In our last post we talked about Armenian bears rescued from display at gas stations and restaurants. Today comes news of alleged animal smugglers busted in Thailand. Two Indian women were arrested when authorities allegedly found 109 live animals in their luggage. The animals were confiscated. Thai officials did not say what was done withContinue reading “109 Live Animals Rescued From Luggage At Thai Airport; Captive Animal Trade At Work”
Monthly Archives: June 2022
Tigress At Six Flags New Jersey Delivers 5 Siberian Tiger Cubs; Equivalent to 1% Of World’s Wild Population
Nadaya, a captive tigress, has accomplished two feats. She delivered an oversize litter of healthy cubs and the five youngsters equal 1% of the world’s wild Siberian population. She is remarkable in two other ways as well. She has doubled the park’s Siberian tiger population with the fie cubs. This is also her third litter.Continue reading “Tigress At Six Flags New Jersey Delivers 5 Siberian Tiger Cubs; Equivalent to 1% Of World’s Wild Population”
Invasive Giant Florida Python Captured With Remains Of Adult Deer In Belly; State Continues Aggressive Anti-Python Efforts
The biggest python ever caught in the US and one of the world’s largest, was captured in Flordia after eating an adult deer. The giant snake highlights the problem the state has with the invasive species. Florida is working to control pythons with technology, old-fashioned hunting and various contests. The snake was about 25 feetContinue reading “Invasive Giant Florida Python Captured With Remains Of Adult Deer In Belly; State Continues Aggressive Anti-Python Efforts”
Himalayan Wolves Expanding Range, Eating Livestock in Nepal
Himalayan wolves appear to be expanding their range out of Tibet and into Nepal. Livestock kills attributed to the wolves are on the rise. The wolves are not very well known to most people and eke out a living on the slopes of Mt Everest and its environs. Also known as Tibetan wolves, several thousandContinue reading “Himalayan Wolves Expanding Range, Eating Livestock in Nepal”
Conservation Debate: World Wildlife Federation Adopts “People-Centric” Model For Tiger Conservation
Just last week we reported that what appears to be a stunning conservation success may actually have a dark lining. Both India and Nepal have reported surges in their wild tiger population. They are one of a few nations with wild tigers to record significant surges. The two countries have almost doubled the numbers ofContinue reading “Conservation Debate: World Wildlife Federation Adopts “People-Centric” Model For Tiger Conservation”
Challenges Of Wildlife Management: 143 Sheep Die In Panicked Stampede Running From Idaho Wolves
Gray wolves were once common in most of the United States. They were hunted to near extinction and survived in a few scattered places. Slowly they have been returning to a number of western states. The return has not been smooth or without anger and controversy. Wolves are predators and our domestic animals qualify asContinue reading “Challenges Of Wildlife Management: 143 Sheep Die In Panicked Stampede Running From Idaho Wolves”
Wild Monkey Enters Medical Clinic In India To Seek Aid For Herself And Her Baby
The relationship of people and animals runs the gamut from cruelty to kindness. Many animals receive absolutely no compassion from humans. Others seem to get the help and treatment they need. In Bihar, India a doctor at a human medical clinic noticed a wild monkey with a head injury carrying a baby with a kegContinue reading “Wild Monkey Enters Medical Clinic In India To Seek Aid For Herself And Her Baby”
Recovery of “Movie Star” Chimp Highlights Many Animal (And Human) Welfare And Rights Issues
Tonka, a 38-year old chimpanzee with a substantial Hollywood career behind him, has been removed from a Florida basement and is now in a sanctuary for chimpanzees. The story has many heroes and villains and is in many ways similar to stories of human actors who became victims after their lucrative careers ended. The storyContinue reading “Recovery of “Movie Star” Chimp Highlights Many Animal (And Human) Welfare And Rights Issues”
Animals Missing After Locks Cut At Wisconsin Zoo
Two large owls and two otters are missing after someone cuts the locks on their enclosure, according to police in Wisconsin. The incident occurred at the Ochsner Zoo in Baraboo Wisconsin. The owls are great horned owls. Which type of otters were released was not stated except to note that the otters are “very friendly.”Continue reading “Animals Missing After Locks Cut At Wisconsin Zoo”
Is It A Polar Bear Or A Brown Bear? New Study Shows How Two Species Are Intertwined
This has been a topic of scientific discussion for some time but now a new study clarifies things a bit. The study shows that the two species actually began to separate about 1,5 million years ago. What is striking to researchers is that the bears continued to interbreed frequently for quite some time. This makesContinue reading “Is It A Polar Bear Or A Brown Bear? New Study Shows How Two Species Are Intertwined”