Whether it’s out on a hike or in your own backyard, wild animals and pets don’t belong together. Encounters can be scary and quickly become dangerous – for the wildlife and your pets. Read our pets and wildlife brochure (PDF). You can keep pets and wildlife safe this summer by taking these simple actions: Leash…

A U.N.-backed report has found that nominally protected migratory species face the rising risk of extinction amid habitat loss and overexploitation worldwide. Of the 1,200 species listed in the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals, half were found to have declining populations and one in five were threatened with extinction. The…

Experts say animals are learning safest ways as several of them died after speeding motorists hit them recentlyMUMBAI: Its not just the motorists but also the animals who are now enjoying their safe drive through the Samruddhi expressway. After initial hiccups which saw several motorists hitting animals crossing the 701 km super expressway, the animals…

By Rachael McMenemyBBC News, East Ian Puckey/BBC When vegetation grows during the warmer months many animals cannot see the dangers, a wildlife hospital warns A wildlife hospital has said that thousands of animals have been killed each year because of litter. South Essex Wildlife Hospital in Orsett, Essex, has warned that one of the main…

A sinister trend is unfolding in the verdant hills of Hong Kong, where the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) has reported a surge in illegal animal traps. In 2023, a staggering 31 traps were discovered, a significant leap from 24 in 2022 and 20 in 2021. Advertisment The Silent Predators These…

Stray dogs often end up trapped and most are found alive but injured, he said. SPCA vets tended to the rescued animals and assess whether they were suitable for adoption after they healed. Poachers are turning to cheap and easy-to-make illegal traps to catch wildlife, but the SPCA is getting reports of dogs getting snared…

A new UN report on migratory species has revealed that these key animals are facing dangerous population decline while some are on the verge of extinction. The State of the World’s Migratory Species report — the first of its kind — was published on Monday to coincide with the UN biodiversity conference in Samarkand, Uzbekistan,…

Massachusetts is the third most densely populated U.S. state, and also home to an impressive variety of animals. Usually wild animals don’t interact with humans, but sometimes they can cause problems. If you have problems with wildlife, this page will help you find the appropriate solution. Start by following these general tips: Don’t feed wildlife,…

In an effort to highlight the challenges facing Earth’s wildlife, the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS), a pivotal UN biodiversity treaty, unveiled its inaugural “State of the World’s Migratory Species” report. This comprehensive analysis was presented at the opening of the crucial CMS COP14 UN wildlife conservation conference, aiming…