Wildlife enforcement officers, often known as game wardens, play a critical role in preserving our natural heritage. They confirm compliance with laws and regulations associated with wildlife management and recreational pursuits. Starting the path to becoming a wildlife officer encompasses a synthesis of challenging educational facets, specialized training, and continuing learning. This article explores the […]
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Video of tourists aurrounding wildlife on safari sparks outrageonline: “This is so gross on so many levels”
One of the many problems with safari tourism has been made abundantly clear in a troubling video uploaded to Reddit. The footage is supposedly shot at the Masai Mara National Reserve in Kenya, with the opening seconds showing a grazing animal being hunted by a pack of big cats, most likely lions. A few safari […]
The role of zoos and wildlife sanctuaries in conservation and education
Recently, we’ve seen a significant shift in the importance of educating people about animal conservation in wildlife sanctuaries and zoos. Educating the public is necessary to avoid animal extinction. Moreover, zoos and wildlife sanctuaries serve as an educational platform for visitors and where animals get to live in the most natural environment possible. It helps […]
Wildlife Conservation Groups Sue Railroad Companies in Ongoing Legal Battle: “We are Extremely Disappointed”
In an effort to protect critically endangered grizzly bears, two wildlife conservation groups are hoping to railroad a lawsuit through the courts — literally. As reported by ABC News, WildEarth Guardians and the Western Environmental Law Center recently filed a lawsuit in federal court in Missoula, Montana, against BNSF Railway over its failure to establish […]
Community forestry is a conservation solution in Nepal: Q&A with Teri Allendorf
Nepal’s community forestry program has been hailed as a success for helping increase the country’s forest cover from 26% to 45% in 25 years. As part of the program, pioneered in the 1970s, communities manage their forests for their own use and benefits based on an operational plan approved by the divisional forest officer, a […]
Student Initiatives for Local Wildlife Preservation
The preservation of local wildlife is a cause that transcends academic boundaries, and students play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our ecosystems. In this article, we delve into the impactful initiatives taken by students to contribute to the preservation of local wildlife. From community-driven projects to educational campaigns, these initiatives showcase the […]
The Impact Of Wildlife Education On Student Career Choices
Wildlife education is a critical component of fostering an understanding and appreciation for the natural world among individuals of all ages. It serves as the gateway to environmental conservation, ecological awareness, and biodiversity preservation. Through wildlife education, people gain insights into the interconnectedness of species, ecosystems, and the delicate balance that sustains life on our […]
Petition: Urge Alaska to Adopt Ethical Wildlife Management Practices
The Alaska Board of Game has extended it’s predator control program, resulting in the murder of numerous bears and wolves — 94 brown bears, five black bears, and five wolves — in just May and June. These actions, meant to boost caribou calf survival, lack scientific evidence and severely disrupt Alaska’s ecosystems by slaughtering innocent […]