Recent whale sightings in Nova Scotia, including the discovery of a humpback whale in the Stewiacke River, are prompting discussions about Climate change. Tonya Wimmer, executive director of the Marine Animal Response Society, remarked on the unusual presence of species in unexpected locations, linking these events to potential shifts in oceanic conditions. The humpback whale, […]
“I just remember the claws digging into my back” – runner recovering after hair clip saves her during grizzly bear attack
A Yukon runner who recently survived a grizzly bear attack has described how she thinks her hair clip played a role in saving her life. According to a Facebook post from Yukon Conservation Officer Services, on the evening of Sunday, June 30, Vanessa Leegstra was running on the Trans Canada Trail connecting Pine Lake to […]
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How Do Cockroaches Enter Your House?
All creatures, large and small, have a purpose, and while we are busy with our lives, they also seek an existence for their pleasure. We live in houses and strive to keep other animals out, but smaller animals sometimes find their way in, looking for warmth and food. Have you seen cockroaches inside your house? […]
Shrimp farms threaten Mexico’s mangroves and the jaguars that inhabit them
Among the spindly saline roots of the mangrove trees that line western Mexico’s coast, the jaguar is the ecosystem’s apex predator. Yet despite being at the top of the food chain, its existence is threatened by the abundance of another, much smaller species: the whiteleg shrimp. Aquaculture of whiteleg shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei), or Pacific white […]
Exotic Patagonian Mara Spotted in Colorado Mountains
Wildlife officials in Colorado are on a mission to capture a unique rodent, the Patagonian mara, which has been delighting visitors in the Colorado mountains. This rabbit-like rodent, native to South America, has been seen frolicking in Bear Creek Lake Park, located about 15 miles from downtown Denver. The Patagonian mara is a fascinating creature, […]
The Benefits of Medicinal Dog Mud Bath
Pet owners always seek new ways to boost their furry friends’ health. The dog mud bath is a trendy and unique option that’s gaining popularity. This special treatment offers many benefits. It helps with skin issues and relaxes dogs, making it a great choice for many dog owners. Let’s explore why a dog mud bath […]
Horrific discovery of up to 84 dead kangaroos with severe wounds after being mowed down by a car at Gobarup in central Victoria
At least 84 kangaroos have been found dead with gunshot wounds and traumatic injuries from being mowed down by a vehicle in regional Victoria. The conservation regulator is investigating after at least 65 dead juvenile and adult eastern grey kangaroos were found in Gobarup in central Victoria. About 19 more kangaroos were found dead suffering […]
With nests on telephone poles, once-endangered osprey are flying high in Illinois
Wildlife biologist Chuck Rizzo climbs into what looks like an enormous white bucket and slowly begins to rise. The metal arm of an aerial lift truck propels him higher and higher, above thick underbrush and then even some treetops, toward a striking sight in an otherwise ordinary Cook County, Illinois, forest preserve: a sturdy, stick-strewn […]