Wildfires are a natural and essential process in many ecosystems, but their increasing frequency poses significant challenges for wildlife. While some species depend on fire to regenerate habitats, others face habitat destruction and population decline. Balancing wildfire management with wildlife conservation requires a nuanced approach that acknowledges both ecological and human needs. Understanding the relationship […]
Ethiopian Wolf Is First Known Large Predator-Pollinator to Feed on Nectar
Many animals — from bees to bats and lizards to lemurs — are pollinators, but have you ever seen a wolf happily licking the cone of a flower? Ethiopian wolves have been observed foraging for nectar from the Ethiopian red hot poker flower, with some of the canids visiting up to 30 blooms in one […]
Debate Over Bears and Responsibility in Trentino, Italy
The rewilding of brown bears in northern Italy‘s Trentino province was once celebrated as a success story for Conservation. However, the death of Andrea Papi, a 26-year-old athlete, in a bear attack last year has ignited fierce debates about the coexistence of humans and wildlife. From an Animal rights perspective, this tragedy raises critical questions […]
Rappahannock Tribe first in US to enshrine rights of nature into constitution
The Rappahannock Tribe has become the first tribal nation in the United States to successfully adopt a tribal constitution that recognizes the rights of nature, giving legal protection to the river it has lived alongside for thousands of years. The new constitution recognizes nine specific rights for the Rappahannock River, including rights to “naturally exist, […]
U.S. Proposes Listing Giraffes Under the Endangered Species Act for the First Time
The United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) has proposed that giraffes be listed under the U.S. Endangered Species Act (ESA) for the first time. The agency hopes listing the iconic tallest mammal on Earth will crack down on poaching, as the U.S. is one of the largest destinations of items such as rugs, boots […]
Bush Pilot’s Plane Strikes Flock of Birds During Takeoff in Alaska
In Alaska, a small propeller plane collided with a flock of willow ptarmigan, leaving the hull of the aircraft marked with blood and feathers. The incident occurred on September 26 as Mark Schwantes, a big game hunter and experienced commercial fishing captain, was preparing to take off for Anchorage. While getting ready for flight, Schwantes […]
Get away, grizzly: why scientists are chasing bears with drones
The first time that Terry Vandenbos watched a bear run from a drone, on a spring day two years ago, he was chasing the animal himself. After he saw the grizzly cross a road near his property, the Montana rancher hopped on his all-terrain vehicle, planning to scare it away from his cattle if needed. […]
Koala deaths almost double in housing developments in south-western Sydney, data shows
Koala road deaths have nearly doubled in a development hotspot in south-western Sydney, according to conservationists who are demanding the Minns government improve protection for the endangered species in new housing areas. In a letter – signed by more than 20 community and national environment groups – to the New South Wales premier, Chris Minns, […]