It’s never a good idea to sneak up on wildlife. This tourist at Yellowstone national park found out what happens when you get way too close to a wild buffalo. Approaching wildlife, especially large and potentially dangerous animals like buffaloes, should always be avoided for some pretty obvious reasons. Firstly, it poses a significant safety […]
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Yellowstone National Park Sanctions Hunting of Bison to Cull Diseased Herd
Yellowstone National Park has sanctioned the hunting of its bison herd as part of a four-month culling operation to prevent the animals from wandering onto public lands north and west of the park, The New York Times reports. The animals are being hunted because some 60% of the herd is infected with brucellosis, which can […]
Yellowstone National Park’s Buffalo Population at Risk: Urgent Call for the World’s First ‘Buffalo Wildlife Bridge’
As humans continue to expand into previously uninhabited areas, wildlife is increasingly at risk. One tragic example of this is the frequent deaths of Yellowstone National Park’s wild buffalo on U.S. Highway 191, which runs through a critical migration corridor for many species. A staggering 70% of bison-vehicle collisions occur on this 7-mile stretch of […]
One Animal Killed Every Three Minutes: Trophy Hunting Is Out Of Control!
Trophy Leaks: Top Hunters And Industry Secrets, by Eduardo Goncalves, also reveals the latest craze among American hunters is to shoot pigs from fast, low-flying helicopters. It claims that: South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa is a member of a breeding programme that has raked in millions of pounds selling rare animals to trophy hunters. Almost […]
Traditional Witch Doctors Blamed For Murder of Over 100 Vultures They Use For Potions
After 100 vultures in a South African park died, witch doctors are being blamed for poisoning them so that they can use their body parts in black magic potions. At least 150 critically endangered vultures were poisoned to death in Botswana and South Africa in two separate events last week. Around 100 were found dead […]
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More than 150 endangered vultures poisoned in South Africa, Botswana
At least 150 critically-endangered vultures were poisoned to death in separate incidents in Botswana and South Africa, conservationists said, warning that the mass killings pushed the birds closer to extinction. In the latest incidents, more than 50 white-backed vultures were found dead in Botswana’s northern Chobe district on Friday, while about 100 others were discovered […]
Bison Can Lose 200 Pounds During Mating Season, and Other Facts About Our National Mammal
The American bison, the national mammal of the United States, inspires awe with its sturdy profile, recovery story, and historical significance. Unfortunately, they often end up in the news because people don’t behave safely around them, but when you’re enjoying them from a reasonable distance, here are some fun facts to ponder. Centuries ago, American […]
To win island-wide conservation, Indonesia’s Talaud bear cuscus needs to win hearts
In northern Indonesia dwells a shy and overlooked species: the Talaud bear cuscus. Critically endangered and found on only a few small islands, the marsupial faces a decline due to hunting and habitat loss. Conservation group Progres Sulawesi is spearheading a community-based program to protect this little-known species across the island of Salibabu, which it […]