For decades, Marineland was a destination for Canadian children and their parents who wanted an up-close look at ocean-life near Niagara Falls. But behind the aquatic-themed roller coasters and dolphin performances was a dark history of documented mistreatment of animals and lingering financial problems. Ontario’s Animal Welfare Services has conducted multiple investigations over the past […]
Tag: Black Bears
Wolves’ continued spread in California brings joy, controversy & conflicts
With its enchanting eyes, powerful jaws, acute senses and haunting howls, the gray wolf (Canis lupus) — the largest member of the dog family — is a wilderness icon. Once the most widespread mammal on the planet, gray wolves roamed across large swaths of North America, Europe and Asia. However, as human settlements grew, these […]
More than 160,000 apply for Florida’s first bear hunt in a decade, wildlife officials say
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 […]
Petition: Stop Florida’s Cruel Black Bear Hunt
Florida’s black bears were once on the brink of extinction. Through decades of effort, their numbers have slowly grown, but now, state officials have voted to allow a brutal hunting season for the first time in a decade. This December, 187 bears could be killed in just 23 days. Hunters will be allowed to use […]
Permitting Pollution Jeopardizes Clean Water
We all need clean water—whether that’s for drinking, washing, swimming, or fishing. Without access to abundant, clean water, we can’t grow food, trust the water that comes out of our taps to be safe, safely hunt, fish, and recreate, or support local businesses like breweries. Unfortunately, the streams and wetlands that supply our nation’s water […]
Wildlife groups condemn approval of ‘barbaric’ Florida black bear hunt
Wildlife groups have condemned a decision by regulators in Florida to allow the hunting of black bears for the first time in a decade, and to permit “barbaric” practices including the use of bait traps, archery and dog packs. The unanimous vote by the Florida fish and wildlife conservation commission (FWC) on Wednesday to approve […]
Mama bear killed after Tahoe attack, orphaning cubs, California officials say
A bear with a history of break-ins and human conflicts in South Lake Tahoe has been euthanized following an attack on a camper, California wildlife officials said. The bear’s two 5-month-old cubs, now orphans, have been taken to a wildlife center for rehabilitation, the state Department of Fish and Wildlife said in a June 24 […]
FWC needs to finalize Florida black bear hunt. Should state allow it? Vote in our poll
FWC needs to finalize Florida black bear hunt. Should state allow it? Vote in our poll. Florida black bear hunting is illegal, but this regulated season could allow for 187 black bears to be killed. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission voted 4-1 on May 21 to have a regulated Florida black bear hunting […]