Western burrowing owls are diminutive, adorable and goofy—and conservation organizations have renewed calls for the state to protect them before it’s too late. Now, more than 20 years since a formal request was made, California wildlife officials appear to be listening. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife recently recommended that state wildlife policymakers consider […]
Category: Wildlife
Animal Social Behavior Changes as They Get Older
As animals age, their social behaviors often change, a phenomenon observed in various species. Gregory Albery, an ecologist from Georgetown University, studied red deer on the Isle of Rum to understand this shift. His research revealed that older female red deer tend to associate with fewer individuals over time. The study aimed to determine whether […]
Call for tougher policing of Scottish grouse moors on eve of ‘Glorious Twelfth’
Wildlife campaigners are calling for even tougher policing of Scottish grouse moors on the eve of this year’s “Glorious Twelfth”, which marks the legal start of the grouse shooting season. On Monday 12 August moors across the British uplands will echo to the sound of shotguns and estate vehicles. But for the first time, grouse […]
Videos of people feeding crocodiles at site of latest attack are deeply concerning, says expert
After a 4.9-meter saltwater crocodile (Crocodylus porosus) killed a 40-year-old doctor in Far North Queensland this week, the illegal feeding of wild crocodiles has become a point of major concern. The victim was not feeding crocodiles; he was reportedly just walking along a path when the river bank gave way, and he fell into the […]
Record-Breaking Flight for California Condors as 17 Chicks Hatch
This summer, the Los Angeles Zoo witnessed a remarkable milestone with 17 California condor chicks hatching, setting a new record. These chicks are part of ongoing efforts to boost the population of America’s largest flying bird, currently classified as endangered. Rose Legato, the curator of birds at the zoo, attributed this success to innovative breeding […]
Incredible footage shows stunning and rare animal ‘posing’ for trail cam in remote Minnesota woods
A stunning Canada lynx has been captured on a trail camera in northern Minnesota woodland, with rare footage showing the predator unknowingly striking a pose. Biologist Tom Gable, lead of the Voyageurs Wolf Project, discovered the once-in-a-lifetime footage while reviewing thousands of hours of recordings. The video, which was shot on Kabetogama Peninsula, shows the […]
Beauty and A Beastly City
What is Beauty? Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, or so the saying goes. Beauty can be described as a combination of qualities that pleases the senses. Although, what one person views as “beautiful” may not be “beautiful” to another. I happen to be one of the many people who can see the […]
Great news for the endangered tiger: A 250% increase in tiger numbers recorded in Thailand
There’s phenomenal news for the Endangered tiger: There’s been a 250% increase in tiger numbers in Thailand’s Western Forest Complex (WEFCOM) over a 15-year period from 2007 to 2023. Thailand’s remarkable success, increasing the number of tigers in WEFCOM from about 40 to more than 140, stands in stark contrast to the tiger’s fate elsewhere […]