#wildlife-conservation

#wildlife-conservation

Bats carry a lot of very deadly pathogens like Ebola virus, Nipah, Hendra, coronavirus, and also rabies virus. People are finding more and more bat-borne viruses. When such viruses are transmitted to humans, the results are often fatal so there's a lot of interest in trying to prevent spillover in the first place.

Please do enjoy walking around the site, but just give them some space. We're asking people to remember that these are not pets - they are conservation grazers doing an important job. Jessica Allam, Senior Wilder Grazing Ranger at Kent Wildlife Trust, emphasizes the need for visitors to respect the animals' boundaries and understand their conservation role.

This declaration establishes a much-needed green lung for this part of the borough. Our charity launched this campaign back in January 2021. At that time, we were emerging from Covid lockdown, and people were discovering the wonders of nature and wildlife on their doorstep in the Brent River Park.

From dramatic aquatic encounters to deep caves to fish and amphibians closely guarding their eggs, there's an entire world below the surface that few of us ever really get to see. That's where images like those in the annual Underwater Photographer of the Year (UPY) come in, glimpsing some of the darkest depths and most alluring and fragile ecosystems on the planet.

Wildlife populations are in decline. Recreation sites are crowded and often underfunded. Wildfires are larger, more destructive and harder to control. Climate change is reshaping natural systems, from ocean fisheries to mountain snowpacks, faster than institutions can respond. At the same time, communities are being asked to host new energy projects, transmission lines and mineral development - often without clear processes, adequate resources or trust that decisions are being made in the public interest.

There are a lot of unanswered possibly unanswerable questions in the air at the moment. Questions such as what prompts a husband to drug his wife and, for a decade, invite strange men over to his house to rape her while she lies unconscious in the marital bed? Or: what kind of a person do you have to be to hang around with a convicted child sexual offender and billionaire who is exercising his perversions in plain sight,

The ranch is located in one of the most remote parts of California. It's a huge property, said Lucy Blake, president of the Northern Sierra Partnership. On the east side, there are large sagebrush flats that climb up into conifer forests and aspen groves. It has a lot of springs. It's very rich in wildlife. When we're out there, we've seen herds of pronghorn antelope and golden eagles. It's very vast and beautiful. A classic Western landscape.

"I feel very lucky to have them on the farm. It's an important thing to try and keep a healthy population of them. They are absolutely beautiful," he said.

"Mating will continue until all eggs in the clutch are laid. Only Jackie knows how many and when she is done," the non-profit said in an Instagram post. "Eggs are laid 3-5 days apart. Jackie tends to lay every 3 days. In the meantime, if other eggs are on the way, incubation for Egg#1 is delayed in order for all eggs to hatch closer together. This helps with the survival rate of the chicks after hatching."

one of 18 wildcats that were released in the Scottish Highlands, UK, in October. This is the third year that wildcats have been released into the Cairngorms national park after being declared functionally extinct in Britain in 2019. Four have died, but five litters of kittens were born this year, and seven the year before. Experts have said there is real hope for the future of wildcats in ScotlandPhotograph: Peter Cairns/Scotland Big Picture/Royal Zoological Society of Scotland/PA

Krysten Kellum, a spokesperson with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, said during the investigation officials discovered the Trans had sold 243 tuna and about 3,000 pounds of mackerel in less than a month. Investigators also issued a search warrant and found evidence of prior fishing activity that targeted crab, striped bass, halibut, shark, rockfish, lingcod, sea bass and clams.

Polar Bears International, a non-profit conservation group, said on Wednesday that when they first placed a GPS collar on a female polar bear in the spring, she had one young cub. But when she was spotted with two cubs of roughly the same age last month, they realized they were witnessing an exceedingly rare case of adoption. Female polar bears are really good moms and so they're just primed for looking after and caring for their offspring,

The group said it estimated a population for the southern half of Maine of 3,174 adult loons and 568 chicks. Audubon bases its count on the southern portion of Maine because there are enough bird counters to get a reliable number. The count is more than twice the number when they started counting in 1983, and the count of adults has increased 13% from 10 years ago.

A 13-year-old aspiring journalist investigates his father's death in one of Kenya's largest wildlife conservation parks. Simon Ali, 13, finds himself in a world of mystery when his father, a respected conservation guide, is found dead under suspicious circumstances. Armed with his video camera and an unwavering desire for truth, Simon and his best friend Haron embark on a perilous journey to uncover the secrets behind his father's death.

Even as thousands of New Yorkers gobble up turkey on their Thanksgiving dinner plates, wild turkeys are thriving in the city's urban wildlife landscape. Native to North America, turkeys live throughout the city, scouting out habitats that have tall trees and delicious treats, such as, well, bugs. Wild turkeys (Meleagris gallopavo) are flockin' around NYC. Much of that avian action takes place on Staten Island, mostly to the delight, but sometimes to the dismay, of local residents who talked turkey with amNewYork.

PORCUPINES ARE WALKING PINCUSHIONS. Their permanently unkempt hairdo is actually a protective fortress of some 30,000 quills. But their body armor can be a liability, too - porcupines are known to accidentally quill themselves. "They're big and dopey and slow," said Tim Bean, an ecologist at California Polytechnic State University who has collared porcupines as part of his research. They waddle from tree to tree, usually at night, to snack on foliage or the nutrient-rich inner layer of bark.

This year's experience includes new themes - explore the future of Oakland, learn about coexisting with wildlife, swim through the reef to see colorful underwater creatures, go on a safari through the savanna to spot iconic African animals, meet some interesting bugs that are all around us, and end the night by taking the train through the reptile world. Finish your experience with a train ride through an Avian Odyssey, with our winged, feathered friends from parrots to puffins!

The attacks seemed to come from nowhere. At first, the tigers snatched guard dogs on the edge of villages in Russia's far east, emerging from the forest at night to prey. Others went for livestock, going after horses and cattle. Then the attacks on people began. In January, an ice fisher was mauled at night and dragged away by a big cat, just weeks after a forester had been killed. In March, another man was attacked and partly eaten by a tiger.

AP has taken the lives of nearly a quarter of southern sea otters over the past three decades. But the chances for this otter's survival were not shrouded in fear and uncertainty as they were for countless earlier otters. Knowledge about this deadly disease where it comes from, how it spreads, and ultimately, how to treat it has come a long way in the past few years.

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.

A mourner holds a photo of Kenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga outside his house after his death Photograph: Simon Maina/AFP/Getty Images Firefighters try to extinguish a fire in a residential district of Las Pinas, where close to 100 families have been left homeless Photograph: Francis R Malasig/EPA Relatives of one of several people who died in a fire gather outside the garment factory where she worked Photograph: AFP/Getty Images

Visitors can stroll the park's boardwalk-a one-third-mile stretch from the St. Johns River to the headspring-and watch from above as manatees float peacefully below, socializing or nursing their calves in the clear, warm water. It is not only a rare chance to observe these gentle giants without disturbing them, but also a conservation success story: When research began in the 1970s, around 36 manatees visited the park. Now, there are well over 700.

San Jose families have a perfect opportunity to celebrate the spooky season sustainably with Green Halloween at Happy Hollow Park & Zoo on October 25 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. This annual event turns the zoo into a hub of Halloween excitement, where visitors can watch animals engage with themed enrichments like pumpkins filled with treats. Happy Hollow offers a welcoming space for all ages to enjoy the festivities while supporting local wildlife conservation efforts.

The main answer is, how is the place tourism managed? That's the absolute key. In many countries, the government finds that people will pay to go and see, for example, mountain gorillas in Rwanda. So the researchers there said, 'No more than six people at a time, and they can't stay more than an hour.' Well, the governments there think, 'Okay, we get all this money for six.'

The merely chubby have been winnowed away, a naturalist intoned. We are left with a clash of titans. After a record-breaking week of public voting, Katmai national park and preserve in Alaska has announced the winner of its biggest Fat Bear Week yet. 32 Chunk, frequently described as the most dominant brown bear on the river, won the fatness competition despite suffering for most of the season from a broken jaw, which locals suspected came from battling with another male over a female.

On Sunday 22 September, The Savoy's historic Lancaster Ballroom was taken over by Condé Nast Traveller and the award-winning Indian single malt Godawan for a resplendent dinner to inaugurate its new limited-edition, Godawan 173, which is made in Rajasthan and highlights its unique environment, wildlife, art and craftsmanship. CNT's global editorial director, Divia Thani, and Diageo's interim CEO, Nik Jhangiani, hosted the evening - a highlight of which was Bollywood star Sonam Kapoor's receiving the first bottle and pledging funds towards the conservation of the endangered bird after whom the drink is named (Godawan is also known as the Great Indian Bustard and was once a contender for India's national bird).

While trying to use bear spray, he sustained "significant but not life-threatening injuries to his chest and left arm," according to officials. National Park Service medics responded to the scene, and the victim was able to walk with them to the trailhead, where he was loaded into an ambulance and taken to a nearby clinic. From there, a helicopter flew him to a hospital. He was released Wednesday.

A vaccine has been approved to help protect koalas against chlamydia, a measure researchers are hailing as a world-first in fighting the disease that is a leading cause of death for the beloved marsupials.

Spain is a top destination for eco-conscious travelers. The country is home to the most biosphere reserves in the world, is a global leader on Blue Flag beaches and is working towards protecting 30 percent of its marine areas by 2030. And, with the second-longest high-speed rail network in the world, low-impact travel between Spanish destinations is easier than ever.

The ACK Deer Management Project aims to reduce the deer population through hunting and provide venison to alleviate food insecurity, with the potential to supply 75,000 meals. The large deer population is causing ecological strain, spreading diseases, and leading to frequent collisions on the island's roads. Wildlife officials recognize the necessity of expanding the deer harvest to manage ecosystems effectively and support the community.

The 2025 Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year competition celebrated its 22nd year by showcasing breathtaking images that reveal the delicate beauty of the natural world. Western Australian photographer Ross Gudgeon won top honors with a mesmerizing macro shot of cauliflower soft coral, praised for its originality and use of advanced underwater technology.

Whereas previous Tamagotchi devices felt like they bestowed a personal challenge on players to keep individual characters alive and in their care as long as possible, Tamagotchi Paradise places more of an emphasis on populating, rewarding you for nurturing a revolving door of new characters that you will ultimately release to the peaceful wild. In a sense, Tamagotchi Paradise completely reimagines the classic toy not as a pet-keeping experience, but something more akin to wildlife conservation. It's really cool.