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”
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Indian Snow Leopard Count Marks First Step In Protecting The Mountain Dwelling Cats
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”
Clouded Leopard Population Declining, Inbreeding Poses Threat To Future Of Treetop Predator
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”
Thai Elephant Delivers Twins, Care Giver Breaks Leg During Extremely Rare Chaotic Delivery
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”
Big Cat DNA Found On Mauled Sheep Strongly Suggests At Least One Leopard Roams The English Country Side
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”
Texas Cougars Gain Safety As State Enacts First-Ever Protections And Puts Limits On Trapping
Cougars (Puma concolor) have come a long way from shoot-on-sight vermin to ambassadors of wildlife. The big cats are much more top-of-mind as urban sprawl brings them into closer contact with people. Efforts to protect them are gaining ground. Now Texas cougars gain safety as the Lone Star State has enacted first-ever protections for theContinue reading “Texas Cougars Gain Safety As State Enacts First-Ever Protections And Puts Limits On Trapping”
Indian Tiger Population Increasing As Four To Five Tigresses In A Reserve Are Spotted With Cubs
India has about 70 percent of the world’s wild tigers (Panthera tigris). The nation has spent much time and energy protecting the regal cats. Officials are now excited because four or five tigresses have recently given birth to cubs in the same reserve. The Indian tiger population is increasing. According to the Free Press JournalContinue reading “Indian Tiger Population Increasing As Four To Five Tigresses In A Reserve Are Spotted With Cubs”
Sailors Take Revenge As Ship-Eating Ocean Worm Is Set To Appear On Dinner Plates And Grocery Shelves
Sea going worms have always been a bane of sailors. They bore into wooden vessels and eat them. Now the tables may be turning, at least in the United Kingdom. That is if university researchers can sell people on the idea of eating them. If sailors take revenge in the United Kingdom, can we beContinue reading “Sailors Take Revenge As Ship-Eating Ocean Worm Is Set To Appear On Dinner Plates And Grocery Shelves”
Zookeepers In Danger; Snake Handlers At Australian Facility Perform Health Check On Deadly King Cobra
Among the many jobs in the world with unusual dangers is that of the zookeeper. Proximity to wild animals is often dangerous, but handling poisonous snakes definitely puts zookeepers in danger. According to Yahoo Life the health check was performed on Sultan, a very large King Cobra(Ophiophagus hannah)). Australia has its own venomous snakes butContinue reading “Zookeepers In Danger; Snake Handlers At Australian Facility Perform Health Check On Deadly King Cobra”
Thylacine Resurrection May Still Be In The Cards As Scientists Work; Some Think A Few May Still Survive
Officially they went extinct around 1937. Some now put that date 30 years later. A few diehards give credence to sightings. One way or another a Thylacine resurrection or rediscovery may still be in the cards. The dog-sized striped predators were the largest marsupial predator. Conflict with humans led to their probable demise. The lastContinue reading “Thylacine Resurrection May Still Be In The Cards As Scientists Work; Some Think A Few May Still Survive”