Wolves remain a hot button conservation issue as their populations expand in some parts of the United States. According to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram Canis lupus will not receive continued special federal protection. But the National Wildlife Service will develop a national management plan for Rocky Mountain wolves and the rest of the wolves inContinue reading “Rocky Mountain Wolves Will Not Receive Continued Federal Protection; National Wildlife Service Feels They Are Not Facing Extinction”
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Three Ukrainian Lions Brought To Safety In France As War Continues To Hurt Animals All Over The Country
When Russia invaded Ukraine we reported on a number of deadly impacts on animals. The destruction of habitat, sanctuaries, zoos and individual animals caused an international reaction to the disaster. Three Ukrainian lions are the latest to find sanctuary in another country. The situation is not over. The latest news is about three lions whoContinue reading “Three Ukrainian Lions Brought To Safety In France As War Continues To Hurt Animals All Over The Country”
Cheetah Population Is Threatened Despite Efforts To Save The Fleet Cat, But Rescue Efforts Continue
The worldwide cheetah population is threatened. There are about 7,000 of the fleet cats in the wild but they face threats as diverse as other felines and human kidnapping of cubs for the pet trade. According to the Cheetah Conservation Fund the number of cats has dropped 50 percent over the last few decades. ThatContinue reading “Cheetah Population Is Threatened Despite Efforts To Save The Fleet Cat, But Rescue Efforts Continue”
Big Headed Ants Force Change In Diet Of African Lions, Latest Example Of The Impact Of Invasive Species
We have talked a lot about invasive species here. Many of the impacts are obvious. Burmese pythons (Python bivittatus) have drastically altered Florida’s ecosystem. They have killed up to 90 percent of some species of mammals in the Everglades. Big headed ants haven’t killed a single lion (Panthera leo) but they are changing the AfricanContinue reading “Big Headed Ants Force Change In Diet Of African Lions, Latest Example Of The Impact Of Invasive Species”
Giant Goldfish Abound In American Great lakes, Angler In France Lands 67-Pounder
Those goldfish swimming around in your tank can get very big under the right circumstances and encounters with giant goldfish are becoming more common every day. The Great Lakes of the United States appear to host millions of the small carp. Goldfish (family cyprinidae) are one of the most common fish kept as pets inContinue reading “Giant Goldfish Abound In American Great lakes, Angler In France Lands 67-Pounder”
Elephants Ingest Plastic In India, Consumption Emerging As major Conservation Issue
The negative impacts of plastic are often in the news. Humans consume bottled water in preference to tap water. But water bottled in plastic apparently contains large amounts of plastic. According to Conservation India Asian elephants ingest plastic too. That is becoming a serious conservation issue, according to Indian officials. Asian elephants are already underContinue reading “Elephants Ingest Plastic In India, Consumption Emerging As major Conservation Issue”
Bald Eagle Deaths Result In Arrest Of Two Men Suspected Of Killing As Many As 3,600 Birds And Selling Body Parts
We have often noted human cruelty in these posts. Today the subject is a number of bald eagle deaths among an estimated 3,600 birds slain. Their parts were allegedly sold on the black market. The birds were allegedly killed by two Pacific Northwest men who apparently didn’t do too much to hide their trail. AccordingContinue reading “Bald Eagle Deaths Result In Arrest Of Two Men Suspected Of Killing As Many As 3,600 Birds And Selling Body Parts”
Crab Eating Macaques Join Five Other Invasive Primates Adding To Florida’s Wildlife Woes
Florida seems to be ground zero for invasive species threats. A great number of plants, animals and arthropods have invaded the Sunshine State. Five of these are primates, and one species, crab eating macaques, is currently getting lots of attention. They are not fully established in Florida yet, but some experts feel they could breakContinue reading “Crab Eating Macaques Join Five Other Invasive Primates Adding To Florida’s Wildlife Woes”
Tiger-Leopard Duel May Actually Be A Good Sign Despite Death Of Amur Leopard Involved In The Fight
Chinese authorities believe a fatal battle between an endangered Siberian tiger and an even more endangered Amur leopard may actually be a positive sign. The tiger-leopard duel resulted in the death of the leopard. According to China.org.cn it is possible that the encounter occurred because both animals are increasing in number in China. Such encountersContinue reading “Tiger-Leopard Duel May Actually Be A Good Sign Despite Death Of Amur Leopard Involved In The Fight”
Bobcat Scat May Hold Clues To Stopping Chronic Wasting Disease New Research Suggests
Animal droppings are usually merely an annoying mess (or fertilizer is you wish to be polite) but a recent study of bobcat scat may be leading in a much different direction. Somehow , predatory cats are eating meat infected with chronic wasting disease and destroying the prions causing the disease. All apparently without getting sickContinue reading “Bobcat Scat May Hold Clues To Stopping Chronic Wasting Disease New Research Suggests”