The bush dog (Speothos venaticus) is an elusive species. These small and stocky canines have an extensive range in Central and South America yet are so rarely seen in the wild that most of what we know about them is gleaned from studying captive individuals. Its closest relative is thought to be the maned wolf or the African […]
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‘Numerous and Severe’ Illegal Hunting Practices Land Outfitter in Jail
Most hunting violations don’t lead to prison time. But in the case of one outfitter operating in Colorado and other states, the law-breaking was so “numerous and severe” that prosecutors said the stiff sentence was warranted. On July 31, Timothy Rawlings of Laveen, Ariz., was sentenced to 12 months in federal prison for violations of […]