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Raven trapped in baling twine highlights danger of litter to wildlife
The charity has received more than 600 reports about animals found severely injured, trapped, mutilated, choked or even dead because of carelessly discarded litter over the past four years. In Powys the charity confirmed has been called out to 17 cases of animals being seriously injured by litter. One incident saw an RSPCA Cymru rope rescue…
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Human-animal conflict as matter of discussion, might influence LS polls
Kochi: Amidst the serene landscapes and lush greenery of Kerala’s hilly and forested districts, a troubling saga has unfolded in recent months, with communities facing a surge in human-animal conflicts that have left a trail of death, injury, and mounting economic losses in their wake. At least nine lives have been lost in Idukki and…
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Broadbent Wildlife Sanctuary works to safely save baby wildlife – WNKY News 40 Television
6 hours ago Share This Story MEADE COUNTY, Ky.- Throughout the spring and summer, Kentucky wildlife babies begin popping up. You may find baby wildlife alone and want to help the animals, but you must take proper precautions. Chloe Miller, the Broadbent Wildlife Sanctuary Manager tells us removing a baby animal from its natural habitat…
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Wildlife Crossings
Roadkill is a serious problem in motor transportation. Crossing deer and other large mammals can create life-threatening hazards on roadways. In the United States alone, there are more than a million automobile accidents per year involving wildlife, racking up more than $8 billion in medical costs and vehicle repairs annually. More than A Million Animals Killed Every…
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Wild West Wildlife Rehabilition Center saves more than a dozen animals from wildfires
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) – Wild West Wildlife Rehabilitation Center is offering all of its resources to help the animals that were affected by the wildfires. “We got in 16 baby squirrels in the matter of 10 days, so that was a lot. On top of a barn owl, a horned lizard, we got a duck,…
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Montana man used animal tissue and testicles to breed ‘giant’ sheep for sale to hunting preserves
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — A Montana rancher illegally used tissue and testicles from wild sheep killed by hunters in central Asia and the U.S. to breed “giant” hybrid sheep for sale to private hunting preserves in Texas, according to court documents and federal prosecutors. Arthur “Jack” Schubarth, 80, of Vaughn, Montana pleaded guilty to felony…
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Wildlife officials to Utahns: Keep your dogs on a leash, don’t let them chase wild animals
SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — As temperatures begin to warm, wildlife officials are reminding Utahns to keep their dogs from chasing wild animals during hiking or camping trips over the next several months. In a statement Tuesday, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources said that during the spring season many big game animals often struggle…
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Virginia wildlife center staff pretend to be giant foxes when feeding kit
A Virginia wildlife center has figured out how to prevent abandoned newborn animals – specifically foxes – from imprinting on humans, doing so by wearing a giant fox mask while feeding the babies. At a first glance, a video of the development looks like just another uncanny clip found on the internet. A person wearing…
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Nova Scotia’s Hope For Wildlife welcomes ‘completely bald’ raccoon
Hope For Wildlife, a wildlife rehabilitation centre in Seaforth, N.S., has recently taken an animal into its care and its appearance may have some people doing a double take. The centre posted photos of a female northern raccoon with alopecia – otherwise known as hair loss – on its Facebook page Wednesday morning. The animal…
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Wildlife center staffers go to extreme lengths to care for orphaned…
Workers at a Virginia wildlife center are going out of their way to outfox an orphaned newborn red fox in their care — by dressing up as her mom. A video shared on the Richmond Wildlife Center’s Facebook page on Tuesday showed Executive Director Melissa Stanley wearing a large furry fox mask — complete with…
