RICHMOND — Two hunters pleaded guilty Thursday in the illegal killing of the “Hollywood buck,” a majestic 29-point deer that for years roamed this city’s ornate Confederate burial ground. Jason Walters of Richmond entered guilty pleas to 20 misdemeanors in Richmond General District Court related to the illegal hunting of three deer, including the buck […]
Sumatran tiger confirmed killed by snare in Indonesia’s West Sumatra province
PADANG, Indonesia — One of an estimated 400 of the world’s remaining Sumatran tigers was found dead on July 25 after becoming trapped in a wire snare set in Agam district, West Sumatra province. “Based on the results of the postmortem, this female Sumatran tiger died due to a ruptured trachea, fracture of the neck […]
Five Adorable Examples of Twin Animals
Humans aren’t the only animals that can be twins! From playful pups to cuddly cubs, twin animals captivate us with their endearing behaviors and unique bonds. These adorable pairs offer a glimpse into the fascinating world of animal family dynamics and the joy of seeing nature’s double acts in action. 1. Twin Cows Source: The […]
Polar bears kill a worker in a rare attack in Canada’s Arctic region
Two polar bears have killed a Canadian worker in a rare attack at an Arctic Radar Station. The employee, who is yet to be named, was working for the Canadian government on Brevoort Island, a remote and uninhabited part of Nunavut territory in northeastern Canada. Despite the fact colleagues responded and one of the bears […]
As waterbodies lose oxygen, are we breaching a potential planetary boundary?
The Earth is in crisis — a reality made increasingly clear by intensifying heat, drought and storms, worsening pollution, land stripped of forests, and the ramping up of the sixth great extinction. But some scientists say we’re failing to prioritize a critical Earth change that is accelerating in the modern world and that helped drive […]
New Law Bans Exotic Animals in Traveling Shows in Massachusetts
Massachusetts has made headlines with its new law banning the use of exotic animals such as big cats, bears, and elephants in traveling exhibits and shows. This legislation, signed by Governor Maura Healey, marks a significant step forward in animal welfare. Advocates like Sheryl Becker, who has been actively involved in this cause, see the […]
Video shows family of four mountain lions hiking along California trail
A family of mountain lions – possibly, or maybe they were just close friends – were caught on camera trotting along a hiking trail Monday morning at the Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park in California. Whether they were actually a family or not, it’s very unusual to see such a large group of mountain lions. It’s […]
‘Losing Noah’s Ark’: Brazil’s plan to turn the Pantanal into waterway threatens world’s biggest wetland
As the evening sky turns violet, the animals of the Pantanal gather near the water. Capybaras swim in tight formation, roseate spoonbills add smudges of pink to the riverbanks, the rumble of a jaguar pulsates from the forest. This tropical wetland is the largest on Earth, stretching across Brazil, Paraguay and Bolivia, and playing host […]