In a scene reminiscent of a doomsday movie, the beaches of Valdes Peninsula in Argentina, once teeming with elephant seals, lay barren, littered with carcasses. This grim spectacle is a stark reminder of an unseen enemy: a powerful strain of avian influenza, now ravaging 320 bird and mammal species globally, including elephant seals. This avian […]
Western Canada: B.C. conservation officers killed a record number of bears last year. Did they have to?
Living alongside bears in British Columbia can be one of the most enchanting things about this province. But when one of the creatures ends up in someone’s garbage or takes to threatening humans, best practice calls for alerting a conservation officer. Some residents of Vancouver Island aren’t keen to do that again. Justine Hunter reports […]
In search of the buff-breasted buttonquail – the one Australian bird that has never been photographed
For 100 years, the night parrot was the undisputed mystery bird of Australian ornithology. Until the discovery and subsequent study of a tiny population in Queensland’s far west in 2013, two specimens found by the side of remote outback roads in 1990 and 2006, also in Queensland, were the only hard evidence of its continued […]
Petition: Help Protect Viral Seal from Humans
Neil the Seal is a 1,300-pound southern elephant seal who has become a viral sensation in Tasmania. However, there is growing concern for his welfare. Neil’s adventures, while amusing and endearing to many, underscore the potential risks when such a large wild animal becomes too accustomed to human interaction. We must ensure Neil’s safety is […]
10 Ways to Create Animal and Wildlife Friendly Cities
As urbanization continues to expand, it is crucial to find ways to create cities that are not only livable for humans but also supportive of animal and wildlife populations. By incorporating thoughtful design, conservation efforts, and community engagement, cities can become havens for biodiversity, promoting coexistence and enhancing the overall well-being of both humans and […]
Global shark deaths increasing despite finning bans, study shows
Shark finning bans have had little effect on protecting global shark populations, according to new research. However, shark mortality decreased in pelagic fisheries, which suggests that regulatory measures in regional fisheries have had some positive impact. In a new study published in Science, an international team of researchers analyzed shark catch data from 150 countries […]
Man bitten by dingo in another attack on popular island
A man has been bitten on the leg by a dingo in the third attack in as many weeks at a popular Queensland tourist spot. The man was standing next to his car in the Hook Point barge area at Fraser Island, which has the Indigenous name K’gari, when a dingo approached after 10am on […]
Petition: Support Ethical Polar Bear Management Practices in Canada
In Churchill, Manitoba, a small, remote town known as ‘the polar bear capital of the world,’ a remarkable story of coexistence and conservation is unfolding. The town’s innovative and humane methods of managing polar bear encounters, including the Polar Bear Alert program and the polar bear holding facility, are making significant strides in balancing human […]