In the light of the sad and disputatious fate of Freya, a displaced walrus who had the misfortune to choose Norway as the last stop on her misbegotten tour of Europe (having gone from Northumberland to the Netherlands, where latterly she dozed on a moored navy submarine and raised speculation that she might be making […]
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UK Will Allow Hunters to Shoot Wild Deers At Night As Population Rises to Two Million
The United Kingdom has removed some rules on shooting wild deer at night because they say deer numbers have risen to two million and it’s harming the trees. The deer population in the UK has increased from 450,000 in the 1970s to a current two, which is the highest it has been for over 1,000 […]
Watch as 50ft blue whale is eaten alive by pack of bloodthirsty orcas off Australian coast
This is the grisly moment a 50ft blue whale is eaten alive by a pack of bloodthirsty orcas off the Australian coast. The orcas were captured tearing into the blue whale, causing a streak of blood in the water in their wake. Jemma Sharp, who runs Whale Watch Western Australia, was only a few metres […]
Trophy hunting driving African lion into extinction
A leading global lion conservationist has warned of the impending extinction of lions in Africa where the overall population has fallen below 10 000 from a peak estimate of over 20 000 eight years ago. In a presentation to the British parliamentary committee debating proposals to ban the importation of African wildlife trophies into the […]
Dad takes two-year-old son hunting so ‘he can have fun as he learns about wild animals’
A dad has defended why he teaches his son to hunt – saying it teaches him about feral animals as well as having fun. Zach Williams, father to two-year-old son and seven-year-old stepson, said he is also currently training his eldest son on how to use a bow and arrow, as his younger son watches […]
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 […]
Coyotes Are Here to Stay in North American Cities – Here’s How to Appreciate Them From a Distance
Coyotes have become practically ubiquitous across the lower 48 United States, and they’re increasingly turning up in cities. The draws are abundant food and green space in urban areas. At first these appearances were novelties, like the hot summer day in 2007 when a coyote wandered into a Chicago Quiznos sub shop and jumped into […]
Call for hippos to join list of world’s most endangered animals
Hippos could be added to the list of the world’s most endangered animals because of dwindling populations caused by the climate crisis, poaching and the ivory trade. The semi-aquatic mammals are found in lakes and rivers across sub-Saharan Africa, with an estimated population of 115,000-130,000. As well as the trade in ivory – found in […]