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Cane toads teach Australia’s wildlife to avoid their poison
Cane toads hopped onto the Australian scene in the 1930s, promising to fix a beetle problem for sugarcane farmers. The catch? These toads have poison glands that make them deadly snacks for unsuspecting predators. Young cane toads, it turns out, can teach native animal species to avoid the fatal mistake of consuming them. The problem…
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ODNR warns not to interact with wildlife
As spring blooms, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources encourages people to observe young animals from a distance and reduce interactions with them. Courtesy | Ohio Department of Natural Resources With the arrival of spring, young wildlife appears in backyards, local parks, and unexpected areas, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division…
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Molly the magpie is returning to his suburban home — but will one critical rule be enforced? – ABC Religion & Ethics
Despite the pleas of wildlife experts and the concerns expressed by tenured wildlife carers about the welfare of Molly the magpie — the bird rescued four years ago by a Gold Coast couple who failed to turn him over for release, prompting his surrender last month from a suburban home to authorities from the Department…
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How wildlife vets play a vital role in advancing conservation
Wildlife veterinary surgeon Dr Johan Marais and a wildlife veterinary team work with a rhino. Photo: Supplied – Advertisement – South Africa has to ramp up its conservation efforts, including in the protection of threatened and endangered species, in order to meet its international commitments by 2030 as a signatory to the Convention on Biological…
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Aurora the ‘Robot Dog’ to Protect Alaska’s Wildlife from Runways at Fairbanks Airport
Alaskan wildlife near the Fairbanks Airport will soon have a new unlikely protector – a headless dog-like robot named Aurora designed to deter birds and other animals from dangerous airport runways. Aurora was designed by the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOTPF) and funded through a research grant. The department released a video…
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Conservation group plan WA’s first mobile wildlife hospital
Craig DuncanSouth Western Times Camera IconFAWNA is hoping to create the State’s first mobile wildlife hospital to help WA’s many critically endangered animals. Credit: Craig Duncan Share to FacebookShare to TwitterEmail UsCopy the Link A South West conservation group is planning to establish the State’s first mobile wildlife hospital after one of the most damaging…
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…meanwhile New Yorkers are urged to keep distance from wildlife
By Luke Andrews Senior Health Reporter For Dailymail.Com Published: 13:19 EDT, 10 April 2024 | Updated: 13:33 EDT, 10 April 2024
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Baby wildlife, when to help and how according to the Humane Society of the United States
As spring brings forth ‘baby season’ for wildlife and companion animals, the Humane Society of the United States has offered the following recommendations on how to appropriately respond when encountering baby animals outside. Good Samaritans often come across young animals and wonder if they are in need of assistance. Whether individuals come across a litter of kittens…
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This Photographer Captured The Everyday Life Of Wild Animals And Here Are His 80 Exceptional Shots
We also wanted the photographer to tell us more about his most memorable experience while capturing wildlife. We found out: “One of my most unforgettable moments was capturing an image I had dreamed of for years: a bison emerging from steam or fog in Yellowstone National Park. Despite meticulous planning regarding the animal’s behavior, potential…
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Local sees need for wildlife rehab center
by GABRIEL HATHAWAY Southeast Minnesota and the Mississippi River valley become a migration corridor each spring and fall with a wide variety of waterfowl, raptors, and shorebirds passing through the region. At the same time, the nearest animal rehabilitation center for any injured, sick, or orphaned animals is in the Twin Cities, hours away.…
