When most of us think of sharks we imagine something from Jaws or perhaps Claws. But the reality is only about a dozen of the nearly 400 species of sharks are at all interested in dining on humans. Of these, Great whites, bull sharks, tiger sharks , mako sharks, and oceanic white tips are theContinue reading “Ocean Puzzle: Shark From Frigid Deep Sea Atlantic Waters Spotted In The Tropics Off Belize”
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Loch Ness Monster Is Now “Plausible” But Still Very, Very Unlikely
This is our first foray into cryptozoology, the intense study of wild animals that probably don’t exist. Enthusisasts, of course, have their own society. Two of the most famous “hidden creatures” are Bigfoot (Sasquatch) and The Abominable Snowman (Yeti). The Yeti seems to be out of the limelight these days.. But the most famous ofContinue reading “Loch Ness Monster Is Now “Plausible” But Still Very, Very Unlikely”
Polish Academy Of Science Declares Housecats To Be An Alien Invasive Species – Asks Owners To Keep Them From Roaming
Many people love housecats. They have been a hit with their human friends since the days of ancient Egypt. Today they are Youtube sensations and staples of popular culture from Tom and Jerry and Sylvester to Catbert and Simon’s Cat and the latest OwlKitty. But the very reason they are popular is also the veryContinue reading “Polish Academy Of Science Declares Housecats To Be An Alien Invasive Species – Asks Owners To Keep Them From Roaming”
Male Jaguars Roam The Arizona Border, May RePopulate The State, But Challenges Remains
Jaguars, the largest cats in the Americas, have been absent from Arizona and the United States for decades. Males have been occasionally been sighted since the 1990’s in and around Arizona. At least one is thought to be a resident. Now research suggests several are in Mexico, very close to the border. But human politicsContinue reading “Male Jaguars Roam The Arizona Border, May RePopulate The State, But Challenges Remains”
Britain Re-Introduces Wild Bison In Bid To “Re-Engineer” Island’s Eco-System
Wild European bison are returning to Great Britain for the first time in 12,000 years. The experiment is designed to re-engineer the English eco-system using the particular habits of the beasts. The animals are being introduced into a nature preserve. European bison are cousins of the familiar American bison, often called buffalo. They vanished fromContinue reading “Britain Re-Introduces Wild Bison In Bid To “Re-Engineer” Island’s Eco-System”
Gir Lions Found Hanging Out At The Beach – Could Be Sign Of Conservation Success
Gir lions are the remnant of the once populous Asiatic lion. They are restricted to the Gir Forest in Gujarat, India. Recently, they have been seen doing a rather unusual thing – hanging out at the beach. Gir lions are facing a number of stresses due to overcrowding and the march to the beach mayContinue reading “Gir Lions Found Hanging Out At The Beach – Could Be Sign Of Conservation Success”
Italians May Kill Thousands Of Feral Hogs Plaguing Country, Or They May Call Out The Wolves After Hogs Test Positive For Dangerous Virus
Feral hogs are one animal not in short supply. They are a problem across much of the Southern United States and they are a big problem in Italy. The exact number of hogs in Italy is unknown, but one estimate suggests a staggering 23,000 may be infesting the streets of Rome alone. The hogs rootContinue reading “Italians May Kill Thousands Of Feral Hogs Plaguing Country, Or They May Call Out The Wolves After Hogs Test Positive For Dangerous Virus”
Massachusetts Black Bear Population Growing and Moving East; Will Bruno Soon Say Hello To Boston?
Although much of America’s wildlife is under threat, some notable exceptions exist, and one of these is the black bear population of Massachusetts. Estimated at around 100 in the 1970’s, the population today is probably closer to 5,000 according to biologists quoted in the Boston Herald Those wildlife officials said bears are even being spottedContinue reading “Massachusetts Black Bear Population Growing and Moving East; Will Bruno Soon Say Hello To Boston?”
Scottish Foxes Eating Dog Poop; Experts Unsure About Possible Effects Of Humans And Their Pets On Wildlife
It started as a study of the diet of red foxes living in Scottish pine forests, but researchers discovered something unexpected that may have an impact on many forms of wildlife. According to the BBC, the research discovered that dog poop was as much as the number two source of nutrients in these animals diet.Continue reading “Scottish Foxes Eating Dog Poop; Experts Unsure About Possible Effects Of Humans And Their Pets On Wildlife”
California Department of Fish and Wildlife Works to Keep State Cougar Populations Healthy
This blog has been reporting frequently on the problems faced by cougars in Los Angeles and Orange counties. In those areas the big cats face problems with human contact and inbreeding. Both counties have cougar populations but the areas are fragmented and that is leading to inbreeding and traffic collisions. Statewide most of the residentContinue reading “California Department of Fish and Wildlife Works to Keep State Cougar Populations Healthy”