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Not-so-spooky sounds: Audio recordings help ID urban bats – The Source – Washington University in St. Louis
Hoary bats (Lasiurus cinereus) are among the most commonly detected bats in our area, according to scientists with the St. Louis Wildlife Project. (Photo: Juan Cruzado/iNaturalist) Living along the Mississippi Flyway, as we do, St. Louis residents are accustomed to hearing and seeing thousands of ducks, geese and songbirds winging their way over the area…
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Study identifies illegal hunting as a threat to China’s wildlife and global public health
Credit: Alex Andrews from Pexels 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…
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In pictures: Adorable animals rescued by South Essex Wildlife Hospital this year
Founded by Sue Schwar, the dedicated charity has rescued dozens of animals this year, nursing some for months before releasing them back into the wild. Most recently the animal hospital, in Orsett Road, Grays, shared the incredible recovery of their “head injury fox” – who looks almost unrecognisable after almost three weeks of care. He has gained…
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NMU Hosts Course on Safely Immobilizing Animals
A diverse group of Northern Michigan University biology students and professionals from state and federal wildlife agencies recently learned how to safely and ethically tranquilize animals during a three-day professional development course in wildlife chemical immobilization and handling at NMU. “We have a fisheries and wildlife major in biology, so there are a number of…
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Wildlife in Your House: How to Distinguish Species
Discovering traces of some critters’ presence in your house is never pleasant. In most cases, you are going to deal with dirt, feces, and disorder. When it comes to damaged property, some people tend to go furious and are immediately ready to resort to drastic measures. But to do everything right, one should stay reasonable…
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Zimbabwe Elephant deaths: Mysterious bacterium found in bodies
Laura Rosen By Victoria Gill Science correspondent, BBC News A type of bacterium never seen before in wild elephants has been found in the bodies of six African Savannah elephants that died in mysterious circumstances in Zimbabwe. Scientists think it was the cause of a septicaemia, or blood poisoning, that killed the animals in 2020.…
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Defenders Slams McClintock, Newhouse and Graves Anti-Wildlife Bills Ahead of House Hearing
The U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries today will hold a hearing on three anti-wildlife bills. The intent of these bills is to destroy the core purpose and historical implementation of the Endangered Species Act and to prevent regulations proposed by the Biden administration from undoing harmful…
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Eight locations across the globe are named Wildlife Heritage Areas
Wildlife Heritage Areas connect wildlife experts, responsible travel companies, and local communities to designate protected areas as wildlife-friendly tourism destinations NEW YORK, Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — World Animal Protection and World Cetacean Alliance have launched a new global program, working in coalition with responsible travel businesses and wildlife charities, to forever change the way people view…
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County shows designs for 3 new wildlife crossings
An elk crosses in front of traffic on North Highway 89 between East Gros Ventre Butte and the National Elk Refuge in December 2020. RYAN DORGAN / NEWS&GUIDE FILE After decades of community efforts and countless deaths of animals in collisions with vehicles, Teton County finally has made tangible progress toward building long-sought wildlife crossings…
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In Montana, a Growing Population Spotlights the Need for Wildlife Corridors
One morning in late June, after a crisp mountain air had settled into Kootenai River valley, Megan Leach heard her chickens clucking nervously. She ventured outside to see the cause for the commotion and noticed that one of her heavy coops, on wheels but sturdy, had been moved. As dusk began to fall later that…