Tag: conservation
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You’re Invited – This Saturday! Join for Frost Fund’s Sweat to Protect!
What’s a better way to spend a Saturday morning than soaking up the sun at the beach, hanging out with adorable adoptable dogs, getting in a killer workout, and helping clean up the coast?! Grab a friend and sign up now for our Sweat to Protect event on March 1st! (Link in Instagram bio and…
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Special Video Message from Africa: Frost Fund’s Build of Two New Anti Poaching Kennels for SFW Is Complete!
Last year, we raised funds through our Sweat to Protect initiative to help our friends at Soldiers for Wildlife(SFW) Conservation and Green Trax construct two new anti poaching K9 kennels in South Africa! About a year later – they are completed and helping to protect working canines and African wildlife as a result! The Green…
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A Massive Thank You to Our Friend and Supporter: Tom Ciccone
One of the greatest blessings of starting a nonprofit is meeting incredible people like Tom Ciccone (@tomciccone_art on instagram) who are both insanely talented and generous. Tom uses his gift and love for animals to create custom portraits of both wild and domestic animals. Once he saw the picture of Frost and our CEO Brittnei,…
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California Has the Highest Number of Endangered Animal Species, Why Is This and What Can We Do About It?
California is an incredibly unique place, both biologically and geographically. The combination of these factors lead California to be the most bio-diverse state in the country. This biodiversity is part of what makes California’s natural environments so amazing and special. However, because so many species are lower in population and specialized to their own unique…
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How Animals Have Been Affected in the Aftermath of the Maui Wildfires
In August of 2023, wildfires wreaked havoc across the island. Thousands of homes were destroyed and families displaced, as well as hundreds of people being injured and 101 killed. Needless to say these fires were nothing short of devastating. Animals were also severely affected. Domesticated animals were displaced and in some cases separated from their…
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The Great Barrier Reef’s Health Is in Decline, Here’s Why That Should Matter to You.
The Great Barrier Reef in Australia has been severely damaged by a variety of human factors over the years. In 2024, multiple organizations reported that the reef had experienced a huge mass bleaching event, causing immense damage. The reef cannot sustain this level of human induced damage. However, the good news is if humans have…
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How Wildlife is Affected as We Enter into California’s Fire Season
Fire season in California is approaching with the summer months. Of course we are always taught to be cautious as the weather gets drier and fire risk increases. We are always concerned with the massive damage fire can cause if it reaches inhabited areas, but what about the damage it can cause even when it…
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The Lesser Talked About Elephant Species in Asia and the Problems They Face
When we discuss the problems facing elephants it is common to think of the more well known African Elephant. However, Asian Elephants are also in need of our help and face their own similar and different problems to their African counterparts. Issues like habitat destruction, conflict with humans, and poaching all afflict this already endangered…
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How the Future of the Amazon Went From Darker Than Ever to the Brightest It Has Been in Years
In recent decades, the deforestation of the Amazon has continued to jeopardize this precious ecosystem and natural resources. However, there is good news; compared to the past six years, 2023 maintained the lowest rates of overall Amazon deforestation.
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How to save a wild-life [Around the World]
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It’s a numbing thought to consider that as we sit on our computers, watch our TVs, or scroll through our instagrams, wildlife across the world are literally fighting for their lives. And while we may not see the immediate causes of this fight – it is imperative that a global awareness for wildlife conservation is…
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The Fleeting Gift [Britt’s Thoughts]
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The other day while mindlessly watching TV, I happened to hear something said that quickly grabbed my attention… It was nothing extremely profound, yet it struck me as so. “Inspiration is fleeting” Yes, that is what I heard. Now let those words sink for a moment into your own mind. What do you feel? Any…
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The National Wildlife Federation: Patriotism, Wildlife, and Conservation
Before reading on about the NWF, I want you to take just 30 seconds and think about all the different wildlife that call North America home. I am sure you could name at least five – maybe even ten different species. Now take another 30 seconds and think about the other species of wildlife that…
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Are you a wildlife tourist? [Research]
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Why should you care? Ever been on a vacation where you have had the opportunity to get upclose and personal with some native wildlife? Perhaps you went to Hawaii and saw a sea-turtle laying lazily near the beach. Maybe you went to the Galapagos and got to hang out with some sun-bathing iguanas. Or maybe…
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Brittnei and WSYC [Britt’s Thoughts]
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Recently, Jake and I took our annual trip to Yosemite. While savoring the fresh air and looking in awe upon the granite walls surrounding us, we put together this short informational video for you to further understand what exactly Why You Should Care does – and why it was created. There are two components to…
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How Dogs and Farmers in South Africa Are Saving Big Cats [Around the World]
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Written for South Africa’s Cheetah Outreach Trust in coordination with the Australia Zoo Wildlife Warrior program. This piece explains how farmers are using a specific breed of dog to mitigate for and prevent livestock predation and predator retaliation in South Africa.
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Warming Corals [Research]
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Without coral reefs, the oceans we depend on for food and health will not be able to function as efficiently as we require them to. And as they face a changing climate among other issues, reefs are in need of your protection and consideration. Even if you think you are too far away from reefs…
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Money, Nature, and Disease [Research]
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When you think of the word poverty, what comes to mind? Do you think of financial problems, a lack of food, and/or poor living conditions? While most people might – have you ever considered that economic growth could be related to disease creating organisms in our environment?
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Zoos and Stress [Research]
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Despite how natural to the human eye wildlife enclosures may appear – there are often various unnatural stimuli animals in captivity must combat with. These stimuli create various stress induced responses within the animals that are harmful to their happiness and well-being.
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Hope for the Predators [Research]
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What do you think of when you hear the word, carnivore? For many people, visions of snarling teeth, danger, and fear often arise. However, take a moment to ask yourself why do you feel these emotions (or any others that you do). Where do your feelings come from? Have you ever even actually seen one…
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The Truth in Our Night Skies [Research]
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The Sky is dark at night, right? Well, yes – but just how dark should it be and how dare are we making it? Have a look at how man-made light can impact more than just our ability to see the stars.
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Allow me to introduce myself and “Why Should You Care”… [Britt’s Thoughts]
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![The Cool Cats: Cheetahs, Caracals, and Servals [Research]](https://frostfund.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/img_5475.jpg?w=1024)
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