ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) – The family of an Alaska man fatally attacked by an enraged moose trying to protect her newborn twin calves said he was a nature photographer who knew the risks of taking photos in the wild and died doing what he loved. Even though there have been some calls for the moose […]
Giving koalas a fair shot at survival
Clinging to a teddy bear that dwarfs her, Tim Tam takes in her surrounds with shiny-eyed wonder and awe from the safety of her crib. The five-month-old joey, along with mum Tam Tam, will soon check out from Currumbin Wildlife Hospital, returning home to the idyllic eucalypts of Elanora on the southern Gold Coast. Hers […]
Petition: Justice for Wildlife Who were Tortured and Killed in Michigan
Several men in Michigan were caught poaching and torturing animals – all illegal actions that they are currently facing charges for. The men apparently targeted a variety of animals, including six deer and one porcupine. In one instance, the men simply sat cozy and comfy inside of a truck while leveling an innocent adult buck […]
$25,000 Reward for Information on Fatally Poisoned Oregon Eagles and Wolves
Several protected animals, including three gray wolves and two golden eagles, have died after being poisoned in Oregon. The wolves—one adult male, one adult female and a juvenile—two golden eagles, a cougar and a coyote were found dead in the Hells Canyon National Recreation Area between February and Marc. Postmortems found that they had all […]
Otter-preneurs: Female sea otters lead the way in tool use for survival
In California’s Monterey Bay, where the vast Pacific Ocean meets lush kelp forests, sea otters, especially the females, are becoming more resourceful. These charismatic marine mammals, known for their playful nature and voracious appetites, are facing new challenges and using tools to overcome them. For generations, southern sea otters (Enhydra lutris nereis) have relied on […]
Petition: Help Protect Whales from Ship Collisions
An innocent endangered sei whale tragically lost its life in a horrific way – it was killed by a cruise ship. Authorities discovered its body draped across the bow of the ship when it entered New York City’s harbor. This devastating incident underscores the critical threats these magnificent creatures face from large ships disrupting their […]
California mother is stunned by whopping $89K fine after her son collected what he thought were seashells from popular beach
A mother has been forced to pay hundreds of thousands of dollars after her children were caught collecting dozens of clams. Charlotte Russ of Fresno took her five children on a family vacation to Pismo Beach, California, at the end of last year. Her curious children started collecting seashells – or so they thought. ‘My […]
Green credentials of electric vehicles come under fire
Global new electric car sales rose 35% in 2023, to nearly 14 million vehicles, with almost all purchased in China, the U.S. and Europe. This was a 35% increase over 2022, and six times higher than in 2018. Although that momentum is faltering this year, as the industry adapts to a mass market, EVs continue […]