Wildlife officials in Florida are investigating what is believed to be the first fatal mauling of a human by a bear in the state. The body of the black bear suspected in the death of 89-year-old Robert Markel was removed from woodland near the unincorporated community of Jerome, close to Florida’s Big Cypress wildlife management […]
Petition: Stop the Attack on Endangered Species Protections Now
The Trump administration is proposing a harmful change to the Endangered Species Act (ESA) that could devastate countless species and the environment. The proposal is designed to benefit industries like oil, gas, mining, and logging, who have long lobbied for weaker environmental laws to increase their profits. If this moves forward, species like the northern […]
Well-known grizzly bear hit and killed by vehicle in Wyoming — months after his famous mother met same fate
A 5-year-old bear that was a member of a well-known and beloved grizzly family in Wyoming’s Grand Teton National Park died after it was hit by a vehicle, the same fate that befell his mother late last year, wildlife officials said this week. Park rangers found the body of the male bear, known as Grizzly […]
French hunter, 81, avoids jail after killing endangered female bear in Pyrenees
An 81-year-old French hunter has avoided jail after killing an endangered female bear that attacked him in the Pyrenees in 2021, in an incident that sparked fierce criticism from environmental associations. The defendant, who said he had no choice but to open fire when a brown bear attacked him while he was boar-hunting in the […]
Trophies, body parts & live animals dominate global lion trade, data show
As apex predators, lions (Panthera leo) roam the African savanna, and occasionally even the rainforests, as the only social big cats. A small, isolated population of Asiatic lions (Panthera leo persica), an endangered subspecies, is found in the scrublands of the Indian state of Gujarat. Their majestic manes, thunderous roars and regal presence have piqued […]
Alligator kills woman in Florida after tipping over her canoe
An alligator killed a Florida woman after tipping over a canoe she and her husband were paddling, in what investigators say appeared to be an accidental encounter. The attack happened on Tuesday afternoon near the mouth of Tiger Creek into Lake Kissimmee, south of Orlando, the Florida fish and wildlife conservation commission (FWC) said. It […]
‘It’s like putting a whale in a blender’: the rise of deadly ship collisions in Chile
The memory of a blue whale gliding past his small boat haunts Patricio Ortiz. A deep wound disfigured the cetacean’s giant body – a big chunk had been ripped from its dorsal fin. Cargo ships are the only adversary capable of inflicting such harm on a blue whale, he says. “Nothing can be done when […]
Hilarious Moment as Meerkats Use Photographer’s Camera As Their Lookout Post (VIDEO)
We have all experienced the feel of standing on our tippy-toes to see what’s going on over a tall bunch of hedges or a tall group of people. Even if you would consider yourself “vertically challenged,” your height woes are no match for those of a meerkat! Standing at a mere (no pun intended!) 12 […]