Although biologists are pleased at the discovery of a 99th cougar in the Santa Monica Mountains study – a cougar that appears to be healthy – another recent study suggests inbreeding is worse than thought and the long-awaited Liberty Canyon overcrossing for wildlife can’t come a moment too soon. The Liberty Canyon area, home toContinue reading “Freeway Over Crossing for Wildlife to Break Ground Soon; More Evidence of Cougar InBreeding Highlights Need For Bridge”
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Victims of Captive Wildife Trade: Drug Lord’s Hippos May Wreak Havoc In Colombia As Experts, Public Clash On Their Fate
Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar has been dead since 1993 when he was killed in a shootout but one of his lesser known legacies – hippotamus victims of the Vanity Animal Trade – are at the center of serious debate in Colombia. In the US these invasive hippos have won a legal victory in aContinue reading “Victims of Captive Wildife Trade: Drug Lord’s Hippos May Wreak Havoc In Colombia As Experts, Public Clash On Their Fate”
News Roundup: Stories of Interest You Might Have Missed
Penguin Swims 1,800 Miles, Becomes Local Celeb A young Adelie Penguin has made the 1,800 mile journey from Antarctica to New Zealand, only the third of its species known to have done so. The bird as been nicknamed Pingu by locals. apparently after a penguin themed television show. The Adelie was spotted on the beachContinue reading “News Roundup: Stories of Interest You Might Have Missed”
US Wildlife Officials Continue Protection for Critically Endangered Red Wolves; Will Maintain Aggressive Recovery Programs
The US Fish and Wildlife Service has decided not to reduce the protected habitat of the North Carolina red wolf, possibly as few as 14 individuals. and it will continue to assist captive breeding and efforts to curtail incursions by coyotes moving into the area, according to news reports. The decision also brings attention toContinue reading “US Wildlife Officials Continue Protection for Critically Endangered Red Wolves; Will Maintain Aggressive Recovery Programs”
Bobcats Continue to Battle Poisons and Traffic To Survive in Santa Monica Mountains Region
Although overshadowed in the media by the struggle local cougars face in an increasingly urban Los Angeles metro area, the local bobcats,(lynx rufus), face their own enemies with poisons and autos remaining major threats. in an email to Wild Animal News and Information, Joanne Moriarty , a biologist with the National Park Service (NPS) wroteContinue reading “Bobcats Continue to Battle Poisons and Traffic To Survive in Santa Monica Mountains Region”
News Roundup: Stories of Interest You May Have Missed
Iowa Yanks Breeder’s License over abused puppies and dogs Lions Tigers and leopards are not the only victims of the breeding crisis. Iowa has recently yanked the license of a breeder for breeding puppies in terrible conditions. This news comes on the heels of Tiger King Rescue in which The Wild Animal Sanctuary has removedContinue reading “News Roundup: Stories of Interest You May Have Missed”
Wild Animal Sanctuary Continues to Rescue “Joe Exotic” Animals; Count Reaches 141
“This will be the event of the year for animal welfare. Thousands of supporters and people will be joining from all over the world to help end the Captive Wildlife Crisis and support the animals” Derek McCormick, Marketing Manager (TWAS) McCormick was speaking in advance of November 4th’s video event in which Pearl the Tiger andContinue reading “Wild Animal Sanctuary Continues to Rescue “Joe Exotic” Animals; Count Reaches 141″
Recent Aggressive Coyote Reports Are a Reminder to Follow Wildlife Rules
Recent reports of aggressive coyotes from Vancouver to Arizona are a reminder to follow the rules from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife when it comes to discouraging coyotes. The fact that there is speculation that some of the coyotes may have become aggressive after ingesting human drugs makes the rules, especially those aboutContinue reading “Recent Aggressive Coyote Reports Are a Reminder to Follow Wildlife Rules”
News Roundup:Stories of Interest You Might Have Missed
Indian Police Seize Whale Vomit 17 pounds of whale vomit have been seized by Indian police in a sting operation, news reports indicate. Although it sounds like a joke, the vomit, also known as ambergris, is worth millions of dollars on the open market. Ambergris contains ambrein an odorless alcohol used to make the scentContinue reading “News Roundup:Stories of Interest You Might Have Missed”
Wild Animal Sanctuary to Feature Pearl and Other Rescue Tigers in Special Virtual Feed
A murder-for-hire plot and long-term abuse are in the rear view mirror for Pearl a recently rescued tiger who has gone from substandard housing at a now-closed Oklahoma “rescue” to life at the Wild Animal Sanctuary (TWAS) headquartered in Keenesburg, Colorado, which is likely the world’s largest sanctuary for carnivores rescued from abuse, substandard housingContinue reading “Wild Animal Sanctuary to Feature Pearl and Other Rescue Tigers in Special Virtual Feed”