WINSTON, Ore. – Wildlife Safari recently added one very cute new addition to their family in the form of a 7-month-old grizzly bear cub that can be found in the bear loop of their drive-thru park. The adorable 100-pound female cub was discovered abandoned in Montana and has since found a new and loving home…

By Todd Richmond, AP MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin wildlife officials unanimously approved a contentious new wolf management plan on Oct. 25 that doesn’t include a specific population goal despite demands from hunters and farmers to cap the number of wolves roaming the state. In backing the plan, Department of Natural Resources policy board members praised it…

MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin wildlife officials were expected to vote Wednesday on a contentious new wolf management plan that doesn’t include a specific population goal despite demands from hunters and farmers to establish a hard cap on the number of animals that can be killed. The Department of Natural Resources’ policy board was scheduled to…

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin wildlife officials were expected to vote Wednesday on a contentious new wolf management plan that doesn’t include a specific population goal despite demands from hunters and farmers to establish a hard cap on the number of animals that can be killed. The Department of Natural Resources’ policy board was scheduled…

Do you have a pet in Knoxville or plan to raise animals in Knox County? You’re in the right place – Knoxpedia has all you need to know to about leash laws, pet licenses and more. Below, you’ll find answers to some of the most popular questions asked by those moving to town or new…

Social media memes often recommend taking used jack-o-lanterns and porch pumpkins to local parks so deer can eat them. But while these memes may be well-intentioned, they’re actually giving bad advice that can hurt wildlife. This fall, make sure to dispose of your pumpkin decorations safely and responsibly. “We love animals and of course want…

Collaring Wildlife Q: How do wildlife collars work and what factors are taken into consideration before the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) attaches them? A: CDFW attaches collars to animals to study their behaviors, movements and habitat use as a population or as an individual. Collars can also be used to track and…

At international talks focused on the trade in endangered species in 2007, WWF helped lead the push for the adoption of a policy that says tigers should not be bred for trade in their parts and products and should only be bred at a level supportive of conservation. In recent years, WWF has sought to…

#inform-video-player-1 .inform-embed { margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px; } #inform-video-player-2 .inform-embed { margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px; } Cats are hunters by nature, which is why it’s not uncommon for an outdoor cat to bring home a “gift” to leave on their owner’s doorstep. Yet Molly Guyette, a third-year Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and veterinary public health…

Illegal hunting and trading of wildlife in China is becoming a significant threat to biodiversity and public health, according to a new paper by a team of researchers that includes two scholars from the School of Public and International Affairs. It is the first comprehensive assessment of this issue for China. Yellow-breasted bunting. Photo by Zhikai…