A man has died in hospital after being bitten multiple times by a snake in north Queensland. Queensland ambulance service paramedics were called to a Deeragun property after 3pm on Tuesday. The man was in a critical condition and had sustained “multiple” snake bites at a separate address. He was taken to Townsville hospital but […]
Comeback on the cards for Asian antelope declared extinct in Bangladesh
DHAKA — On Jan. 7, 2024, in a rural area of northwestern Bangladesh, a nilgai, the largest species of Asian antelope, crossed the border from India. It never crossed back. When villagers in Ranisankail subdistrict, Thakurgaon district, found out about the nilgai, also known as the blue bull, “they chased the animal and caught it,” […]
Shark Attacks Man in River, Rips Off Foot and Most of Calf
Aseven-foot-long bull shark has attacked a man in a river in India, ripping off part of his lower leg. The 32-year-old man, Vickey Govari, had been fishing in the Vaitarna River in the state of Maharashtra’s Palghar district when the shark attacked. As the shark lunged at the man, it severed his left leg at […]
Bats are in trouble. That’s not good for anyone who likes mezcal, rice or avocado
If you’ve ever enjoyed coffee, tomatoes, corn, bananas, mangoes, walnuts, chocolate, tequila or mezcal, you may just owe bats a thank-you. While bats are often the subject of fear and scorn – they’re fixtures in Halloween decor and haunted-house imagery, and are frequently portrayed as harbingers of doom – their presence is often a sign […]
What Education Do Wildlife Enforcement Officers Have?
Wildlife enforcement officers, often known as game wardens, play a critical role in preserving our natural heritage. They confirm compliance with laws and regulations associated with wildlife management and recreational pursuits. Starting the path to becoming a wildlife officer encompasses a synthesis of challenging educational facets, specialized training, and continuing learning. This article explores the […]
Petition: Tell Lawmakers in California and Hawaii to Ban Octopus Farming
Washington state just took a major step forward to protect the intelligent, sensitive, wonderful creatures that are octopuses. Its legislators passed the world’s first-ever law to ban Octopus farming, which is fraught with cruelty and environmental hazards. As the bill’s sponsor, state representative Strom Peterson, said: “Octopus farming leads to suffering and sickness for one […]
A Tennessee fisherman reeled in a big one. It turned out to be an alligator
MAYNARDVILLE, Tennessee (AP) – A fisherman at a lake in northeast Tennessee caught a surprise at the end of his line when he pulled up a 3- to 4-foot long alligator. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency said their Union County wildlife officer Rick Roberts got a call from the angler on Monday describing the unusual […]
The ABCs of Academic Excellence: Student Learning Essentials
Being a student is a complicated enough task. Luckily, modern students do not have to handle all the burdens of studying but can delegate some of them to technology and supplies. In this article, you will find the first-aid kit for students to manage all their studies effectively and easily. We will not cover the […]