Increasingly, conservation efforts are leaning on advancing technology. The latest advance is AI assisted deer tracking which is expected to help continue Nepal’s so far successful efforts to boost its tiger population. Mongabay said improved deer tracking is critical as Nepalese tigers (Panthera tigris) eat spotted deer (Axis axis) about every other meal. According toContinue reading “Deer Tracking To Boost Successful Tiger Conservation In Nepal, Aid Other Wildlife”
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European Wolf Population Is Rebounding, But Debate Continue About Their Future And Numbers
Wolves are certainly one of most controversial of wild mammal species. The European wolf population appears to be expanding. But governments appear divided on whether to allow that or sharply cut their numbers. According to The Conversation European wolf numbers may be up as much as 25 per cent recently. But governments are reacting toContinue reading “European Wolf Population Is Rebounding, But Debate Continue About Their Future And Numbers”
Florida Python Battle Continues As Record Sized Python And Record Size Egg Clutch Are Recorded
The Florida python battle continues as bigger and bigger pythons are being caught. In addition, a record setting clutch of eggs has been found and disposed of. One of the biggest problems Florida faces in controlling Burmese pythons is their incredible fertility. Females lay dozens of eggs at a time. But a new Florida BurmeseContinue reading “Florida Python Battle Continues As Record Sized Python And Record Size Egg Clutch Are Recorded”
Indian Wildcat Future Remains Uncertain Despite Major Efforts By Government and Conservationists
As we recently noted India is home to about 40 percent of the wildcat species on Earth. The giant nation is trying hard to protect these animals. India leads the way in tiger conservation, is defending the Gir lion and now has added the caracal and cheetah to its protection goals. But Indian wildcats asContinue reading “Indian Wildcat Future Remains Uncertain Despite Major Efforts By Government and Conservationists”
First Dog-Fox Hybrid Confirmed, Birth Raises Concerns Among Experts About Dangers Of Cross-Breeding
Dogs (Canis familiaris) and foxes (family Vulpus) are both canines but are distant enough genetically that producing offspring should be impossible. However, according to news reports the first such successful wild crossing has occurred in South America. The dog-fox hybrid did not live long after discovery, however. The fox in question is a Pampas foxContinue reading “First Dog-Fox Hybrid Confirmed, Birth Raises Concerns Among Experts About Dangers Of Cross-Breeding”
Bhutan Big Cat Increase Requires Redoubled Efforts To Control Conflict As Cats Are Eating More livestock
Tiny Bhutan has recently reported dramatic population increases among two of its largest predators. Tigers (Panthera tigris) have increased in that country by 27 percent. We recently reported that snow leopards (Panthera uncia) are up about 40 percent. Rising Bhutan big cat numbers are increasing the risk of more conflict with the nation’s residents. ThereContinue reading “Bhutan Big Cat Increase Requires Redoubled Efforts To Control Conflict As Cats Are Eating More livestock”
Bhutan Snow Leopard Numbers Increase 40 Per Cent; Are The Mountain Top Cats On The Upswing?
Snow leopards (Panthera uncia) inhabit a high mountain habitat in many of Asia’s mountains. Reports that Bhutan snow leopard numbers have jumped 40 percent joins other good news about the cats from China and elsewhere. The World Wildlife Federation reported the announcement recently dateline Thimpu, Bhutan. The country counted 134 of the cats in itsContinue reading “Bhutan Snow Leopard Numbers Increase 40 Per Cent; Are The Mountain Top Cats On The Upswing?”
Tasmanian Devil Future Is Not As Bleak As Feared Because Release On Mainland Appears Successful
Tasmanian devils are the largest surviving marsupial predator. They have been confined the island of Tasmania for cenuries if not milennia. The future of the animals appeared bleak because of a ravaging disease. But the Tasmanian devil future is now brighter according to the Washington Post. Dozens of devils have been released in New SouthContinue reading “Tasmanian Devil Future Is Not As Bleak As Feared Because Release On Mainland Appears Successful”
Meet The “Pizzly,” Grizzly Bear And Polar Bear Hybrids Now Have A Name (Or Two)
Genetically speaking brown bears polar bears and grizzly bears are all quite similar. The appearances may vary, but deep down they are very much alike. Which means it is now time to meet the “pizzly” (or grolar bear). Sometime ago we wrote about a study showing just how closely brown bears and polar bears areContinue reading “Meet The “Pizzly,” Grizzly Bear And Polar Bear Hybrids Now Have A Name (Or Two)”
Tasmanian Tiger Countdown: Australian Lab Rushing To Resurrect Apex Marsupial Predator; But Are They Even Extinct?
Not too long ago the idea of de-extincting the Tasmanian tiger (Thylacine) was thought to be a long shot at best. The Australian marsupial predator had left behind too little genetic material to work with. But recent discoveries and an RNA breakthrough may have started a Tasmanian tiger countdown. That, at least is the opinionContinue reading “Tasmanian Tiger Countdown: Australian Lab Rushing To Resurrect Apex Marsupial Predator; But Are They Even Extinct?”