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Archers Green nature reserve purchased by wildlife trust
Debbie Bigg By Louise Parry BBC News, Hertfordshire A conservation charity says it has purchased a 20-acre nature reserve that supports “some of our most iconic yet threatened wildlife”. Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust raised £500,000 to buy Archers Green Nature Reserve near Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire. It is home to a rare chalk stream…
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Wild Bison or Hatchery Bison?
Wild Bison or Hatchery Bison? | The Wildlife News
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Oregon’s Wildlife Safari welcomes grizzly bear cub to the fold
Oregon’s Wildlife Safari announced it has added a 7-month-old female grizzly bear cub to the animal park. The cub was found abandoned in Montana. You can see her playing in the video above. Here is the full announcement from Wildlife Safari: WINSTON, OREGON, — Wildlife Safari is thrilled to introduce a charming and curious new addition to its family:…
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Feds terminate Animals of Montana exhibition license, preventing operation in all states
The Bozeman-based group has transported exotic animals around the country for use in films and staged wildlife photography. The Oct. 16 decision from the U.S. Department of Agriculture terminates Animals of Montana’s wild animal exhibition license under the Animal Welfare Act. .apg-support-local-wrapper { border-radius: 5px; background-color: #E6E6E6; padding: 10px; } .apg-support-local-wrapper p { padding: 5px;…
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Think Wild has helped 30 injured great horned owls this year, the Bend nonprofit’s most common patient
(Update: Adding video, comments from Think Wild) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend nonprofit Think Wild reports a pattern in its wildlife patients, with dozens of the same types of birds needing care. The organization’s mission is to care for and protect native wildlife. and the most common patient they see is the great horned owl. So…
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Can animals predict earthquakes and other disasters?
There is a common belief that animals can predict earthquakes and other disasters. But is it based in evidence? And how is wildlife really impacted by disasters like earthquakes, tsunamis, wildfires, and storms? Can animals predict earthquakes? Scientists have not consistently recorded animals acting strangely or leaving the area days before an earthquake. While there…
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Poachers beware – public plays a vital role in fighting wildlife crime | Idaho Fish and Game
Here are three recent examples from the Salmon Region where the public has played a critical role in helping officers combat wildlife crimes. Digging up treasure An officer in Stanley received an unusual report from hunters in the Seafoam area who stated they observed a suspicious individual burying something along a ridge. The…
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New Network Gives Hope to Animals Trafficked Through Illegal Wildlife Trade
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Association of Zoos and Aquariums announce pilot network in southern California to provide care and welfare for animals confiscated from illegal trade. A media kit, including video from the Friday, October 27, 2023, press conference, can be found here: https://bit.ly/WCNMediaKit The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Association of Zoos…
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Should You Save a Wild Animal in Montana If It Is in Distress?
In Montana, we know: leave the wildlife alone. We know we shouldn’t pet the fluffy cows and that bears aren’t toys. But, when nature is unpredictable, some people might be compelled to step in. I’ve heard stories about hunters finding an animal caught in a barbed wire fence and cutting it loose. Recently, there were…
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Animals celebrate Halloween at ‘Pumpkinpalooza’ at Palm Beach Zoo
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Becoming a wildlife hero just got easier. WPTV is now the official media partner of the Palm Beach Zoo. Our goal is teaching you about conservation efforts to protect and save wildlife, which is the main mission at the zoo. Pumpkinpalooza starts Saturday and goes until Halloween. Guests can get…
