Two Eurasian lynx were spotted just after 4pm on Wednesday 8 January in the Drumguish area of the Highlands in Scotland. Wildlife conservationists from the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) worked overnight with the police to capture the big cats, and condemned the illegal release “in the strongest possible terms”. “We set live trail […]
We need a North Pole Marine Reserve to secure a healthy future for Arctic waters (commentary)
In the 1990s, a single moratorium announcement wiped out an entire industry, leaving 37,000 people unemployed overnight. The ecological collapse of the Canadian Grand Banks Cod Fisheries is the most famous historical example of a collapse in fish stocks due to overfishing. Not only were cod stocks severely depleted, it was the largest layoff of […]
Elk Attack in Arizona: A Tragic Incident Sparks Urgent Wildlife Warnings
In a shocking and unprecedented event, an Arizona woman lost her life after being attacked by an elk she was suspected of feeding. This tragic incident, the first of its kind in the state’s history, occurred in Pine Lake, nestled in the scenic Hualapai Mountains. The repercussions of this unfortunate event have prompted local wildlife […]
“Ad-Free” Reading – Does It Have a Value?
If you are a regular reader of Focusing on Wildlife, you can’t help but have noticed that advertisements feature quite prominently throughout the pages. Most of the revenue from advertisements is donated to wildlife charities whilst the website running costs can also be covered. Bearing in mind that advertisements can sometimes be annoying, we’ve decided […]
Grey seals, minke whales and bluefin tuna: is the North Sea bouncing back to its glory days?
From the outside, the Tunny Club looks like any other seaside fish and chip shop. A short walk from Scarborough harbour, only the photos of John Wayne and Errol Flynn on the wall betray the shop’s fleeting history as a global centre for big-game fishing. In the 1930s, film stars and the ultra-wealthy flocked to […]
Rare bird spotted in Ohio for potentially the first time
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A rare bird was spotted in Ohio, being documented in the Buckeye State for potentially the very first time. The Ohio Division of Wildlife shared photos on social media of a lazuli bunting officials say was spotted in Meigs County, about three hours from Pittsburgh. “This is very likely the first documented […]
Indonesia’s voracious songbird trade laps up rare and poisonous pitohuis
Among New Guinea’s rainforest inhabitants is a group of birds called pitohuis, chatty songbirds that stand out for their loud, attractive songs. But there’s more to these birds than their songs: their poison. Pitohuis are among the few poisonous birds on the planet. Their skin and feathers contain potent neurotoxins, which help them fight off […]
Wildlife groups urge UK government to ban lead ammunition
Wildlife charities have called on the government to ban the sale and use of lead in ammunition used for outdoor shooting. The Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT), RSPB, Wildlife and Countryside Link, Chem Trust and Wild Justice have sent an open letter to the environment secretary, Steve Reed, asking for a 18-month transition period for […]