Earlier this year, the Ashtabula County Commissioner’s Office called in the Humane Society of the United States (now Humane World for Animals) to rescue hundreds of wild animals living in horrific conditions on a “fur and urine farm” near Cleveland, Ohio. The owner of Grand River Fur Exchange died in December 2024, making the conditions […]
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How Conservation Work Extends Beyond the Field
The Conservation Campaign continues even after the environmental field efforts are completed. The final steps (after field efforts) of data collection and analysis, maintenance of tools and equipment, report writing, and developing plans from the observations recorded are equally important to have a long-term impact as the amount of time spent in the field. Without […]
Beaches reopen after bull shark kills Swiss tourist with police reviewing GoPro footage from scene
A shark that attacked two people on a remote New South Wales beach – killing a woman and wounding her partner – is unlikely to pose an ongoing threat, experts say. Police are reviewing GoPro footage from the scene, which may shed more light on how the attack unfolded. A Swiss couple were swimming at […]
How Pangolins Became the World’s Most Trafficked Mammal
Pangolins, often described as walking artichokes or modern-day dinosaurs, are extraordinary creatures that have roamed the Earth for millions of years. Despite their unique evolutionary adaptations and gentle nature, these remarkable mammals now face an existential crisis. Each year, tens of thousands of pangolins are poached from the wild, pushing all eight species toward extinction. […]
Central America’s forests are crucial for migrating birds: Study
As winter closes in across much of North America, migratory birds are heading south to warmer climes and more abundant food. But until recently, scientists didn’t have a good understanding of exactly where they went. Researchers from the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) and the Cornell Lab of Ornithology U.S. analyzed observations from eBird, a global […]
Think toads are ugly? Think again – as these stunning beauties will change your mind
Who said toads were ugly? If ever one of these much-maligned amphibians was destined to become a prince, then surely one of the stubfoots (or harlequins) from the genus Atelopus of South and Central America could be it, says Stuart Blackman. These startling creatures are every bit as eye-catching as the region’s more celebrated poison […]
Remembering Craig
A giant has left us. Craig, Amboseli’s most famous big tusker, died at 03:32 AM on the 3rd of January, at approximately 54 years old, from suspected natural causes. His death marks the loss of one of Africa’s most iconic elephants and one of the last remaining big tuskers of his kind. For many who […]
Raccoons Are Quietly Evolving In Our Cities And It Says A Lot About Us
Urban raccoons have always been little legends of the night, popping open bins, trotting across rooftops and giving us that startled wide eyed look when we flick on a light. But a fascinating new study suggests these bold visitors may be changing in ways that go far beyond funny videos or viral sightings. According to […]