Wildlife officials in Florida have confirmed a second case of the fatal “zombie deer disease,” officially known as chronic wasting disease (CWD), raising fresh concern among scientists and conservationists about its spread across North America. According to Mother Jones, the infection was detected in a young white-tailed doe in Holmes County—just a mile from where […]
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1000 Captive Mink Liberated From Mink Farm in Woodbine, Iowa
Although an anonymous communique has yet to be received by the Press Office, animal liberation activists have apparently freed 1000 captive mink from David Tremel Fur Farm (2017 Troy Trail Woodbine, IA 51579), according to Fur Commission USA and local news sources. Cages and fences confining the hapless animals were also sabotaged. This is the […]
Some of the biggest games around feature animals we know and love
For proud dog owners and people who are fascinated by the various theories emerging about wolves, they can experience living as these beloved creatures in the virtual environment. In the same way gamers play along as their favorite sporting heroes and take down criminals while challenging their inner detectives, animal lovers can take on the […]
Inside the illegal eel trade: is there a way to stop Europe’s biggest wildlife crime before it’s too late?
By 10am on the midsummer Day of the Ox, the city of Narita smells of charcoal and sugar. The cobbled road is thronged with visitors lining up to buy grilled eel, a traditional delicacy believed to cool the body and keep spirits up in the humid weather. “We’ll be so sad if it becomes extinct […]
Virus That Kills More Elephants Than Any Other Cause Is Finally Defeated
Veterinary immunologists have developed a vaccine for a virus that’s one of the the leading killers of elephants in captivity and in the wild. With no cure, and with a penchant for claiming the lives of elephants calves, elephant endotheliotropic herpesvirus (EEHV) has been responsible in recent years for the deaths of five elephants at […]
New study reveals how illegal wildlife trade intersects with organized crime in Canada
When most people hear terms like poaching, wildlife trafficking or illegal wildlife trade, they probably think of threatened species such as elephants, rhinos, tigers or sharks. Geographically, wildlife crime may feel like a problem confined to southern Africa or southeast and East Asia. Of course, these species have long been heavily trafficked, and those regions […]
Taylor Swift Fans Raise Millions for Otter Conservation After Viral T-Shirt Moment
When Taylor Swift wore a vintage Monterey Bay Aquarium T-shirt featuring two sea otters during The Official Release Party of a Showgirl, no one expected it would spark a wave of donations — but that’s exactly what happened. According to People, the California aquarium reissued the shirt for a limited fundraiser after Swift’s outfit went […]
The Responsible Rural Landowner’s Guide: Wildlife Management and Property Care Essentials
When we bought twenty acres five years ago, we imagined living peacefully alongside wildlife while running a small homestead with horses. We quickly learned that responsible land stewardship requires active management; not just passive appreciation. For many people, experiences like these are also what inspire them to buy hunting land and create a property that balances recreation, […]