In May this year, a seal at a popular beach in Cape Town, South Africa, bit five surfers in a matter of minutes. The surfers laughed it off with characteristic nonchalance, but seal experts were concerned because this extremely unusual behaviour seemed part of what was becoming a pattern. Six days earlier, on the other […]
Using PDF Editors to Manage Wildlife Conservation Reports
Document management is germane to successfully implementing wildlife conservation programs. As a result, PDF editors are necessary to improve the organisation and effectiveness of conservation reports and fieldwork research. These tools allow information to be gathered without compromising the management of secretive information. Conservation of wild population and the fight against mass extinction require additional […]
Can captive tigers be part of the effort to save wild populations?
Captive tigers in the United States outnumber those living in the wild. The World Wildlife Federation estimates around 5,000 of the big cats reside in the U.S., mostly owned by private citizens. The health of this population is a genetic mystery for conservation groups and researchers interested in how the captive tigers could help stabilize […]
Petition: Help Protect Pigeons from Being Shot with Blow Darts in Florida
Recent disturbing incidents under the Three-Mile Bridge in Gulf Breeze, FL, have come to light, where pigeons are being mercilessly shot with blow darts, leaving them to suffer and die painful deaths. This cruel act not only threatens local wildlife but poses a broader danger to community safety, indicating a profound disrespect for life. Sign […]
Wildlife Department Releases Statement After River Otter Attacks Child
A river otter attacked a young child at the Bremerton Marina in Kitsap County, Washington near Seattle, on Thursday morning, prompting a response from state wildlife officials. The Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife (WDFW) released a statement detailing the incident that occurred on September 12 at approximately 9:30 a.m. According to the WDFW, the […]
Greylag geese with similar personalities have higher hatching success, study suggests
Birds of a feather flock together but strong pairing in geese has been shown to produce better breeding results, according to a new study. Focusing on a group of captive greylag geese, bird behavior experts from the University of Vienna and Flinders University have looked into the parental benefits of ‘made in heaven’ matches between […]
Elephants Take Over NYC’s Meatpacking District
This fall, New York City’s Meatpacking District will come alive with a spectacular display of art and Conservation. From September 6 through October 20, 2024, 100 life-sized Indian elephant sculptures will be showcased as part of The Great Elephant Migration, a unique initiative created in partnership with the Meatpacking District Management Association and Elephant Family […]
Family Picnic Gone Wrong: Mountain Lion Mauls Young Boy
Parents of a young child lived a nightmare on Sunday at Malibu Creek State Park in southern California. According to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW), a family group of several children and about six adults were enjoying a picnic when a mountain lion mauled a five-year-old boy. He sustained serious but non-life-threatening […]