ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) – Florida’s first bear hunt in a decade drew more than 160,000 applicants for a far more limited number of permits, including from opponents who are trying to reduce the number of bears killed. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission will award 172 bear hunt permits by random lottery for […]
From my bed, I have an uninterrupted view of the roof opposite. Every morning, just after sunrise, a small colony of feral pigeons stirs, emerging from behind the solar panels. All but one are pure white, stark against the slate. The outlier, a single male with mottled black-and-white plumage, struts along the ridge tiles with […]
Proper storage organization is a vital aspect of horse care. A well-organized space enhances efficiency and helps ensure the safety and accessibility of important supplies. Whether you are a seasoned horse owner or a newcomer, understanding how to categorize and store your gear will save valuable time and energy. From saddles and bridles to grooming […]
It is sunrise on mount Muhabura, an inactive volcano on the Ugandan-Rwandan border, and Dr Benard Ssebide is in a rush to find a family of mountain gorillas before the tourists arrive. A mass of ferns, vines and thistles encroaches on the path, and the guides hack through brambles with machetes. Above, the forest whistles […]
A wildlife center in California is warning drivers to keep a lookout after taking in dozens of gull fledglings in August. King City Rustler reported that the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals’ Wildlife Rehabilitation Center in Monterey County was looking after 46 young seagulls hit by cars. Many more weren’t so […]
A visitor at Yellowstone National Park taunted a bison with food, resulting in the animal charging at him. An ABC News video showed the visitor tried to approach and feed the bison. It charged, but the man was able to escape. The chase was short, and at the end of the video, the man could […]
When Laurie was a kid, she had recurrent nightmares that featured her getting eaten by a shark. Decades later, Laurie goes to sleep next to them (or at least in the same house). She’s the proud owner of two epaulette sharks (Hemiscyllium ocellatum) in her 1,135-liter (300-gallon) tank: bottom-dwelling spotted sharks up to 0.6 meters […]
British trophy hunters have shot over 500 monkeys and baboons on safari trips, say campaigners. The sick thrill-seekers include a grandad who blasted a rare albino baboon, proudly posed for a photo next to its bloody corpse and then had it stuffed and mounted to display at home. Contacted online by undercover investigators posing as […]