Scientists have sequenced the genome of the critically endangered southern corroboree frog – one of Australia‘s most threatened amphibians – in hope that the information could be used to aid its recovery. The striking alpine frog, which has distinctive yellow and black markings, is so threatened by disease and the drying of its habitat due […]
Barefoot Man Wrestles Giant Alligator in Florida Highway Median
“Only in Florida . . .” jokes the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office in a social-media post sharing a video of a barefoot man wrestling a giant alligator on the side of a highway. “Just another totally normal day in the Sunshine State.” Mike Dragich, the Blue Collar Brawler, is the barefoot man who stepped in to […]
Petition: Stop the Mass Killing of Dingoes in Victoria Before It’s Too Late
The Victorian government in Australia recently made a reckless decision that puts dingoes at risk of extinction. A government order has extended the right to kill dingoes across large parts of eastern Victoria until 2028, threatening the survival of this keystone species. Sign the petition to urge the Victorian government to rescind the harmful order […]
Sand groomers v turtles: how wildlife is falling foul of the demand for Insta-perfect beaches
In the summer months in Puglia, southern Italy, the battle for the beaches begins before dawn. Armed with tractors, beach owners flatten every imperfection from the sand, dragging it to sift out anything large enough to be considered waste. As the sun rises, tourists flood the coastline, often unaware of what lies hidden beneath their […]
Turns out the ‘most dangerous animal’ in Yosemite National Park doesn’t even have claws
Busy tourist season is nearly upon Yosemite National Park and officials are warning visitors to be cautious of “one of the most dangerous animals” in the park—and it turns out it doesn’t have claws. More than any other animal, mule deer cause injuries to visitors in the park, according to a National Park Service Instagram […]
Petition: Stop the EU from Making Wolves the Scapegoat for Farming Failures
Last year in Italy, an entire pack of wolves was tragically poisoned in a brutal act that has become all too common across Europe to protect livestock. To make matters worse, Europe’s wolves have become less protected from these dangers. The European Union’s (EU) decision to relax protections for wolves from “strictly protected” to “protected” […]
Scientists Link Shark Attacks to Viral Social Media Trends
Social media influencers may be doing more harm than good when it comes to marine life. A new study published in Frontiers in Conservation links the rise in shark attacks to viral content that encourages people to interact directly with sharks—often under the guise of Conservation or thrill-seeking. Researchers reviewed shark encounter records from French […]
Search underway for 3 orphaned cubs after bear killed in Whistler for biting woman
Wildlife officials are desperately working to locate a trio of orphaned bear cubs in Whistler, after their mother was put down for attacking a dog walker earlier this week. The B.C. Conservation Officer Service (BCCOS) said the mother bear was killed after it knocked a woman down and bit her in the Kadenwood neighbourhood on […]