Sweden is currently allowing the slaughter of 486 wild brown bears, which constitutes a shocking 20% of the country’s remaining population. This practice, which has already seen more than 150 bears killed in just the opening days, is nothing short of a brutal massacre and poses a severe threat to the survival of the entire […]
13-foot Burmese python seized from New York home, owner unprepared for how fast snake grew
An illegally-owned 13-foot Burmese python was seized from a home in central New York state last week, officials said. On Aug. 28, an officer with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation received a report about a snake in New Hartford, a town about 50 miles east of Syracuse. The complainant said they believed […]
Training course empowers wombat caregivers to combat sarcoptic mange
A new training course on the WomSAT platform will help everyone learn how to treat wombats afflicted with sarcoptic mange in the field, enhancing conservation efforts for the species. Sarcoptic mange, caused by the Sarcoptes scabiei mite, affects wombats throughout their range, posing one of the greatest threats to their survival alongside roadside accidents. To […]
Petition: Tell Authorities to Explore Non-lethal Alternatives to Manage the Barred Owl Population
A controversial plan by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service aims to cull up to 452,000 barred owls to protect the northern spotted owl populations on the West Coast. This drastic measure has sparked significant opposition due to its potential impact on barred owls, risk to spotted owls and local wildlife, and the environment. Sign […]
“We’re surrounded!” A traffic jam like no other – bikers road-blocked by Yellowstone bison
Bison-created traffic jams are nothing new in Yellowstone, but this great little vid adds an extra dimension of entertainment. Because in this case it’s a gang of bikers who’re being held up by herd of the slow moving beasts, and made even better by a slightly nervous-sounding commentary: “We’re now in the middle of this […]
Guardians of the reef: How parrotfish promote coral health
Neighbors can be annoying. They may be loud or intrude on your space. But is it worth fighting with them? Parrotfish choose not to. In a new study published Aug. 28 in the journal Ecology, a CU Boulder researcher and his collaborator revealed that the spotlight parrotfish, a brightly colored species found in the shallow […]
Injured Bald Eagle Recovering After Shooting Incident in Missouri
A bald eagle is on the road to recovery after suffering a severe gunshot wound in Missouri. The injured bird was brought to the World Bird Sanctuary in Valley Park, Missouri, where staff quickly began emergency treatment. The seven-pound male eagle had a severely damaged beak—a critical injury that could have been fatal. The World […]
Escaped Iowa Water Buffalo Finds Sanctuary After Dramatic Capture
A water buffalo in Iowa, which became an unexpected celebrity after escaping from its human just moments before it was to be slaughtered, has been safely captured and is now on its way to a new life. The animal, affectionately named “PHill” by locals, had a dramatic journey that captured the attention and hearts of […]