Officially they went extinct around 1937. Some now put that date 30 years later. A few diehards give credence to sightings. One way or another a Thylacine resurrection or rediscovery may still be in the cards. The dog-sized striped predators were the largest marsupial predator. Conflict with humans led to their probable demise. The lastContinue reading “Thylacine Resurrection May Still Be In The Cards As Scientists Work; Some Think A Few May Still Survive”
Monthly Archives: April 2024
Tiny Sand Cats Capturing The Imagination; Fierce Mini Predators Drawing Scientific Attention
The sand cat (Felis margarita) is one of the most adept and least known of the nearly 40 species of wild cats on earth today. Tiny sand cats weigh in at around 5 pounds but are fierce and versatile predators. They are not well known to science according to the International Society for Endanged CatsContinue reading “Tiny Sand Cats Capturing The Imagination; Fierce Mini Predators Drawing Scientific Attention”
New Nevada Wolves May Be Following Moose Into State From Idaho;First Wolves In State in 100 Years
Nevada wildlife authorities are examining evidence that wolves may be returning to the Silver State. It would be the first time in a century. According to Outdoor Life the new Nevada wolves may be following a Moose boom in the state. Moose have been coming into the region of Elko, Nevada for several years. EnoughContinue reading “New Nevada Wolves May Be Following Moose Into State From Idaho;First Wolves In State in 100 Years”
New Arizona Jaguar Spotted On Camera May Be A Member Of A New Unnamed Jaguar Subspecies
Another jaguar (Panthera onca) has been spotted in Arizona, making 8 identified in recent years. The new Arizona jaguar is something of a mystery, however, as it may be a member of a different, as yet unnamed subspecies. According to Animals Around The Globe the large cat was filmed in the Huachuca Mountains in theContinue reading “New Arizona Jaguar Spotted On Camera May Be A Member Of A New Unnamed Jaguar Subspecies”
Freeway Cougar Closure Timeline Announced As CalTrans Prepares To Put 140 Ton Beams In Place
April 15 will not only see the pain of Income Tax Day but the beginning of overnight closures of southbound lanes of the 101 Freeway in Agoura. The Freeway cougar closure will facilitate the placing of beams needed for the Liberty Canyon over crossing according to the Ventura Star. “Starting April 15, closures of allContinue reading “Freeway Cougar Closure Timeline Announced As CalTrans Prepares To Put 140 Ton Beams In Place”
Burgeoning Wildlife Tourism Industry May Help Rescue Many Endangered Species
It is no secret that tourism is a big business. But the burgeoning wildlife tourism industry may prove vital to the animals spotted by travelers. According to the Future Markets Insight (FMI) blog the industry may nearly double in the next ten years .Wildlife tourism – or observing wild animals in their own habitat –Continue reading “Burgeoning Wildlife Tourism Industry May Help Rescue Many Endangered Species”
Yucatan Underwater Labyrinth Is Teeming With Life, Researchers Discover
A recently explored Yucatan underwater labyrinth is teeming with life, researchers say after exploring the site, According to Science Alert the discovery is massive and not very well understood. It joins a number of other such finds, many in cold Arctic and Antarctic waters that are rapidly expanding our knowledge of sea life. The labyrinthContinue reading “Yucatan Underwater Labyrinth Is Teeming With Life, Researchers Discover”
New Ghost Shark Species Discovered Off Thailand, Ancient Deep Sea Creature Has Huge Eyes
Ghost sharks are among the most unusual of sharks. They have made striking adaptations to survive According to Newsweek scientists have found a new ghost shark species. This creature lives in the Andaman Sea off the coast of Thailand. The new ghost shark is one of several dozen members of the chimaera family. According toContinue reading “New Ghost Shark Species Discovered Off Thailand, Ancient Deep Sea Creature Has Huge Eyes”