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fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Mountain lion attacks on pets and cattle rattle a small Central California town

"I could hear rustling on our porch," Corral de Tierra resident Michael Antle told the television station. "Our family dog was taken off of our porch. The following night, the lion came for our goat and actually took the goat to the same spot. Didn't eat either animal, so I think it's out to kill."
California
Environment
fromFortune
2 months ago

U.S. cattle faces a growing threat from a protected species of vulture spreading north amid climate change - 'They just basically eat them alive' | Fortune

Black vulture range expansion, aided by warmer winters, is increasing livestock attacks, prompting farmers to use deterrents and killing permits while experts call for research.
California
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

California just killed 4 endangered gray wolves. Here's why.

California wildlife officials lethally removed four endangered gray wolves after repeated cattle attacks by a pack that had become heavily reliant on livestock.
Environment
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

5 wolves killed in Northern California by wildlife agents

California wildlife agency lethally removed five wolves after repeated livestock attacks despite extensive non-lethal measures, citing threats to ranching and wolf recovery.
Environment
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

California euthanizes 4 gray wolves as ranchers bemoan surge in cattle kills

California wildlife officials euthanized four gray wolves from the Beyem Seyo pack after the wolves caused 70 livestock deaths in less than six months.
Environment
fromBoston.com
3 months ago

Townsend police warn residents after bear reportedly kills goat, targets chickens

Black bear activity increased in Townsend, killing a goat and threatening other animals; residents should secure food, remove feeders, and follow seasonal safety measures.
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