Otter-preneurs: Female sea otters lead the way in tool use for survival

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 […]

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California mother is stunned by whopping K fine after her son collected what he thought were seashells from popular beach

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 […]

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Widespread Breaches in European Zoos Highlighted by British Wildlife Group

Widespread Breaches in European Zoos Highlighted by British Wildlife Group

The Aspinall Foundation, a charity based in Kent, reported more than 3,000 violations of standards set by the European Association of Zoos and Aquaria (EAZA) over an 18-month investigation. This investigation covered 29 different zoos across 12 European countries. The EAZA, with 308 member institutions including numerous UK zoos, aims to ensure its members uphold […]

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