Wolf populations in Europe have made a big comeback, increasing by almost 60 percent in a single decade, according to a new study. Populations of large carnivores are declining globally, according to a press release from the Public Library of Science (PLOS). In Europe, however, recent conservation policies have supported wolf recovery. “We report that […]
Tag: Wild boar
In the hills of Italy, wolves returned from the brink. Then the poisonings began
High on a mountain pass near the town of Cocullo in central Italy lay six black sacks. Inside were nine wolves, including a pregnant female and seven youngsters – an entire pack. They had eaten slabs of poisoned veal left out a few days earlier, dying over the hours that followed, snarls of pain fixed […]
Rodent for dinner? California officials urge residents to eat invasive nutria
Wildlife officials are encouraging California residents to add a rodent to their daily diet as part of efforts to control the invasive species‘ population. The nutria, a large, semi-aquatic rodent native to South America, is threatening the state’s ecosystems by destroying habitats and outcompeting native wildlife. The nutria’s harmful impacts have prompted wildlife officials to […]
The wild boars of the Costa del Sol: do these sun-loving pigs really need to be culled?
Name: Sus scrofa. Appearance: Stocky, hairy and causing a nuisance on the Costa del Sol. Ah, this is about British tourists I suppose – I saw Málaga council has been telling them to put their clothes back on and stop singing late at night. Actually, it’s about boars. Boars – you mean the things Astérix […]
The Bandipur Tales
A big hello to my readers, its been long, really long since I posted here. This post is all about a three day stay followed by a one day round in Bandipur and Kabini respectively. I had the privilege of accompanying and guiding Alex who was visiting India purely for wildlife photography. I wont be […]
Natuurpark Lelystad – De Evers
Zoals een oplettende lezer(es) had kunnen opmerken werd er in een van mijn voorgaande blogs (Natuurpark Lelystad – De otter) gesproken over twee diersoorten waarvoor ik met de sneeuw naar Natuurpark Lelystad gegaan ben. Er wordt daarna echter maar ingegaan op een soort, namelijk de otter. De tweede soort is het everzwijn of wild zwijn. […]
Fox and wild boars
A stroll in the countryside allowed me to encounter 3 beautiful wild animals. Renard et sangliers – Promenade d’hier, 3 belles rencontres!Il y avait longtemps que je n’avais pas vu de renard; celui-ci est magnifique avec une queue très fournie, il semble en pleine forme! Vulpes vulpes (Canidae) – Red Fox – It’s been a […]