WASHINGTON (July 3, 2024) – Today, Reps. Jared Huffman (D-CA), Ed Case (D-HI), Mary Peltola (D-AK), and James Moylan (R-Guam) introduced the Sustaining America’s Fisheries for the Future Act of 2024, a bill that reauthorizes the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (MSA), our nation’s primary federal fisheries law. “This bill introduces stronger protections for […]
Outrage Over Viral Video of Safari Visitor Throwing a Plastic Bag into Hippo’s Mouth
A recent viral video from West Java, Indonesia, has ignited global outrage and highlighted growing concerns over human interactions with wildlife. The footage captures a safari visitor recklessly tossing a plastic bag into a hippo’s mouth, leading to widespread condemnation online. Source: @dailymail/YouTube The incident occurred at Safari Park, where a hippo was seen […]
Why Birds Are a Problem for Property Owners and How to Solve It
Birds can add charm and liveliness to your surroundings, but they can also become a significant nuisance for property owners. From causing structural damage to spreading diseases, birds can create various problems that need addressing. Let’s explore the common issues caused by birds and provide effective solutions to keep your property bird-free. Common Problems Caused […]
Coyotes euthanized at Henderson trail where 2 women were attacked
Game wardens have euthanized three coyotes in the Pittman Wash in Henderson after two women suffered coyote bites on the trail this month, the Nevada Department of Wildlife announced Thursday. The officers shot the animals but only were able to recover one’s carcass, which was tested for rabies by Henderson animal control, according to Doug […]
For ‘extinct’ Spix’s macaw, successful comeback is overshadowed by uncertainty
RIO DE JANEIRO — On May 24 this year, Ugo Vercillo woke up to a piece of amazing news: two parrot fledglings, born in the wild in Curaçá municipality, in the Brazilian state of Bahia, had taken flight for the first time. These weren’t just any parrots; they were Spix’s macaws (Cyanopsitta spixii), one of […]
Painted Lady Butterflies Travel 2,600 Miles Across the Atlantic
Painted lady butterflies, scientifically known as Vanessa cardui, are known for their impressive migratory feats. These insects are found on every continent except Australia and Antarctica. A recent study published in June by Nature Communications has unveiled astonishing details about their migration patterns, revealing that these butterflies travel thousands of miles across oceans. According to […]
Man Caught Smuggling Over 100 Live Snakes in Trousers into China
A traveler was apprehended by customs officers while attempting to smuggle over 100 live snakes into mainland China, according to a statement from the country’s customs authority. The incident occurred as the unidentified man tried to cross from Hong Kong to Shenzhen. Customs officers discovered that the man had hidden six canvas drawstring bags, sealed […]
Romania to step up cull of brown bears after hiker killed
Romania’s parliament has approved the culling of almost 500 bears this year in an effort to control the “overpopulation” of the protected species after a deadly attack on a hiker sparked nationwide outcry. The country is home to 8,000 brown bears, according to the environment ministry, Europe’s largest brown bear population outside Russia. Bears have […]