Of the nearly 40 species of wild cats the African Golden Cat (Caracal aurata) is one of the least known. But according to the Marshall University website that is changing: “College of Science graduate student Mary Zarilla has documented the first recorded occurrence of the African golden cat (Caracal aurata) in the Toro-Semliki Wildlife Reserve—markingContinue reading “Rare African Golden Cat : AI Helping Researcher Find out How Many Still Roam African Rainforests”
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Are Urban Raccoons Self Domesticating? Recent Study Says City Dwellers Showing Signs Of Being On That Road…But Wait!
Scientists think there is one on every block, perhaps 20 million in the United States. Now the ever present urban raccoon (P.i.lotor) may be showing signs of splitting from its wild cousin. Or perhaps not. Wild raccoons and urban raccoons appear to be diverging. A new study says the urban dwellers are starting to showContinue reading “Are Urban Raccoons Self Domesticating? Recent Study Says City Dwellers Showing Signs Of Being On That Road…But Wait!”
How Many Wolves will Montana Kill? Conservationists Oppose New State Guidelines Permitting A Higher Kill Count
As has been noted here wolves are a hot button conservation issue. Wolf defenders and wolf hunters square off regularly in courtrooms and legislative halls. As the state’s hunting season opens Montana conservationists and hunting interests are squaring off over changes in Montana hunting laws. According to the Daily Montanan a central issue is aContinue reading “How Many Wolves will Montana Kill? Conservationists Oppose New State Guidelines Permitting A Higher Kill Count”
Recent Leopard Attacks Cause Indian Conservationists To Ask Prime Minister For Policy Changes
India is home to many of the world’s wildcats and how to preserve them in a challenging world is a key issue. India has 15 of the approximately 37 cat species. More than any other single country. The country has mounted strong conservation efforts. Recently the focus has been on Indian leopards (Panthera pardus fusca).Continue reading “Recent Leopard Attacks Cause Indian Conservationists To Ask Prime Minister For Policy Changes”
Arctic Fox Rebound; Norway Moves To Save Endangered Species From The Brink Of Extinction
Norway is making strides in saving arctic foxes from extinction
Octopus Teamwork: Red Sea Species Appears To Team Up With Fish For Cooperative Hunting, According To New Research
The octopus is an amazing animal and under a good deal of scientific scrutiny. Recently a possible example of octopus teamwork has emerged as researchers believe the cephalopods team up with fish to hunt. According to an article on ChipChick on MSN the discovery was made in the Red Sea and researchers believe that theContinue reading “Octopus Teamwork: Red Sea Species Appears To Team Up With Fish For Cooperative Hunting, According To New Research”
Pallas Cat Kittens Spotted By Iranian Conservationists, Raising Hopes For Future Of Species In Iran
Pallas” Cat, sometimes dubbed the “original grumpy cat” due to its unusual appearance, appears to be alive and well in Iran. Pallas cat kittens have recently been photographed, a hopeful sign, according to Iran Front Page. According to Iran Front page: “According to the head of Kerman’s Department of Environment, one of the local environmentalContinue reading “Pallas Cat Kittens Spotted By Iranian Conservationists, Raising Hopes For Future Of Species In Iran”
Project Cheetah About Two Years Old; Ambitious Plan Forges Ahead Despite Criticism
Project Cheetah is about two years old and appears to have the green light despite several setbacks and serious criticism. The goal is to reintroduce cheetahs (Acinonyx jubatus) to India more than 70 years after they were driven to extinction in that country. The effort follows in the footsteps of the much more successful ProjectContinue reading “Project Cheetah About Two Years Old; Ambitious Plan Forges Ahead Despite Criticism”
Arabian Leopards Will Come To US National Zoo As Presidential Diplomacy Set To Bring Conservation Results To Help Critically Endangered Cats
President Donald J. Trump’s recent visit to the Middle East may turn out to be important for critically endangered Arabian leopards. Trump and Saudi officials agreed to a visit by two Arabian leopards to the Smithsonian National Zoo, according to news reports USA Today said the agreement to bring the leopards to the United StatesContinue reading “Arabian Leopards Will Come To US National Zoo As Presidential Diplomacy Set To Bring Conservation Results To Help Critically Endangered Cats”
Return of Wisconsin Cougars May Be Close As Birth Of Michigan Kittens Suggests Wisconsin Arrival “Inevitable”
Today there are no known Wisconsin cougars. However the recent discovery of mountain lion kittens in Michigan suggests the return of the big cats may be inevitable. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel says Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) employees verified the existence of two kittens in that state in March. The two were estimated toContinue reading “Return of Wisconsin Cougars May Be Close As Birth Of Michigan Kittens Suggests Wisconsin Arrival “Inevitable””