We reported a little while ago on drug lord Pablo Escobar’s decision to bring hippopotami to Colombia to populate a private ranch. Now some of the progeny of the dead drug lord’s hippos may have to be killed to contain the damage he caused. During his career, which ended in a police shootout in 1994,Continue reading “Drug Lord Pablo Escobar’s Hippos May Be Culled to Prevent Overpopulation and Serious Damage”
Category Archives: Human-Animal Conflict
Forest Officials in Thailand Mount Effort to Save Crippled Tiger With Missing Leg
Thailand is home to a population of increasingly rare Indo Chinese tigers and efforts are underfoot to rescue one that is missing a leg. The female was recently seen eating a dead buffalo, and rescuers hope she will return and can be captured. The buffalo belonged to a farmer, and it is assumed the catContinue reading “Forest Officials in Thailand Mount Effort to Save Crippled Tiger With Missing Leg”
Federal Judge’s Ruling Increases Protection For Many Gray Wolves
A federal judge in California has given many gray wolves increased protection. His ruling covers wolves in states including Washington, Oregon and California. The decision does not affect wolves in Wyoming, Idaho and Montana where they can still be legally hunted. The ruling resulted from a lawsuit challenging removal of the wolves from endangered speciesContinue reading “Federal Judge’s Ruling Increases Protection For Many Gray Wolves”
Foul Play Possible in the Death of 24 Monkeys Found by the Side of the Road in India; Officials investigating
Authorities in India are suspicious about the deaths of 18 male and 6 female monkeys whose corpses were found piled by the side of a road. The deaths did not appear to be natural, according to news reports of the incident. Officials continue to investigate the matter, but no new details appear to have emergedContinue reading “Foul Play Possible in the Death of 24 Monkeys Found by the Side of the Road in India; Officials investigating”
April 22 Groundbreaking Set for Liberty Canyon Wildlife Crossing, Good News for Cougars and Other Wildlife
The Liberty Canyon overcrossing is counting the hours to ground breaking. When completed, the overcrossing will help alleviate inbreeding among cougars and other local wildlife and reduce wildlife death by traffic accident. Friday’s groundbreaking by Caltrans will start the clock on the two-year project. Officially known as the Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Overcrossing after a majorContinue reading “April 22 Groundbreaking Set for Liberty Canyon Wildlife Crossing, Good News for Cougars and Other Wildlife”
More Wolves Killed After Straying From Yellowstone National Park, Remaining Population Estimated at 90, Montana Curbs Winter Hunt
The return of gray wolves into what was once their natural territory faces major challenges from humans – hunters, drivers and poisoners. The uneasy relationship between the canines and humans has been difficult for centuries as many humans harbor wolf hatred. Hunters in Idaho, Wyoming and Montana have followed the hunting rules of their statesContinue reading “More Wolves Killed After Straying From Yellowstone National Park, Remaining Population Estimated at 90, Montana Curbs Winter Hunt”
Despite Tearful Plea “Tiger King” Joe Exotic Sentence Is Only Reduced by One Year
Former wildlife exhibitor and convicted animal abuser Joseph Maldonado Passage will spend one year less in prison after a resentencing January 28. Passage, who went by the name “Joe Exotic” and the “Tiger King” will spend 21 years in captivity rather than 22, Federal Judge Scott Palk has ruled. In tears, Passage asked for aContinue reading “Despite Tearful Plea “Tiger King” Joe Exotic Sentence Is Only Reduced by One Year”
Arabian Leopard Cub Born, Birth Increases Odds of Species Survival
Saudi Arabia is welcoming the birth of an Arabian leopard cub. The birth is a sign that the nation’s captive breeding program is working to save the critically endangered species. Last week we reported on the plight of Arabian leopards, the smallest of the eight extant varieties of leopards. The leopards have been exterminated inContinue reading “Arabian Leopard Cub Born, Birth Increases Odds of Species Survival”
Florida Manatee Crisis: Emergency Feeding Efforts Underway, Large Number Congregate in One Place
Florida’s manatees are under the microscope today as rescuers try an emergency feeding program to stop the record number of deaths. Meanwhile, record numbers of the gentle creatures have congregated in one warm water place. Cold water may be forcing them to congregate, making feeding easier. As we noted here, the massive creatures have beenContinue reading “Florida Manatee Crisis: Emergency Feeding Efforts Underway, Large Number Congregate in One Place”
World’s Smallest Leopard Still Survives in Oman; Conservation Efforts Underway To Save Arabian Leopards
Elusive and small, the Arabian leopard appears to be clinging to life in Oman. Ambitious region wide efforts are underway to help ensure its survival. The leopards once roamed the entire Arabian Peninsula but today are mostly confined to Oman. There is a population in Yemen, but warfare there and photos of dead leopards makeContinue reading “World’s Smallest Leopard Still Survives in Oman; Conservation Efforts Underway To Save Arabian Leopards”