Japan is seeing more and more frequent attacks on humans by monkeys, bears and wild boars. The number of wild animals is also increasing and the problem seems to have several causes. It is also reported that dolphins sometimes bite humans on Japanese beaches. Although some suggest “climate change” is a key part of theContinue reading “Wildlife Attacks In Japan Increase As Villages Shrink And Animal Population Increases”
Monthly Archives: August 2022
Wolves Vs Ranchers: Ongoing Battle Heating Up In Colorado, Other States
At one time there may have been as many as 2 million wolves in the continental United States. Hunting and persecution reduced the number to a few hundred by 1960. Most of them were restricted to Michigan, Wisconsin and Minnesota. Almost universally reviled in 1900 wolves began attracting a following of conservationists and other activists.Continue reading “Wolves Vs Ranchers: Ongoing Battle Heating Up In Colorado, Other States”
Authorities In Mexico Seize About 200 Big Cats And Other Animals, Sanctuary Owner Disputes Abuse Claims
Mexico City police serving warrants recently seized about 200 exotic animals including 177 lions from a sanctuary on the capital’s south side. Authorities allege that the animals were abused and mistreated, but the sanctuary owner says videos of the raid were “out of context” and that the sanctuary was rescuing animals and most were healthy.Continue reading “Authorities In Mexico Seize About 200 Big Cats And Other Animals, Sanctuary Owner Disputes Abuse Claims”
Ocean Puzzle: Shark From Frigid Deep Sea Atlantic Waters Spotted In The Tropics Off Belize
When most of us think of sharks we imagine something from Jaws or perhaps Claws. But the reality is only about a dozen of the nearly 400 species of sharks are at all interested in dining on humans. Of these, Great whites, bull sharks, tiger sharks , mako sharks, and oceanic white tips are theContinue reading “Ocean Puzzle: Shark From Frigid Deep Sea Atlantic Waters Spotted In The Tropics Off Belize”
Loch Ness Monster Is Now “Plausible” But Still Very, Very Unlikely
This is our first foray into cryptozoology, the intense study of wild animals that probably don’t exist. Enthusisasts, of course, have their own society. Two of the most famous “hidden creatures” are Bigfoot (Sasquatch) and The Abominable Snowman (Yeti). The Yeti seems to be out of the limelight these days.. But the most famous ofContinue reading “Loch Ness Monster Is Now “Plausible” But Still Very, Very Unlikely”