Efforts to ensure a woolly mammoth resurrection have been in the news. Various scientists world wide a seeking to “de-extinct” a number of long gone animals. Apparently the re-appearance of the woolly mammoth (Mammuthus primigenius) is one big step closer. According to Newsweek the source of the excitement is the development of a tiny newContinue reading “Woolly Mammoth Resurrection May Be A Step Closer With The Advent Of The Woolly Mouse Researchers Say”
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Rebounding Bobcat Population Good For Environment, My Help Protect Us From Dangerous Diseases
The bobcat (Lynx rufus) is a fierce, medium sized feline predator. The cats, which can weigh up to about 30 pounds, were once persecuted. An end to most persecution has allowed the cats to rebound in numbers with significant benefits. According to US News a rebounding bobcat population is good news for the environment andContinue reading “Rebounding Bobcat Population Good For Environment, My Help Protect Us From Dangerous Diseases”
Bat Eating Crocodiles Turn Orange And May Be Evolving Into A New Species
There are habitat niches and there are habitat niches. A hot. clammy cave system in Gabon not only houses huge numbers of bats and crickets but a recently studied population of dwarf bat-eating crocodiles that stew in the abundant guano and turn orange as a result. According to Live Science there is reason to believeContinue reading “Bat Eating Crocodiles Turn Orange And May Be Evolving Into A New Species”
Addo Elephant Park Saves Last Elephants In Region But Park’s Wetlands Are Under Threat, Researchers Say
In the early 1930’s South Africa’s Addo Elephant Park was founded to save the last 11 elephants in the region. That aspect of conservation has been a success as the park is now home to about 600 African elephants either (Loxodonta africana or L. cyclotis and many other species. But challenges remain as the park’sContinue reading “Addo Elephant Park Saves Last Elephants In Region But Park’s Wetlands Are Under Threat, Researchers Say”
Threatened Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake To Receive Federal Protection From Extinction
Venomous snakes might not be on everyone’s list of animals to rescue from extinction. But the United States Fish and Wildlife Service is willing to try. The agency has recognized the danger to the threatened eastern Massasauga rattlesnake and has finalized a recovery plan. The plan is in cooperation with stakeholders in the snakes’ habitatContinue reading “Threatened Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake To Receive Federal Protection From Extinction”
Arizona Jaguar Sighting Hints At Recolonization Of United States By Continents Biggest Cat
Jaguars (Panthera onca) are big, powerful feline predators. They were driven from the United States many decades ago. But sightings over the last several decades suggest the cats may be making an American comeback. A new Arizona jaguar sighting has once again raised those hopes. There is no certainty that the cats will recolonize Arizona,Continue reading “Arizona Jaguar Sighting Hints At Recolonization Of United States By Continents Biggest Cat”
Do Leopards Roam England? DNA Tests Say Probability Is Very High, But Some Doubt Remains
For quite some time there have been rumors and contested sightings of big cats in England. Eyewitnesses talk of leopards and possibly other big cats roaming the more secluded parts of the English countryside. Do leopards roam England? DNA evidence strongly suggests they do. We have written about this before. Panthera genus DNA was foundContinue reading “Do Leopards Roam England? DNA Tests Say Probability Is Very High, But Some Doubt Remains”
Chernobyl Dogs And Wolves May Be Evolving Rapidly Due To Intense Radiation From 1986 Disaster
The nuclear disaster at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in 1986 was a huge disaster for humans and animals in Ukraine. But recent research is showing the resilience of nature. Chernobyl dogs and wolves are showing signs of evolving. They are adapting to the lingering radiation caused by the disaster. According to the chip chickContinue reading “Chernobyl Dogs And Wolves May Be Evolving Rapidly Due To Intense Radiation From 1986 Disaster”
Indiana Bobcats Face Limited, Regulated Hunting State Agency Is Determining Changes In Harvesting Rules
Indiana bobcats appear to be increasing in numbers due to conservation efforts and access to suitable habitat. That success has lead the state to authorize limited hunting of the elusive cats. The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is working out details of the plan. Indiana may be home now to about 1,000 of theContinue reading “Indiana Bobcats Face Limited, Regulated Hunting State Agency Is Determining Changes In Harvesting Rules”
Can We Save The Tiger? Ambitious Worldwide Effort Falling Short Of Goal, But Some Real Progress Has Been Made
Tigers (Panthera tigris) are perhaps the best animal to illustrate success and failure in conservation. They also show the perversity of our relations with animals we both revere and revile. A worldwide effort to save the wild tiger has not met its ambitious goals. But dedicated conservationists have not given up. Oddly, there is noContinue reading “Can We Save The Tiger? Ambitious Worldwide Effort Falling Short Of Goal, But Some Real Progress Has Been Made”