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Top 10 wildlife sanctuaries dedicated to saving endangered species
Top 10 wildlife sanctuaries dedicated to saving endangered species Did you know there are wildlife sanctuaries worldwide that play a vital role in preserving endangered species? From the majestic Elephant Nature Park in Thailand, rescuing distressed elephants, to the…
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Kerala: Proposal to control wildlife population draws flak
“How can you blame over-population when the recent census has indicated a sharp decline in wild animal population,” asked former chief wildlife warden O P Kaler. “These demands were not made when the Wildlife Protection Act was amended recently. There is no chance for declaring wild boar as vermin as the species has been included…
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Border wall may pose serious threat to Sonoran wildlife
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) – The crisis at the border has caused plenty of issues for people in the United States and the same goes for wildlife. The section of the border wall near Hereford stretches 70 miles East toward New Mexico. With wildlife having limited options to get to the other side, wildlife conservationists…
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Speaking of Wildlife: A Haven for Ontario’s Non-Releasable Native …
On a serene patch of land nestled in Severn, Ontario, a sanctuary breathes life into the stories of over 45 animals that have found a forever home, not by chance but through the compassionate efforts of Krystal Hewitt and her dedicated team. Speaking of Wildlife, an animal sanctuary established in 1989, stands as a testament…
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‘Leap of faith’: Severn wildlife sanctuary a labour of love for owner
Ravens caw loudly as the sun beams through the stands of cedar and fir trees. Maple the coyote runs alongside her fence, whining to see her friend and playmate, Maverick the wolf. Various beaver noises are audible, grunting and sawing at the plywood attached to the fencing in Kerri and Sammi’s enclosure. Farther in the…
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United Nations Wildlife Conference Focuses on Migratory Species
This week, world leaders are gathering in Samarkand, Uzbekistan for the Fourteenth Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals or what is commonly referred to as CMS COP14. This United Nations conference is one of the most significant global biodiversity gatherings since the…
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The dark side of wildlife selfies: Harmful human-wildlife interactions
One of the biggest privileges of being a primatologist is spending time in remote locations with monkeys and apes, living near these animals in their habitats and experiencing their daily lives. As a 21st-century human, I have an immediate impulse to take pictures of these encounters and share them on social media. Social media can…
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Taiwan passes draft amendments to wildlife law after baboon escape | Taiwan News
TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Taiwan’s Cabinet passed draft legal amendments on Thursday (Feb. 15) to ensure owners bear the cost of escaped animals and to completely ban animal traps. The amendments follow a high-profile baboon escape from a zoo in Taiwan’s north last year and multiple instances of native species being caught in animal traps.…
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Revolutionizing Wildlife Conservation: AI Solution Mitigates Human-Animal Conflicts
Innovative technology continues to play a pivotal role in wildlife conservation efforts. A groundbreaking artificial intelligence-based solution developed by a Tamil Nadu start-up is poised to revolutionize the way we address human-animal conflicts, ultimately safeguarding lives and preserving properties in areas adjacent to forests. This pioneering system utilizes advanced algorithms to analyze animal movements and…
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Native animals may ‘start dying’ as Australia weathers extreme temperatures. But there are ways we can help
In short: WA has already sweltered through two heatwaves this year, with multiple heat records broken across the state. Wildlife ecologist Bill Bateman is worried about how prolonged, extreme heat will affect native wildlife. What’s next? Dr Bateman says providing water and shade in the backyard can help animals escape the heat. As Western Australia prepares…