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Not so dead as a dodo: ‘De-extinction’ plan to reintroduce bird to Mauritius
CNN — An audacious collaboration between geneticists and conservationists plans to bring back the extinct dodo and reintroduce it to its once-native habitat in Mauritius. US-based biotechnology and genetic engineering company Colossal Biosciences, which is pursuing the “de-extinction” of multiple species, including the woolly mammoth, has entered a partnership with the Mauritian Wildlife Foundation to…
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Wildlife has found new homes during Hinckley Lake dam rehabilitation
by Chris Studor Where has all the wildlife gone? This was one of several questions posed to representatives of the Cleveland Metroparks Oct. 18 as they addressed concerns regarding wildlife in conjunction with the $10-million dam rehabilitation project at Hinckley Lake. Park representatives, including Sean McDermott, project engineer and chief planning and design officer; Erik…
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Rare Palo Alto beaver getting treatment in Wildlife Center
A beaver that is recolonizing the Matadero Creek in Palo Alto was taken to the Wildlife Center of Silicon Valley on Wednesday after being spotted immobile in a pile of leaves, officials said. Palo Alto Animal Control Supervisor Cody Macartney said a pedestrian found the adult female beaver in a concrete channel of lower Matadero…
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Austin, TX vs. Austin, MN: What are the Differences?
The United States is a treasure trove of many climate zones, tourist attractions, and more. When you search for your next vacation spot, you might be surprised to learn that there are many cities that share the same name, like Austin and Austin. Found in Texas and Minnesota, the local economy and population are only…
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QLD compliance officers head west to protect native wildlife
Issued: 30 Nov 2023 <!– Issued: 30 November –> The Department of Environment and Science (DES) is sending a strong reminder that unlawful wildlife activity will not be tolerated in Queensland and could result in the removal of animals, cancellation of wildlife permits, a hefty fine or court appearance. Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service Wildlife…
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Winter wildlife closures on Mt. Jumbo, Mt. Dean Stone beginning in Missoula
MISSOULA — City officials have announced winter wildlife closures for Mount Jumbo and Mount Dean Stone are set to go into effect on Friday, December 1, 2023. Missoula Parks and Recreation closes some City open space areas annually during the winter months to protect wildlife. Upper Mount Dean Stone Preserve trails are closed to dogs…
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Springfield, Illinois and Springfield, Oregon: What are the Differences?
The contiguous United States features many interesting cities, climate zones, tourist attractions, and more. With hundreds of years of history behind it, every city seemingly has a story that sets it apart from others, even within the same state. In fact, the abundance of these cities has flourished so much in the last few centuries…
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Indigenous Scientists on St. Paul Island, Alaska Work To Protect Marine Mammals
For Native American Heritage Month, NOAA Fisheries celebrates the Indigenous scientists who help make our work in marine mammal conservation possible. The Tribal Government of the Aleut Community of St. Paul Island conducts high-level science and management of their marine resources. They work independently and in partnership with NOAA through a formal co-management agreement authorized…
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Indigenous Scientists on St. Paul Island, Alaska Work To Protect Marine Mammals
For Native American Heritage Month, NOAA Fisheries celebrates the Indigenous scientists who help make our work in marine mammal conservation possible. The Tribal Government of the Aleut Community of St. Paul Island conducts high-level science and management of their marine resources. They work independently and in partnership with NOAA through a formal co-management agreement authorized…
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Opinion: Out-of-state hunters aren’t the problem. Here’s how to sustain and improve hunting in the West.
A disgruntled hunter wrote a Writers on the Range opinion recently about Westerners getting fed up with the many out-of-staters coming in and buying up draw licenses to shoot bull elk, deer, bear and other big game animals. As a hunter myself, I understand their frustration. But reducing non-resident tags, as Andrew Carpenter suggests, takes…
