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Burmese pythons (Python bivittatus) are an invasive species wreaking havoc on Florida’s ecosystems already under attack from numerous other invasive species. For several years Florida python hunters have answered the call to retaliate. This year is no exception. According to Popular Science the annual 10-day hunt began earlier in August. The goal for Floria pythonContinue reading “Florida Python Hunters Compete To Capture The Greatest Number And Biggest Burmese Pythons In Annual Challenge”

Colorado reintroduced gray wolves (Canis lupus) to the state last December. Now as Colorado wolves begin to eat livestock one wonders about the future of the controversial reintroduction. According to SkyHighNews wolves have killed just over one dozen head of livestock since the return of the wolves to the state. Colorado wildlife authorities are awareContinue reading “Colorado Wolves Begin To Eat Livestock; Colorado Authorities Investigating Canine Depradations”

Leopards are one of the the world’s big cats and join four others in the panthera lineage. Leopards (Pathera pardus), Tigers (Panthera tigris) Snow leopards (Panthera uncia) lions (Panthera leo) and jaguars(Panthera onca) comprise the roaring cats. All are under some level of threat. Leopards may be the most numerous of all and India andContinue reading “India and Tanzania Lead The World In Leopard Population, But Habitat Loss, Poaching and Other Threats Cloud The Worldwide Picture”

Saltwater crocodiles (Crocodylus porosus) are the largest living members of the crocodile family. They apparently can be also be called surfers. According to AZ Animals surfing saltwater crocodiles have now been tracked completing surfing safaris of hundreds of miles. The crocodiles had been spotted far out to sea in the past, but how they traveledContinue reading “Surfing Saltwater Crocodiles Travel Hundreds Of Miles Using Currents And Waves, New Research Shows”

Sharks are amazing creatures. Most are saltwater but a few, notably bull sharks, manage to live in fresh and salt water. Surprisingly, Mississippi River bull sharks can travel about 1,000 miles up that enormous American river, scientists now say The sharks, Carcharhinus leucas, have long been known to inhabit both fresh and salt water. TheyContinue reading “Mississippi River Bull Sharks Travel 1,000 Miles Up The Mighty River, Scientists Now Say”

Recently, Colorado re-introduced gray wolves (Canis lupus) into the state. The newly-released Colorado wolves are being closely monitored. They appear to be nearing Rocky Mountain National Park. Experts are glad because the wolves were exterminated from the area before the park was founded in 1915. Rocky Mountain National Park covers about 415 square miles, nearlyContinue reading “Newly-Released Colorado Wolves Are Closing In On Rocky Mountain National Park, And Experts Welcome The Approach”

India is working hard to protect its wild cats. The nation has recently completed a first-ever census of the snow leopard. . The Indian snow leopard count stands at 718. The difficult to make count is a major step toward protecting the cats. India is home to a larger number of wild cats than anyContinue reading “Indian Snow Leopard Count Marks First Step In Protecting The Mountain Dwelling Cats”

The clouded leopard population (Neofelis nebulosa) is declining, A new study suggests that habitat fragmentation, inbreeding and difficult captive breeding are to blame for the decline in both species of cat, N, nebulosa and N diardi. According to Mongabay the study is prompting experts to try and find ways to help the cats. According toContinue reading “Clouded Leopard Population Declining, Inbreeding Poses Threat To Future Of Treetop Predator”

A Thai elephant delivers twins in an event so rare it shocked the mother. Equally surprised care givers had to restrain the startled mother. She was in danger of stomping the baby during the less than 1 in a hundred event. the BBC said. “The mother, 36-year-old Chamchuri, was not expected to deliver twins andContinue reading “Thai Elephant Delivers Twins, Care Giver Breaks Leg During Extremely Rare Chaotic Delivery”

The rumors have persisted for decades. many English people believe that big cats can be found roaming the English woods. Now big cat DNA found on a mauled sheep may be the first serious evidence that it is true. According to the Daily Express the find occurred in Cumbria. Cumbria is located in north eastContinue reading “Big Cat DNA Found On Mauled Sheep Strongly Suggests At Least One Leopard Roams The English Country Side”