Scientists have found what is thought to be the world’s largest fish breeding area beneath Antarctic ice. Estimates run as high as 60 million for the number of active ice fish breeding nests found. The nests are neatly spaced and guarded by an adult fish watching over an estimated 2100 eggs per nest. 60 millionContinue reading “Scientists Find World’s Largest Ice Fish Breeding Ground Covers 92 Square Miles in the Weddell Sea”
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Wildlife Learning Center Mourns Passing of Friend and Animal Advocate Betty White
The Wildlife Learning Center (WLC) has expressed its condolences on the passing of actress and animal advocate Betty White. ” WLC was extremely grateful to call Betty a friend.” Co-founders Paul Hahn and David Riherd and staff said in an email. “She enjoyed visiting almost as much as we loved having her. We work hardContinue reading “Wildlife Learning Center Mourns Passing of Friend and Animal Advocate Betty White”
Indian Authorities Relocate Villages in Efforts to Protect Tiger Population
Authorities in states in India relocate two to three villages a year in an effort to protect some of the country’s 3,000 tigers, according to news from India. The relocations are part of the long term tiger protection strategy of National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA). India is home to about 70 percent of the world’sContinue reading “Indian Authorities Relocate Villages in Efforts to Protect Tiger Population”
Like Local Cougars, Indian Tigers May Be Losing Genetic Diversity, Becoming Inbred
Local cougar lovers are hopeful that a soon-to-be-built freeway overcrossing for wildlife may help save area cougars from inbreeding. Something similar may be needed in India to protect tigers there. A recent study says that tigers in India are showing possible signs of inbreeding. India is home to 70 percent of the world’s free-roaming tigers.Continue reading “Like Local Cougars, Indian Tigers May Be Losing Genetic Diversity, Becoming Inbred”
Hunters Kill Wolves Roaming Out of Yellowstone Park; Perhaps 20 percent of Park’s Population
A large number of wolves who wandered out of the protection of Yellowstone National Park have been killed by hunters. The killings underscore the tenuous recovery of gray wolves in the American west as wolves try to return to their former range. Wolf advocates are worried because the hunting season is not over. Wolves onceContinue reading “Hunters Kill Wolves Roaming Out of Yellowstone Park; Perhaps 20 percent of Park’s Population”
Columbus Zoo Loses Key Accreditation, But Receives Nod From Another Accreditor
The Columbus Zoo, once home base for television wildlife expert “Jungle Jack” Hanna, has lost a key accreditation. The Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) stripped the zoo of its accreditation. The AZA acted because of reports of mishandled funds and other charges levelled against former officials including Hanna. In better news for the zoo,Continue reading “Columbus Zoo Loses Key Accreditation, But Receives Nod From Another Accreditor”
Wildlife Abundant Near Site of Chernobyl Nuclear Accident, But Biologists Are Cautious About Mutation Risk
The accident was horrific . A nuclear reactor in the Ukraine exploded in April, 1986, killing people and blighting a huge area with nuclear waste. News coverage of the nuclear mishap gripped the world. Some thought the region would be a dead zone for centuries. Nearly 40 years later the exclusion zone around the destroyedContinue reading “Wildlife Abundant Near Site of Chernobyl Nuclear Accident, But Biologists Are Cautious About Mutation Risk”
Tiger King “Joe Exotic” To Be Resentenced January 28
A federal judge will resentence “Joe Exotic” the “Tiger King” on January 28, following a successful appeal. Joe Exotic was sentenced to more than 20 years for assorted wildlife violations and other offenses. His sentence is expected to be lowered at resentencing. He has been held in federal medical prison facilities because he is sufferingContinue reading “Tiger King “Joe Exotic” To Be Resentenced January 28″
Colombian Vets Save Rare Albino Jaguarundi Kitten; Little Girl to Live in Animal Sanctuary
She is the first of her kind, and unlikely to survive in the wild. Rescuers have saved an albino Colombian jaguarundi kitten, treated her and placed her in a rescue sanctuary. The all white, pink- eyed kitten was found four hours from an urban area in the Corantioquia region. She is the first albino kittenContinue reading “Colombian Vets Save Rare Albino Jaguarundi Kitten; Little Girl to Live in Animal Sanctuary”
Startling Increase in Deaths of Florida Manatees Fuels Calls to Increase Protection of the Mammals
A sharp rise in the death of manatees in Florida, more than 1,000 in 2021, is leading to renewed calls for stronger protection. The deaths are due to environmental changes leading to starvation. according to marine biologists. The 2021 figure is more than twice the number recorded the year before, and is a grim milestone.Continue reading “Startling Increase in Deaths of Florida Manatees Fuels Calls to Increase Protection of the Mammals”