Turtle doves returning to Europe this spring face a less hospitable welcome, as the EU has just voted to let hunters resume shooting the birds. The species – which migrates from sub-Saharan Africa to Europe every year – has benefited from a hunting ban since 2021, helping its western European population increase by 40 per […]
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Aww…We Can’t Stop Watching These Adorable Penguins Tripping Over Rope (VIDEO)
Emperor penguins are more resilient than you think. They trek for miles through Antarctica’s ice deserts, marching blindly through unforgiving blizzards and harsh winds. They even slide down icy hills on their bellies, with seemingly no signs of pain. But, in the video below, it seems like a taut rope may be an area where […]
Urban Wildlife: How Have They Adapted to The Environment?
Urban wildlife is growing rapidly due to human life expanding into natural areas. They have to adapt and thrive in human-dominated places in order to survive. Many species find themselves in this situation due to climate change and an ever-expanding urban landscape. As this continues to grow, the number of wildlife finding themselves in the […]
Researchers Find Lead, Plastic Additives and Other Contaminants in Hedgehogs
In a new study, researchers have found a wide range of pollutants in Western European hedgehogs, including heavy metals, plastic additives and more. The researchers from Lund University in Sweden were exploring the levels of heavy metals found in hedgehogs in southern Sweden, following previous research that revealed heavy metal pollution in hedgehogs in urban […]
Clever Hunting Tactics That Predators Use in the Wild
Many wild predators are very clever when it comes to survival. They have adapted to their environments and constantly update their techniques to succeed. Hunting is the biggest part of survival for predators as this is what fuels their bodies and nourishes them. Because this is so important, these wild animals have created clever and […]
Bird flu finds its way into Western wildlife
Last fall, a Clallam County, Washington, resident spotted a young male cougar walking slowly through a field on the northern edge of the Olympic Peninsula. It was the middle of the day — a clear sign that something was off — and he was also skinny and weak, dragging his matted tail in the mud. […]
Missouri Deer Found with Painted Message Sparks Wildlife Concerns
A man in rural Missouri was stunned to discover a deer wandering through his property with a colorful collar and the word “pet” painted on its side. According to a report from WECB, the encounter happened in late September and left both the man and local authorities puzzled and concerned. The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office […]
Kazakhstan Efforts to Restore Last Wild Equine Species Receive Huge Boost of 150 Horses
With the imminent arrival of 150 Przewalski’s horses to the Kazakh steppes, the future of the world’s last non-domesticated horse species is poised to bolt. Following up on a successful introduction of 5 mares and 2 stallions from Berlin and Prague, Hungary’s Minister of Agriculture István Nagy announced the country would be shipping 150 horses […]