Elephant populations in southern Africa serve as a living barometer for the health and sustainability of wildlife tourism. Their movements, behaviors, and distribution patterns reflect the pressures and opportunities that come with increased visitor interest in wild spaces. Observing how these animals respond to tourism activity provides insight into what travelers, destinations, and conservation programs […]
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Lethal dose of plastic for seabirds and marine animals ‘much smaller than expected’
New research has found that even small amounts of plastic can be deadly to seabirds, sea turtles and marine mammals. While previous research has established that plastic can lead to mortality in many species, this new study identifies the types and amounts of plastic that pose the greatest danger, and estimates how likely an animal […]
‘Callous’ beheading of stag prompts police investigation
A council in the Republic of Ireland is seeking information following the “callous” beheading of a stag. Fingal County Council has issued an appeal for information after the headless body of the stag, that was part of a herd at Newbridge Demesne, Donabate in County Dublin, was found by staff on Thursday. The stag’s head […]
Petition: Investigate New Zealand Zoo’s Lion Killings Now
A privately-owned zoo in New Zealand, operating under the name “Kamo Wildlife Sanctuary,” recently shut down. And when it did so, its leaders decided to kill off two of its oldest lions, saying it would be too complicated to relocate them. Sign the petition to demand an investigation into this zoo’s actions and to demand […]
Nature’s weirdest defenders: From blood-shooting lizards to slime-spewing fish, 10 creatures that fight back dirty if attacked
Nature isn’t just red in tooth and claw – sometimes it’s downright bizarre. Across the animal kingdom, evolution has equipped creatures with an astonishing armoury of unconventional, often outrageous defence strategies. Some wrap themselves in mucus sleeping bags, others weaponise their own skeletons or bodily fluids – and a few simply out-slime anything that dares […]
Wilderness Camping With Your Dog? Here’s the Checklist
Bringing a pet along on a back country day hike or camping trip is a wonderful experience. However, intrepid outdoor enthusiasts need to remember that there are special demands when traveling in the wilderness with canines. Sure, you can camp with Fido, but don’t skip the planning phase of the operation. Learn trail rules before […]
Game of tiny thrones: Parasitic ants grab power by turning workers against their queen
Queens of some ant species have evolved an unusually hostile mode for colony takeover: they infiltrate colonies of other ant species and manipulate the worker ants into killing their own queen — their mother — then accepting the intruding queen as their new leader, according to a recent study. In the world of ants, where […]
Gruesome death ordered for 172 bears as hunt ritual is approved for first time in more than a decade
As many as 172 black bears are at risk of death in Florida after a judge approved the first hunt in a decade. Leon County Circuit Judge Angela Dempsey rejected a request from Bear Warriors United, a Central Florida-based nonprofit, to halt this year’s hunt, saying the group had failed to show a ‘substantial likelihood […]