Returning seized animals to the wild is seldom an option due to uncertainties about their origins and potential disease risks. Tamesha Woulard, a 36-year veteran of the FWS, highlighted the perennial challenge of handling confiscated live animals. “What happens after they’re here?” she asked, revealing a critical gap in wildlife management in response to the […]
Texas ranch aims to make balloon releases illegal after deer found with horrific injuries
Texas ranch owners are condemning balloon releases after their deer reportedly suffered some nasty injuries as a result. Owners of 4 Generations Ranch in Central Texas said that when they went to feed their animals on Saturday, they found three of their deer with large gashes all over their bodies and their hearts racing. However, […]
Vanishing Whale Sharks Signal Crisis in Marine Ecosystems
Whale sharks, the largest fish in the ocean, are disappearing at an alarming rate. Despite their size and significance in marine ecosystems, these gentle giants face numerous threats that have put them on the brink of extinction. Understanding the factors contributing to their decline is crucial for conservation efforts. Declining Populations Whale sharks, known scientifically […]
Petition: Tell the U.S. Forest Service to Prioritize Conservation and Sustainability
In a shocking disregard for environmental conservation, the U.S. Forest Service greenlit a gold mining exploration project in California’s pristine Sierra Nevada Mountains. Had it not been reversed by the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, the decision would have threatened the existence of unique and endangered species – some that are not found anywhere […]
Idaho Man Kills Grizzly Bear in His Yard as It Charges His Girlfriend
An Idaho man was lucky to have his shotgun close at hand on June 6, when he had to defend his girlfriend from a charging grizzly bear. The incident occurred just outside their home in Island Park, when the bear charged as they were heading inside. Officials with the Idaho Department of Fish and Game […]
Nepal’s legal barriers hinder genetic research, forcing scientists to improvise
KATHMANDU — When researcher Kumar Paudel from the NGO Greenhood Nepal received permission to carry out a genetic study to determine the distribution of the two species of pangolins in Nepal, he submitted some samples sourced from the Chitwan-Parsa landscape to a lab in Nepal. The permission’s condition was that the lab tests needed to […]
Shocking Death of Rare Antelope at Tennessee Zoo After Choking On Trash
Lief, the sitatunga, met his untimely end when he mistakenly ingested a squeezable applesauce pouch that had been illegally introduced into his exhibit. Zoo officials discovered the animal in distress and despite the efforts of veterinarians to clear the obstruction, Lief succumbed during the procedure. Located approximately 80 miles northeast of Knoxville, Brights Zoo is […]
Six hog hunters cheated to win contests in Louisiana, agents say. Now they’re arrested
Six winners of hog hunting contests now face criminal charges in Louisiana after they were accused of cheating. All six were charged with hunting contest fraud and criminal conspiracy, and five were accused of violating interstate commerce as well, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries said June 12. Their attorney information isn’t available in […]