Exploring the jungle is an exhilarating experience, filled with the sights and sounds of nature at its most vibrant. Whether you’re trekking through dense foliage, observing exotic wildlife, or simply enjoying the serenity of untouched landscapes, staying hydrated and refreshed is crucial. Enter the “Jungle Frost,” a soda can cooler designed to be your ultimate […]
Bear jams are a growing problem at National Parks – here’s how to watch a grizzly without causing one
Picture the scene. You’re driving through Lamar Valley in beautiful Yellowstone National Park when suddenly, a dark moving figure off to the side of the road catches your attention. A bear and her cubs! There’s nowhere to pull off, but no way you’re missing out on this wildlife viewing opportunity, plus the two cars ahead […]
Yellowstone Bison Plan Favors Tribal Culture Over Preserving Wild Bison
Yellowstone National Park recently released its Final Bison Management Plan. It arbitrarily limits bison numbers through tribal hunting outside of the park and the transfer of public Yellowstone bison to Indian reservations. The NPS Preferred Alternative 2 is better than the existing bison management but will continue the degradation of wild bison. Alt. 3 is […]
Tragic Deaths for Rare White Grizzly Bear and Cubs in Canada
In a heart-wrenching incident, a rare white grizzly bear and her two cubs met their end on a Canadian highway, stirring deep sorrow among wildlife conservationists. The grizzly, known as Nakoda, and her cubs were killed in separate vehicle collisions on June 6, along a road between Lake Louise and Yoho National Parks. Source: […]
Mountain Lion Found Dead on Road Near Site of Upcoming Wildlife Crossing in Southern California
The importance of a California project aimed at protecting wildlife was recently highlighted by an animal death along a roadway. Over the weekend, a mountain lion was found dead on Highway 101 near Liberty Canyon Road in Los Angeles County. The animal, which officials believe was the victim of a vehicle collision, was near the […]
Fraud and corruption drive illegal wildlife trade in the Amazon
In 2017, authorities at the Miami airport inspected a commercial shipment from Europe. Inside a container, they found 21 splash-backed poison frogs (Adelphobates galactonotus), a species known for its vibrant colors and poisonous skin. The species is endemic to the southern tributaries of the Amazon River and highly sought after by private collectors worldwide. When […]
Orphaned Elephant Calf Now Under Treatment at India’s First Elephant Hospital
In the middle of December 2023, a nine-month-old female elephant calf was the victim of a brutal train accident. This tragic incident was part of a larger Conservation issue in India, where elephant deaths from train collisions are all too common. According to official records, nearly 200 elephants were killed in train collisions between 2010 […]
Bear conflicts are increasing in one of Colorado’s busiest resort areas, and officials want feedback on their plan to manage it
Both bear and human populations are growing in one of Colorado’s busiest resort regions, leading to increased conflicts in recent years, according to a draft report from the state wildlife agency. Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s draft Black Bear Management Plan for the region that includes Summit and Grand counties documented an average of 79 human-caused […]