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Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife reminds people to leave young wildlife alone this spring
FRANKFORT, KY — The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources is reminding people to leave baby animals alone. According to a news release from the KDFWR, there is a surge of new wildlife during the spring. During this time of year, there are often well-meaning people who jeopardize these young animals in an attempt…
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The best zoos in the U.S. for all kinds of sightings
Whether zoos should exist—and whether they are good or bad—has been long debated. What we think of as modern zoos debuted in the early 1800s in Europe and sprouted up across America in the ensuing decades. Over the years, the major zoos in the U.S. have become ultra-focused on making sure they prioritize animal welfare and conservation—and…
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Wildlife Photographer Wakes Up From A Nap Under A Tree With… A Sleeping Cheetah Against Him
Imagine dozing off under the shade of a tree after a taxing day out in the sun, only to wake up to the gentle nudge of a wild cheetah snuggling against you. This isn’t the start of a fable or a campfire story. It’s what happened to Dolph Volker, a wildlife photographer and animal enthusiast,…
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From a sunbathing gator to a rare bird sighting, see this week’s top wildlife photos
The re-emergence of animals across the United States as temperatures rise and migration patterns shift allow us to witness a larger variety of wildlife, especially in places that experience all four seasons. Dozens of photojournalists that are part of USA TODAY’s national Network continue to document the profound inhabitants of their surroundings in a variety…
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New York Wildlife Rehabbers are Taking in Animals That Disgust Most Residents
Help keep One Green Planet free and independent! Together we can ensure our platform remains a hub for empowering ideas committed to fighting for a sustainable, healthy, and compassionate world. Please support us in keeping our mission strong. In New York City there’s a community of heroes who dedicate their lives to caring for the…
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B.C. wildlife centre that cares for injured, orphaned animals in dire need of donations
At Elizabeth’s Wildlife Center in Abbotsford, B.C., the number of small mammals and birds in need of care is already overwhelming. “We can have 50 in here easily. Baby robins, baby this, baby that,” Elizabeth Melnick, the owner of Elizabeth’s Wildlife Center told Global News. Melnick and other staff never turn animals away and care…
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Think Wild hosting BioBlitz to encourage exploration and wildlife education
Think Wild, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting wildlife conservation and education, is hosting a series of challenges this weekend to encourage Central Oregon residents to get outside and explore. The organization’s latest initiative, called the BioBlitz, kicked off Friday at Hatfield Pond, where participants gathered to count birds and other wildlife. This is the…
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Here’s what to do when dealing with injured wildlife
Rehabilitation centers do collaborate with Fish and Wildlife to care for smaller animals or birds that are hurt. Sgt. Trevor Johnson, a Fish and Wildlife officer, recommends always keeping your distance from animals, even if they are injured. “At the end of the day, these are wild animals. I know in a lot of cases,…
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Visitors use scooters to see exotic animals at Carson Springs Wildlife Sanctuary
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A one-of-a-kind animal sanctuary has created a one-of-a-kind way to explore their animal wilderness. What You Need To Know Carson Springs Wildlife Sanctuary in Gainesville covers 275 acres and is home to more than 100 animals, including 30 rare and exotic animals Guests visiting the facility can take its private scooter tour and…
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Call for netting to be put away after wildlife and pets rescued across London
The RSPCA is reminding people to put netting away in their gardens after a flurry of rescuing both wild and domestic animals wrapped up in netting around London. Animal rescuers have been called out to several instances of fox cubs trapped in nets by their necks recently, and in one case a poor cub passed…
