South Korea has reached an agreement with animal rights organizations to end the practice of bear bile “farming” and release could be imminent for hundreds of bears held on “farms.” The announcement came at the end of last year and bear rescue groups are working to rescue bears. Bear Bile farming is the the practiceContinue reading “South Korea Announces End to Bear Bile Farms, But Practice Continues Throughout Asia”
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Jackie Chan, Wild Aid and Nature Conservancy Join Forces to Protect Pangolins
Until the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic the most I knew about pangolins was that they were scaly and cute. In the early days of the pandemic they were blamed, along with bats, for the transmission to humans of the virus. They are considered a delicacy in Asia and they can transmit illnesses. WhatContinue reading “Jackie Chan, Wild Aid and Nature Conservancy Join Forces to Protect Pangolins”
Possible Ray of Hope in Tasmanian Devil’s Battle Against Deadly Facial Tumors
Since the 1990’s Australian conservationists have been trying to rescue Tasmanian Devils from the ravages of Devil Facial Tumor Disease (DFTD). The cancer is fatal in more than 80 percent of cases. The disease is a virus induced cancer exclusive to the species. It has been under extensive study for over 10 years. Early researchContinue reading “Possible Ray of Hope in Tasmanian Devil’s Battle Against Deadly Facial Tumors”
Courts in Ecuador, United States Hand Down Rulings Expanding Animal Rights Law
The idea that non-human animals have rights similar to humans is an evolving concept in international law and two recent rulings in Ecuador and the United States are expanding the boundaries of the concept. Closely involved is the concept of “rights of nature” that seek to expand legal rights to rivers, forests and other non-humanContinue reading “Courts in Ecuador, United States Hand Down Rulings Expanding Animal Rights Law”
Captured, Collared,Utah Wolverine Gives Scientists Glimpse Into Elusive Animal’s World
Just yesterday we reported on an elusive wolverine caught on video by a tourist in Yellowstone National Park. Wolverines are rare in that park that a three-year survey turned up only a handful. It is now reported that Utah wildlife officials are thrilled because they have captured, collared and released a male whose travels willContinue reading “Captured, Collared,Utah Wolverine Gives Scientists Glimpse Into Elusive Animal’s World”
Rare Wolverine Sighted In Yellowstone Park By Tourist Who Snaps A Video
A tourist in Yellowstone National Park took a once-in-a-lifetime video by capturing a wolverine on film. This is a feat experienced naturalists say is very rare. The incident occurred March 5 when Carl Kemp took video of the animal. The animal was encountered between Lamar Valley and Cooke City. Wolverines are considered rare throughout theirContinue reading “Rare Wolverine Sighted In Yellowstone Park By Tourist Who Snaps A Video”
Advance in War on Ticks Big Boon For Animals Wild and Domestic and Humans Too
Ticks, small eight-legged arachnids related to spiders and scorpions, are no friends to humans and animals, wild and domestic. But now, gene editing holds out the possibility of better control of the eight-legged pests For starters it may help to virtually eliminate Lyme Disease. The tiny blood suckers attach themselves to hosts and can spreadContinue reading “Advance in War on Ticks Big Boon For Animals Wild and Domestic and Humans Too”
Brazen Bunny Breaches Building Security, Reaches Pentagon Inner Courtyard, May Have Been Airlifted
Our usual fare has been somewhat grim with conflict between humans and monkeys and tigers and wolves predominating so today we talk about a more pleasant mystery – how a bunny appears to have infiltrated one of the most secure buildings in the world – the Pentagon. Observers have spotted a rabbit where none isContinue reading “Brazen Bunny Breaches Building Security, Reaches Pentagon Inner Courtyard, May Have Been Airlifted”
Octopi From Space? Study Says Eight-legged Sea Creatures May Be Extraterrestrials
They are amazing beings as it is. Able to squeeze through tiny holes, escape in a cloud of ink and use great strength and suction to prey on their food. Now a new study says they may not have even arisen on Earth. It does sound like the plot of a bad movie, however, aContinue reading “Octopi From Space? Study Says Eight-legged Sea Creatures May Be Extraterrestrials”
Scientists Find World’s Largest Ice Fish Breeding Ground Covers 92 Square Miles in the Weddell Sea
Scientists have found what is thought to be the world’s largest fish breeding area beneath Antarctic ice. Estimates run as high as 60 million for the number of active ice fish breeding nests found. The nests are neatly spaced and guarded by an adult fish watching over an estimated 2100 eggs per nest. 60 millionContinue reading “Scientists Find World’s Largest Ice Fish Breeding Ground Covers 92 Square Miles in the Weddell Sea”