This book provides an in-depth introduction to the rapidly evolving field of wildlife forensics – that is, the application of forensic science to the conservation and protection of non-domesticated animals, both in the wild and in captivity. It chronicles aspects of the history of management, conservation and environmental protection, with an emphasis on their global […]
Category: Wildlife
The European Wildboar
Sus scrofa Artiodactyla – Suidae In the South-West of France where I live, Wildboars reach rarely over 120 kg. In the East of Europe they can weigh up to 160 kg and in Turkey up to 400 kg; the latter are called Attila’s! Sexual maturity is achieved between the 8th and the 12th month of […]
VOTE for the Best Photo of the Week 11 Jan 2014
During the last week our members have again entered some outstanding top-ranking wildlife images for the “Best Photo of the Week” competition. Click on the first image and then page through the slideshow. Please select the three images you like best of all and VOTE for them at the bottom of this page (to ensure […]
Tico-tico, Rufous-collared Sparrow, Zonotrichia capensis
Si bien en la Argentina el Nombre Tico tico es utilizado por otra especie de ave, en el Brasil a nuestro Chingolo se lo conoce como Tico tico. Estas fotos me las envió recién Javier Wioneczack desde Praia da Armação en Florianopolis.
Results of the Best Photo of the Week Ended 04 Jan 2014
We are delighted to announce the RESULTS of our latest “Best Photo of the Week” Competition. First Prize is awarded to Silvestr Szabó for his outstanding photo ‘Lovers’. Roman Anselmo wins Second Prize with ‘Cara feliz’ and Third Prize goes to Aayush Duhdiya for ‘Imagined Flight’ (see images below). Now that the results for this […]
Snowy Owl (Bubo scandiacus)
A Snowy Owl Bubo scandiacus, sitting FAR back at the edge of a field in Deerfield, MA. A first sighting for me on 1/05/2014! I could use a larger glass! Still, it was such a thrill to see this marvel of an owl that I will share this blurred image anyway. The best my 70-300 […]
Light buzzards’ colorations and migration – 03
Buteo buteo – Accipitriformes – Accipitriadae – This is the lightest buzzard I saw so far this winter. Easily recognizing individuals thanks to the plumage coloration of their breast and comparing them from one season to another has proven me that I have not seen again the birds from previous years, which implies that they […]
Snowy Owl in Florida
My father and I drove up to see the Snowy Owl at Little Talbot Island State Park that was seen yesterday. It’s a beautiful bird! Apparently I saw one in Eureka, CA when I was a kid, but I don’t remember seeing it, so it’s not on my list. This is a lifer for me. […]