OTSEGO COUNTY, MI – A problem hunter with a history of wildlife violations is in more trouble with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Cecil Edward Day, 59, of Johannesburg was arraigned in the Otsego County 87-A District Court on Nov. 19. He is charged with possession of a firearm by a felon, possession of […]
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 […]
Bear Cub Returns to the Wild After Harassment Incident
A black bear cub has successfully returned to the wilderness after a troubling encounter with humans, North Carolina wildlife officials confirmed. The young bear was released last month in a secluded mountainous area in western North Carolina. A video shared by the Wildlife Resources Commission captured the moment the cub dashed from its carrier, hesitated […]
‘Old’ animals offer wisdom and stability, need protection: Study
In many animal societies, elderly individuals are critical contributors to their species’ survival, a new study has found. That’s why wildlife conservation must account for older animals, researchers say. Keller Kopf, lead author and ecologist at Charles Darwin University, Australia, told Mongabay he wanted to counter the idea that “getting old is always a bad […]
Researcher discovers new role played by manatees, ‘the gardeners of the Amazon’
MANAUS, Amazonas, Brazil — Located near the confluence of the Solimões and Japurá rivers, Lake Amanã, which means “the path of the rain,” is known as the home of the Amazonian manatee (Trichechus inunguis). During the dry season, when river levels drop, this mammal finds refuge and food there. It was on the beaches of […]
Emperor Penguin Returns to the Ocean After Amazing Journey
An emperor penguin named Gus made an extraordinary appearance on an Australian beach, thousands of miles away from his icy Antarctic habitat. Officials confirmed that Gus was released back into the ocean after 20 days of recovery, marking the end of his remarkable journey. Gus was discovered on November 1 in Denmark, a coastal town […]
Gray wolves spotted in California National Park for first time in 100 years – here’s everything hikers need to know
A pack of gray wolves has been sighted within the boundaries of California’s Lassen Volcanic National Park for the first time in nearly 100 years of federal protection. In a Facebook post issued by California Wolf Watch, “wolf coordinator” Axel Hunnicutt of the California Department of Fish and Wildlife confirmed the pack is roaming the […]
‘Momentous’ sustainable fishing rules adopted for Atlantic Ocean swordfish
In the late 1990s, swordfish had been so overfished in the North Atlantic Ocean that its population faced the possibility of collapse. The dire situation sparked boycotts and conservation campaigns in honor of the highly migratory species, a predator that can move at nearly the speed of a cheetah and slash at prey with the […]