This summer, the Los Angeles Zoo witnessed a remarkable milestone with 17 California condor chicks hatching, setting a new record. These chicks are part of ongoing efforts to boost the population of America’s largest flying bird, currently classified as endangered. Rose Legato, the curator of birds at the zoo, attributed this success to innovative breeding […]
Balancing Backyard Poultry Farming with Wildlife Conservation
As urban areas grow, the connection between backyard poultry farming and wildlife conservation becomes increasingly important. Poultry farmers must find ways to protect both their flocks and local ecosystems. This guide will help you align your farming practices with wildlife conservation, promoting a healthier environment. Protecting Wildlife While Raising Poultry To balance backyard poultry farming […]
Incredible footage shows stunning and rare animal ‘posing’ for trail cam in remote Minnesota woods
A stunning Canada lynx has been captured on a trail camera in northern Minnesota woodland, with rare footage showing the predator unknowingly striking a pose. Biologist Tom Gable, lead of the Voyageurs Wolf Project, discovered the once-in-a-lifetime footage while reviewing thousands of hours of recordings. The video, which was shot on Kabetogama Peninsula, shows the […]
Beauty and A Beastly City
What is Beauty? Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, or so the saying goes. Beauty can be described as a combination of qualities that pleases the senses. Although, what one person views as “beautiful” may not be “beautiful” to another. I happen to be one of the many people who can see the […]
Great news for the endangered tiger: A 250% increase in tiger numbers recorded in Thailand
There’s phenomenal news for the Endangered tiger: There’s been a 250% increase in tiger numbers in Thailand’s Western Forest Complex (WEFCOM) over a 15-year period from 2007 to 2023. Thailand’s remarkable success, increasing the number of tigers in WEFCOM from about 40 to more than 140, stands in stark contrast to the tiger’s fate elsewhere […]
Crows Are Smart Enough to Count Out Loud Like Humans
Math is not just a human trait. Various animals show signs of mathematical abilities. A recent study reveals that crows have a unique way with numbers, similar to human toddlers. Children develop counting skills in stages. For example, when presented with three blocks, a young toddler might say “one, one, one” for each block. This […]
2024 Florida Python Challenge Begins: Hunt For Invasive Pythons Is On!
Get ready for the 2024 Florida Python Challenge™, starting at midnight on August 9th! Hundreds have signed up for a chance to win up to $10,000 while protecting Florida’s native wildlife and the Everglades. This annual competition, supported by Governor Ron DeSantis and multiple organizations, aims to raise awareness about invasive species and encourage public […]
Advocacy group links Uganda oil infrastructure to human-elephant conflict
Oil drilling by French oil and gas giant TotalEnergies is disturbing wildlife in Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda’s largest and most-visited protected area. This is according to a briefing by environmental advocacy group Africa Institute for Energy Governance (AFIEGO), which warns that noise pollution is driving animals out of the park, leading to increased conflict […]