At the beginning of the 20th century, more than 100,000 Asian elephants were living in the wild. Now, it is estimated that just 52,000 remain. Among the reasons for their decline — in addition to poaching and human-elephant conflict — is the boom of newly built roads and railways, which lead to collisions, habitat loss […]
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What Education Do Wildlife Enforcement Officers Have?
Wildlife enforcement officers, often known as game wardens, play a critical role in preserving our natural heritage. They confirm compliance with laws and regulations associated with wildlife management and recreational pursuits. Starting the path to becoming a wildlife officer encompasses a synthesis of challenging educational facets, specialized training, and continuing learning. This article explores the […]
Houston Woman Sentenced for Illegal Sale of Endangered Animals
A recent case in Houston has highlighted the grim reality of the illegal wildlife trade, particularly concerning endangered species. Savannah Nicole Valdez, a 21-year-old woman, has been sentenced to prison for her involvement in the illegal sale of exotic animals, including a spider monkey and toucans. Valdez’s sentencing came after a thorough investigation initiated in […]
How to Write a Research Paper About Wildlife?
Wildlife is fascinating. As soon as you start learning more about it, you become more and more aware of its beauty and diversity. However, writing about it might not be as exciting, especially when it comes to academic assignments. The writing process consists of several stages – collecting relevant data, organizing it, making an outline, […]
More Australian wildlife added to threatened species list in 2023 than ever before, conservationists say
More plants, animals and habitats were added to the national list of threatened wildlife in 2023 than in any year since the list was established, according to analysis by the Australian Conservation Foundation. A total of 144 animals, plants and ecological communities were added to the list, five times more than the yearly average and […]
Fence me in: the bold plan to save native species on Wilsons Promontory
Deep in the wilderness, surrounded by ferns and the calls of cockatoos, Richard Marchant was so focused he didn’t realise three leeches were latched to his face. The ecologist had spent the day on his knees, searching for tiny invertebrates carried by a stream winding through Wilsons Promontory, a 50,000 hectare national park in Victoria, […]
Petition: Tell Congress to Strengthen the Endangered Species Act
As we mark the 50th anniversary of the Endangered Species Act, a pivotal piece of legislation in wildlife conservation, it is crucial not just to celebrate its past successes but also to strengthen it for future challenges. Recently, Republicans introduced bills threatening to undo the protections for the lesser prairie chicken and the northern long-eared […]
Wildlife Conservation Groups Sue Railroad Companies in Ongoing Legal Battle: “We are Extremely Disappointed”
In an effort to protect critically endangered grizzly bears, two wildlife conservation groups are hoping to railroad a lawsuit through the courts — literally. As reported by ABC News, WildEarth Guardians and the Western Environmental Law Center recently filed a lawsuit in federal court in Missoula, Montana, against BNSF Railway over its failure to establish […]