Bangladesh, a signatory nation of CITES (the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora), has failed to control illegal bird trade and has recently been suspended from the convention. Data shows that Bangladesh has been importing several species of endangered birds from the international market to sell locally as pets. […]
UK Fox Hunters Seek Legal Protections Amid Controversial Ban
In a novel legal maneuver, a group of English fox hunters, led by activist Ed Swales, is preparing to challenge the long-standing ban on fox hunting by seeking to have their pro-hunting stance recognized as a protected belief under the Equality Act. This move comes in response to the 2005 legislation that outlawed the traditional […]
Results of the Best Photo of the Month August 2024
We are delighted to announce the results of our latest photo competition. Michael Tweddle wins First Prize with his outstanding image ‘Etosha Giants‘. Alan Murphy wins Second Prize with his inspirational image ‘Western Screech-owl and Pack Rat’. Third Prize is shared between Steve Wagner with ‘Bald Eagle‘ and Glenn Perrigo with ‘Threat Posture of Giant […]
Historic $100 Million Grant Revealed to Revolutionize US National Parks
In a groundbreaking move, the National Park Foundation, the official nonprofit partner of the US National Park Service, has received a transformative $100 million donation from Lilly Endowment Inc. This gift marks the largest grant in the foundation’s history and is poised to significantly enhance the Conservation and enjoyment of over 400 national park sites […]
Colorado’s Standley Lake baby bald eagles survive after years of tragedy
Three baby bald eagles at Standley Lake survived to become juveniles and are learning to hunt and live on their own after years of tragedy and mishaps, Westminster officials said this week. A nesting bald eagle pair first made a home at the reservoir in 1993, hatching their successful offspring in 1996. While the pair […]
Fish Population Estimates May Be Overly Optimistic, New Study Reveals
Published in the journal Science, the study analyzed data from 230 significant fisheries worldwide, spanning from 1980 to 2018. The findings revealed that, on average, fish stock assessments overestimated populations by 11.5 percent. These optimistic estimates, the researchers argue, could potentially mislead management decisions, emphasizing the need for more conservative approaches to safeguard marine ecosystems. […]
Stay away from bull elk: Yellowstone officials issue warning as fall mating season kicks off
Yellowstone National Park officials have issued a warning for visitors to stay away from bull elk during fall mating season, which is now in full swing. Their language of love is not the same as ours – no whispering sweet nothings or taking the softly, softly approach. They are unpredictable and much more aggressive during […]
Monterey, California Beach Closed to Protect Hundreds of Sea Lions
Local officials have closed the area around Monterey, California’s San Carlos Beach to people following the takeover of hundreds of sea lions. Caution tape was placed along the beach, but crowds continued to gather and take photos of the sea lions resting and frolicking, reported Reuters. The social and playful marine mammals frequently gather on […]