Every day is open season on mountain lions in Nevada. The majestic cats are under attack on a variety of fronts – as prey for hunters, as unintended victims of traps set for bobcats, and as the primary target of a $900,000 a year state-sponsored effort to cull species deemed problematic by the state.  Between…

Birdsong hums over the rumble of Karl Wenner’s truck as it bounces along the dusty trails that weave through his property. For almost 100 years, this farm in southern Oregon grew barley, but now, amid the sprawling fields, there lies a wetland teeming with life. Wenner installed the wetland on 70 of the farm’s 400…

ORLANDO, Fla.—A new federal proposal calls for creating a conservation area that would span 12 counties in Florida, from the Everglades’ headwaters in the center of the state to sawgrass prairies further south, preserving a region that is home to imperiled species like the Florida panther, the official state animal. The Everglades to Gulf Conservation…

Bats flying on a full moon night. ©BirdHunter591/iStock via Getty Images Key points Massachusetts is home to a variety of flying animals. The risk of these animals is relatively low when compared to other states’ flying animals. However, it’s important to be aware and stay vigilant.  Below is a list of the six most dangerous…

Let’s create a wildlife-friendly garden! In this article, we will provide you with valuable tips and insights for planning and designing a garden that fosters biodiversity and supports the thriving of various species. 1. Grow Nectar Rich Plants If you want a wildlife-friendly garden, using native plants that are rich in nectar or seeds is…

GRIFFITH PARK, LOS ANGELES (CNS) — Wildlife supporters will gather in Griffith Park Sunday for the eighth annual P-22 Day Festival, honoring the famed mountain lion who crossed two freeways to make his home in Griffith Park before passing away in December 2022. The event is free and open to everyone, and will run from…

Temperatures are on the decline around the state, and that causes some changes in the wildlife and plantlife. Guthrie County Conservation Director Brad Halterman says that the cooler weather causes animals to change their habits and habitats, along with causing some changes to the appearance of many plants. “One of the many things, and one…

MONROE, La. (KNOE) – The Friends of Black Bayou volunteer group hosted its 26th annual Fall Celebration Saturday morning in conjunction with the Black Bayou Lake National Wildlife Refuge. The group celebrated its 25th anniversary last year, and they’re back once again. RELATED CONTENT: Black Bayou Lake National Wildlife Refuge celebrates 25th anniversary Clair Roane,…

Wildlife advocates are hailing the passage of Assembly Bill 1322, which expands a moratorium on rat poison, as a win for mountain lions, coyotes and other animals that live in and around urban areas across California. The new law, also known as the California Ecosystems Protections Act of 2023, will place a moratorium on diphacinone,…

A Halloween decoration popping up in suburban front yards across the country has become a serious threat to local wildlife. Pumpkins, plastic ghosts and fake spider webs stretched across front porches, are annual reminders the spooky season is upon us in Australia. However, a startling new trend has emerged in the run up to Halloween…