Time was running out when Mark Rankin and Grant Cameron arrived on a Nova Scotia Beach earlier this week. After apparently swimming too close to shore, three pilot whales were found stranded at 9 a.m., with low tide quickly approaching. If the two friends didn’t intervene soon, the whales might never have a chance. One […]
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Durrell Trust finally ends blood sports tourism on its Scottish estate
The Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust (DWCT) has finally bowed to pressure from its supporters and ended pay-to-shoot deer stalking on the Dalnacardoch Estate in Scotland’s Cairngorms where the Trust runs a rewilding project. DWCT is a well-known Jersey-based conservation charity, founded by the popular late British author and naturalist Gerald Durrell. It has been involved […]
Giant Bats Eat Birds Mid-Air, and the Process Is Pretty Gruesome
Biologists knew that some bats ate birds because they found feathers and bones in bat poop. But no one had actually seen how bats did it. They just assumed that it would’ve been a sight to behold since you’d be watching bats take down bigger, faster, meaner prey. Ars Technica reports that Elena Tena, a […]
Mexico Ends Captive Dolphin Shows in Landmark Animal Welfare Move
Mexico just made a massive splash for animals everywhere. The country has officially banned the use of marine mammals like dolphins, sea lions, and orcas in entertainment, marking a historic win for compassion and Conservation. According to Humane World for Animals Mexico, the new law—approved unanimously by the Mexican Chamber of Deputies—puts an end to […]
Endangered North Atlantic Right Whale Population Is Slowly Increasing, Scientists Say
Scientists studying the North Atlantic right whale have celebrated a year without mortalities in which four new whale mothers entered the breeding population. 11 calves were born this year, the North Atlantic Right Whale Consortium reported in a document released Tuesday. Covered by AP, the animals have now increased to 384 individuals thanks to increased […]
Poachers are killing families of spider monkeys, kidnapping their babies and selling them to Americans on social media
Bound, sedated and stuffed into bags: Poachers are ripping baby spider monkeys from their mothers in the forests of southern Mexico and selling them as pets on social media platforms in the United States. Jim Stinebaugh, a special agent with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, says nearly 90 baby spider monkeys have been confiscated […]
Bangladesh to reintroduce captive elephants to the wild
Bangladesh has embarked on an ambitious plan to end the centuries-old practice of keeping elephants in captivity. The government has begun retrieving privately owned elephants and aims to rehabilitate them in the wild. The initiative follows a 2024 High Court order banning cruelty to wildlife and illegal use of animals for labor or entertainment, reports […]
Managing interactions between wildlife and pets
Understanding how urban wildlife affects pet health is important for responsible pet care. As cities grow, encounters between wildlife and pets increase, presenting both challenges and benefits. This guide provides insights into these interactions and offers practical advice for keeping your pet healthy. In urban settings, wildlife and pets often share the same spaces. From […]