SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico– Today a federal grand jury indicted four men from the Dominican Republic who attempted to smuggle hundreds of exotic birds into the Dominican Republic and were interdicted by U.S. Customs and Border Protection and the U.S. Coast Guard. According to court documents, on or about May 3, 2024, defendants Frankluis Carela […]
Family of bears cools off in California pool: ‘They can take a dip whenever’
As southern California warms up this month, everyone is looking to soak up the sun while staying cool – even the bears. A family of bears in Monrovia, about 30 minutes from Los Angeles, took a stroll through a backyard on Monday afternoon, exploring their surroundings and investigating a pool. Video captured by the home’s […]
Petition: Help Pass the Captive Primate Safety Act
Primates are not suited for life as pets. Thankfully, the reintroduction of the Captive Primate Safety Act aims to end the cruel and dangerous pet primate trade in the United States. Nonhuman primates, who are highly intelligent and social, endure profound suffering and cause significant safety risks when kept as pets. This act, championed by […]
US Republicans vote to remove wolf protections
The Republican-majority US House of Representatives on Tuesday passed a bill that would remove endangered species protections for the gray wolf across much of the country, sparking outrage among conservationists. Sponsored by Representative Lauren Boebert, a right-wing firebrand from Colorado, the bill passed narrowly along party lines (209-205) and now heads to the Senate. The […]
Illegal Night Hunts Expose Dark Underworld of Deer Poaching in Residential California
In a disturbing escalation of wildlife crimes, a group of seven individuals, led by Bradley Chilton, has been charged with systematic deer poaching in Nevada County, California. This case, characterized by its brazen nature and the number of deer killed, is being described by officials as one of the largest in the state’s history. Night […]
Incredible Bird Migration is Set to Fly Over Illinois This Weekend
As spring comes across the Great Plains and the Midwest, a remarkable annual phenomenon takes flight, the spring migration of birds. This weekend, Illinois finds itself at the heart of this as millions of birds journey through its skies en route to their breeding grounds further north. According to the latest updates from Birdcast, a […]
Distressed sawfish rescued in Florida Keys dies after aquarium treatment
SARASOTA, Fla. (AP) – An endangered sawfish rescued last month in the Florida Keys after it was spotted acting erratically and swimming in circles has died as wildlife officials continue to search for what is causing fish to become distressed. The Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium in Sarasota said in a statement that the 11-foot […]
Hadeda ibises’ ‘sixth sense’ works best in wet soil
Hadeda ibises (Bostrychia hagedash) are one of the most familiar species of birds across sub-Saharan Africa. They are large, long-legged birds with long, thin beaks for probing invertebrates out of soil, and though they appear dull brown at a glance, they actually have beautiful iridescent feathers on their wings. But they are best known for […]