After years of being hunting to near-extinction, wolves are making a comeback in some of their historical ranges in Europe and North America. With their return comes a growing concern that the predators are moving too close to human settlements, becoming bolder and less fearful of people. Researchers set out to see if that’s true, […]
Indochinese leopards face ‘bleak’ future, but hope persists
PETCHABURI, Thailand — Swaths of butterflies flutter around Chalong Thongsong and his team of rangers and researchers as they walk along a muddy trail into the forest of Kaeng Krachan National Park. The biggest of Thailand’s national parks, Kaeng Krachan is home to more than 450 wild animal species. Arriving at a camera trap chained […]
More than half of world’s bird species in decline, as leaders meet on extinction crisis
More than half of all bird species are in decline, according to a new global assessment, with deforestation driving sharp falls in populations across the planet. On the eve of a key biodiversity summit in the UAE, scientists have issued a fresh warning about the health of bird populations, with 61% of assessed species now […]
Florida Man Charged After Killing and Eating His Pet Peacocks
A disturbing case out of Hudson, Florida, has once again highlighted the urgent need to protect animals from cruelty. According to the Associated Press, a 61-year-old man has been charged with aggravated animal cruelty after authorities say he killed, cooked, and ate two of his own pet peacocks. The arrest followed an affidavit from the […]
Petition: End Cruel Fur Farming Across the EU
Bulgaria has officially banned fur farming, in a huge win for animals! Back in 2022, the country’s Minister of Environment and Water signed an order to prohibit breeding or importing a popular species of mink in Bulgaria. But – predictably – greedy companies protested loudly, claiming they should have the right to torture animals for […]
Grisly recording reveals bat catching, killing and eating robin mid-flight
Bats are generally viewed as harmless, if spooky, creatures of the night. But scientists have revealed a more savage side, after witnessing a greater noctule bat – Europe’s largest bat species – hunting, killing and devouring a robin mid-flight. The grisly recording reveals the bat as a formidable predator, climbing to 1.2km (4,000ft) before embarking […]
Bats Are Recovering in a Big Way After Decimation by White-Nose Syndrome: Numbers Grow for the 3rd Year
In a positive development for a maligned animal, cave-roosting bat populations in Wisconsin are recovering from a fungal epidemic. Wildlife authorities are reporting that for the third year in a row, the state’s bat populations seem to be rising. Numbers of little brown bats, big brown bats, tricolored bats, and northern long-eared bats are estimated […]
Marineland Threatens to Euthanize 30 Belugas After Export Ban
A shocking ultimatum has emerged from Marineland, the shuttered Niagara Falls amusement park, which says it will be forced to euthanize 30 beluga whales unless the Canadian government steps in with funding or reverses its export ban. According to CBC News, the company claims it is broke and cannot afford the $2 million per month […]