A new University of Toronto study is using polar bear scat to reveal how certain chemical contaminants can become trapped—and build up—inside the body. Polar bears are prone to storing certain contaminants in their bodies because they are at the top of the food chain, have a very fatty diet and have evolved to absorb […]
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Idaho Fish and Game kills five grizzly bears in Island Park
Idaho Fish and Game has killed five grizzly bears near the Wyoming border in the span of four days this month. State agents needed to get approval from federal wildlife officials, as grizzlies in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem are considered to be endangered. Idaho Fish and Game said it killed two mother grizzlies and three […]
Petition: Urge Facebook to Enforce Policies to End Wildlife Trafficking
Despite Facebook’s promises to fight the illegal wildlife trafficking industry, it persists and continues to profit from the imprisonment and neglect of helpless animals. A recent report by Avaaz claims that Facebook remains a popular platform for cruel animal traffickers. The researchers found that Facebook’s algorithms “help criminals grow their business.” It should not be […]
Lessons from panda conservation could help Asia’s other, overlooked, bears
Serving as the mascot of a world-renowned conservation organization, building diplomatic relationships between China and the world, playing protagonists in blockbuster movies — giant pandas have done it all. The public attention and adulation these animals garner make them star attractions at zoos and have helped pump billions into tailor-made conservation programs that have successfully […]
America is exterminating its wolves. When will this stop?
Will Americans ever stop killing wolves? We stopped commercially hunting whales, and the mass slaughter of bison. We no longer clearcut old-growth redwoods, or use explosives on prairie dog towns, or build massive dams on wild salmon rivers. We no longer kill egrets and herons to adorn women’s hats with their feathers. So why shoot […]
There are many good reasons why you shouldn’t feed wildlife
There are numerous reasons why feeding wildlife is not a good idea. It may appear to be a nice concept, but it is the polar opposite. As far as possible, wildlife should be left alone, which includes letting them alone to forage. Attempting to feed them yourself would be a disservice to them. As a […]
Brown bears have been successfully reintroduced to the Pyrenees, with 70 individuals identified in 2021, the highest number in a century
A scheme to reintroduce brown bears to the Pyrenees is showing signs of success, with 70 individuals identified in 2021, the highest number for a century. The population has increased from 52 in 2018, according to figures produced by the cross-border group that monitors the bears in France and Spain, with half the creatures living […]
Some Americans think they could beat a grizzly bear in an unarmed fight, according to survey
According to a YouGov poll conducted in 2021, many Americans believe they could defeat a variety of wild animals. People were less confident in their ability to win an unarmed combat as the animal grew larger. Humans battling animals, such as bullfighting, occurs all across the world, despite the fact that this poll discusses scenarios […]