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fromNature
2 months ago
Women in technology

#OpenToWork: how laid-off US scientists are coping with shattered careers

fromNature
2 months ago
Women in technology

#OpenToWork: how laid-off US scientists are coping with shattered careers

fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago

U.S. Fish and Wildlife officer injured by suspect in San Jose

On Friday night, a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service officer was injured during an arrest attempt involving an off-road vehicle in San Jose.
San Francisco
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 weeks ago

5 Canada Geese dead after being struck in Markham, city says | CBC News

Five Canada Geese are dead and two injured after a vehicle incident in Markham.
#conservation
US news
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

Environmentalists sue to stop opening of 'Alligator Alcatraz' in Everglades

Environmental groups are suing to stop the construction of an immigrant detention center in the Everglades, citing ecological concerns.
#animal-welfare
Pets
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

New Jersey Regulators Accuse Interactive Aquarium of Mistreating Animals

SeaQuest in Woodbridge, NJ faced regulatory action for repeated animal welfare violations, resulting in the seizure of numerous animals.
Pets
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

New Jersey Regulators Accuse Interactive Aquarium of Mistreating Animals

SeaQuest in Woodbridge, NJ faced regulatory action for repeated animal welfare violations, resulting in the seizure of numerous animals.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

U.S. says pangolin, a widely trafficked animal, should be on endangered list

U.S. announces plan to declare seven pangolin species endangered to combat poaching and trafficking.
#rhino-conservation
fromFuturism
3 months ago
OMG science

Behold This Bonkers Photo of a 2,800-Pound Rhino Dangling Upside Down From a Helicopter

fromFuturism
3 months ago
OMG science

Behold This Bonkers Photo of a 2,800-Pound Rhino Dangling Upside Down From a Helicopter

US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Trump officials open up millions of acres in Alaska to drilling and mining

The Trump administration is reversing protections for Alaska's wilderness to prioritize energy production and drilling.
fromKqed
2 months ago

Newly-built Passageways Help Wildlife Safely Cross Roads | KQED

Brown conducted another survey after the crossings were built, and found that not only were animals using the ramps, they were also getting killed less often on the roads - by something like 75%. And these secret crossings only cost $350,000.
San Francisco
fromABC7 Chicago
2 months ago

Baby seal stabbed on Oregon coast prompts search for suspect

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is searching for the person who stabbed a baby seal multiple times on a beach in Oregon.
Portland
NYC food
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Who Would Steal New York City's Pigeons? Mother Pigeon Thought She Knew.

Pigeons are being stolen from NYC streets, sparking concern among activists.
Activists suspect local pet store owners are behind the pigeon thefts.
The theft of pigeons links back to illegal live shooting sports.
Pigeons have been stolen in NYC with increasing frequency.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Sand groomers v turtles: how wildlife is falling foul of the demand for Insta-perfect beaches

Beach tourism in Puglia is threatening loggerhead sea turtle populations by disrupting their natural nesting and hatching processes.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Labour's great nature sellout is the worst attack on England's ecosystems I've seen in my lifetime | George Monbiot

The government's planning and infrastructure bill erases decades of environmental protections, allowing developers to destroy habitats as long as they pay a nature restoration levy.
UK politics
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Destroying endangered species' habitat wouldn't count as 'harm' under proposed Trump rule

The Trump administration's proposal risks undermining the Endangered Species Act by narrowing the definition of harm, potentially endangering crucial wildlife habitats.
#elephants
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
3 months ago

Bushwick pet store owner denies pigeon theft claims

The co-owner of a Bushwick pet store is accused of trapping pigeons from a local park for sale as hunting targets.
NYC politics
fromsilive
3 months ago

'Some type of oil spill' discovered in Staten Island pond; residents raise alarm about polluted area

A suspected oil spill is polluting a pond near Tottenville High School, alarming residents and threatening local wildlife.
UK politics
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
3 months ago

Wild Things: Wind turbine menace

The UK Government is testing black-painted wind turbines to reduce bird collisions, a revelation that highlights the long-standing threat turbines pose to wildlife.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
3 months ago

Admire Seals From Afar, or Pay The Price

Wildlife officials urge New Yorkers to admire seals from a distance to avoid harming them and facing fines.
#animal-cruelty
UK news
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Influencer's Wielding of Wild Wombat Incurs Wrath of a Nation

Australia unites in outrage over an American influencer's act of animal cruelty, demonstrating strong bipartisan condemnation.
UK news
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Influencer's Wielding of Wild Wombat Incurs Wrath of a Nation

Australia unites in outrage over an American influencer's act of animal cruelty, demonstrating strong bipartisan condemnation.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 months ago

Fresh concerns for wildlife after reports of second oil spill in River Wandle in two months

There are renewed concerns about oil spills in the River Wandle, raising alarms over pollution control and infrastructure.
fromThe Local France
3 months ago

EXPLAINED: The rules for cutting your hedge in France

In France, it's too late to trim hedges as mid-March marks the start of the wildlife breeding season.
fromHigh Country News
4 months ago

'We're the stewards of the earth' - High Country News

The shrub-steppe is a fragile but resilient biome crucial for biodiversity and environmental stewardship.
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Long Island 'tunnel of love' gives frogs a safe place to hop to it ahead of mating season

The tunnel of love under a Suffolk County roadway protects local frogs during mating season, reducing road mortality to near zero and promoting their thriving population.
NYC LGBT
France politics
fromThe Local France
1 year ago

The little-known French law that could see dog owners fined 750 this spring

Dog owners in France must keep their dogs on a lead during spring to protect wildlife, with fines for violations.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 months ago

A rogue hawk is swooping tall men - now the town wants to save it

At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
UK news
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Bridges and Tunnels in Colorado Are Helping Animals Commute

The overpass project aims to enhance safety for both motorists and wildlife along Route 160.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Call for pets' toxic flea treatments to be tightly restricted in UK

Toxic flea treatments for pets should be tightly restricted to protect wildlife and waterways.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 months ago

Drone wars erupt in countryside as foxhunting battles turn hi-tech

The battle to uphold the legal ban on foxhunting has repeatedly led to violence since the activity was outlawed in 2005, making drone surveillance increasingly necessary.
UK news
#hunting
France news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

French hunter, 81, on trial for killing endangered bear that attacked him

An 81-year-old hunter is on trial for killing an endangered bear in self-defense during an attack in the Pyrenees.
France news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

French hunter, 81, on trial for killing endangered bear that attacked him

An 81-year-old hunter is on trial for killing an endangered bear in self-defense during an attack in the Pyrenees.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

North Sea collision: operation to clear up plastic pellets begins

Thousands of plastic nurdles are being retrieved from the North Sea following a ship collision, posing a threat to wildlife.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Baby wombat-snatching US influencer apologises and says she was concerned' for Australian animal

Hunting influencer Sam Jones apologized for her actions after taking a baby wombat, explaining she acted out of concern for its safety.
#social-media-controversy
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Baby wombat-snatching US influencer at risk of losing Australian visa

Hunting influencer Sam Jones faces scrutiny for filming herself taking a baby wombat from its mother, potentially breaching her Australian visa.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Baby wombat grabber Sam Jones leaves Australia after intense backlash including from PM and immigration minister

Influencer Sam Jones left Australia after backlash for grabbing a baby wombat from its mother, amid investigations into her visa compliance.
UK news
fromwww.dw.com
4 months ago

Australia angered by clip of US influencer grabbing wombat DW 03/13/2025

An American influencer sparked outrage in Australia after filming herself grabbing a baby wombat, raising concerns about wildlife protection and social media ethics.
Environment
fromWIRED
4 months ago

One Photographer's Quest to Redefine the Shark

Gerardo del Villar advocates for shark conservation through stunning underwater photography to shift perceptions and promote responsible ecotourism.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 months ago

Catapult ban petition to get government response

Government to respond to petition banning catapults after public outcry over increased violence and wildlife attacks.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
5 months ago

Couple confided in fellow fliers about turtle skull on board, authorities say. They were in for a shock

A couple was caught illegally possessing a green sea turtle skull and other protected wildlife trophies during a flight over California.
fromHomebuilding & Renovating
5 months ago

When to cut hedges - experts say act soon before bird nesting season starts

Knowing when to cut hedges ensures plant health and compliance with wildlife protection laws.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.mercurynews.com
7 months ago

Protections for nesting gulls (among other uniquely Californian headaches) delayed repairs to Santa Cruz wharf

Santa Cruz's wharf collapse highlights the tension between environmental protections and infrastructure maintenance, raising questions about timing and priorities.
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