DOUGLAS COUNTY, Neb. (KETV) — Douglas County residents are being told to stay away from raccoons and other stray animals.

Regulated trapping in Idaho is a legacy with deep cultural roots. Well before the days of statehood, trappers traversed much of Idaho’s mountains in pursuit of elusive furbearers. The practice still occurs today, and it plays an important role in managing wildlife populations, particularly in managing predators. During 2021, trappers accounted for 50% of the…

Riding elephants and manta rays, petting tiger cubs, and watching caged bears dance: These are among the most unethical animal encounters in the tourism realm that have widely become considered taboo. But there are some grayer areas when it comes to wildlife tourism, like exactly how close is too close for whale-watching boats? And if…

All that has changed with the construction of a new base and comfortable housing for the rangers at the Chikomeni Camp—all part of IFAW’s commitment to supporting the welfare of wildlife rangers.   A place for rangers to recharge  Towering miombo trees surround five houses—allocated for senior and regular officers—each painted in ranger combat fatigue colours.…

Ever seen an albino nutria? They’re so rare, probably not…but you’re about to… Albino Nutria LouisianaFacebook Via Neal Guidry loading… Nutria In Louisiana Nutria rats in Louisiana are a well-known problem. They love to hang out in our swamps and marshlands, feasting on the vegetation while destroying Louisiana’s coast. To help combat the nutria problem,…

The sea is brimming with weird and wonderful sea creatures, so we weren’t stuck for choice when it came to picking our list of the world’s weirdest marine creatures. From the vampire squid to the scary-looking Johnson’s abyssal seadevil, here are our favourite weirdest sea creatures – read on if you dare… 11 weirdest sea…

KINGWOOD, W.Va. (WBOY) — There is a new addition to Hovatter’s Wildlife Zoo in Preston County. The zoo announced Monday morning that one of its giraffes, Zena, had her first calf on Friday evening. Baby girl Zara is healthy and doing well, according to a post on Hovatter’s official Facebook page. You can see photos…

West Shore Wildlife Center said in a Facebook post that due to its growth and Newberry Township zoning laws, the organization must relocate to a non-residential area YORK COUNTY, Pa. — Editor’s note: The above video is from April 2. A haven for wild animals may be closing soon if organizers are unable to raise…

“What’s more, our artistic dioramas are accurate reflections of actual animal habitats that are also teaching tools of conservation, science, and art. Viewers can learn about wildlife management and the role artists and hunters play in preserving wild places and animals for future generations.” Humans have been hunters from the beginning of time. Many pictographs,…

WALNUT CREEK, CALIFORNIA – MAY 19: A Great horned owl sits perched on a tree branch at Shell Ridge Open Space in Walnut Creek, Calif., on Thursday, May 19, 2022. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group) DEAR JOAN: We have lived in a quiet residential neighborhood very near downtown for 42 years. Yesterday, a murder…