An Oxford-led academic study has claimed a staggering 260,000 animals are killed in Scotland every year to protect the grouse population for shooting on country estates. They said the practice of using traps to cull predators on Scottish moors causes “tremendous, unjustifiable suffering” to creatures and must be fully banned. Animals targeted include foxes, weasels, […]
Where do illegal lion parts come from? A new tool offers answers
Over the past 50 years, lion numbers have decreased by three-quarters. Only 20,000 to 40,000 of these majestic big cats survive in the wild today. A third of lion deaths are a result of poaching, and even where lions are killed in retaliation over livestock predation, in many cases their body parts are harvested for […]
Do carbon credits really help communities that keep forests standing?
SEN MONOROM, Cambodia — Tucked away in a little-visited corner of eastern Cambodia is a tiny “sea of forest” that undulates near Roeung Haeng’s home. Here, the songs of yellow-cheeked crested gibbons (Nomascus gabriellae) pierce the quiet canopy in the early mornings. Later in the day, the rising hum of male cicadas contorting their ribs […]
When Wild Meets World
The world upon which we are blessed to dwell should be a paradise for the living. Not a living hell Remember we are here to share this blessed orb with all beings everywhere. Some urban/suburban friends.
Stunning Video Shows ‘Menacing’ 40-Pound Boa Constrictor Snake Captured
The Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department (MDFR) recently shared a stunning video of one of its officers handling a large boa constrictor in a residential neighborhood. The video posted to Instagram and X, formerly Twitter, on Thursday shows Lieutenant Christopher Pecori from the department’s Venom One response unit using a tarp to wrap up and capture […]
Unveiling the Elegance of Dog Beds: What You Need To Know
When it comes to pampering our furry friends, providing them with a comfortable and stylish place to rest is a gesture that goes beyond indulgence—it’s a crucial aspect of their overall well-being. In this exploration of dog beds, we’ll delve into the importance of a cozy resting space, understanding your dog’s unique needs, the various […]
Raja the elephant, a big draw at the St. Louis Zoo, is moving to Columbus to breed
Raja the elephant has been one of the biggest attractions—literally and figuratively—at the St. Louis Zoo for decades. Now, he’s moving away. The zoo announced Thursday that the male Asian elephant born at the zoo nearly 31 years ago will be relocated to the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium in Ohio, probably in about a year. […]
Badger culls are not best way to cut bovine TB, report finds
Improved cattle testing, better financial and mental health support for farmers, and cattle and badger vaccination will more effectively tackle bovine TB in cattle than culling badgers, according to a report. The review of evidence by the Badger Trust comes after 10 years of culling in England killed 210,237 badgers, costing £58.8m, without a significant […]