The blue crane, South Africa’s national bird, is now at greater risk of extinction, as a new regional assessment lists the species as “vulnerable.” “A Near-Threatened listing is no longer appropriate, now that the population is declining,” states the recently published Red Data Book of Birds, which follows the International Union for Conservation of Nature […]
Final dolphins ‘left for dead’ in abandoned marine park rescued after five others died
After being left in unconscionable states of captivity, four dolphins of Gulf World Marine Park have been saved by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). This overdue rescue occurred on the morning of 4 June following a video released by the animal rights group TideBreakers, which caught the bottlenose beauties’ rapidly decaying enclosure […]
Whale Sightings Hit Record High During Citizen Science Migration Count
In Australia’s latest survey of whale populations, humpbacks have been seen migrating north along the eastern coastline in record numbers. Over 5,000 confirmed sightings were made by mariners and others in the state of New South Wales so far, as the animals make their way out of the southern oceans with their calves. The Organization […]
Major New Details In Alligator Attack That Killed Woman In Florida As Officials Warn About Gators
Major new details have surfaced regarding an alligator attack that killed a woman in Florida back in May. 61-year-old Cynthia Diekema died while canoeing with her husband at Lake Kissimmee State Park. Sadly, an 11-foot alligator attacked and killed the woman as her husband was helpless to watch. Now, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation […]
‘Serial’ poacher in Oregon Blue Mountains given lifetime hunting ban—again
An Eastern Oregon poacher investigated for more than 50 crimes in the Blue Mountains has been sentenced to jail, fined $22,000 and is prohibited from ever hunting or fishing again in the state. Grant County, Ore., includes parts of the Umatilla and Malheur national forests. Travis A. Palmer, 35, has been sentenced to 95 days […]
Will tropical dry forests survive the next 50 years?
In 1978, renowned ecologist Dan Janzen jumped into a ravine in Costa Rica, broke three ribs, and spent the first month of the rainy season watching the tropical dry forest from inside a shack. At night, a simple 25-watt bulb drew in so many moths that they plastered the walls like a live wallpaper. The […]
West Nile Virus Cases Surge Near Utah as Climate Change Fuels Mosquito Boom
West Nile Virus is making an early and alarming appearance this year, and Climate change may be to blame. According to Cat Country Utah, a record number of mosquitoes in Las Vegas have tested positive for the virus—just 100 miles from the Utah border. Health officials are on high alert as 169 mosquito pools tested […]
Mama bear killed after Tahoe attack, orphaning cubs, California officials say
A bear with a history of break-ins and human conflicts in South Lake Tahoe has been euthanized following an attack on a camper, California wildlife officials said. The bear’s two 5-month-old cubs, now orphans, have been taken to a wildlife center for rehabilitation, the state Department of Fish and Wildlife said in a June 24 […]