Cassowaries live in the rainforests of Queensland. But despite their size, they’re not easy to find, explains Steve Portugal. There can be few more imposing sights in nature than an adult cassowary. Standing nearly 2m tall and weighing up to 50kg, it is no mystery why these large, flightless birds, found in north-eastern Australia and […]
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Wild Pigs Found With Stained Blue Meat From Poisoning
A shocking discovery in California has revealed wild pigs with neon blue flesh, a sign they ingested rodent poison that raises serious risks for wildlife and human health. According to reporting by ScienceAlert, tests by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife confirmed the presence of the anticoagulant rodenticide Diphacinone in several feral pigs and […]
More than 10,000 species on brink of extinction need urgent action: Study
Extinction is an overwhelming concept, difficult to grasp in its enormity and finality. Thousands of species are barreling toward that grim fate, unless we help. A comprehensive new study provides the clearest picture yet of Earth’s most imperiled species, and offers evidence that conservation can work. The study published in Nature Reviews Biodiversity found that […]
Feral pigs captured and killed after a second suspected illegal rewilding attempt in the Scottish Highlands
Eight feral pigs have been captured and killed in the Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, following a suspected second illegal rewilding attempt in just under a month. The pigs were spotted in the dense Uath Lochans area on Monday, and located by authorities the next day. After consulting with veterinarians and the police, Forestry and Land […]
Rangers corral feral pigs thought to have been released in Cairngorms
A herd of feral pigs believed to have been illegally released in the Cairngorms have been successfully corralled by estate workers who are now attempting to trap them. The animals were first spotted near the Uath Lochans area, close to the village of Inch and only 5 miles from where four lynx were illegally released […]
Plants, birds, feral pigs: the invasive species that cost the US millions
Globally, invasive species account for $423bn in losses each year, with a significant portion concentrated in the United States. They are estimated to cost US $120bn in damages annually, though the number has probably changed as the latest assessment dates back to 2005. Whether its travel or the transportation of goods, human activity has contributed […]