Traditional owners and dingo advocates say a Victorian government decision extending the right to kill dingoes on private and public land until 2028 could threaten local populations with extinction. A government order, which took effect on Tuesday, declared dingoes were “unprotected wildlife” under the state’s Wildlife Act. The ruling means dingoes can be killed by […]
Montana Man Sentenced for Illegally Breeding Hybrid Sheep for Trophy Hunting
An 81-year-old man from Montana has been sentenced to six months in federal prison for his role in creating hybrid sheep for trophy hunting. Arthur “Jack” Schubarth of Vaughn, Montana, was found guilty of using tissue and testicles from Marco Polo sheep hunted in Central Asia and the United States to breed hybrid animals on […]
Inspired by nature – 6 times biomimicry has transformed outdoor gear
Recently, I traveled to the Swiss Alps with the outdoor brand Columbia to test out their newest technology. Omni-Heat Arctic is an insulating technology that is inspired by how a polar bear’s fur works to keep it warm in frigid arctic conditions. Though polar bears appear white, they actually have heat-absorbing black skin and two […]
India’s Rhino Stronghold Sees 86% Drop in Poaching and Five-Fold Increase in Rhinos
Since 2016, poaching of one-horned rhinoceroses in India’s Assam state has fallen 86% after a change in government brought determined action to protect them By expanding protected areas and bolstering ranger patrols, the steady growth in the number of rhinos, seen since the late 60s, has now accelerated to the point where 3,000 horns grace […]
Investigation Launched into Injured Seal Pup Found on Australian Beach
An incident involving a seal pup on a beach in Victoria has prompted an investigation by local Conservation authorities. The juvenile sub-Antarctic fur seal was discovered critically injured on Lake Bunga Beach, located near Lakes Entrance, on September 17. Sadly, the seal was euthanized shortly after being found due to the severity of its injuries. […]
Can’t wait for Fat Bear Week? Cast an early vote now for what makes a victorious bruin in your book
Summer officially drew to a close over the weekend, leaving many of us who love spending time outdoors in our hiking boots feeling a little blue. Not to worry, though, Fat Bear Week 2024 is just around the corner to cheer you up, and you can place an early vote now. If you don’t already […]
‘Extinct’ Guam kingfisher takes flight again after nearly 40 years
Caretakers released six Guam kingfishers, a bird species known locally as sihek, into the wild on Palmyra Atoll on Sept. 23, marking their first free flight in nearly four decades and a triumphant return from being classified as “extinct in the wild.” “Our Guam Sihek, a symbol of our island’s beauty, with their cerulean blue […]
Warming Temperatures Threaten Sloths, Especially in High-Altitude Regions
New research reveals that rising temperatures pose a serious threat to sloths, particularly those living in high-altitude environments. These slow-moving mammals, known for their sluggish metabolism and limited ability to regulate body temperature, may struggle to survive as the planet warms. A study led by Rebecca Cliffe, a sloth expert with over 15 years of […]