As snow cover declines with a warming climate in the Sierra Nevada, bighorn sheep could actually be facing more deadly avalanches. This could have population impacts on the genetically distinct Sierra Nevada subgroup, which is only made up of 350 bighorn sheep (Ovis canadensis sierra). Researchers recently simulated future climates in the area to find […]
Tag: Bighorn Sheep
Petition: Tell the U.S. Forest Service to Not Allow Economic Interests Override the Well-Being of Our Ecosystems
In a shocking disregard for environmental conservation, the U.S. Forest Service greenlit a gold mining exploration project in California’s pristine Sierra Nevada Mountains. Had it not been reversed by the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, the decision would have threatened the existence of unique and endangered species – some that are not found anywhere […]
Petition: Tell the U.S. Forest Service to Prioritize Conservation and Sustainability
In a shocking disregard for environmental conservation, the U.S. Forest Service greenlit a gold mining exploration project in California’s pristine Sierra Nevada Mountains. Had it not been reversed by the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, the decision would have threatened the existence of unique and endangered species – some that are not found anywhere […]
Antler Poaching Threatens Wyoming Wildlife
In April last year, Wyoming wildlife law enforcement officers stumbled upon a disturbing sight in the state’s northwest national forest lands: a hidden cache of 40 antlers. This discovery unraveled a tale of illegal poaching, shedding light on a pervasive issue that threatens Wyoming’s ecosystem. Wyoming has long been known for its elk, whose antlers […]
Montana man used animal tissue and testicles to breed ‘giant’ sheep for sale to hunting preserves
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) – A Montana rancher illegally used tissue and testicles from wild sheep killed by hunters in central Asia and the U.S. to breed “giant” hybrid sheep for sale to private hunting preserves in Texas, according to court documents and federal prosecutors. Arthur “Jack” Schubarth, 80, of Vaughn, Montana pleaded guilty to felony […]
World Animal Day!
Oh hello strangers, been a while, eh? I’ve been a neglecting this blog for quite some time, apologies! I’ll attempt to be better about that. Here’s some old photos (I’m pretty sure I’ve posted most in the past) in honor of World Animal Day. I kinda dig the animal world, if that weren’t obvious…(from top […]