this important story about the plight of the world’s lorises. Trade in these animals for pets, traditional medicines, and superstitious rituals is taking these animals out faster than even habitat loss–in one of the most deforested places in the world! How much time is left for these little guys? And are they just too cute to live? http://wp.me/pH76q-47R

Bush Warriors Tattoo of the Day: GORGEOUS baby panda tattoo by Michael James! Ready everyone? “AWWWW!!” Pandas are probably the most widely recognized endangered species, but do you know why? Do you know how many are left? Did you know you face the death penalty if you poach one in China? Read on! http://wp.me/pH76q-47V Join us on Facebook at @Bush Warriors Inked Nation for Conservation

Bush Warriors Photo of the Day: “Watch What I Can Do!”–A PHENOMENAL shot by Anton Vd Eynde of a gorgeous, muscular, leaping tiger! HOLY CATS! How can we bear to lose such a beautiful part of our world? Read about the tigers’ tragic situation at the link: http://wp.me/pH76q-481 Enter the contest on Facebook at @Bush Warriors Photo of the Day Contest

June 2, 2011

We’ve re-posted this story from February as a reminder of another victim of traditional Asian medicine myth: the critically endangered saiga antelope. They’ve suffered a decline of >90% in the last 10 yrs, marking the fastest decline ever recorded for a mammalian species. What you will learn about why may be shocking… http://wp.me/pH76q-473

Internationally, governments from the national level down to the municipality level are jumping on the shark bandwagon and banning shark fin trade! It’s an inspiration for us all and gives hope for the future of our world’s imperiled sharks. How can you get involved? Check this out! http://wp.me/pH76q-476

Bush Warriors Tattoo of the Day: SICK shark vs. croc tattoo collaboration by Jeff Paetzold & Tim Victim! HOLY PREDATORS! Do sharks ever attack crocodiles? Maybe. Do crocs ever attack sharks? Now that’s something we can confirm! Wait til you see this! It’s at the link! http://wp.me/pH76q-3QL Join the movement on Facebook at Bush Warriors Inked Nation for Conservation

Bush Warriors Species of the Day: The Porbeagle Shark is currently listed as VULNERABLE (one step down from endangered), but while some ‘Endangered’ subpopulations have been severely depeleted, other ‘Critically Endangered’ subpopulations have virtually disappeared. Learn more here: http://wp.me/pH76q-47v

Bush Warriors Video of the Day: ‘No More Shark Blood!’— Watch what these celebrities have to say about sharks!!! http://wp.me/pH76q-47D

June 1, 2011

A military officer, a professional hunter in training, and a former police officer are among suspects linked to recent rhino crimes now standing trial, as Namibian Prime Minister warns southern Africa of increasing threat posed to the region’s rhinos. http://wp.me/pH76q-464

Bush Warriors Tattoo of the Day: GORGEOUS zebra tattoo by Tony Sklepic! Great colors, great art, great animal! Are they black with white stripes? Or white with black straps? Do poachers care? Read about zebras at the link! http://wp.me/pH76q-3A8 Join the movement on Facebook: @Bush Warriors Inked Nation for Conservation

Bush Warriors Species of the Day: Greece’s Epirus Grasshopper was only discovered in 1975, but is already likely CRITICALLY ENDANGERED, after 85-99% of it’s habitat has been lost over the last 50 years. Not only could we lose the Epirus Grasshopper, but what about all of the animals that depend on this bug for food? http://wp.me/pH76q-46K

Bush Warriors Photo of the Day: “Whats a Leopard Without His Spots?”–BEAUTIFUL photo of an adorable leopard cub by Chad Cocking! Stunning shot! How many subspecies of leopard are there? Which is the most endangered? How many are left? What are their threats? Read up on leopards at the link! http://wp.me/pH76q-46R Enter contest on Facebook at @Bush Warriors Photo of the Day

May 30, 2011

Just over a week ago, Indonesian officials seized almost 7.5 tonnes of pangolins and 65 kg of pangolin scales. It’s 1 of many large busts already made this year, evidencing the fact that these animals are quickly running out of time–perhaps even more so than the world’s rhinos? Could pangolins go extinct in an atrocity hardly known about by most of society, even before rhinos? http://wp.me/pH76q-44S

Bush Warriors Tattoo of the Day: CRAZY African ‘Big Five’ tattoo by Jin O.! WOW that’s a big piece–and beautiful! Many know Africa FOR it’s Big 5, but how many know how the Big 5 are faring in the wild? What would Africa be like without it’s Big 5? Read on… http://wp.me/pH76q-3QQ Join us on Facebook at @Bush Warriors Inked Nation for Conservation

Bush Warriors Species of the Day: ENDANGERED Huemul– There are fewer than 1,500 left of this beautiful South American deer. Their threats are plentiful, but a lack of law enforcement fails to protect the last remaining huemuls. Read more about these animals at the link! http://wp.me/pH76q-45J

Bush Warriors Photo of the Day: “Laughter Is the Best Medicine”—STELLAR photo by Mouton van Zyl of a beautiful African Wild Dog (also called Painted Dog). Do you know the difference between this endangered species and other canids, when it comes to their feet? Read more about Painted Dogs at the link! http://wp.me/pH76q-45P Enter contest on Facebook at @Bush Warriors Photo of the Day Contest

Meet Alison Jones! International League of Conservation Photographers’ May Photographer of the Month. Read about her wild African adventures, her strive to save earth’s freshwater sources, and what it’s like to be a conservation photographer! http://wp.me/pH76q-3Zg

May 26, 2011

Bush Warriors Tattoo of the Day: A rad walrus tattoo by Russ Abbott! An interesting rendition of this captain of the Arctic! An Alaskan couple was recently arrested for illegally trafficking walrus tusks–which are made of ivory! Are walruses the next target for ivory poachers? Read more… http://wp.me/pH76q-3Ve Join the movement on Facebook at @Bush Warriors Inked Nation for Conservation

May 25, 2011

Bush Warriors Tattoo of the Day: INCREDIBLE pufferfish tattoo by Michele Turco! BEAUTIFUL! Did you know that pufferfish have a toxin that is 1,200 times more potent than cyanide? The poison of a single fish is enough to kill 30 adult humans! Read more about puffers at the link! http://wp.me/pH76q-44b Join us on Facebook at @Bush Warriors Inked Nation for Conservation

An update from the field: our on-the-ground sources in South Africa say they’ve found and removed more snares from the bush that were intentionally set for rhinos. The nation has already lost one rhino this year to a snare… will there be more? Are rhino poachers switching to a new tactic? Read the full update at the link… http://wp.me/pH76q-44p

Bush Warriors Species of the Day: ENDANGERED Doumergue’s Skink—a beautiful lizard found in only one small location in the world. Although it’s on the decline, no specific conservation measures are in place to protect it 😦 Read more about the Doumergue’s Skink! http://wp.me/pH76q-3Qy

Bush Warriors Photo of the Day: “Ready For My Close-Up”—STUNNING Trumpeter Hornbill photo by Nobby Natalie Clarke! What a face! What a shot! These are just 1 of 55 known species of hornbill living on our planet today. How many are facing extinction? Read more about it at the link http://wp.me/pH76q-44j Enter contest on Facebook at Bush Warriors Photo of The Day Contest

May 24, 2011

With rhino poaching in South Africa now up at least 173% from 2010’s numbers, the bloodbath continues on full-force. Why? Will it ever stop? What are some of the biggest challenges preventing us from finally bringing these atrocities to an end? Our Sarah Pappin reflects on what she learned about the rhino genocide during her stay in South Africa. http://wp.me/pH76q-43J

May 23, 2011

To celebrate World Turtle Day today, we’d like to introduce you to the world’s ONLY endemic sea turtle species: the Flatback Turtle! Found only around Australia, this species is considered ‘Vulnerable’ and is likely the most forgotten about marine turtle species. Read about it at the link! http://wp.me/pH76q-42Q

Re-visiting this Tattoo of the Day to commemorate World Turtle Day: KILLER tattoo by David Newman Stump of an amazing freshwater aquatic scene! It took 85 hours to complete it! Can you name 2 of the most endangered turtles in the US? Click the link to find out if you got them right & to read more http://wp.me/pH76q-2bb Join us on Facebook at @Bush Warriors Inked Nation for Conservation

Millions of critically endangered Hawksbill Sea Turtles have been poached over the last century. Their extraordinary shells were highly sought after for decades, leading to their widespread decimation around the globe. Although the tortoiseshell trade has been reduced, it continues to be substantial and pervasive. Do these turtles stand a chance for a future? http://wp.me/pH76q-432

Bush Warriors Photo of the Day: “Not Just Another Bump on the Log”– Awesome photo of some lovely basking turtles by Samyabrata Das! Over 10 yrs ago, experts said half of the world’s turtle & tortoise species face extinction. Now, >40% of freshwater turtle species alone are close the edge. Read more at link! http://wp.me/pH76q-43u Enter contest on Facebook at @Bush Warriors Photo of the Day Contest

May 19, 2011

Chinese Prime Minister Wen Jiabao has officially been warned by the Environmental Investigation Agency of China’s failure to fulfill promises made at the Global Tiger Forum last year to combat illegal trade in tiger parts. In fact, the nation has actually moved forward with plans that that threaten to worsen the issue. Read all about it! http://wp.me/pH76q-41t

You may have heard of the man arrested in Bangkok with leopard cubs, panther cubs, a bear cub, and two monkeys in his suitcases last week, but there have been thousands of wild animals seized by authorities around the world in the last two months. Here are just some of those cases to show you how wildlife smuggling is escalating at a very frightening rate… http://wp.me/pH76q-41Q

Bush Warriors Tattoo of the Day: UNBELIEVABLE hippo tattoo by the legendary Mike DeVries! EPIC!! Say ahh? Did u know there are 2 species of hippo? Did you know that 1 of them only has about 3,000 left? Find out why at the link & read some interesting facts about these GINORMOUS animals! http://wp.me/pH76q-42k Join us on FB at Bush Warriors Inked Nation for Conservation

Bush Warriors Species of the Day: The ENDANGERED Salvin’s Mushroomtongue Salamander– Yes! It really has a projectile, mushroom-like tongue! But because of deforestation, this unique creature may soon be leaving our world. Learn more at the link… http://wp.me/pH76q-3Qo

Bush Warriors Photo of the Day: “Read Between the Vines”–BREATHTAKING gorilla photo by Peter Benjamin Schuitemaker! Unbelievable shot & surely an incredible experience! There are less than 800 mountain gorillas left because of habitat loss, poaching, & disease. How can U use your iPhone to help? Check this out! http://wp.me/pH76q-42r Enter contest on FB at Bush Warriors Photo of The Day Contest

May 17, 2011

Now that we are back, here’s the story about the Bush Warriors Rally for South Africa’s Rhinos! Passionate people came together to make a difference, and THIS is what happened. It was a success AND an eye opener. Don’t miss this! And coming soon: Part 2 of the story– spies, threats, and inappropriate behaviors from the Groenewald Gang, as experienced first hand by Bush Warriors! http://wp.me/pH76q-40K

Bush Warriors Tattoo of the Day: AWESOME sloth tattoo by Jason Vaughn! How cute! Sloths are unique animals that spend almost the entirety of their lives in trees. How many species of sloth are there? How many are facing extinction and why? Read up on sloths at the link! http://wp.me/pH76q-3QI Join the movement on Facebook at @Bush Warriors Inked Nation for Conservation

Bush Warriors Species of the Day: The CRITICALLY ENDANGERED Giant Kangaroo Rat is found only in a very small area in the state of California. Only about 2% of its historical habitat remains, yet development continues on. Read more about the Giant Kangaroo Rat before its gone! http://wp.me/pH76q-3Qt

Bush Warriors Photo of the Day: “Balancing Act”– GORGEOUS grizzly bear photo by Lori Huff! Absolutely beautiful! Grizzly bear deaths in Yellowstone National Park rose in 2010, marking the 2nd highest number of mortalities since these carnivores were listed as threatened species in 1975. Why? Read on… http://wp.me/pH76q-41h Enter the contest on FB at Bush Warriors Photo of The Day Contest

May 16, 2011

What would U do to save rhinos? What would you sacrifice? Your bed? Your home? Your daily routine? How about giving all of that up for 3 whole months & walking 2,000 kilometers across your country? Check out what 2 former game rangers are doing in their passionate attempt to prevent the extinction of these beautiful animals. Support Rights For Rhinos! http://wp.me/pH76q-3Zw

Bush Warriors Tattoo of the Day: BEAUTIFUL owl tattoo by Russ Abbott! Stunning piece! How many owls have gone extinct in the last 200 years? How many are facing extinction now, and why? What is the rarest owl today? Find out at the link! http://wp.me/pH76q-3Va Don’t forget to join us on Facebook at Bush Warriors Inked Nation for Conservation

Bush Warriors Species of the Day: The Denison’s Barb is listed as ‘VULNERABLE’. Being one of the most popular ornamental fishes in the world has its price. Hopefully, the price won’t be extinction for this little fish, which is found only in India’s Western Ghats. Read on at the link! http://wp.me/pH76q-3Lp

Bush Warriors Photo of the Day: “Tiny Dancer”–EXTRAORDINARY photo of the world’s tiniest seahorse (the Pygmy Seahorse) by Chris Wildblood! Phenomenal! 25 million seahorses are killed every year for traditional Asian medicine. Read more about the plight of the seahorses at the link http://wp.me/pH76q-40j Enter the contest on Facebook at @Bush Warriors Photo of the Day Contest

April 2, 2011

It is with GREAT pride that we introduce you to the newest member of our team: Zameer Husain! A regular wildlife hero, his role at Bush Warriors really exploded when he became the co-leader in the organizing of Bush Warriors Rally for South Africa’s Rhinos! Plz give him a BIG round of cyber applause & be sure to tell him HAPPY BIRTHDAY as today is his special day. http://wp.me/pH76q-3U6

With all of this extremely exciting build up to the ‘Bush Warriors Rally for South Africa’s Rhinos’, there is a lot going on behind the scenes that we thought we’d fill you in on. An emotional, passion-driven story in the making that we hope inspires YOU to get involved! http://wp.me/pH76q-3Ui

April 1, 2011

More good news! Our founder, Dori Gurwitz, has been casted on TLC’S new TV show, ‘NY Ink’, to get a tattoo and tell the world about Bush Warriors, poaching, illegal wildlife trade, bushmeat trade, and other wildlife crimes! He’s very excited… but he wants to know what YOU think he should get inked? Leave us a comment AT THE BLOG and give your suggestions! http://wp.me/pH76q-3Tp

March 31, 2011

It is with honor and pride that we announce our new alliance with the International League of Conservation Photographers ILCP! Together, we aim to “bring conservation into focus” and take a fresh approach to the war on wildlife, fueling a ‘Conservation Revolution’! http://wp.me/pH76q-3Sx

In International League of Conservation Photographers ILCP’s first contribution under new, exciting alliance, they feature an in depth look at National Geographic’s “The Last Lions” with Dereck and Beverly Joubert. Also, find out how YOU can help save lions in 3 very easy and very interesting ways! http://wp.me/pH76q-3Sb

ONE EASY WAY FOR YOU TO HELP SAVE LIONS FROM EXTINCTION: Watch “The Last Lions” trailer. For every view on YouTube, National Geographic will donate 10¢ to big cat conservation in Botswana. Pass it on! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZ7SvK7w1xA&feature=player_embedded

March 30, 2011

A man calling himself ‘Moses’, a suspected violent poacher trying to control the Congo jungle, is burning crosses as death threats to National Park supporters… but that doesn’t scare the Elephant Ivory Project team! Pressing onward, they are determined to complete their mission: collecting elephant dung samples to help stop poaching! http://wp.me/pH76q-3Rs

March 29, 2011

Only three months into 2011 and already several thousands of kilograms of pangolin scales and meat, as well as dozens of live pangolins, have been seized globally. Clearly, as these rare animals inch closer to extinction, illegal trade in their body parts surges onward. http://wp.me/pH76q-3RG

March 28, 2011

Will the Elephant Ivory Project team’s mission be hampered by a ‘notoriously violent’ poacher and rapist who has escaped from a maximum security prison in the DRC and has re-established himself in the forest? Check out our latest update LIVE from the Congo! http://wp.me/pH76q-3Nf

Bush Warriors Tattoo of the Day: EXTRAORDINARY lion tattoo by Dmitriy Samohin! Unbelievable quality on this piece… amazing! What are a lion’s ‘whisker spots’? How many teeth do they have? Check out some cool lion info at the link! http://wp.me/pH76q-3QF Join the movement on Facebook at @Bush Warriors Inked Nation for Conservation

Bush Warriors Species of the Day: CRITICALLY ENDANGERED Pemba Featherleg— Only first discovered in 2001, this beautiful Tanzanian insect may be a survivor of ancient African fauna that is now found only on Madagascar. So why is it so close to extinction? Read more at the link: http://wp.me/pH76q-3Lf

Bush Warriors Photo of the Day: “Webbed”—A very interesting and LOVELY photo by of spider web-covered impala by Mr. Frank Solomon! Here’s a sight you certainly don’t see too often. Did you know that there are 2 subspecies of impala? What are their conservation statuses? Check it out at the link! http://wp.me/pH76q-3Rg Enter the contest on Facebook at @Bush Warriors Photo of the Day Contest

March 27, 2011

Flyers for Bush Warriors Rally for South Africa’s Rhinos are now available! Help us raise awareness and motivate others to join us in serving as a voice for these imperiled animals at this peaceful demonstration by printing out these flyers and distributing them far and wide, to every person you can reach! http://wp.me/pH76q-3Q6

March 25, 2011

1 elephant-saving ‘mad scientist’ and 4 courageous men are embarking on a dangerous journey to bring the illicit ivory trade to an end. On a brave mission, the men will go on ‘poop patrol’ to collect the very thing Dr. Wasser will need to fight fire with science! Now you can read about their harrowing adventures right here on Bush Warriors, as they report LIVE from the Congo! Check it OUT! http://wp.me/pH76q-3P1

Bush Warriors Tattoo of the Day: AMAZING elephant tattoo by Andrew Sussman! The detail on this ginormous piece is incredible! Some 27,000-36,000 elephants are killed every year, as organized crime syndicates exploit them for unbelievable profits. Read more at the link! http://wp.me/pH76q-3Pj Join the movement on Facebook at @Bush Warriors Inked Nation for Conservation

Bush Warriors Species of the Day: CRITICALLY ENDANGERED Tonkin Snub-Nosed Monkey—Only 200-250 of these primates left! Have a look at the conservation approach on gun control as a means of curbing the poaching of these animals. What do you guys think about that? http://wp.me/pH76q-3Lk

The Elephant Ivory Project’s journey has begun and here is their very first update! The team explains their mission and how they got involved in this scientific adventure. Their objective? To stop elephant poaching. Read on… http://wp.me/pH76q-3Nb

Bush Warriors Photo of the Day: “A Slated Beauty”–A GORGEOUS photo of 1 of the most-feared snakes, the cobra, by Karthi Keyan S. A brave shot showing the true beauty of these reptiles, which happen to be another victim of traditional medicine. What the most endangered cobra species? Learn more at: http://wp.me/pH76q-3Pt Enter the contest on Facebook at @Bush Warriors Photo of The Day Contest

Bush Warriors Wildlife Photography Workshop: “Are You Stuck?” Well… are you? It’s easy to get that way. Gerry is back in action with some excellent advice on how to create the perfect image… even out of thin air, when you think there’s nothing to photograph! Give it a try and show us your results at Bush Warriors Photo of The Day Contest http://wp.me/pH76q-3Oa

February 25, 2011

BREAKING NEWS! Even MORE elephants killed in Chad–5 within the last 48 hours–and Thai Customs officials seize shipment of ivory weighing more than one tonne! The consignment also had 3 rhino horns and was exported from Nigeria, which borders Chad. Could some of this ivory have come from the Chadian elephants? How can we find out? Read on at link. http://wp.me/pH76q-3wu

February 24, 2011

A rhino victory! Potentially catching rhino horn profiteers by surprise, the European Commission has taken a firm stance on underground avenues for laundering rhino horns with an immediate, all-out ban on the sale of trophy rhino mounts. Great news! And what’s this about trophy thieves? Check it out! http://wp.me/pH76q-3vK

Bush Warriors Tattoo of the Day: BEAUTIFUL Great Hornbill tattoo by Ping at Taiwan’s Night Action Tattoo Studio! These interesting looking birds live in SE Asia and are listed as ‘Near Threatened’. Deforestation and hunting are their main threats. What are they hunted for? Find out at the link: http://wp.me/pH76q-3vZ Join the movement on facebook at @Bush Warriors Inked Nation for Conservation!

Bush Warriors Species of the Day: The Sun Bear (not to be confused with the Moon Bear or the Sloth Bear- both different species)–is listed as VULNERABLE & declining fast. In addition to other threats, Sun Bears are also a victim of the bear bile trade as they are often poached for their gall bladders (& their paws too!). SAVE THE SUN BEAR! You can start by sharing the link! http://wp.me/pH76q-3w6

Bush Warriors Photo of the Day: “Frogger”–INCREDIBLE shot by Chris Wildblood of Hamerkop rousing up his amphibian dinner! Amazing! Hamerkops are fascinating birds and build some of the most elaborate nests known to man. You gotta check the link to read about them! http://wp.me/pH76q-3wd Enter the contest on facebook at @Bush Warriors Photo of the Day Contest!

February 23, 2011

HEARTBREAKING NEWS: At least 19 baby dolphins have washed up DEAD on Gulf of Mexico shores, far more than one expert recalls in his entire 30 year career. Scientists are concerned, as the numbers rise and the calving season hasn’t yet hit full swing. These babies were likely conceived just before the BP oil spill last year. Is the oil spill to blame? How could this happen? http://wp.me/pH76q-3v6

Bush Warriors Tattoo of the Day: UNBELIEVABLE, award-winning, full back dolphin tattoo by Taiwan’s Chen Shiyong! YOU GOT TO SEE THIS!!!! Check out the link for info about the threats to these species–the numbers killed or captured see will shock you! http://wp.me/pH76q-3vr Join the movement on Facebook at @Bush Warriors Inked Nation for Conservation!

Bush Warriors Photo of the Day: “Easy Does It”—FANTASTIC shot of a Yellow-Bellied Slider by Sean McCully! Looks as if this lil’ guy has a balancing act going on! Well, so do the ecosystems where these turtles are introduced, which is now many parts of the world! How do they get there? Read more at the link! http://wp.me/pH76q-3vA Enter the contest on Facebook at @Bush Warriors Photo of the Day!

February 22, 2011

The world’s tiger crisis is a multi-faceted problem rich with deep challenges. How much of it is directly or indirectly caused by the illegal trade of tiger parts? Just how many layers are there to this black market and what could happen if we can get rid of it completely? http://wp.me/pH76q-3ug

Bush Warriors Tattoo of the Day: PHENOMENAL leopard tattoo by the legendary Tom Renshaw! WOOOWWW!!! That is some insane detail! Did you know that 180 leopards were poached in India last year alone? You will be shocked how many have been lost to paochers already this year… take a look at the link: http://wp.me/pH76q-3uI Join us on Facebook at @Bush Warriors Inked Nation for Conservation

Bush Warriors Species of the Day: CRITICALLY ENDANGERED Luristan Newt— Now down to less than 1,000 mature individuals, this little amphibian has been a serious victim of the illegal pet trade. Surprisingly, illegal exports of this colorful species continue! HELP SAVE THE LURISTAN NEWT! TELL OTHERS NOT TO BUY THEM! Share the link! http://wp.me/pH76q-3uR

Bush Warriors Photo of the Day: “Don’t Get Your Feathers Ruffled”— A BRILLIANT photo a Little Bee-Eater duo by Kevin Shakespeare! What beautiful colors! Did you know there are 26 species of bee-eater on our planet? What sets this species apart from most of the others? Read more at the link! http://wp.me/pH76q-3uY Enter the contest on Facebook at @Bush Warriors Photo of the Day Contest

LAST CALL for votes in this Photo of the Week poll! It will close first thing in the morning, so be sure to get your votes in quick! Share the opportunity with others too! http://wp.me/PH76q-3ez

February 21, 2011

Barely hanging on to its last 700 rhinos, Zimbabwe is making a plea to the Convention on International Trade of Endangered Species (CITES) to allow the sale of its five ton stockpile of rhino horns. Is it a risk worth taking? http://wp.me/pH76q-3tp

Bush Warriors Tattoo of the Day: STUNNING white rhino tattoo by Marco Nobre! Simple, yet elegant and symbolic! Did you know that, although now the most plentiful of rhino species, white rhinos were once considered extinct? Read more at the link! http://wp.me/pH76q-3tE Join the movement on Facebook at @Bush Warriors Inked Nation for Conservation

Bush Warriors Species of the Day: The Madagascan Land Crab, a very unique species endemic to Madagascar, is listed as VULNERABLE. These critters require a very specific habitat, which–when combined with other threats–puts them at risk of extinction. Read more at the link! http://wp.me/pH76q-3tN

Bush Warriors Photo of the Day: “A Sight for Sore Eyes”—WONDERFUL photo of a rare One-Horned Rhino by Samyabrata Das! With so many horrific rhino news reports these days, it’s nice to see something beautiful. What better than a living, breathing, happy Indian rhino?! Check out the info at the link http://wp.me/pH76q-3tU Enter the contest on Facebook at @Bush Warriors Photo of the Day Contest

LAST CALL for votes in this Photo of the Week poll from January 10-14. The poll will close tonight, so make sure your vote counts! http://wp.me/PH76q-39D

Bush Warriors Organization of the Day: SanWild Wildlife Trust and Sanctuary— Through wildlife rescue and rehabilitation, SanWild gives South Africa’s wildlife a second chance. They’ve been able to rescue elephants from a cull, a rhino and lions from the canned hunting industry. Great work SanWild!! http://wp.me/pH76q-2ij

Bush Warriors Video of the Day: “No More Dancing Bears!”—Wildlife SOS of India’s Kartick Satyanarayan gives a wonderful TED Lecture on the organization’s success in freeing the Dancing Bears of India’s Kalandar community. Inspiring story! http://wp.me/pH76q-3u9

February 18, 2011

Faroe Islands pilot whale slaughter claims highest number of lives since 1996! The status of the Long-Finned Pilot Whales population remains unknown, while slaughters and other threats are ongoing. But are the Faroese people only killing themselves? Read on… http://wp.me/pH76q-3sY

February 17, 2011

BREAKING NEWS! Poachers have massacred another 5 elephants in Chad, bringing the toll to 20 in the past week! THIS IS A PLEA FOR HELP! Please support SOS Elephants of Chad with direct donations and be sure to check out our new way to help: BUCKLE IT FOR CHAD ELEPHANTS!!!!! http://wp.me/pH76q-3sC

February 16, 2011

The shark revolution is ON! New bills to ban shark fin trade are popping up all over the place! But is it all just an attack on Asian culture? That’s what some politicians are saying… Are Asian cultures being marked in the name of ‘conservation’? Or are sharks being targeted in the name of ‘culture’? What do you think? Read on… http://wp.me/pH76q-3rD

Bush Warriors Tattoo of the Day: GORGEOUS tiger shark tattoo by Deano Cook! There are other things besides shark fin soup that contribute to shark declines. Do you know what they are? Check some out at the link! http://wp.me/pH76q-3s5 Join the movement on Facebook at @Bush Warriors Inked Nation for Conservation

Bush Warriors Species of the Day: The Spiny Dogfish is a small shark listed as VULNERABLE. It has the longest gestation (pregnancy) of any animal, which makes it particularly vulnerable to overfishing. Not good when it is so targeted as a valuable commercial species. Read more at the link! http://wp.me/pH76q-3sd

Bush Warriors Photo of the Day: “450 Million Years of Perfection”—Another BEAUTIFUL shot by Katrien V Vandevelde! These beautiful creatures are so misunderstood. What do you guys think about governments paying shark attack victims? Read more at the link. http://wp.me/pH76q-3sk Enter the contest on Facebook at @Bush Warriors Photo of the Day Contest

The December Photo of the Month poll is now open for voting! One step closer to Photo of the Year!! Get in and vote for your favorite ASAP http://wp.me/PH76q-3rx

February 15, 2011

‘Snakes on a Plane’ isn’t just a bad movie. A man busted in Bangkok trying to smuggle 259 live animals, 1,500 tortoises seized