Fifteen pine martens are darting through the woods of Dartmoor for the first time in 150 years after the rare but recovering species was reintroduced into south-west England. The nimble, tree-climbing mustelids were released last month at secret locations in the steep, tree-lined valleys of Devon in what conservationists are hailing as a historic step […]
Zookeeper Fatally Mauled by Lion After Hours at Wildlife Park
An unfortunate incident occurred at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library Wildlife Park in Nigeria, where a 35-year-old lion handler, Babaji Daule, was killed by a lion during an unsanctioned feeding session. According to park officials, Daule had agreed to take a group of visitors into the lion enclosure after hours despite the park being closed […]
Heroic hikers miraculously save life of man bitten by grizzly bear – here’s how they came to the rescue
A hiker in Montana’s Glacier National Park is recovering in hospital after the quick thinking of his friends miraculously saved him from a bear attack. On September 19 the 35-year-old and his hiking group were exploring the Highline trail in foggy conditions when they stumbled into the path of a male grizzly. The bear reacted […]
Alpine dingoes at risk of extinction after Victorian government extends right to cull
Traditional owners and dingo advocates say a Victorian government decision extending the right to kill dingoes on private and public land until 2028 could threaten local populations with extinction. A government order, which took effect on Tuesday, declared dingoes were “unprotected wildlife” under the state’s Wildlife Act. The ruling means dingoes can be killed by […]
Montana Man Sentenced for Illegally Breeding Hybrid Sheep for Trophy Hunting
An 81-year-old man from Montana has been sentenced to six months in federal prison for his role in creating hybrid sheep for trophy hunting. Arthur “Jack” Schubarth of Vaughn, Montana, was found guilty of using tissue and testicles from Marco Polo sheep hunted in Central Asia and the United States to breed hybrid animals on […]
Inspired by nature – 6 times biomimicry has transformed outdoor gear
Recently, I traveled to the Swiss Alps with the outdoor brand Columbia to test out their newest technology. Omni-Heat Arctic is an insulating technology that is inspired by how a polar bear‘s fur works to keep it warm in frigid arctic conditions. Though polar bears appear white, they actually have heat-absorbing black skin and two […]
India’s Rhino Stronghold Sees 86% Drop in Poaching and Five-Fold Increase in Rhinos
Since 2016, poaching of one-horned rhinoceroses in India’s Assam state has fallen 86% after a change in government brought determined action to protect them By expanding protected areas and bolstering ranger patrols, the steady growth in the number of rhinos, seen since the late 60s, has now accelerated to the point where 3,000 horns grace […]
Investigation Launched into Injured Seal Pup Found on Australian Beach
An incident involving a seal pup on a beach in Victoria has prompted an investigation by local Conservation authorities. The juvenile sub-Antarctic fur seal was discovered critically injured on Lake Bunga Beach, located near Lakes Entrance, on September 17. Sadly, the seal was euthanized shortly after being found due to the severity of its injuries. […]