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“Keep Tucson wild”: Tucson Wildlife Center seeking volunteers for ‘bird and bunny season’
TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — The Tucson Wildlife Center (TWC) is gearing up for their busy season and are looking to recruit their next batch of volunteers. They’re looking for 10-20 volunteers who are willing and committed to taking care of orphaned and injured wildlife animals. TWC’s busy season runs from now through September. Those interested…
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First Lady calls for multi-stakeholder approach in wildlife conservation
Tendai Rupapa-Senior Reporter NO one should be left behind in wildlife conservation while the media should raise awareness on aquatic animals to build and shape public support for their protection, Wildlife Ambassador First Lady Dr Auxillia Mnangagwa has said. Speaking at World Aquatic Animal Day celebrations which were held under the theme “Intersectional considerations of…
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How do animals respond to eclipses? Help NASA find out.
Tens of millions of sky-gazers are expected to watch the total solar eclipse above North America on April 8. Cheers, shrieks, and cries will welcome totality—the few fleeting minutes when day turns to haunting dusk. But humans won’t be the only species affected. The early onset of darkness disrupts animals’ circadian rhythms, sparking a possible…
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Wildlife Defenders to Converge on Wellsville Baby Bear Event With Warning: Animals Aren’t Props
For Immediate Release:April 4, 2024 Contact:David Perle 202-483-7382 Wellsville, Utah – “Baby animals belong with their mothers.” That’s the message local families and PETA supporters will bring to Baby Animal Days at the American West Heritage Center, where scared bear cubs from Yellowstone Bear World (YBW) will be gawked at by noisy crowds for four…
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It’s baby season at the Procyon Wildlife Centre
As the spring season arrives, Procyon Wildlife Centre reminds people to slow down, observe their surroundings, and be mindful of new wildlife. The rush of young, orphaned or injured animals marks the start of another busy year at the Rehabilitation Centre. The animal centre in Beeton is a non-profit organization that rescues, rehabilitates, and releases…
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Colorado wolf kills calf in Grand County, but wildlife officials won’t say if reintroduced animal responsible
One of the wolves released in Colorado in December killed a calf this week — the first verified livestock killing by one of the wolves that was part of the state’s voter-mandated reintroduction effort. A rancher discovered the carcass on Tuesday in Grand County, and Colorado Parks and Wildlife officials on Wednesday confirmed the calf…
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Wildlife update: What to do if you find a baby wild animal
Baby wild animals can be cute, but their best chances for survival are with their mothers. We learn more about what to do if you find an orphaned baby wild animal. Plus, a new resource for urban and suburban residents for sharing their cities with wild animals. Link to Urban Wildlife Project website Link to…
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Leave Wildlife Where They Are Found
Young Rabbits Found While Mowing (Photo Credit: Heather Sloan) / Ga DNR Before you pick up or attempt to assist any wildlife, no matter its age or condition, remember that it is best to leave young birds, bunnies, or fawns where they are found, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division…
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How do animals react to a solar eclipse?
The total solar eclipse is expected to last over 4 minutes as it tracks across the Texas sky on April 8. Not only will the sky darken, but many animals will sense changes in temperature and wind speed. (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife) While many of us are preparing for the solar eclipse on April 8…
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Springtime blooms hundreds of baby animals in need of care in Orange County
Wildlife baby season is here, and the Wetlands and Wildlife Care Center in Huntington Beach have its hands full with hundreds of baby critters. The center works with sick, injured and orphaned animals from around Orange County and its surrounding areas with the goal to release them back into the wild. “When animals start to…
