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Three listed Chinese firms used endangered animal parts as ingredients, report says
Companies Beijing Tong Ren Tang Chinese Medicine Co Ltd Follow Beijing Tongrentang Co Ltd Follow BlackRock Inc Follow Show more companies SHANGHAI/HONG KONG, Oct 23 (Reuters) – Three publicly traded Chinese drugmakers which count global banks such as UBS and HSBC as investors have used parts of endangered animals as ingredients in their products, an…
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Conservation group challenging mountain lion hunting law, argue animals could go extinct
SALT LAKE CITY — Wildlife conservation groups are hoping to overturn a new state law that allows year-round mountain lion hunting and trapping, raising concerns about the potential extinction of Utah’s mountain lions. Local group Western Wildlife Conservancy and Mountain Lion Foundation, based out of California, filed a lawsuit in the Third Judicial District Court…
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Maine Wildlife Park hosts Fall Fun Weekend
Families ventured into the park for the chance to see some animals and learn from park staff. GRAY, Maine — The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife wrapped up its Fall Fun Weekend at the Maine Wildlife Park in Gray. Families ventured into the park, taking a peak at some animals and tuning into…
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Wildlife Rehabber’s GPS Still Tracking Eagle From New York to Canada
It has been a while since I checked in with the Friends of the Feathered and Furry Wildlife Center (FFFWC) to see what they have been up to. Last week they had an interesting update on one of their rescue recovery and release projects. The FFFWC is a 501(c)3 dedicated to helping injured and orphaned…
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Oregon wolves headed for Rocky Mountains
A group of Oregon wolves could be moving south this winter to take up residency in Colorado. The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) has agreed to give Colorado up to 10 gray wolves as part of a program to reestablish the species in the state. Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) announced earlier this month it…
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How to stop squirrels and other animals from eating your pumpkins
From a vegetable of necessity to an edible icon, learn how the humble pumpkin experienced a dramatic transformation in American culture. It’s that of year again – you and your family spend time carving the perfect pumpkin to decorate for fall and Halloween only to find that squirrels and other critters are munching on your…
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To find out how wildlife is doing, scientists try listening
An AI-assisted computer model was able to pick out bird calls from recordings made in Ecuador’s Choco region. A reedy pipe and a high-pitched trill duet against the backdrop of a low-pitched insect drone. Their symphony is the sound of a forest, and is monitored by scientists to gauge biodiversity. The recording from the forest…
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The 26 Most Common Wildlife to See in Urban Areas
This may be the prime human habitat, but animals are starting to learn how to adapt, which is why there’s now a wide range of wildlife to see in urban areas. ©Nok Lek Travel Lifestyle/Shutterstock.com In the city, it can often feel like you’re separated from the wilderness. There are few, if any, trees, and…
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HEADS UP: November tops charts for Utah wildlife accidents – TownLift, Park City News
Buck deer in road Photo: Utah DNR “The peak time to hit deer in Utah is during November,” Utah DWR Migration Initiative Coordinator Blair Stringham said. “It coincides with mating season and the annual migration of deer. It also doesn’t help that the daylight hours are shorter during this time of year, creating lower visibility…
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U of M researchers want your videos of deer-gut scavengers
University of Minnesota Extension researchers are looking for hunters this fall willing to set up cameras on the gut piles left behind in the woods after they field-dress their deer — part of a broader effort to better understand the role those millions of pounds of deer guts play in the ecosystem. “This is a…
