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Poorly Regulated Animal Industries Pose Active Next Pandemic Threat
A new report published by New York University in 2023, discovered that most animal industries in the US are substantially less regulated than they should be, and far less standardised than the public believes. Consequently, dangerous zoonoses can be transferred from animals to humans freely. Our understanding of the severity of zoonotic disease spread was amplified…
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Tiny deer and rising seas: How climate change is testing the Endangered Species Act : Short Wave
Enlarge this image The Key deer was one of the first species protected under the Endangered Species Act. Like 99% of the other species that have gotten protection from the landmark law, the Key deer has avoided extinction because of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Ryan Kellman/NPR Ryan Kellman/NPR Some people keep dogs in…
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Toss the Tusk
The Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ Wildlife Trafficking Alliance has teamed up with the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) to organize a series of Toss the Tusk ivory surrender events at AZA-accredited facilities in 2023. The hope is that these events will encourage people to engage in conserving elephants by surrendering any ivory, or…
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New resources set to improve laws on illegal wildlife trade
(Washington, D.C. – 25 October 2023) – Vital new resources have become available to improve how wildlife management and enforcement agencies manage the seizure and confiscation of live wild animals across the world. The legal and technical resources are aimed at providing actionable and sustainable solutions to improve laws and regulations for the benefit of…
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Wildlife advocacy groups sue State of Utah over cougar hunting law
SALT LAKE CITY — Wildlife organizations are suing the state of Utah over concern for the state’s mountain lion population. The Western Wildlife Conservancy and the Mountain Lion Foundation filed the lawsuit specifically referencing a new law regarding cougar hunting. This spring, legislators passed House Bill 469, which removed most of the red tape for…
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Skunks, Bats on Campus Stir Concerns Regarding Student Safety
Nestled within the serene expanse of Cornell’s campus, alongside the bustling student life and academic enthusiasm, lies a world of wildlife that call this 745-acre ecosystem home. While many enjoy the skunks, squirrels and chipmunks that share the campus, others are concerned about their ability to coexist with these wild animals. “Walking back from class…
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November brings increased risk of vehicle-deer collisions: Utah DWR shares safety tips
During the fall, there is an increase in wildlife along the roadways, primarily due to big game animals migrating to lower elevations in search of feed. <!– SHOW ARTICLE –> SALT LAKE CITY — With the end of daylight saving time on November 5, Utahns may relish the extra hour of sleep but should also…
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‘Boo at the Bike Trail’ Event Held in St. Clairsville
photo by: Robert A. DeFrank Elizabeth Hartman, from left, of Zanesville-based Wild at Heart wildlife rehabilitation, shows a rescued bat to Ella and Clayton Thomas of St. Clairsville during Tuesday’s Boo at the Bike Trail event. <!– SHOW ARTICLE –> Youngsters from around the area tried on their costumes in anticipation of Halloween and took…
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Boo on the Bike Trail scares up some toddlers
<!– SHOW ARTICLE –> ST. CLAIRSVILLE — Youngsters from around the area tried on their costumes in anticipation of Halloween and took a tour during Boo at the Bike Trail on Tuesday evening in St. Clairsville. The Belmont County Soil and Water Conservation District hosted the event. Logan Ambrister, Belmont County’s wildlife officer with the…
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Assessing the illegal hunting of native wildlife in China
Abstract Illegal harvesting and trading of wildlife have become major threats to global biodiversity and public health1,2,3. Although China is widely recognized as an important destination for wildlife illegally obtained abroad4, little attention has been given to illegal hunting within its borders. Here we extracted 9,256 convictions for illegal hunting from a nationwide database of…
