Park rangers have been extremely busy lately. Not only are many parks experiencing a peak in visitors, but due to a staffing shortage affecting almost all protected areas, working for the NPS has become quite challenging. Crater Lake National Park is now operating with just over half its staff, and Fort Barrancas at Naval Air […]
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Petition: Stop the Killing of Lions in Zimbabwe – End Trophy Hunting Now
Nearly a decade after the heartbreaking killing of Cecil the Lion, it’s happened again. Blondie – a beloved, GPS-collared lion being tracked by Oxford researchers – was lured out of protected territory and shot dead by a trophy hunter. Just like Cecil. Zimbabwe allows up to 100 lions to be hunted every year, most often […]
Tropical bird numbers plummet due to more days of extreme heat, study finds
Tropical bird populations are crashing as temperatures soar. That’s according to a new study that found abundances of tropical birds were 25-38% lower than they would be without human-driven climate change and the rising temperatures it has caused. This temperature impact on birds is greater than declines attributed to deforestation. “It’s a staggering decrease. Birds […]
Oregon Zoo Owner Faces Hundreds of Animal Neglect Charges
A disturbing case out of Oregon has once again highlighted the dangers of privately run roadside zoos that put profit over the welfare of animals. According to ABC News, the owner of the West Coast Game Park Safari in Bandon has been indicted on 371 charges, including more than 300 counts of animal neglect, after […]
Petition: Free Asha the Endangered Wolf and Her Pups From Captivity
It’s been more than a month since the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service missed its own deadline to release Asha – a beloved endangered Mexican gray wolf – and her cubs back into the wild. Experts warn that keeping Asha and her pups out of the wild will only accelerate the risk of their extinction. […]
New Puppy Checklist: Everything You’ll Need for a Happy, Healthy Start
Got a new puppy? Make sure you have everything you need for a happy, healthy start with our new puppy checklist. This checklist covers essentials from home preparation to supplies and first vet visits. Ensure your new furry friend gets the best start with our comprehensive guide. Preparing Your Home for a New Puppy Before […]
‘We’re winning a battle’: Mexico’s jaguar numbers up 30% in conservation drive
In 2010, Gerardo Ceballos and a group of other researchers set out to answer a burning question: how many jaguars were there in Mexico? They knew there weren’t many. Hunting, loss of habitat, conflict with cattle ranchers and other issues had pushed the population to the brink of extinction. Ceballos and his team from the […]
Four hare coursers must pay over £34,000 in fines, kennelling and court costs
An investigation led to the conviction and sentencing of four people who were found in the south of the county with sight hounds and hare coursing equipment. The men were stopped as they travelled in a black Ford Focus on Main Road, Gedney Dyke, just after 1.45pm on Thursday 10 October. Just fifteen minutes earlier, […]