Mexican gray wolves boost their numbers, but a lack of genetic diversity remains a threat

Mexican gray wolves boost their numbers, but a lack of genetic diversity remains a threat

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) – The wild population of Mexican gray wolves in the southwestern U.S. is still growing, but environmental groups are warning that inbreeding and the resulting genetic crisis within the endangered species will continue to be a threat to long-term survival. The warning came Tuesday as the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and […]

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For the First Time in Recorded History Bald Eagles are Nesting in Toronto

For the First Time in Recorded History Bald Eagles are Nesting in Toronto

Toronto has recently welcomed a new addition to its wildlife roster: a pair of bald eagles, nesting for the first time in the city’s recorded history. This remarkable event reveals the city’s evolving ecological landscape and the success of Conservation efforts in rejuvenating its green spaces and waterways. The presence of bald eagles in Toronto […]

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THREE-QUARTERS of deer in some parts of US have 100% deadly ‘zombie deer virus’ – as officials issue warning to national park goers

THREE-QUARTERS of deer in some parts of US have 100% deadly ‘zombie deer virus’ – as officials issue warning to national park goers

Three quarters of deer in some parts of the US are infected with an 100 percent fatal ‘zombie deer virus’, experts have warned. The deadly neurological illness, also known as chronic wasting disease, is currently attacking North American cervids including deer, elk and moose. The brain virus leaves animals confused, drooling, and unafraid of humans. […]

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Rare rabbit could be at risk in NC, and scientists are rushing to collect its poop

Rare rabbit could be at risk in NC, and scientists are rushing to collect its poop

Research in North Carolina involving rabbit poop could help protect a vulnerable species in the state, wildlife officials said. An “elusive” rabbit known as the Appalachian cottontail faces several dangers to its survival, ranging from interbreeding to disease, in North Carolina, according to a March 8 North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission news release. But scientists […]

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Last Chance Tourism in Canada Raises Environmental Concerns

Last Chance Tourism in Canada Raises Environmental Concerns

In Canada’s breathtaking Arctic, a new kind of tourism is sparking debate. Known as “last chance tourism,” travelers are flocking to witness the melting landscapes and unique wildlife before they’re potentially gone forever. However, this surge in visitors is not without controversy.  Source: CBS Mornings/YouTube Pond Inlet, a small village in Nunavut, has become […]

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