Sure, dogs bark, growl and howl. But did you know they can scream, chatter and whistle, too? The dhole or ‘whistling dog’ is a formidable and co-operative hunter that relies on these strange vocalisations to communicate with pack members across dense vegetation and bring down prey far larger than itself. With a russet coat and […]
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“It’s the size of a house cat, with all the charisma of rusty-red teddy bear…”
These tree-dwelling cuties are the original panda, having been described by scientists nearly 50 years before their black and white namesakes. They’re not actually even close relatives of the giant panda, belonging to their own unique family (Ailuridae) and sharing traits withracoons, weasels and skunks. How big are red pandas? Brilliantly adapted against the cold and for life in the […]
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 […]
Scary video shows tourist facing instant consequences after trying to pet wild warthog: ‘View them from a distance’
A TikTok shows just how quickly things can go awry with wild animal encounters. The video, posted by WonderLand TV (@wonderlandtv00), showed a warthog approaching the cameraman in what looked like a tropical resort. @wonderlandtv00 Warthog attacks a tourist #fyp #tourist #animal #funny ♬ original sound – Wonderlandtv00 “Hello, boy! I wonder if we can […]
Golden eagles poised for reintroduction in England
After more than 150 years, golden eagles could be set to return to England, as a study is expected to confirm there are enough suitable sites to support the reintroduction of the UK’s most iconic bird of prey. Golden eagles, which can have a wingspan of more than 2 metres, are occasionally seen in areas […]
Wild pigs’ flesh turning ‘neon blue’ in California: Authorities are sounding the alarm
Dan Burton has trapped hundreds of wild pigs for clients of his wildlife control company in Salinas, but even he was startled when he cut one of them open and found blue meat inside. “I’m not talking about a little blue,” said Burton, owner of Urban Trapping Wildlife Control. “I’m talking about neon blue, blueberry […]
Six hog hunters cheated to win contests in Louisiana, agents say. Now they’re arrested
Six winners of hog hunting contests now face criminal charges in Louisiana after they were accused of cheating. All six were charged with hunting contest fraud and criminal conspiracy, and five were accused of violating interstate commerce as well, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries said June 12. Their attorney information isn’t available in […]
‘The pigs have disappeared’: swine fever threatens food source for millions as disease hits wild herds
Populations of wild pigs are crashing due to the spread of African swine fever (ASF), threatening the livelihoods of millions who depend on them for food, researchers warn. With a fatality rate of almost 100%, ASF has swept across Asia, Europe and Africa, devastating domestic and wild pig populations over the past 10 to 20 […]