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Scientists Try Listening to Learn about Wildlife
A team of scientists is studying the sound of the forest in Ecuador to learn how artificial intelligence (AI) could follow animal life in recovering environments. When scientists want to measure new forest growth, they can study large areas of land with tools like satellites and lidar. But understanding how fast and in what amount…
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Tenacious Beasts: wildlife recoveries that change how we think about animals
While the title alone should interest us in Christopher Preston’s latest book, I found it to be a remarkable and engrossing read. Once started, it is difficult to put down, and for those of us in our valley who live close to nature, it is optimistic as well as cautionary, and challenges us in surprising…
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‘This needs to be banned’: Wildlife experts deem animal leg traps inhumane and barbaric
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) – After a recent incident involving a fox and an animal leg hold trap, wildlife experts are stressing humane ways to trap animals. Animal leg traps are still legal in the State of Texas and wildlife experts are deeming them inhumane and barbaric. “There are better traps to use, there’s live catch…
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African lion at Oregon’s Wildlife Safari gets critical root canal
Check out these pearly whites! Enzi, an African lion at Oregon’s Wildlife Safari, recently underwent a critical root canal procedure after observations by Wildlife Safari staff and exams revealed a fractured upper left canine tooth. Here is Wild Safari’s announcement on the procedure: WINSTON, OR – Wildlife Safari is thrilled to announce the successful dental procedure performed on…
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Neighbors upset about how a pet deer was put down after allegedly attacking a man
A deer was euthanized by officials after allegedly attacking a man in Palm Coast. Now, some neighbors are upset about the way the buck was killed. Michael Hansen found Baboo the deer, on the side of the road over a year ago. “The mother died giving birth, and he wouldn’t leave the mother,” Hansen said.…
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8 Reasons You Shouldn’t Feed Wildlife
When you see a cute wild animal in your yard or at the park, it can be tempting to put out a snack for them and have the woodland creatures gather around. But while films make feeding wild animals look like fun, becoming a real-life Snow White isn’t a great idea. It may not seem…
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Animal Action Awards honour conservationists and animal rescuers
Wildlife photographer, ornithologist, and conservationist Hamza Yassin served as emcee for the night. Known recently as the winner of Strictly Come Dancing, Hamza has starred in the CBeebies live-action shows Let’s Go for a Walk and Ranger Hamza’s Eco Quest, in addition to presenting on BBC’s Countryfile and Animal Park. He showcased his passion for…
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Ramona photographer Roy Toft highlights local wildlife in upcoming photo book
When Roy Toft isn’t traveling the world leading photo safaris or snapping his own pictures of elusive wildlife, he returns to the 28-acre property off Highland Valley Road in Ramona that he’s called home for nearly two decades. It’s where Toft, 61, has grown to admire the local animals and, over the last several years,…
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Animals are more afraid of humans than lions
Animals on the African savanna are more scared of human voices than the roaring of lions. Researchers have shown that almost all species, including elephants and warthogs, run faster and farther when they hear voices compared to when they hear the apex predator. This study focuses on the effects of the presence of humans on…
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Highest number of deer/vehicle collisions in Utah occur during November; DWR offers safety tips
Salt Lake City — While Utahns will gain an extra hour of sleep on Nov. 5 when daylight saving time ends, the time change also means that many people will have evening commutes during lower-visibility hours in the months ahead, which can increase vehicle/wildlife collisions. During the fall, there is an increase in wildlife along…
