Getty Images A gopher next to mounds of dirt peaking out of a hole. (Getty Images) DEAR JOAN: What critter is making small holes in my garden? No damage or chewing on plants is obvious, but I want to avoid any untoward effects. There are no mounds like what a gopher makes. — Weldon Wong, Atherton…

Residents in the Highlands have been warned not to feed the monkey that has escaped from a wildlife park and remains on the loose. A Japanese macaque is yet to be found after escaping from the Highland Wildlife Park in Kincraig on Sunday. A spokesperson for the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) confirmed that…

Monkey Hunt As Macaque Goes On Run After Escaping From Wildlife Park Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email A monkey which escaped from a Scottish zoo might have been running from a fight during breeding season, a zookeeper said.…

In short: Native species are being harmed in record numbers according to Victoria’s wildlife rescue service. Clipped wings, degloved paws and bullet wounds point to widespread abuse and illegal pet-keeping. What’s next? More extreme weather events and cars on the road paint a dire picture for animals’ survival in years to come. As an interstate…

Help keep One Green Planet free and independent! Together we can ensure our platform remains a hub for empowering ideas committed to fighting for a sustainable, healthy, and compassionate world. Please support us in keeping our mission strong. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has acknowledged “substantial information” in petitions for the listing of eight…

The Nature Photography Contest has unveiled the winners and finalists of its first international award edition, created to remind us of what we have and must not lose. “Uniting Environmental Commitment and the Beauty of Photography,” the competition aims to serve as a meeting point for photographers of all levels to share the wonders of…

MANHATTAN — If it seems like raccoons have become more abundant in rural and urban areas of Kansas, it’s because, well, they probably are.   The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks conducts an annual survey it calls the Roadside Index that provides population estimates on various nuisance animals. KDWP’s report for 2023 indicates continued growth…

Matthew Spohrer, 32, was busted for alleged wildlife trafficking after cops raided his home and found dozens of exotic and endangered species  The collection included a young South American rhea, an endangered tiger salamander, prairie dogs and a variety of lizards, snakes and turtles  All of the rescued animals will be heading to animal sanctuaries …

CITES The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) is an agreement between the governments of more than 180 countries around the world to regulate international trade in wildlife and plants to protect species from extinction. Enacted in 1975, CITES protects more than 38,000 animal and plant species, subspecies,…

As we all know, Ireland is home to some of the most breath-taking natural landscapes in the world. But did you know it is also home to a range of diverse wildlife? From furry friends to beautiful birds, Ireland hosts a plethora of animal neighbours that can be seen without the need for zoos. More…