In the summer months in Puglia, southern Italy, the battle for the beaches begins before dawn. Armed with tractors, beach owners flatten every imperfection from the sand, dragging it to sift out anything large enough to be considered waste. As the sun rises, tourists flood the coastline, often unaware of what lies hidden beneath their […]
Category: Wildlife
Turns out the ‘most dangerous animal’ in Yosemite National Park doesn’t even have claws
Busy tourist season is nearly upon Yosemite National Park and officials are warning visitors to be cautious of “one of the most dangerous animals” in the park—and it turns out it doesn’t have claws. More than any other animal, mule deer cause injuries to visitors in the park, according to a National Park Service Instagram […]
Petition: Stop the EU from Making Wolves the Scapegoat for Farming Failures
Last year in Italy, an entire pack of wolves was tragically poisoned in a brutal act that has become all too common across Europe to protect livestock. To make matters worse, Europe’s wolves have become less protected from these dangers. The European Union’s (EU) decision to relax protections for wolves from “strictly protected” to “protected” […]
Scientists Link Shark Attacks to Viral Social Media Trends
Social media influencers may be doing more harm than good when it comes to marine life. A new study published in Frontiers in Conservation links the rise in shark attacks to viral content that encourages people to interact directly with sharks—often under the guise of Conservation or thrill-seeking. Researchers reviewed shark encounter records from French […]
Search underway for 3 orphaned cubs after bear killed in Whistler for biting woman
Wildlife officials are desperately working to locate a trio of orphaned bear cubs in Whistler, after their mother was put down for attacking a dog walker earlier this week. The B.C. Conservation Officer Service (BCCOS) said the mother bear was killed after it knocked a woman down and bit her in the Kadenwood neighbourhood on […]
Bobcats Gain Migratory Corridors in New Jersey – A Patchwork of Sanctuary Thanks to Nonprofit
A famous American conservation nonprofit is celebrating the acquisition of a very small piece of land with a very big role to play in protecting wildlife in New Jersey. Though 454 acres is hardly anything in the grand scope of American conservation, The Nature Conservancy’s recent acquisition is located along a stretch of rural country […]
Fishing cats misunderstood, misidentified in Nepal’s Kapilvastu
KAPILVASTU, Nepal — At his fish pond near his home in Krishnanagar Municipality in western Nepal’s Kapilvastu, Imtehaj Khan closely watches a large TV screen mounted on a wall. For outsiders, it would seem that the 58-year-old enjoys watching sports such as football or cricket on the big screen. But for the resident of Krishnanagar, […]
Results of the Best Photo of the Month April 2025
We are delighted to announce the results of our latest photo competition. Steve Wagner wins First Prize with his outstanding image ‘Hawaiian Axis Deer‘. ChrisB wins Second Prize with his inspirational image ‘Great Horned Owl‘ . Third Prize goes to Steve Wagner with ‘Bear on a Rock’. Please give kudos to the photographers by leaving […]