Invasive species are one of the great challenges to conservationists and government wildlife agencies. Even people who are not animal defenders can be severely impacted. Efforts to control or remove invasive species can have dramatic impact. Recently, a Caribbean island being ruined by invasive goats and rats has been saved. According to The Cool DownContinue reading “Goats and Rats Nearly “Destroy” Caribbean Island; Removal Of Invaders Brings It Back To Life”
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Threats To Manatees May Result In Returning Them To Endangered Species Status
Florida’s manatees have had a rough time lately. The biggest threat has been water pollution which has caused unheard of numbers of deaths. The threats to manatees may now place them back on the endangered species list. The threats to manatees are numerous and varied. Although manatees are popular animals and a tourist draw, humanContinue reading “Threats To Manatees May Result In Returning Them To Endangered Species Status”
Rare Mexican Wolf In The Spotlight As She Wanders The American West
Mexican wolves (Canis lupus baileyi) are a small and rare subspecies of the gray wolf (Canis lupus), They were common from Mexico north into Arizona and New Mexico. But they were largely eliminated in the 20th Century. The Endangered Species Act of 1973 stepped in to save them from extinction. Reintroduction to Arizona and NewContinue reading “Rare Mexican Wolf In The Spotlight As She Wanders The American West”
First Yellowstone Deer To Test Positive For Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) Raises Alarm Bells Among Wildlife Protectors
Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) is a “mad cow ” type of neurological disease that impacts deer and other game animals. Because of its potential for serious damage it is being closely monitored. Now the first Yellowstone deer to test positive has been found. The animal was found dead and then necropsied. According to Field andContinue reading “First Yellowstone Deer To Test Positive For Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) Raises Alarm Bells Among Wildlife Protectors”
Bats Dislike Solar Farms New Study Suggests, Which May Be Another Hurdle For Renewable Energy Sources
A new study from Britain suggests that bats dislike solar farms. The activity of six different species is reduced nearby. According to Phys.org the results are troubling to researchers because bats are enormously important as insect predators. Reduced bat activity and numbers may have great consequences for people and other wildlife. If bats dislike solarContinue reading “Bats Dislike Solar Farms New Study Suggests, Which May Be Another Hurdle For Renewable Energy Sources”
Cow Killing Ticks Present New Threat To Livestock And Other Wildlife
We have occasionally discussed ticks before. The spider relatives are a serious source of illnesses in humans and in wild and domestic animals too. Cow killing ticks appear to be on the move in the United States. They have been moving east to west and bringing disease with them. The cow killing tick in questionContinue reading “Cow Killing Ticks Present New Threat To Livestock And Other Wildlife”
Python Hybrids May Begin To Complicate Issues Of Python Control In Florida And The Southeast
In the effort to control the invasive Burmese python (Python bivittatus) scientists have discovered a potentially troubling development. Python hybrids between the Burmese and Indian python (Python molurus). Python hybrids are a concern because the two species inhabit different habitats. The Burmese pythons are at home in the Everglades wetlands. Indian pythons tend to preferContinue reading “Python Hybrids May Begin To Complicate Issues Of Python Control In Florida And The Southeast”
400 Elephants Died Almost At Once; Cause Of Mass Death Is Finally Clear
It was a shocking event several years ago. 350 elephants in Africa died suddenly and mysteriously. More mass deaths followed until 400 elephants died. The elephants literally dropped dead. The mystery impelled researchers to find out what killed the animals and what the ramifications are. According to the Guardian the cause may finally be clear.Continue reading “400 Elephants Died Almost At Once; Cause Of Mass Death Is Finally Clear”
Los Angeles Zoo Joins New Effort To Streamline Rescue Of Trafficked Animals And Find Them New Homes
The struggle against animal trafficking is becoming better organized thanks to a a new effort spearheaded by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and Involving both los Angeles Airport (LAX) and the Los Angeles Zoo. The airport is the site of much attempted smuggling. According to Patabook.com the new system will replace an olderContinue reading “Los Angeles Zoo Joins New Effort To Streamline Rescue Of Trafficked Animals And Find Them New Homes”
French Wolves Kill An Estimated 15,000 Head Of Livestock Each Year, But France Seems Determined To Coexist With The Predator
Wolves are one of the hot button topics in conservation with proponents pushing expansion and reintroduction. Bitter opponents seek eradication. French wolves provide some answers about the cost of coexistence. But French wolves kill an increasing number of domestic animals. Wolves were common in France. They were intensely hunted in the 19th Century. Canis lupusContinue reading “French Wolves Kill An Estimated 15,000 Head Of Livestock Each Year, But France Seems Determined To Coexist With The Predator”