Category: Wildlife and Animals

  • Human, wildlife conflict: Communities call for restoration of security fences

    Human, wildlife conflict: Communities call for restoration of security fences

    Leonard Ncube, [email protected] COMMUNITIES living near game parks have called for the restoration of the security fence separating wildlife areas from human settlements as a permanent solution to the rampant human-wildlife conflict. Cases of human-wildlife conflict continue to escalate in communities adjacent to game parks where villagers have lost livestock, crops and some either being killed…

  • Dealing with injured wildlife a focus of program in St. Charles

    Dealing with injured wildlife a focus of program in St. Charles

    Fox Valley residents got a lesson on living with local wildlife – and what to do if an injured animal shows up in their yard – during a program over the weekend at Creek Bend Nature Center in St. Charles. A sell-out crowd on Saturday listened to Stephanie Franczak of the Anderson Humane Wildlife Center…

  • Exotic rescue animals stars of Wildlife Festival at Stampede Park

    Exotic rescue animals stars of Wildlife Festival at Stampede Park

    An exotic animal rescue is bringing a little wildlife to Stampede Park this weekend. The Wildlife Festival is offering kids and kids-at-heart the opportunity to get up close with an assortment of exotic animals at the Nutrien Centre throughout Family Day. “Come on out,” said Mike Sheppard, of Cobbs Exotic Animal Rescue. “You’ll get to…

  • Turkish directorate monitors wildlife with camera traps

    Turkish directorate monitors wildlife with camera traps

    Duvar English Turkey’s Nature Conservation and National Parks General Directorate monitors wildlife with camera traps, bird-ringing and GPS-GSM collars, according to reporting by state-run Anadolu Agency. The directorate identifies conservation strategies by monitoring a total of 650 protected species. With the Wild Animal Rescue and Rehabilitation Centers built at the regional level, the directorate also…

  • Animals help raise money for Wildlife Haven

    Animals help raise money for Wildlife Haven

    Animals help raise money for Wildlife Haven – SteinbachOnline.com – Local news, Weather, Sports, Free Classifieds and Job Listings for Steinbach, Manitoba <meta property="og:description" content="An online art auction is helping support the work being done at Wildlife Haven in Ile des Chenes. Executive Director Zoe Nakata says spring is typically a very busy time at…

  • Social Media Wildlife Selfies Pose Threat To Animals: Recent Study

    Social Media Wildlife Selfies Pose Threat To Animals: Recent Study

    In a 2023 experiment, over 3,000 adults were shown mock Instagram posts, some with basic captions and others with detailed captions emphasising the research context. Surprisingly, regardless of the caption content, more than half of the viewers expressed a desire to seek similar experiences or even own the featured animals as pets.

  • Wild adventures await at Wingham Wildlife Park in 2024

    Adventure awaits at Wingham Wildlife Park – visitors can come and see one of the largest variety of animal species out of all the wildlife parks and zoos in Kent. When it comes to getting up close and personal with some of the world’s most beloved animals, there are few better places to visit at…

  • Art auction helps ensure injured animals are cared for in Manitoba

    Art auction helps ensure injured animals are cared for in Manitoba

    At the Wildlife Haven Rehabilitation Centre, feathery friends are counting on Manitobans to support a timely fundraiser. This month’s Hometown Hero focuses on two artists who are making an online auction happen. Since 1984, the non-profit organization has been a pillar of hope in the community for wild birds, mammals and creatures in need of…

  • Donate + Protect Nature

    Donate + Protect Nature

    Together, we can protect vulnerable wildlife, conserve vital habitats, and build a future where people live in harmony with nature. Give to World Wildlife Fund today and power our global conservation solutions. Your support will help WWF: Conserve wildlife and wild places Create a climate-resilient and zero-carbon world Protect freshwater resources and landscapes Rebuild food…

  • Amazing Animals offer interactions with exotic wildlife in Osceola County

    Amazing Animals offer interactions with exotic wildlife in Osceola County

    ST. CLOUD, Fla. — Looking for a unique animal experience that allows you to get close to exotic animals? What You Need To Know Amazing Animals is a nonprofit animal preserve located in Osceola County The facility has 100 animals that anyone can visit with a reservation A husband-wife team created the preserve after receiving so…