Turtle doves returning to Europe this spring face a less hospitable welcome, as the EU has just voted to let hunters resume shooting the birds. The species – which migrates from sub-Saharan Africa to Europe every year – has benefited from a hunting ban since 2021, helping its western European population increase by 40 per […]
Urban wildlife is growing rapidly due to human life expanding into natural areas. They have to adapt and thrive in human-dominated places in order to survive. Many species find themselves in this situation due to climate change and an ever-expanding urban landscape. As this continues to grow, the number of wildlife finding themselves in the […]
Many wild predators are very clever when it comes to survival. They have adapted to their environments and constantly update their techniques to succeed. Hunting is the biggest part of survival for predators as this is what fuels their bodies and nourishes them. Because this is so important, these wild animals have created clever and […]
For a critically endangered species of penguin, a recent decision to remove fishing competition from its hunting and breeding grounds may prove to be the key to saving it. In the rich waters of South Africa’s cape and Atlantic coastlines, 6 key breeding colonies of the African penguin are now no-go zones for commercial sardine […]
High on a mountain pass near the town of Cocullo in central Italy lay six black sacks. Inside were nine wolves, including a pregnant female and seven youngsters – an entire pack. They had eaten slabs of poisoned veal left out a few days earlier, dying over the hours that followed, snarls of pain fixed […]
Choosing the right flooring for a livestock facility can significantly impact animal health, hygiene, and overall efficiency. The surface underfoot must provide durability, traction, and ease of cleaning while withstanding the heavy wear and tear of daily operations. Different livestock have unique needs, and selecting the best material requires careful consideration. From concrete to rubber […]
Federal research and funding plays a crucial role in enabling scientists to monitor ocean conditions — including the domoic acid outbreak that is now killing hundreds of marine mammals up and down the California coast. “Everything we do — all that data we collect — it couldn’t be done without the federal government,” said Clarissa […]
Moreton Bay charter boat deckhand Bryce Daly is starting to feel unsafe swimming the waters he’s grown up fishing. “You’ve always got a shark in the back of your mind,” the 32-year-old Jimboomba man says. Two shark encounters last month captured national attention and rocked coastal communities along the densely populated south-east Queensland coast. In […]