Leonardo DiCaprio has announced a new initiative to “Re:wild” the Earth. Together with non-profit Global Wildlife Conservation where he’s a founding board member, the Hollywood star and environmentalist is bringing together wildlife experts, platforms and indigenous voices from over 50 countries to not only protect existing wildlife but also reintroduce lost animal species to various…
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Russell Crowe and John Oliver Help Save Koalas From Chlamydia
Just when you thought Russell Crowe‘s ‘Art of Divorce’ auction couldn’t possibly get any better, IT DOES! Not only did ‘Last Week Tonight’ host John Oliver buy a bunch of his stuff (like the jockstrap from Cinderella Man and a vest from Les Mis) for one of the last remaining Blockbuster video stores in Alaska…now we’ve learned that the money Russell received…
Ellen’s WILD birthday gift from Portia
Yep, Portia. You nailed it! For her 60th birthday, Ellen received a new foundation – the Ellen DeGeneres Wildlife Fund – and the organisation’s first project is to house a gorilla conservation centre in Rwanda. It’s all thanks to wife Portia De Rossi who came up with the idea: “It’s your 60th birthday and this gift had to…
The Shiloh Wildlife Sanctuary
Every year, dozens of rhinos and elephants in Namibia are severely abused or killed for their horns and tusks. While authorities are being given more resources and powers to crack down on poachers, the problem is bigger than Namibia itself – it’s international. The ivory-trade business brings in big cash. Illegal transactions are happening everyday….