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”
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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”
Cuban Tree Frogs Are Invading United States, Giant Cannibal Frogs Found From Florida To New England, Georgia Officials Latest To Be Worried
They are the size of your hand and will eat about anything they can overpower. Cuban tree frogs are now found in Florida. A few have been spotted in New England. Georgia officials ask residents there to kill them. Osteopilus septentrionalis is native to Cuba and some of the surrounding Caribbean landmass. They eat otherContinue reading “Cuban Tree Frogs Are Invading United States, Giant Cannibal Frogs Found From Florida To New England, Georgia Officials Latest To Be Worried”
Wild Turkey Population Is Declining, Several Factors May Be Contributing To Sharp Drop In Numbers
The wild turkey ( Meleagris gallopavo) holds a special place in American hearts. It is the very emblem of Thanksgiving, a very popular game bird and even the symbol of a popular spirit. Benjamin Franklin allegedly suggested it for the national bird, although that is now doubted. Unfortunately, the wild turkey population is shrinking and noContinue reading “Wild Turkey Population Is Declining, Several Factors May Be Contributing To Sharp Drop In Numbers”
Female Red Wolf Arrives In Tennessee, Curators Hope She Will Help To Increase The Numbers Of Her Highly Endangered Species
A female red wolf has recently arrived at Zoo Knoxville in Tennessee. The 2-year old is expected to help the species recover further from near extinction. According to 10News the two-year-old female red wolf will join two males currently living there. It is hoped she will be able to breed successfully. After several rocky startsContinue reading “Female Red Wolf Arrives In Tennessee, Curators Hope She Will Help To Increase The Numbers Of Her Highly Endangered Species”
Threatened “Tiny Tigers” May Benefit From New Study Detailing Suitable Habitat For The South American Cat
As we have noted, better genetic understanding is changing the way scientists look at many felines. Today’s example is Leopardus tigrinus, which used to be known as the oncilla or the tigrina. Now the threatened “tiny tigers” (as they sometimes are called” are spilt into two species. The northern l.eopardus tigrinus and the southern L.Continue reading “Threatened “Tiny Tigers” May Benefit From New Study Detailing Suitable Habitat For The South American Cat”
Giant Tegu Lizards Appearing In South Carolina; Authorities Very Concerned About Invaders
Black and white tegu lizards are appearing in South Carolina and authorities are seeking to halt the spread. Giant tegu lizards can reach 5 feet in length and are a threat to a number of native birds, reptiles and other species. According to the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) the creatures have noContinue reading “Giant Tegu Lizards Appearing In South Carolina; Authorities Very Concerned About Invaders”