Wildlife garden ideas are having something of a moment. With many of us spending more time on our gardens, allotments and window-boxes at the moment, it’s the perfect opportunity to make a few changes to help our local wildlife as well. The sound of a robin singing at dusk can be breathtaking, and few things […]
Coyote-killing contests have been outlawed in several states – should they be banned nationwide?
Nevada wildlife officials are considering a ban on coyote-killing contests, which have been outlawed in several other states. In question is whether the competitions are acceptable wildlife conservation measures or brutal examples of cruelty to animals. Emotions run high on both sides of the issue. The rules of a coyote-killing contest are simple: kill as […]
Seabirds nest in new spots on Farne Islands as Covid keeps people away
It is not just humans who have changed their habits as a result of the pandemic. On the Farne Islands in north-east England, seabirds have used Covid as an opportunity to try out new nesting spots while rangers and tourists stayed away. While the absence of people has been a boon for some species, it […]
7 Ways to Prevent Birds From Crashing Into Your Windows
Nothing ruins the joy of watching backyard wildlife like the sudden thunk of a bird smashing into your window. A streak-free shine might delight human eyes, but it can be deadly for birds; to protect your avian neighbors from a potentially lethal crash, you need to distort the reflective glass they often mistake for another […]
Town in Chile Visited by Masses of Sea Lions
The Chilean town of Tomé is being visited by hundreds of sea lions on their beaches, reported ABC News. The giant sea mammals have completely taken over their sandy sealines and a few have even ventured into the coastal town, stirring up a bit of trouble with local humans and dogs! While we don’t know […]
California game wardens used DNA evidence to prove man illegally killed eight deer
In California, it’s almost always illegal to kill female deer. But that didn’t stop a Marysville man from shooting seven does and then allegedly lying to a game warden about the body count, wildlife officials said. Last October, the state Department of Fish and Wildlife got a call to its poaching tip hotline from someone […]
Biden Administration to Restore Protections For Alaska’s Tongass National Forest
TONGASS NATIONAL FOREST, ALASKA (July 15, 2021)—In an announcement released today, the USDA plans to fully restore environmental protections for the Tongass National Forest as part of a new Southeast Alaska Sustainability Strategy. This inclusive new strategy will end large-scale, old-growth logging on all 16 million acres of the Tongass and instead focus on managing […]
Should deer’s impact on crops, woodlands, and marshes be reduced by culling?
In 2021, the deer population in the United Kingdom has exploded. With the pandemic, deer hunting decreased and the market for venison reduced thanks to pandemic-induced restaurant closures. Now experts are debating a cull of the deer, the New York Times reported. Scientists note that deer are decimating plant life that other species eat. “Heavy browsing […]