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Costa Rican authorities strengthen skills to combat illegal wildlife trade
HSI SAN JOSE, Costa Rica—This year, Humane Society International/Latin America has conducted three comprehensive trainings for Costa Rican authorities on how to properly handle wildlife either seized or rescued in police and judicial operations. According to the Judicial Police’s Specialized Section against Environmental Crimes, between 2022 and 2023, 534 wild animals were seized in Costa…
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Keep Wildlife Wild: Know What To Do If You Encounter Baby Wild Animals This Spring
As warmer spring weather approaches, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public that wild animals and their young will be on the move across Wisconsin. Knowing what to do before finding a baby wild animal can make all the difference to protect its health and keep wildlife wild. × This page requires…
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It’s baby animal season. Wildlife experts once again remind people to leave them alone.
Anyone who works at a wildlife rehabilitation center will tell you that spring is easily their busiest and season. Centers get flooded with baby animals of all species – including rabbits, deer, raccoons, foxes and fisher cats – to the point of being filled to capacity. The most frustrating part? Many of these animal orphans…
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WSU expecting record number of injured and orphaned wildlife
WSU expecting record number of injured and orphaned wildlife | WSU Insider | Washington State University
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Hot weather increases forest fires, human-wildlife conflict: Officials | Pune News
PUNE: The forest department said the increase in heat had led to a surge in the number of forest fires in the division with 50 such incidents where forest on 100 ha land had burnt down being reported from January to April 29.The forest survey of India data said the number of large forest fires…
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Spring brings wild times to WILDNorth
A young woman clutches a confused-looking sharp-shinned hawk to her chest. The bird stares with wide-eyed apprehension as another human approaches with a stethoscope, the chest piece of which is size of the bird’s head. Edmonton veterinarian Kelti Katchur touches the stethoscope to the bird’s chest and back. She reports wheezing — could be a…
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From pet sitting to training sea lions at the Singapore Zoo: How she found her passion as a wildlife champion
All eyes are on Thiago as he plunges into the water before leaping out to touch a ball target hanging from a stick held by his trainer. As the crowd cheers him on, Ms Rachel Gay watches with a smile and rewards Thiago – an 11-year-old California sea lion – with a fish treat for…
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Arkansas Wildlife Refuge Expands To Help More Animals
Arkansas’ Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge had a big day over the weekend as they officially opened their new expansion with a ribbon cutting. The expansion will help them take care of more big cats and other animals. Turpentine Creek Wildlife RefugeTurpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge loading… The refuge located in Eureka Springs started the expansion a…
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Beware of ‘rescuing’ baby wildlife
FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) – The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources (KDFWR) is urging the public to leave young wildlife undisturbed, even when they appear to be alone, and reminds property owners to watch for vulnerable wildlife when working on their land. “Every year, well-meaning people often step in to ‘rescue’ a baby wild…
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Bears, coyotes, raccoons: State sees rise in calls for aid due to wild animals
TALLAHASSEE — Bears and coyotes and raccoons, oh my! As Florida’s population expands, state wildlife officials have seen a more than 33% increase in calls for assistance related to wild animals during the past five years, according to a presentation that could go before the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission this week. While no proposed…
