Three wildlife guides are facing serious legal repercussions, including the possibility of prison sentences and fines reaching up to $250,000. Federal prosecutors revealed that these individuals are alleged to have operated an illegal hunting enterprise that resulted in the deaths of at least a dozen mountain lions. The indictment, filed at the end of August, […]
Category: Wildlife
New California law aims to protect free movement of mountain lions and other wildlife
Cities and counties must soon consider the impact of development on wildlife connectivity in their land-use plans following the passage of a law intended to promote safe travel across habitat fragmented by urban sprawl and freeways. Gov. Gavin Newsom last week signed AB 1889, which directs local leaders to identify connectivity areas and then “avoid, […]
Two Safari Parks Complete Rhino Swap to Unite Sisters for the First Time
Two UK safari parks have completed a rhino swap, trading a captive-born male ready to breed for a feisty female who’s off to where her sister lives. The male is believed to have the necessary genetics to sire many healthy rhinos, which zookeepers said should go a long way towards helping keep the species intact. […]
Petition: Demand That a Tiger Who Escaped a Zoo Be Sent to a Reputable Sanctuary
For nearly a week, a male Bengal tiger named Tony roamed through Reynosa, Mexico as well as South Texas. Before that, he was being held captive at the Quinta La Fauna Zoo in Mexico – a zoo that has been called into question many times for dubious animal welfare practices. Then, after a week, authorities […]
Black bear with three cubs attacks man after breaking into Colorado home
A 74-year-old Colorado man was injured after a black bear with three cubs crashed in through his sliding glass door and he was unable to get them to leave, the Colorado parks and wildlife department said. Residents of the home were startled by a loud crash at about 8.30pm Thursday night and saw the bears […]
Drones Prove Useful for Marsh Deer Counts
Drones provide a cost-effective, minimally invasive way for researchers to study threatened marsh deer populations and their habitat. Marsh deer (Blastocerus dichotomus) are the largest cervid species in the Neotropics and occupy wetlands, savannas and grasslands in South America. In the Pantanal wetland in Brazil, these deer face a number of issues, including habitat reduction […]
Petition: Tell the Victorian Government to Rescind Classification of Dingoes as “Unprotected Wildlife”
The Victorian government in Australia recently made a reckless decision that puts dingoes at risk of extinction. A government order has extended the right to kill dingoes across large parts of eastern Victoria until 2028, threatening the survival of this keystone species. Sign the petition to urge the Victorian government to rescind the harmful order […]
Norway poised to sail past opposition with deep-sea mining licensing plans
Norway is poised to move forward with plans to mine for seabed minerals along its continental shelf despite public opposition. On June 26, the Norwegian Ministry of Energy released a proposal for the first licensing round for mining of seabed minerals, setting out areas where companies could eventually apply for licenses. The proposal included a […]