#wildlife-conservation
#wildlife-conservation

New York City

Probable claws! Brooklynite busted selling cougar head, other exotic animal parts

The illegal wildlife trade poses a threat to endangered species, and law enforcement is committed to prosecuting individuals involved in such activities. [ more ]

Nature

JavaScript

Not just truffles: dogs can sniff out surpassingly rare native fungus

Dogs can outperform humans in detecting rare fungi. [ more ]

www.hamhigh.co.uk

'Over the moon!' - Three endangered lion cubs born at London Zoo

Endangered lion cubs born at London Zoo to help with species survival.

Conservation breeding program for Asiatic lions crucial due to small wild population. [ more ]

Sacramento Bee

$50K award offered for information about deaths of 3 endangered gray wolves in Oregon

A federal agency is offering a $50,000 reward for information about the deaths of three endangered gray wolves in southern Oregon.

The gray wolves were part of the Gearhart Mountain Pack and included an adult breeding female and two subadults. [ more ]

Sacramento Bee

Feds won't restore protections for wolves in Rockies, western states, propose national recovery plan

Federal wildlife officials reject requests to restore protections for gray wolves in the Rockies.

U.S Fish and Wildlife Service plans to work on a national recovery plan for wolves by December 2025. [ more ]

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ABC7 San Francisco

3 weeks ago

VIDEO: Group in North Carolina risk safety for selfie with black bear cubs

Neighbors caught people pulling bear cubs from a tree for selfies, illustrating the dangers and irresponsibility of disturbing wildlife. [ more ]

Sacramento Bee

'Blue' the pelican gets life-saving surgery after pouch is slashed 'from base to tip'

A brown pelican underwent surgery to repair a severed pouch, showing human-caused injury.

Concerns raised as the bird's injuries were severe, possibly indicating intentional harm. [ more ]

Mail Online

Capture of Alaska-native bears found in Florida faces 11 charges

Shae Hensley, 53, is facing charges for unlawfully importing Alaskan bear cubs

The cubs were found wandering in a dark street in Florida and later moved to a zoo [ more ]

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Sacramento Bee

3 days ago

This deadly disease that kills deer and elk has been detected in California for the first time

Chronic wasting disease, similar to 'zombie deer disease' and fatal, detected first time in California deer. [ more ]

english.elpais.com

Rakus, the first orangutan seen healing a wound with a medicinal plant

Fibraurea tinctoria, a medicinal plant in Southeast Asia, shows potential healing abilities when used by animals like the Sumatran orangutan Rakus, offering insights into natural remedies. [ more ]

www.npr.org

Deer are expanding north. That could hurt some species like boreal caribou

White-tailed deer expanding into boreal forests of western Canada have complex ecological impacts on other species like boreal caribou, challenging researchers to determine the driving factors. [ more ]

Mail Online

Antarctic wildlife is being sunburnt due to hole in the ozone layer

Ozone hole over the Antarctic is lingering longer, endangering wildlife. [ more ]

www.mercurynews.com

Bird flu is decimating seal and sea lion colonies. Scientists don't know how to stop it

Avian influenza affecting seals and sea lions globally

Virus spreads rapidly in wildlife and marine mammals [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

Where the Wild Things Went During the Pandemic

Humans' disappearance during lockdowns did not uniformly benefit wildlife.

Wild animals showed varied responses to changes in human behavior during the Covid lockdowns. [ more ]

Frenchly

2 weeks ago

Writing

Le Weekend, 4/26/24: The Fox in French History, The Little Prince, and Me - Frenchly

The French symbolism of the fox, from beloved character to pest, highlights cultural complexities and contrasts. [ more ]

Sacramento Bee

20 hours ago

An 'unusually high number' of emaciated California brown pelicans are turning up onshore

Large numbers of malnourished California brown pelicans are stranding along the California coast, prompting a wildlife investigation. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

Construction of wildlife crossing in Agoura Hills to partially close 101 Freeway

Caltrans will close half of the 101 Freeway in sections to build a wildlife crossing near Agoura Hills.

The project aims to protect a threatened population of mountain lions by preventing wildlife-vehicle collisions. [ more ]

Sacramento Bee

Nocturnal creature found trapped in air duct, CA photos show. An officer gets creative

A Western screech-owl was found trapped in an air duct in California.

Officer Cody Macartney creatively freed the owl with a hook made of electrical wire. [ more ]

Sacramento Bee

Bald eagle egg cracks in windy Northern California nest. 'Heartbreaking news'

Bald eagle parents Liberty and Guardian lost one egg in Northern California.

Losing one egg in a bald eagle nest is a fairly common occurrence. [ more ]

ABC7 San Francisco

Bear cub pulled from tree for selfie recovering at NC wildlife refuge, could return to wild

Rescued bear cub recovering at a wildlife refuge after being taken from a tree for selfies. [ more ]

english.elpais.com

A rancher finds three newborn lynxes in his haystack in Spain

Cattle rancher finds lynx cubs in Toledo province, Spain

Iberian lynx population increases over the years [ more ]

The Atlantic

France politics

A Uniquely French Approach to Environmentalism

The French Biodiversity Agency enforces strict laws to protect biodiversity with a unique police force dedicated to safeguarding species like bats. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Python

Nile crocodiles and Burmese python among rare species seized in Spain

Specialist wildlife police in eastern Spain rescued endangered animals without proper documentation in 2023.

Seprona officers recovered various protected species and launched investigations to find owners lacking required paperwork. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

New York City

Flaco, Central Park Owl, Died With High Levels of Rat Poison in System

Flaco's death in Central Park highlighted the hazards faced by wild birds in an urban setting.

Necropsy findings showed a combination of factors, including infectious disease and toxin exposure, contributed to Flaco's severe illness and death. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles

Two men plead guilty to shooting wild burros in Mojave Desert

Men plead guilty to killing burros with unregistered rifles in the Mojave Desert

Prosecutors recommend probation instead of prison time in plea deal [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles

Central Coast ranch that is home to endangered species to be preserved

The Wildlife Conservation Board awarded over $10 million to protect a 27,000-acre ranch on the Central Coast with diverse wildlife species and habitats. [ more ]

www.standard.co.uk

London

Dozens of birds rescued from huge amount of cooking oil on London's Grand Union Canal

Pollutant in London's Grand Union Canal has devastating effects on wildlife

Swan Sanctuary rescues birds contaminated with oil from the canal [ more ]

www.scientificamerican.com

Web development

This Antipoaching Unit in Kenya is Saving Sea Turtles

Sea turtles play a vital role in marine ecosystems by foraging on sponges, creating space for other creatures.

Engaging with communities and building relationships is crucial for effective wildlife conservation efforts. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

UK politics

Labour to end UK exemptions for bee-killing pesticides outlawed by EU

Labour pledges to end exemptions for bee-killing pesticides approved by the UK government against scientific advice.

Shadow farming minister Daniel Zeichner states that Labour will stop using neonics and submit the policy for inclusion in the party's election manifesto. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

UK news

Tory MP calls for all wild animals' to be culled

Conservative MP calls for culling of all wild animals, including badgers, deer, and foxes.

MP emphasizes the need for controlled culling as a common-sense solution for improving animal health and maintaining ecological balance. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

UK news

Man with egg obsession admits illegally hoarding almost 3,000 of them

Illegal hoarding of almost 3,000 wild birds' eggs by a man with a history of egg collecting.

Significant number of protected native bird eggs found, including those on conservation concern lists. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

UK news

Thousands more badgers could be killed under proposal to raise target numbers

The government may increase culling targets to 100% in certain areas, potentially leading to the killing of thousands more badgers beyond the original plan. [ more ]

www.mercurynews.com

Environment

Opinion: Is the restoration of California's cutest keystone species worth it?

Sea otters play an essential role in maintaining the marine kelp forest.

Debate around reintroducing sea otters to historic range due to population stagnation and environmental concerns. [ more ]

Washington Post

Antarctica was one of the few places without bird flu. Not anymore.

Deadly strain of bird flu found in mainland Antarctica, posing a threat to penguin colonies and other unique wildlife.

Avian influenza detected in skuas near an Argentine base on the Antarctic Peninsula, raising concerns about mass mortality of continent's wildlife. [ more ]

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Europe news

The World | US weighs options for Russia after Navalny's death

President Biden warned Russia of consequences if Navalny died in prison.

Schools in Ukraine shift to remote learning, one operates underground in Kharkiv.

Investors in China abandoning property developments. [ more ]

The Verge

The threat of extinction is getting worse for migratory animals

More than one in five migratory species are at risk of extinction.

Human activity is the main cause of the decline in migratory species populations. [ more ]

New York Post

Chicago Bears

Alaskan bear cubs found more than 3,600 miles away from home on a Florida road

Two Kodiak bear cubs from Alaska were found wandering on a rural Florida roadway.

The bears escaped from a nearby enclosure and were being housed by a local resident. [ more ]

Washington Post