Emerson, a 500-pound elephant seal, has captured the hearts of many along the rugged coast of western Canada. His story, marked by unexpected journeys and unlikely encounters, underscores the delicate balance between wildlife conservation and public fascination. Emerson’s journey began innocuously enough, born in Washington state and cared for by volunteers after being abandoned by […]
Video of 2 bear cubs pulled from trees prompts North Carolina wildlife investigation but no charges
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) – A video of people pulling two bear cubs from a tree in North Carolina as one person posed for a photo with one of the wild animals prompted an investigation, but a state wildlife official said Friday that no charges will be filed. When North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission staff responded […]
How Important Are Horses For Earth’s Fauna And Flora?
Everything on this planet serves a higher purpose. That’s why we are seeing documentaries like Life Without Bees, which will be a lot worse than most people think. Well, horses might not have the same impact as bees, but they are also important for the earth’s fauna and flora. Horses on our planet have a […]
Country diary 1949: swans at risk of lead poisoning
PENRITH: Several visitors to the Lake District on Good Friday had the somewhat unusual experience of watching six mute swans flying up the River Eamont towards Ullswater. As they passed, only a yard or two above the water, their wings made a rushing sound as of waves swishing on a shingly shore. For the spectators […]
Two Black-Footed Ferrets Successfully Cloned to Bolster Endangered Species Recovery Efforts
The US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) has announced the successful cloning of two black-footed ferrets, Noreen and Antonia. Born last May, these ferrets represent a crucial step in the ongoing battle to save the critically endangered species. Utilizing tissue samples collected from a female ferret named Willa back in 1988, scientists were able to […]
The ultimate tiger mum: Watch a tigress’s heart-stopping battle to protect her cubs from the jungle’s predators
Tigers, revered apex predators of astounding strength, intelligence and beauty, are the jungle’s most majestic creatures. But they’re more than just charismatic cats and fearsome hunters – as the phrase ‘tiger mum’ suggests, female tigers are also fiercely maternal, and new Disney+ film Tiger reveals this through an intimate portrait of one family. Narrated by […]
Bangladesh uses satellite transmitters on saltwater crocodiles in Asia’s first
DHAKA — In a breakthrough in saltwater crocodile conservation in the country, Bangladesh has started using a satellite tagging system to monitor the species’ movements, habits, and life span in the Sundarbans mangroves. These mangrove forests are the animal’s only wild habitat in Bangladesh. On March 13, Bangladesh Forest Department, for the first time in […]