The wild turkey ( Meleagris gallopavo) holds a special place in American hearts. It is the very emblem of Thanksgiving, a very popular game bird and even the symbol of a popular spirit. Benjamin Franklin allegedly suggested it for the national bird, although that is now doubted. Unfortunately, the wild turkey population is shrinking and noContinue reading “Wild Turkey Population Is Declining, Several Factors May Be Contributing To Sharp Drop In Numbers”
Monthly Archives: January 2024
Female Red Wolf Arrives In Tennessee, Curators Hope She Will Help To Increase The Numbers Of Her Highly Endangered Species
A female red wolf has recently arrived at Zoo Knoxville in Tennessee. The 2-year old is expected to help the species recover further from near extinction. According to 10News the two-year-old female red wolf will join two males currently living there. It is hoped she will be able to breed successfully. After several rocky startsContinue reading “Female Red Wolf Arrives In Tennessee, Curators Hope She Will Help To Increase The Numbers Of Her Highly Endangered Species”
Threatened “Tiny Tigers” May Benefit From New Study Detailing Suitable Habitat For The South American Cat
As we have noted, better genetic understanding is changing the way scientists look at many felines. Today’s example is Leopardus tigrinus, which used to be known as the oncilla or the tigrina. Now the threatened “tiny tigers” (as they sometimes are called” are spilt into two species. The northern l.eopardus tigrinus and the southern L.Continue reading “Threatened “Tiny Tigers” May Benefit From New Study Detailing Suitable Habitat For The South American Cat”
Giant Tegu Lizards Appearing In South Carolina; Authorities Very Concerned About Invaders
Black and white tegu lizards are appearing in South Carolina and authorities are seeking to halt the spread. Giant tegu lizards can reach 5 feet in length and are a threat to a number of native birds, reptiles and other species. According to the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) the creatures have noContinue reading “Giant Tegu Lizards Appearing In South Carolina; Authorities Very Concerned About Invaders”
California Beaver Family Is Released Into Wild; First Beavers In The State In 75 Years
Beavers (Castor canadensis) are on what might be a “short list” of animals conservationists want to see returned to former haunts. This is because the industrious rodents transform landscapes in many beneficial ways. A California beaver family is leading the way in Golden State recovery efforts. According to Governor Gavin Newsom the release of the seven-memberContinue reading “California Beaver Family Is Released Into Wild; First Beavers In The State In 75 Years”