Henderson Animal Care and Control is actively seeking information after a Red-tailed Hawk was found critically injured from a pellet gun shot near Tiger Lily Way and Rochell Rd. As reported by FOX5 Vegas, the hawk sustained a severe wing fracture and had to be euthanized due to the extent of its injuries. This cruel […]
Protecting the Red Wolf: The Most Endangered Wolf in the World
National Wildlife Federation teams up with LG Electronics (LG) for an ongoing campaign to highlight vulnerable and endangered species. In December, LG featured the Red Wolf, the most endangered wolf in the world, as the fourth animal in the campaign series with NWF. Experience the red wolf in stunning 3D anamorphic display on LG’s Times […]
Leopards’ unique ‘sawing’ sounds could aid conservation efforts
NAIROBI, Kenya — Leopards often produce a unique, deep, guttural roar commonly described as “sawing” due to its resemblance to the sound of a person sawing wood by hand. Researchers in a study published in the journal of Remote Sensing in Ecology and Conservation have found that studying these sounds, using a technique known as […]
Coyotes and dogs die after poison is left in popular hiking area, Arizona officials say
Wildlife officials suspect coyotes, dogs and other wildlife died after poison was left in a popular hiking area in southern Arizona. Now, dog owners are being warned to take extra precautions while in the area. The bodies of 14 coyotes, three javelinas and a raven were discovered over the weekend in Pantano Wash in Tucson, […]
Songbirds being killed by pesticides found in pet fur flea treatments
Songbird chicks are being killed by high levels of pesticides in the pet fur used by their parents to line their nests, a study has found. Researchers surveying nests for the harmful chemical found in pet flea treatments found that it was present in every single nest. The scientists from the University of Sussex are […]
How a Nepali border village learned to live with migratory wild elephants
BAHUNDANGI, Nepal – The heavy thud against the glass window sent Krishna Bahadur Rasaili’s heart racing. Stepping outside, he saw his granary lay in ruins, and an elephant was feasting on his hard-earned paddy harvest. For years, this has been a terrifying reality in Bahundangi, a village along Nepal’s eastern border with India along the […]
Results of the Best Photo of the Month January 2025
We are delighted to announce the results of our latest photo competition. Steve Wagner wins First Prize with his outstanding image ‘Waiting for Leftovers‘ . Michael Tweddle wins Second Prize with his inspirational image ‘Jaguar Attack‘ . Third Prize goes to Steve Wagner with ‘Kudo’s at the Waterhole‘. Please give kudos to the photographers by […]
Toddler is savagely mauled by a dingo on K’gari in second attack in THIRD attack within days
A two-year-old has been bitten by a dingo at a popular tourist destination – the third attack within three days. The dingo bit the child on the leg at Lake McKenzie (Boorangaroo) at K’gari, formerly Fraser Island off the Queensland coast just before 1pm on Sunday. The dingo encountered the child in the car park. […]