Wolves have been reintroducing themselves to California after a century of local extinction. But a three-year-old female gray wolf (Canis lupus) from the Beyem Seyo pack—known to biologists as BEY03F has come into Southern California. Her original pack is now considered inactive. She is native to Plumas County but has come as far south asContinue reading “Female Wolf Roaming California To Find A Mate And Start A Pack”
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Critics Maul Liberty Canyon Wildlife Over-crossing Even As Landmark Project Nears Completion
The concrete and wildflower tribute to Mountain Lion P-22 has finally found vocal critics even as the long-awaited project nears completion. Officially it is the Wallis P. Annenberg Wildlife Crossing. It was named after Annenberg who is one of the biggest private donors. Annenberg, who died in 2025, gave $25 million yo the project. AContinue reading “Critics Maul Liberty Canyon Wildlife Over-crossing Even As Landmark Project Nears Completion”
Project Cheetah Marks New Success Milestone As Three New Cubs Are Born In India’s Kuno National Park
Indias ambitious effort to reintroduce cheetahs has reached another success milestone according to the Times of India The India is trying to right a wrong and save a species by importing African cheetahs (Acinonyx jubatus) into selected Indian habitat. India killed its last cheetahs in the 1950’s. They are threatened in Africa and even moreContinue reading “Project Cheetah Marks New Success Milestone As Three New Cubs Are Born In India’s Kuno National Park”
Virus Outbreak Kills 72 Captive Tigers In Thailand; Wild Population And Humans So Far Unaffected
Canine distemper virus is being blamed as the primary cause of the death of 72 captive tigers., According to Sky News and CNN. The tigers died between February 8-18 at two Tiger Kingdom tourist parks in northeast Thailand. The incident remains under investigation. Thailand is an illustration of the uncertain future of tigers (Panthera Tigris)Continue reading “Virus Outbreak Kills 72 Captive Tigers In Thailand; Wild Population And Humans So Far Unaffected”
Invasive Burmese Pythons Are Reshaping Florida -Not For The Better
Rabbits, famous for their fertility, are no match. Almost nothing is. The Burmese Python (Python bivittatus) has effectively extincted rabbits in parts of the state. Other mid-size mammals are also at risk. Larger animals like Florida panthers (cougars) can’t find food. Foxes have also disappeared and animals as large as deer aren’t safe. The FloridaContinue reading “Invasive Burmese Pythons Are Reshaping Florida -Not For The Better”
Female Gray Wolf Enters Los Angeles County; First In A Century; Harbinger Of A New Pack ?
California Department of Fish and Wildlife biologists say a young female wolf born near Lake Tahoe has wandered into Los Anbges County. The wolf has come as far south as Lancaster. According NBC 4: “lone gray wolf who journeyed hundreds of miles from the Lake Tahoe area was spotted in Los Angeles County over theContinue reading “Female Gray Wolf Enters Los Angeles County; First In A Century; Harbinger Of A New Pack ?”
Do Jaguars Meow Like Housecats? New Research Says Yes, Sometimes
They are the largest feline predators in the americas but research says they share a characteristic with your house cat: the meow. According to BBC Discover Wildlife “ A team of scientists from a number of academic institutions, including the University of Salford in Manchester, set up camera traps in Iguaçu National Park in the AtlanticContinue reading “Do Jaguars Meow Like Housecats? New Research Says Yes, Sometimes”
Ready Set Go…Slowly – Liberty Canyon Animal Overcrossing Is Imching Toward Completion
It was supposed to be up and running last year but the Annenberg animal overcrossing has been delayed. It is now expected to benefit wildlife as different as lizards and mountain lions late this year. The massive project spanning the 101 Freeway in Agoura Hills will be the largest such crossing in the world ifContinue reading “Ready Set Go…Slowly – Liberty Canyon Animal Overcrossing Is Imching Toward Completion”
Researchers Observe Killer Whales And Dolphins Cooperating In Hunt For Chinook Salmon, Say More Research Is Needed
Many species in nature sometimes cooperate in the search for food. According to Nature.com fish eating killer whales and some dolphins have joined that list. It’s important to note that some killer whales (orcas) prey on mammals including dolphins. Others eat fish. The abstract of the research was reported in the scientific reports section ofContinue reading “Researchers Observe Killer Whales And Dolphins Cooperating In Hunt For Chinook Salmon, Say More Research Is Needed”
California Implements Black Bear Protection Plan To Monitor And Protect Robust Ursus Americanus Population
Hosting a population of more than 40,000 black bears, California has one of the nation’s largest and densest populations of “America’s bear. “ To protect them the state has begun implementing an updated plan to ensure they survive and thrive. According to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) the general purpose of theContinue reading “California Implements Black Bear Protection Plan To Monitor And Protect Robust Ursus Americanus Population”