As Wolf Populations Rebound, an Angry Backlash Intensifies

As Wolf Populations Rebound, an Angry Backlash Intensifies

Next month will mark the 30th anniversary of a landmark wildlife experiment: the reintroduction of wolves into Yellowstone National Park. The gray wolf had been nearly extirpated throughout the northern Rockies and had been federally listed as endangered since 1974. Diane Boyd, a wildlife biologist who had started collaring and tracking wolves that entered northern […]

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Orca gang develops brutal hunting strategy to take on the world’s largest shark — ‘This is a fascinating behaviour’

Orca gang develops brutal hunting strategy to take on the world’s largest shark — ‘This is a fascinating behaviour’

A gang of orcas off the coast of Mexico have learned how to hunt whale sharks — the world’s largest shark species — and their tactics are brutal. One male individual was present at the majority of these hunting events, researchers say, suggesting he may be driving this predatory behavior. “The animals have shown us […]

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Endangered Sea Turtle Completes Incredible 5,000-Mile Journey Back to Gulf of Mexico

Endangered Sea Turtle Completes Incredible 5,000-Mile Journey Back to Gulf of Mexico

A rare Kemp’s ridley sea turtle, one of the smallest and most endangered sea turtles, recently completed a remarkable return to the Gulf of Mexico after being found thousands of miles away in Europe. This resilient turtle, affectionately named Boeier after the boat that rescued her, had an unexpected adventure that spanned over 5,000 miles […]

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