A new study from Britain suggests that bats dislike solar farms. The activity of six different species is reduced nearby. According to Phys.org the results are troubling to researchers because bats are enormously important as insect predators. Reduced bat activity and numbers may have great consequences for people and other wildlife. If bats dislike solarContinue reading “Bats Dislike Solar Farms New Study Suggests, Which May Be Another Hurdle For Renewable Energy Sources”
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Cow Killing Ticks Present New Threat To Livestock And Other Wildlife
We have occasionally discussed ticks before. The spider relatives are a serious source of illnesses in humans and in wild and domestic animals too. Cow killing ticks appear to be on the move in the United States. They have been moving east to west and bringing disease with them. The cow killing tick in questionContinue reading “Cow Killing Ticks Present New Threat To Livestock And Other Wildlife”
Python Hybrids May Begin To Complicate Issues Of Python Control In Florida And The Southeast
In the effort to control the invasive Burmese python (Python bivittatus) scientists have discovered a potentially troubling development. Python hybrids between the Burmese and Indian python (Python molurus). Python hybrids are a concern because the two species inhabit different habitats. The Burmese pythons are at home in the Everglades wetlands. Indian pythons tend to preferContinue reading “Python Hybrids May Begin To Complicate Issues Of Python Control In Florida And The Southeast”
400 Elephants Died Almost At Once; Cause Of Mass Death Is Finally Clear
It was a shocking event several years ago. 350 elephants in Africa died suddenly and mysteriously. More mass deaths followed until 400 elephants died. The elephants literally dropped dead. The mystery impelled researchers to find out what killed the animals and what the ramifications are. According to the Guardian the cause may finally be clear.Continue reading “400 Elephants Died Almost At Once; Cause Of Mass Death Is Finally Clear”
Los Angeles Zoo Joins New Effort To Streamline Rescue Of Trafficked Animals And Find Them New Homes
The struggle against animal trafficking is becoming better organized thanks to a a new effort spearheaded by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and Involving both los Angeles Airport (LAX) and the Los Angeles Zoo. The airport is the site of much attempted smuggling. According to Patabook.com the new system will replace an olderContinue reading “Los Angeles Zoo Joins New Effort To Streamline Rescue Of Trafficked Animals And Find Them New Homes”
French Wolves Kill An Estimated 15,000 Head Of Livestock Each Year, But France Seems Determined To Coexist With The Predator
Wolves are one of the hot button topics in conservation with proponents pushing expansion and reintroduction. Bitter opponents seek eradication. French wolves provide some answers about the cost of coexistence. But French wolves kill an increasing number of domestic animals. Wolves were common in France. They were intensely hunted in the 19th Century. Canis lupusContinue reading “French Wolves Kill An Estimated 15,000 Head Of Livestock Each Year, But France Seems Determined To Coexist With The Predator”
Sicilian Fire Ants Found, Newcomers May Colonize Island With Some Bad Results
Fire ants (Family Solenopsis) are troublesome ants in much of the United States. They have medically significant bites and stings and are a destructive invasive species. Recently, the discovery of Sicilian fire ants has the authorities of Italy worried. According to the Guardian the ants so far appear to be confined to about 12 acresContinue reading “Sicilian Fire Ants Found, Newcomers May Colonize Island With Some Bad Results”
Abundant Deer Roam The United States Despite Predators, Winter, Traffic And Hunting
The United States is increasingly urban and wild lands are shrinking. But wildlife still exists and some thrive. Abundant deer, for example, can be found everywhere in the country. According to A-Z Animals the national population is estimated to be up to 36 million. That is nearly as many as the number of people inContinue reading “Abundant Deer Roam The United States Despite Predators, Winter, Traffic And Hunting”
Yellowstone Bison Survive Harsh Winter But Numbers Are Way Down Due To Deaths In The Cold
Visitors to Yellowstone National Park are treated to the chance to see one of the nation’s best and best protected bison herds. But Yellowstone bison face challenges even diligent park staff can’t save them from. These include wolves and harsh winters. But enough Yellowstone bison survive the winters to spark some debate on managing theContinue reading “Yellowstone Bison Survive Harsh Winter But Numbers Are Way Down Due To Deaths In The Cold”
4,500 Cougars Call California Home, New, More Accurate Study Concludes
Researchers have developed a more accurate estimate of the number of cougars (Puma concolor) who share California with more that 39 millions people. The new best estimate is that 4,500 cougars can be found roaming close to us. According to CapRadio the research is brand new and likely won’ be published for about a year.Continue reading “4,500 Cougars Call California Home, New, More Accurate Study Concludes”