- TIL: Ashwamedha involved sacrifice of many wild & tame animals(including 21 cows), gifting of king's wives to priests, mock bestiality and necrophilia. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ashwamedha#the_vedic_sacrifice 6 comments india
- Massive Starfish Die-Off Is Tied To Global Warming | Since 2013, sea star wasting disease has killed so many starfish along the Pacific Coast that scientists say it's the largest disease epidemic ever observed in wild marine animals https://www.npr.org/2019/01/30/690003678/massive-starfish-die-off-is-tied-to-global-warming 126 comments worldnews
- Exotic amphibians and reptiles sold inexpensively as pets are more likely to end up in the wild, where they can pose problems for native wildlife. Many pet owners may not fully understand the responsibility of owning these animals, some of which can grow to large sizes and live for decades. https://news.mongabay.com/2018/08/cheap-prices-lead-to-more-exotic-pets-in-the-wild-research-finds/ 6 comments science
- India: Nearly 300 Wild Elephant Deaths in Orissa, Over 1/3 Killed by Electric Shock & Hanging Electricity Wires - Other causes of deaths include poaching, poisoning by farmers, & being hit by trains. Shrinking habitat has led to conflict with people & the deaths of many of the protected animals. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-20150702 4 comments worldnews