Man faces jail time after going on years-long bald eagle ‘killing spree’: ‘He hacked them to pieces’

Man faces jail time after going on years-long bald eagle ‘killing spree’: ‘He hacked them to pieces’

A man who was responsible for the death of thousands of protected birds was finally caught earlier this year, bringing his murderous spree to a halt, USA Today reported. Travis John Branson pled guilty to several federal charges, including conspiracy, wildlife trafficking, and trafficking bald and golden eagles. Over several years, federal prosecutors said, Branson […]

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Orca gang develops brutal hunting strategy to take on the world’s largest shark — ‘This is a fascinating behaviour’

Orca gang develops brutal hunting strategy to take on the world’s largest shark — ‘This is a fascinating behaviour’

A gang of orcas off the coast of Mexico have learned how to hunt whale sharks — the world’s largest shark species — and their tactics are brutal. One male individual was present at the majority of these hunting events, researchers say, suggesting he may be driving this predatory behavior. “The animals have shown us […]

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