The octopus is an amazing animal and under a good deal of scientific scrutiny. Recently a possible example of octopus teamwork has emerged as researchers believe the cephalopods team up with fish to hunt. According to an article on ChipChick on MSN the discovery was made in the Red Sea and researchers believe that theContinue reading “Octopus Teamwork: Red Sea Species Appears To Team Up With Fish For Cooperative Hunting, According To New Research”
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Pallas Cat Kittens Spotted By Iranian Conservationists, Raising Hopes For Future Of Species In Iran
Pallas” Cat, sometimes dubbed the “original grumpy cat” due to its unusual appearance, appears to be alive and well in Iran. Pallas cat kittens have recently been photographed, a hopeful sign, according to Iran Front Page. According to Iran Front page: “According to the head of Kerman’s Department of Environment, one of the local environmentalContinue reading “Pallas Cat Kittens Spotted By Iranian Conservationists, Raising Hopes For Future Of Species In Iran”
Project Cheetah About Two Years Old; Ambitious Plan Forges Ahead Despite Criticism
Project Cheetah is about two years old and appears to have the green light despite several setbacks and serious criticism. The goal is to reintroduce cheetahs (Acinonyx jubatus) to India more than 70 years after they were driven to extinction in that country. The effort follows in the footsteps of the much more successful ProjectContinue reading “Project Cheetah About Two Years Old; Ambitious Plan Forges Ahead Despite Criticism”
Arabian Leopards Will Come To US National Zoo As Presidential Diplomacy Set To Bring Conservation Results To Help Critically Endangered Cats
President Donald J. Trump’s recent visit to the Middle East may turn out to be important for critically endangered Arabian leopards. Trump and Saudi officials agreed to a visit by two Arabian leopards to the Smithsonian National Zoo, according to news reports USA Today said the agreement to bring the leopards to the United StatesContinue reading “Arabian Leopards Will Come To US National Zoo As Presidential Diplomacy Set To Bring Conservation Results To Help Critically Endangered Cats”
Return of Wisconsin Cougars May Be Close As Birth Of Michigan Kittens Suggests Wisconsin Arrival “Inevitable”
Today there are no known Wisconsin cougars. However the recent discovery of mountain lion kittens in Michigan suggests the return of the big cats may be inevitable. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel says Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) employees verified the existence of two kittens in that state in March. The two were estimated toContinue reading “Return of Wisconsin Cougars May Be Close As Birth Of Michigan Kittens Suggests Wisconsin Arrival “Inevitable””
Cougar Overcrossing Is Nearing Completion; California Officials Announce Steady Progress
The Liberty Canyon animal overcrossing is making steady progress according to state officials. The crossing is expected to be complete in 2026. The cougar overcrossing is designed to create a safe passageway for the large cats and other wildlife. The project is designed in two steps. Phase one should be complete in 2025 and phaseContinue reading “Cougar Overcrossing Is Nearing Completion; California Officials Announce Steady Progress”
Mexican Jaguar Census Shows Big Cats Increasing In Number, Conservation Efforts Are Paying Off
Jaguars. AKA Panthera Onca, are the largest big cats in the Americas. They were once common from the southern United States deep into South America. Although they remain common in some areas their population is under threat in others. The successful results of a recent Mexican jaguar census shows conservation efforts are working. It alsoContinue reading “Mexican Jaguar Census Shows Big Cats Increasing In Number, Conservation Efforts Are Paying Off”
European Wolves Rebound; Population Is Up Sharply Over The Last Decade
After centuries of persecution Europeans are watching as European wolves rebound from near-extinction. According to IFLscience the resurgence is remarkable. Wolf populations are up a staggering 58 percent during the last 10 years. As European wolves rebound, the troubled nature of our relationship with them is exposed. Although the resurgence has not been without opposition,Continue reading “European Wolves Rebound; Population Is Up Sharply Over The Last Decade”
Tasmanian Tiger Return? DNA Discovery May Bring The Marsupial Predator Back Within A Decade
Our primary focus here at Wild Animal News has been living wild animals but the prospect of resurrecting extinct wild animals has been hard to ignore. Today, once again, the spotlight is on the possibility of a Tasmanian Tiger return. That “tiger,” scientifically known as a thylacine, was Australia’s apex predator – and a marsupial.Continue reading “Tasmanian Tiger Return? DNA Discovery May Bring The Marsupial Predator Back Within A Decade”
Yellowstone Wild Bison Herd Is Stable, Healthy And Genetically Diverse, Latest Research Study Shows
Readers are probably aware of the near extinction of the American Bison, aka buffalo. The shaggy beasts roamed much of the now United States in the tens of millions, estimates suggest. But a concentrated effort ending in the late 19th Century killed about 99.9 percent of the animals. One of the last wild herds livedContinue reading “Yellowstone Wild Bison Herd Is Stable, Healthy And Genetically Diverse, Latest Research Study Shows”