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Pets
fromLos Angeles Times
12 hours ago

Sedated, injured, even dead: Exotic bird smuggling cases underscore a problem at the border

Two San Diego men were sentenced for smuggling endangered birds across the U.S.-Mexico border, highlighting a significant illegal wildlife trade issue.
Pets
fromLos Angeles Times
12 hours ago

Sedated, injured, even dead: Exotic bird smuggling cases underscore a problem at the border

Two San Diego men were sentenced for smuggling endangered birds across the U.S.-Mexico border, highlighting a significant illegal wildlife trade issue.
#big-game-hunting
Agriculture
fromFuturism
1 day ago

Millionaire Big Game Hunter Trampled to Death by Elephants

Big game hunting is controversial, with arguments for conservation efforts and against threats to biodiversity.
Agriculture
fromFuturism
1 day ago

Millionaire Big Game Hunter Trampled to Death by Elephants

Big game hunting is controversial, with arguments for conservation efforts and against threats to biodiversity.
#wildlife-trade
Coronavirus
fromNature
2 weeks ago

Almost half of traded wildlife carry disease-causing pathogens

Nearly half of wild mammal species traded carry pathogens that can infect humans, linking wildlife trade to major disease outbreaks.
Coronavirus
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

How bad for humans is wildlife trade? A new study has answers

The wildlife trade significantly increases the risk of zoonotic diseases transferring from animals to humans.
Miami food
fromArs Technica
1 day ago

Trump administration attempt to gut Endangered Species Act hits roadblock

The proposed rewrite of the Endangered Species Act could worsen species decline and harm Florida's economy and environment.
San Jose Sharks
fromIndependent
2 days ago

'Are we waiting for this species to go extinct?' Inside the fight to save rare angel sharks off west coast of Ireland

The critically endangered angel shark faces threats from fishing in Ireland's marine park.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Eighteen wolves found dead in Italian national park in suspected poisoning

The carcasses of 18 wolves have been found in an Italian national park within the space of a week in an apparent series of poisonings described by conservationists as the most serious crimes against wildlife in Italy in a decade.
Europe news
OMG science
fromHigh Country News
3 days ago

The ramifications of record-shattering heat on the West's ecosystems - High Country News

A record-breaking heat wave in March 2023 across the West was caused by climate change, marking the earliest and most widespread event of its kind.
Science
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

Earth Day Came Early This Year

The Overview Effect transforms humanity's perspective on Earth, fostering unity and inspiring environmental action through space exploration.
#conservation
Skiing
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

They come right past the house': learning to live with rhinos as numbers soar in Nepal

Nepal is addressing human-wildlife conflict through education and community engagement to promote coexistence with increasing wildlife populations.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

Uproar over mama bear killing could help launch a state wildlife coexistence program

Legislation is being considered in California to promote nonlethal solutions for human-wildlife conflicts following public outcry over a bear's death.
Health
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
5 days ago

Cocaine hippos,' underground bees and science that you didn't see coming

HIV-positive individuals age 50 and older experience age-associated conditions earlier than their HIV-negative peers due to chronic inflammation and accelerated biological aging.
#trophy-hunting
Pets
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

On the trail with the hunters who believe shooting big game can save Africa's wildlife

Trophy hunting in protected areas like Niassa reserve raises ethical concerns about wildlife conservation and the impact on animal populations.
Pets
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

On the trail with the hunters who believe shooting big game can save Africa's wildlife

Trophy hunting in protected areas like Niassa reserve raises ethical concerns about wildlife conservation and the impact on animal populations.
Django
fromsfist.com
15 hours ago

Central Valley Wine Mogul, Trophy Hunter Killed In Elephant Stampede In Africa

Ernie Dosio, a prominent Central Valley millionaire and big-game hunter, was fatally trampled by elephants during a safari in Gabon.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

Caracas' iconic macaws threatened by vanishing palm trees

The blue and gold macaws in Caracas face threats due to city authorities cutting down their nesting palm trees, risking their population decline.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Wildlife and humans thriving in Unesco-protected sites

Unesco-protected areas support stable wildlife populations despite global declines, but face severe threats from climate change and human activities.
#extinction
fromAwwwards
1 week ago
UX design

100 Lost Species

The project illustrates extinction's impact through an interactive digital experience, emphasizing time's role in species disappearance and human influence.
fromMail Online
3 weeks ago
Environment

Britain has just 20 years to save its wildlife, experts warn

Urgent action is needed to prevent the extinction of hundreds of British species within the next 20 years.
UX design
fromAwwwards
1 week ago

100 Lost Species

The project illustrates extinction's impact through an interactive digital experience, emphasizing time's role in species disappearance and human influence.
Environment
fromMail Online
3 weeks ago

Britain has just 20 years to save its wildlife, experts warn

Urgent action is needed to prevent the extinction of hundreds of British species within the next 20 years.
#colombia
fromFortune
1 week ago
Agriculture

Colombia approves plan to kill cocaine hippos roaming through center of country | Fortune

fromFortune
1 week ago
Agriculture

Colombia approves plan to kill cocaine hippos roaming through center of country | Fortune

Miami food
fromConde Nast Traveler
6 days ago

7 Resorts Where You Can Help Baby Turtles Reach the Sea

Eco-luxury hotels are enhancing sea turtle conservation through nesting zones, incubation centers, and guest participation in protective initiatives.
#biodiversity
Pets
fromSFGATE
4 days ago

8 birds of prey saved after being released in bizarre NorCal crime

A falconry center owner is urgently searching for 11 missing birds after a break-in.
Environment
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

On Earth Day, remember the people defending the planet

Grassroots activists play a crucial role in environmental victories, often unrecognized, yet their efforts lead to significant change and protection of ecosystems.
Pets
fromTasting Table
1 week ago

If You Find A Bird Egg In Your Vegetable Garden, Here's What You Need To Do Next - Tasting Table

Bird nests and eggs are legally protected; do not relocate them to avoid fines and ensure bird safety.
#wildlife-trafficking
fromFortune
2 months ago
Environment

One way AI won't ruin the world: tools to crack down on the $23 billion animal trafficking trade | Fortune

fromSFGATE
2 months ago
Environment

Calif. investigation uncovers underground market for endangered wildlife parts

fromFortune
2 months ago
Environment

One way AI won't ruin the world: tools to crack down on the $23 billion animal trafficking trade | Fortune

fromSFGATE
2 months ago
Environment

Calif. investigation uncovers underground market for endangered wildlife parts

fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

Officer improperly canceled visa of Harvard scholar charged with frog embryo smuggling, judge rules

"The undisputed facts reveal that Ms. Petrova's visa was impermissibly canceled because of the frog embryo samples and for no other reason," Reiss wrote.
OMG science
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

England wildlife watchdog has stopped designating special sites for protection'

While Natural England dithers and reviews processes, irreplaceable wildlife sites are being trashed, damaged, and even built over. That is not a technical failure, it's a dereliction of duty.
Environment
#reproductive-rights
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 weeks ago
Media industry

Debate erupts over wolves in captivity after animal park euthanises entire pack

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and the need for on-ground reporting in critical societal issues.
Media industry
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 weeks ago

Debate erupts over wolves in captivity after animal park euthanises entire pack

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and the need for on-ground reporting in critical societal issues.
#wildlife-protection
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Australian wildlife in harm's way' with volunteers left to pick up the pieces' amid climate crisis, fires and floods

Labor is urged to establish national wildlife protection standards for disaster response, with advocates warning biodiversity risks could become irreversible without coordinated government-funded rescue and rehabilitation services.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Australian wildlife in harm's way' with volunteers left to pick up the pieces' amid climate crisis, fires and floods

Labor is urged to establish national wildlife protection standards for disaster response, with advocates warning biodiversity risks could become irreversible without coordinated government-funded rescue and rehabilitation services.
US news
fromenglish.elpais.com
4 weeks ago

The cockfighting business on the border: Illegal breeding farms in the US and birds sold for thousands of dollars to cartels in Mexico

Cockfighting links organized crime in the U.S. and Mexico, involving drug trafficking, illegal gambling, and violence.
Pets
fromFuturism
2 weeks ago

Man Punished for Breaking Into Moo Deng's Zoo Enclosure

A man was fined for trespassing into a pygmy hippo's enclosure, highlighting concerns over zoo security and animal rights.
Media industry
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Animal park euthanises entire wolf pack after vicious infighting

Wildwood animal park euthanised its entire pack of European grey wolves due to severe aggression and life-threatening injuries among the animals.
Pets
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

The most spotted birds in your local area - and how to help them

The Big Garden Birdwatch reveals significant declines in certain bird species while showing improvements in others, highlighting the impact of environmental factors.
Pets
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

They poo all over the yard': little corellas are terrorising Kangaroo Island and nothing can stop them

Culling thousands of little corellas on Kangaroo Island has not resolved the ongoing issues caused by their presence.
Django
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

She gave her life to protect the richness of Congo': inside the deadly assault on Upemba wildlife park

Congolese soldiers arrived late to a deadly attack on Upemba national park, resulting in seven deaths, including conservationists.
Roam Research
fromMongabay Environmental News
1 month ago

Facebook shuts Indonesia groups after Mongabay and Bellingcat report illegal wildlife trade

Mongabay and Bellingcat discovered Facebook groups in Indonesia illegally selling protected species, exploiting the country's biodiversity through social media platforms.
Pets
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Swifts spark joy!' Why these beautiful birds need our help and 10 ways to give it

Swifts are declining in population due to habitat loss and reduced insect availability, necessitating conservation efforts.
Pets
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Healthy hedgehogs are best left in the wild | Letters

Hedgehogs are wild animals that should not be kept as pets; they thrive best in their natural habitat.
Independent films
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

Hunting for elusive "ghost elephants"

Ornithologist Steve Boyes searches for a rumored new elephant species in the Angolan Highlands in Werner Herzog's documentary Ghost Elephants, premiering on National Geographic and Disney+.
Pets
fromNature
4 weeks ago

A Career in Wildlife Medicine Is Its Own Reward | Blog | Nature | PBS

Working as a Licensed Veterinary Technician at a zoo is rewarding, combining joy and challenges while contributing to wildlife conservation.
Germany politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Germany moves to legalise wolf hunting in response to livestock bloodlust'

Germany's parliament passed legislation allowing wolf hunting to address growing populations and livestock attacks, with voting split along political lines.
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Scientists explain why entire pack of wolves needed to be euthanised

The charity claims long-term separation was not a viable solution, as wolves' welfare is closely tied to living within a stable pack structure, and isolation can create further welfare concerns.
Pets
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Germany makes wolf-hunting legal again

We have several thousand wolf attacks on grazing animals every year. That means an agonizing death. If you want to preserve grazing livestock farming, you have to reduce the population.
Germany news
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 month ago

How a teen's AI model could help stop poaching in rainforests

Both species are under threat. But while African savanna elephants are endangered, forest elephants are critically endangered. They're also highly elusive. Living in dense tropical rainforests in central Africa and parts of West Africa they're very hard to find and study.
Science
Environment
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

The truth behind wildlife tourism

Wildlife tourism in Kenya and Tanzania threatens migration corridors and Maasai land rights, requiring integrated approaches to reconcile conservation, community livelihoods and economic benefits.
Pets
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Rare elephant shrews are born in the UK for the first time

Two black and rufous elephant shrews were born in the UK for the first time at Hertfordshire Zoo, weighing only 30g at birth and discovered through CCTV footage.
Environment
fromFortune
2 months ago

Happy Pangolin Day: the prize for the shy scaly creature as world's most trafficked mammal | Fortune

Pangolins are the world’s most trafficked mammals, hunted mainly for keratin scales and facing high extinction risk across all eight species.
#biodiversity-loss
Environment
fromHigh Country News
2 months ago

Would you pay 1% more for wildlife? - High Country News

The 1% for Wildlife bill would raise lodging taxes to generate nearly $30 million annually for Oregon habitat conservation.
Environment
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

How protecting nature could make the world safer

Ecosystem collapse poses direct national security threats through food insecurity, resource scarcity, and geopolitical instability across continents.
Environment
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Rewilding Rejects the We're-So-Special Exceptionalism

Rewilding requires rehabilitating human hearts, overcoming self-centeredness, and treating nature with compassion so ecosystems and nonhuman lives can flourish.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Stark warning': pesticide harm to wildlife rising globally, study finds

Global ecological harm from pesticides rose between 2013 and 2019, with insects experiencing the largest increase in applied toxicity (42.9%) and soil organisms up 30.8%.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

We are hopeful': small signs of recovery for Scotland's rare capercaillie bird

Capercaillie numbers in parts of the Scottish Highlands show promising recovery due to targeted habitat management and conservation interventions.
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