Recent reports from the Canadian Press have once again shone a spotlight on the distressing situation at Marineland, the notorious tourist attraction located in Niagara Falls. In a tragic turn of events, two more beluga whales have perished within its confines, bringing the total death toll to 17 since 2019. This alarming figure reveals the […]
Biden administration restores threatened species protections dropped by Trump
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) – The Biden administration on Thursday restored rules to protect imperiled species and shield their habitat from destruction after the measures were rolled back under former President Donald Trump. Among the changes, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will reinstate a decades-old regulation that mandates blanket protections for animals and plants newly […]
The World’s Most Historical Lions
There is so much more to lions than we get to hear or read about in our everyday lives. Lion’s have had a fascinating and vibrant existence which is steeped in history, rich in drama, legend and imagination. Some of the most courageous, poignant and meaningful historical characters have been lions, those associated with lions […]
Nepali experts question rhino relocation within park for population balance
KATHMANDU — On March 21, Nepal’s Department of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation completed the relocation of six vulnerable one-horned rhinos (Rhinoceros unicornis) from the western part of Chitwan National Park to the eastern side. Department officials initiated the move to rectify the skewed distribution of the animal’s population, which was dominant in and around […]
Plan to shoot thousands of West Coast owls ignites protest
A federal government plan for hunters to kill thousands of invasive owls to protect the rapidly declining northern spotted owl has ruffled the feathers of dozens of animal advocacy groups. On March 25, a coalition of 75 animal rights and wildlife protection organizations sent a letter to U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland asking her to […]
April 3rd Is World Aquatic Animal Day
Our waters are a not so secret paradise That we should protect and cherish Wouldn’t that be nice.
Alone In Nature: Gear Essentials For Wildlife Observation
Venturing into the wilderness solo to observe wildlife is an endeavor that appeals to the adventurer in all of us. It’s a chance to disconnect from the bustling world and connect with nature on a primal level. However, the key to a successful, safe, and enjoyable experience lies in meticulous preparation, especially in terms of […]
US government plans to unleash ‘hunters’ to KILL half a million owls in three US states to save its endangered cousin
At least 500,0000 invasive barred owls’ lives are at stake for encroaching on the endangered California spotted owl’s territory. The US Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) plans to unleash ‘hunters’ in California, Oregon and Washington to kill about half a million nocturnal birds that are native to the eastern US. Under the proposal, hunters would […]