Ponder the most dangerous bear in the world, and you might naturally think of the mighty polar bear – king of the Arctic and most carnivorous of ursids – or the big and ornery North American grizzly. But the species that actually mauls the most people on average each year? The smaller, galumphing, and far […]
Historic Release of South Africa’s Last Zoo Elephant
South Africa’s national zoo has seen a historic change with the release of its last elephant, Charlie, back into the wild after 40 years in captivity. Charlie, who was only two years old when captured from Zimbabwe’s Hwange National Park in 1984, began his journey at the Boswell Wilkie Circus before moving to the zoo […]
The Perfect Guide to Styling Butterfly Earrings for Every Occasion
Butterfly earrings are a symbol of freedom, beauty, and elegance. As versatile accessories, they bring a unique charm and radiance to the wearer in both daily life and special occasions. YFN Jewelry has crafted a variety of butterfly earrings to suit various tastes. In this article, we will introduce several designs and wearing tips for […]
A Montana man shot a grizzly bear during an attack – it saved his life, but here’s why experts say it’s not your best defense
This July, a 72-year-old man was picking huckleberries in Flathead National Forest by himself when he was attacked by a female grizzly bear. He managed to access his handgun, shooting and killing the bear and surviving the encounter with serious injuries. After a summer that brought several high-profile grizzly bear attacks – a veteran who […]
Concern for Mexico’s Vaquita as Totoaba Swim Bladder Trafficking Surges Online
MEXICO CITY — The trafficking of valuable fish bladders found in Mexico appears to be on the rise online and on social media, and it’s having a ripple effect on other endangered species in the region. Dried swim bladders, or “maw,” of totoaba, an endangered fish found in the Gulf of California in northern Mexico, […]
Swedish Annual Hunt to Kill 20% of its Brown Bears
Sweden has recently authorized the culling of nearly 500 brown bears, representing approximately 20% of the country’s total bear population, as part of its annual bear hunt. This decision has sparked significant concern among conservationists who fear the impact on Europe’s large predator populations. Once on the brink of extinction in the 1920s, Sweden’s brown […]
Canada lynx confirmed in Vermont for 1st time since 2018
SHREWSBURY, Vt. (AP) – A Canada lynx, an endangered species in Vermont, has been confirmed in the state for the first time since 2018, and farther south than the last confirmed sighting. A Shrewsbury man was driving home on Saturday evening when he saw the large cat walking along the side of a rural road. […]
Nepal’s buffalo-kills-tiger story reveals deeper pains in compensation system
KATHMANDU — Yes, you read the headline right: On Aug. 22, in a rare incident, a tethered domestic buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) killed an endangered Bengal tiger (Panthera tigris tigris) on the fringe of Nepal’s Chitwan National Park. The event, which occurred in Pratappur village within the Manahari Rural Municipality, quickly made headlines across Nepal, with […]