The U.S. government is proposing a plan to shoot 500,000 barred owls dead as part of a massive cull in the Pacific Northwest. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is suggesting this horrible cull in order to restore balance between barred owls and northern spotted owls in Washington, Oregon, and California. In order to carry […]
POLL: Should the use of real bear fur in the iconic bearskin caps worn by King’s Guard during ceremonial duties be banned?
Bearskin hats are an iconic feature of royal events, including the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace. The King – a keen environmentalist – is seen wearing bearskin alongside other members of the Royal Family at parades such as Trooping the Colour. The famous actor and broadcaster Mr Stephen Fry said: ‘Tradition is never […]
‘Back where they belong’: Beavers released into California tribal waters in conservation effort
For the first time in almost 75 years, beavers were released into California waters as a part of conservation efforts by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife and Maidu Summit Consortium. A family of seven beavers swam their way through Tásmam Koyóm, a tribal community in Plumas County that are ancestral land to the […]
Africa’s Birds of Prey Are Experiencing an Extinction Crisis
Birds of prey in Africa are currently experiencing an extinction crisis, with more than two-thirds potentially threatened, according to a new study by an international research team led by The Peregrine Fund and researchers from the University of St. Andrews. Of the 42 species profiled in the report, 88 percent have declined over a 20- […]
Staff ‘Heartbroken’ as US Aquarium Sees Third Beluga Whale Die
Staff at a Connecticut aquarium are “heartbroken” after a third beluga whale died at the facility. The whale, named Karabali, was announced dead by the Mystic Aquarium on Tuesday this week, having first become unwell in November. “This loss weighs heavily on us, especially our animal care staff. It is defeating and disheartening as the […]
Plants, birds, feral pigs: the invasive species that cost the US millions
Globally, invasive species account for $423bn in losses each year, with a significant portion concentrated in the United States. They are estimated to cost US $120bn in damages annually, though the number has probably changed as the latest assessment dates back to 2005. Whether its travel or the transportation of goods, human activity has contributed […]
South Korea Implements Ban on Exotic Animal Cafes!
South Korea has taken a significant step towards enhancing animal welfare with the recent implementation of a ban on exotic animal cafes. These establishments, where visitors could see, touch, and interact with a variety of wild animals, were subject to an amendment to the Wildlife Protection and Management Act approved at a Cabinet meeting on […]
Quincy Massachusetts Man Arrested After Lighting Raccoon on Fire
On Royal Street in Quincy, Massachusetts, Andrew Chieu was apprehended by the police on charges of animal cruelty after allegedly setting a raccoon on fire. The horrifying episode came to light when officers responded to a heated argument between two neighbors, ultimately discovering a caged raccoon displaying burn injuries. Source: CBS Boston/YouTube According to […]