Caracals are an amazing member of the wild cat family. Although they are not as threatened as other members of the cat family, alarming news has come from the South African portion of their range- Capetown caracals have levels of toxins in their blood. According to The Conversation the majority of the toxins are metalsContinue reading “Capetown Caracals Show High Levels Of Toxins – Conservation Red Flag”
Category Archives: Uncategorized
New Research Sheds Light On Adaptations Of Cold Water Greenland Sharks To Frigid Arctic Waters
We have talked before about Greenland sharks – highly unusual denizens of the frigid Arctic waters that may live for four centuries (perhaps more), A researcher has looked at the metabolism of the giant (23 feet) predators and made some interesting discoveries. One is their low caloric need. The sharks are known to move slowlyContinue reading “New Research Sheds Light On Adaptations Of Cold Water Greenland Sharks To Frigid Arctic Waters”
Cheetahs Replace Tigers As Indian Conservation Icon?; Road To Recovery After Re-Introduction Will Be Long
Project Cheetah is the effort to reintroduce cheetahs to the Indian subcontinent. It may mean that cheetahs replace tigers as an Indian conservation icon. Whatever happens, re-introduction will not be easy or immediate, a prominent expert on cheetahs says. Some call Project Cheetah the largest mammal reintroduction effort ever. But it has competition with similarContinue reading “Cheetahs Replace Tigers As Indian Conservation Icon?; Road To Recovery After Re-Introduction Will Be Long”
Coyote Week: Does Killing Coyotes Protect Humans And Pets?: Results Appear To Be Mixed
Coyotes are now a feature of the urban landscape? What to do about this? Many cities use a three-step system: Public awareness, enforcement of ordinances and monitoring of incidents. Some residents want cities to begin killing coyotes. . Killing coyotes is being studied in Pasadena, but it appears to be the policy in only oneContinue reading “Coyote Week: Does Killing Coyotes Protect Humans And Pets?: Results Appear To Be Mixed”
Coyote Week: Pasadena Coyote Population “Exploding” Councilman says, City Eyeing Possible Capture And Euthanization
An “exploding” Pasadena coyote population has the city struggling with the influx, and eying drastic measures, according to news reports. KTLA Television recently quoted Councilmember Tyron Hampton giving the warning to the council. In April he said: “Collectively we should work together to try to control the population and get coyotes back to being fearfulContinue reading “Coyote Week: Pasadena Coyote Population “Exploding” Councilman says, City Eyeing Possible Capture And Euthanization”
Coyote Week: National Park Service Provides Insight On Los Angeles Area Urban Coyotes : One Surprise Is They Sometimes Cross Freeways
It is no secret that urban Los Angeles is now “coyote country” as the formerly rural predators have adapted well in very urban areas. Urban coyotes pose a threat to pets and livestock and rarely turn aggressive to humans. It is really not a new issue. Urban coyotes were in the Pacific Palisades decades agoContinue reading “Coyote Week: National Park Service Provides Insight On Los Angeles Area Urban Coyotes : One Surprise Is They Sometimes Cross Freeways”
Rare Persian Leopard is “Caught” On Camera Trap In Iranian Protected Area. Iranian News Agency Says
A rare Persian leopard has been caught on camera in a protected region of Iran according to the Islamic Republic News Agency. The IRNA said the leopard was spotted in southwest Iran in the Sabzkouh Protected Area. It is the first confirmed leopard to live there. There have been reports before and a camera trapContinue reading “Rare Persian Leopard is “Caught” On Camera Trap In Iranian Protected Area. Iranian News Agency Says”
Indian Prime Minister Celebrates Project Tiger Success; Census Puts Tiger Population Over 3,000 For First Time In Many Years
Project Tiger, India’s concerted effort to save the Bengal tiger from extinction, has been a success. The 50-year-old project has led to a near doubling of tiger numbers in India and success in other tiger habitat countries too. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has hailed the landmark success. As we have noted, the world’s tiger populationContinue reading “Indian Prime Minister Celebrates Project Tiger Success; Census Puts Tiger Population Over 3,000 For First Time In Many Years”
Invasive Species Alert: Nutria Rats Eliminated From Maryland; Can Other States Do The Same?
Nutria sounds pretty good. Could it be a healthy protein drink? No, Nutria (Myocastor coypus) are large spiny rats native to South America. Nutria rats are problems in much of the United States. According to the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) the rodents, which reach up to 20 pounds, may have arrived in the UnitedContinue reading “Invasive Species Alert: Nutria Rats Eliminated From Maryland; Can Other States Do The Same?”
Wild Welsh Beaver “Vandalizes” Property – “Anthony” May Be First Wild Beaver In Wales in 400 years
Here at Wild Animal News our stories often are about the battle against extinction. Many, however, turn out to be about wild animals reclaiming ancient homeland, with and often without human help. Such as Anthony the wild Welsh beaver. Today we are talking about beavers in the United Kingdom. The Daily Mail reports that someContinue reading “Wild Welsh Beaver “Vandalizes” Property – “Anthony” May Be First Wild Beaver In Wales in 400 years”