Living in the human world can be very challengin for alot of animals. Due to poaching and enviromental destruction, alot species of animals are on the brink of extinction. Today we are going to go over some of the endangered cats in the world. Please do what you can to help decrease your e...

Did you know? That around 90% of African elephants have been killed in the past century. This is mainly due to the illegal ivory trades happening throughout the continent.  Africa's wildlife is in danger and has been for a long time due to the increase in poaching and the high pri...

You know the basics about reptiles. They’re often green. They aren’t furry. You’re not inclined to cozy up with one on the couch while you stream Netflix. But they do have their charms, or they wouldn’t be in something like 1.8 million households. So let’s dig...

Poaching and enviromental changes are making it very difficult for some species to maintain a healthy number. Due to this fact, humans really have to focus on our impact, as well as do what we need to, to drastically change this impact we are having. To get a glimpse of this, we have compi...

You’ve seen them at the side of the road, a crowd of scary-looking black birds eating a poor animal who didn’t safely make it across the highway. These black birds are vultures, of course, and though they are amazing in what they do for us, they are often misunderstood. Vult...

It's not an uncommon sight to see one of our fuzzy friends walking around short a paw or leg. Limb loss in animals can be due to many reasons. Some are unfortunately born missing a part, while others may lose a limb or other part due to an accident or disease. While prosthetics have be...

Growing up, have you ever dreamed about having a particularly exotic pet? Maybe a cute monkey on your shoulder, a rare bird in a cage, or something dangerous like a leopard or tiger? While many odd or exotic pets can be reasonably purchased or cared for, many animals are considered illegal...

I know. I know. You or someone you know screams when you see a spider and try to find the first thing you have to get rid of him, even if your “weapon” is a shoe. But spiders are pretty cool. And, like every living creature, have a valuable place in our ecosystem. A Few Fa...

The cold-blooded creatures whose bodies are covered in dry, horny scales are often persecuted and are typically not considered to be of great significance. But the removal of any species from an ecosystem can affect all other organisms. And as some of the oldest living species, reptiles pl...

On occasion, a bat may go off course and find his way into your home. Don’t panic. Stay calm and learn how to remove him safely and humanely. Why should you treat bats humanely? Bats serve a greater good for everyone, including humans. They eat a lot of insects. That means fewer i...

A rise in demand for ivory leads to the illegal trading of elephants' tusks, mainly from Africa. In the last eight years, ivory's cost has elevated to 1800 USD from around 100USD per kg. At the same time, the international community joined hands to stop the trade of ivory. Although...

VETPAW understands the importance of children in the success of the wildlife conservation efforts by organizations across the planet. Here are a few ways through which children can create awareness about wildlife conservation:  Be aware: The first step to creating awareness...

With time there has been a growing awareness of wildlife being at the brink of extinction. What many people don’t know is that there are nonprofit organizations in charge of turning this around. Poaching has been a reality for over a century, and these organizations formed by vete...