Yellowstone National Park officials have issued a warning for visitors to stay away from bull elk during fall mating season, which is now in full swing. Their language of love is not the same as ours – no whispering sweet nothings or taking the softly, softly approach. They are unpredictable and much more aggressive during […]
Monterey, California Beach Closed to Protect Hundreds of Sea Lions
Local officials have closed the area around Monterey, California’s San Carlos Beach to people following the takeover of hundreds of sea lions. Caution tape was placed along the beach, but crowds continued to gather and take photos of the sea lions resting and frolicking, reported Reuters. The social and playful marine mammals frequently gather on […]
Conservationists Rally to Locate and Protect ‘Lost’ Bird Species
The list of missing avians includes species from diverse habitats and regions, ranging from the vibrant Santa Marta sabrewing last spotted in Colombia’s Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta mountains in 2022, to the elusive Rufous-breasted Blue Flycatcher and the iconic Ivory-billed Woodpecker, last documented in 1956. Each species on the list represents a puzzle piece […]
Prehistoric Bird Believed to Be Extinct Returns to the Wild
The recent release of eighteen Takahē birds in the Lake Whakatipu Waimāori Valley on New Zealand’s South Island holds immense significance. These large, flightless prehistoric bird species were once thought to be extinct and had not been seen roaming these alpine slopes for nearly a century. More about the flightless birds Takahē, the unique creatures […]
Nepal’s first community-based red panda conservation area sparks hope
KATHMANDU — A hilly town close to Nepal’s eastern border with India has declared an area under its jurisdiction as the country’s first community-based red panda (Ailurus fulgens) conservation area, fueling hope for the endangered species’ long-term survival. The Puwamajhuwa area, spread over 116.21 hectares (287.16 acres) of lush-green temperate broad-leaved trees, incorporates two community-managed […]
Petition: Help Kenya Protect Rhinos from Poachers
In the face of escalating rhino poaching in South Africa, new conservation strategies have thankfully shown promise in reducing poaching incidents. This year alone, South Africa saw a decrease in poaching thanks to proactive measures like these. It’s time for Kenya to adopt similar strategies to protect its own vulnerable rhino populations. Sign this petition […]
Does anything eat porcupines? Surely its spiky quills protects it from predators?
Can any animals eat porcupines? Surely not as porcupine quills present an impenetrable thicket to most predators. But these backward-pointing defences are only effective if the rodent can keep its assailant to its rear. What animals can eat porcupines? In North America, pumas and fishers (marten-like mammals) are skilled porcupine predators, outmanoeuvring their quarry to […]
Baby Rhino’s First Video: Adorable Footage of Southern White Calf Born in Aussie Zoo
A zoo in Melbourne welcomed a trunkload of joy last week as their resident rhino gave birth to a little male. It’s the second calf that Mother Kipensi has had at the zoo, and it’s already displayed a “forthright” personality. Kipenzi is an 11-year-old southern white rhino, one of the most numerous rhino subspecies. Her […]