Monthly Archives: September 2023

There are neary 40 cat species in the world today. India is of major consequence in feline conservation. More than one-third (15 to be exact) of wild cat species call India home. For comparison, the African continent has 10. Caracal conservation is now in the Indian spotlight. Caracals (Caracal caracal) are perhaps the rarest ofContinue reading “Caracal Conservation Moves Into Spotlight In India As Concerns Rise For Future Of The Species”

The rarest marine mammal is one most people likely have not heard of. The vaquita (Phocoena sinus) has been on the verge of extinction but may be staging a comeback. The little guy is the smallest of the dolphin family. According to Britannica the vaquita inhabits a small portion of the Gulf of California offContinue reading “Rarest Marine Mammal May Be Pulling Back From Verge Of Extinction; Rate Of Population Decline May Have Stopped, Experts Hope”

Wind energy is sometimes touted as a futuristic “green” energy source. But is it? You can ask the birds that die in the millions from flying into the invisible fan blades. Or you can ask Brazil’s big cats. According to the Wall Street Journal the “green” energy source is driving them away from scarce water.Continue reading “Brazil’s Big Cats Face Local Extinction As Invasive Windfarms Drive Them Off Their Land”

Florida’s Burmese pythons (Python bivittatus) are a an ecological disaster playing out in real time. Some reports says they have eaten up to 90 percent of the small mammals in certain areas. Some recent captures weigh about 200 pounds. But could Florida’s Burmese pythons be just starting their move into the United States? According toContinue reading “Florida’s Burmese Pythons: Are They On Their Way To Oregon?”

We have frequently reported on “de-extinction efforts.” Researchers world wide are trying to bring back extinct animals including dodo birds and wooly mammoths. One of the biggest challenges is the Tasmanian Tiger or Thylacine. Now a Tasmanian tiger breakthrough has made the news. According to Reuters Swedish researchers have recovered RNA from a specimen heldContinue reading “Tasmanian Tiger Breakthrough: Researchers In Sweden Recover RNA From 19th Century Museum Specimen”

There are nearly 40 species of cats in the modern feline family. The Asian golden cat (Catopuma temmnickii) may be one of the rarest and least known. According to Fantastic Wildlife website there have been a number of sightings of the cat in north eastern Thailand recently. The website said: “In northeastern Thailand, the AsianContinue reading “Asian Golden Cat Spotted In Northeastern Thailand, Experts Pleased By Sighting Of Rare Feline”

In 2020 Colorado voters narrowly approved a plan to reintroduce gray wolves (Canis lupus) into the state. Since that time Colorado wildlife authorities have been working to make Colorado wolf reintroduction a reality by the end of this year. According to Colorado Public Radio (CPR) the state still believes in can meet the goal. OneContinue reading “Colorado Wolf Reintroduction Plan May Meet End-Of-Year Goal; List Of States That Can Export To Colorado Before 2024 Is Small”

Zoos are supposed to be bulwarks against extinction and exploitation of animals. Not part of the exotic animal trade. Yet the Asahi Shimbun accuses Japanese zoos of overbreeding lions and other animals. The leftover lions as they are called, are farmed out as soon as they grow up. “According to an investigation conducted by TheContinue reading “Leftover Lions: Japanese Newspaper Says Japanese Zoos Overbreed Lions And Other Animals, Discard Them When They Are No Longer “Cute””

Octopuses are usually solitary. So it came as a surprise when scientists found an octopus nesting ground off the California coast with thousands of mothers tending nests. According to The Columbian researchers believe they know why the pearl octopus mothers congregate: warm water. The water seeping up from an undersea volcano helps the eggs hatchContinue reading “Octopus Nesting Ground Discovered, Thousands of the Not-So-Solitary Animals Found Nesting Together Off The California Coast”

Usually extinction is forever as the saying goes, but we can be glad that it isn’t always true. Today’s example is the Takahe, an “extinct” prehistoric bird that is now being returned to New Zealand wilds, according to The Guardian. According to Brittanica, the Takahe (Notornis mantelli) is a large, rare flightless bird. It isContinue reading ““Extinct” Prehistoric Bird Making Remarkable Return To New Zealand Mountains”