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Wildlife alert: Here’s how rodenticide impacts Valley coyotes
PHOENIX — A wildlife conservation center is urging a reduction of rodenticide use as a concerning trend is on the rise with coyotes in the Valley. The Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center, a nonprofit sanctuary that rescues and rehabilitates animals, has noticed a rise in fatal or near-fatal illnesses in coyotes, specifically in Sun City, according…
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Award-Winning Photographer Captures Stunning Images of Wildlife Animals in M’sia & it is Fantastic
The depths of nature can sometimes be a beautiful yet mystical place. While it’s hard to imagine anything but admiration for this vast and other-worldly environment, discovering some of the beauty that can be found within these forest-like areas are truly never-ending. Award-winning Malaysian photographer Mohan Raj Nair has made a renowned name for himself…
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Evidence by research group shows US-Mexico border wall has impacts on wildlife
SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) — Miles of border wall stretch into the divide the United States from Mexico. But now, there is growing evidence that newly constructed sections are also dividing a critical habitat. This is disrupting natural migrations — both of animals that eventually manage to work their way through the fence and those too…
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Wildlife rehab found with animals in ‘disgusting conditions’
A wildlife rescue centre in the Swan Valley was removed from its property on Friday after police allegedly found hundreds of animals kept in poor conditions. Police said a firearm and ammunition were also seized. The wildlife centre operated in the area through volunteers rescuing animals from Perth’s northern and northeastern suburbs and housing them…
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Pair jailed for inflicting ‘horrific’ pain on animals for ‘their own amusement’
Kristen Cooper, 24, of Bransgore in Hampshire, was sentenced to five years in prison at Southampton Crown Court on Friday, January 19, after admitting seven offences of causing unnecessary suffering to a protected animal. The charges followed a raid at Cooper’s address on October 3, 2022, when officers found several mobile phone videos showing him causing unnecessary suffering to…
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New amendments in wildlife trade rules enable issuing licences for certain Schedule II species
The revised notification came into effect on January 16, the first revision since 1983 The central government has excluded some species from the process of issuing licences for their wildlife trade in the revised rules that have come after four decades. In a government notification dated January 16, Wild Life (Protection) Licensing (Additional Matters for…
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Are any animals bulletproof?
Yes there are some animals that appear to be bulletproof. Armadillo ‘armour’ – composed of bony plates known as osteoderms – has been seen to deflect bullets. In one incident, a Texan man was hit in the face when his own bullet bounced back from an armadillo that he tried to shoot – justice perhaps?…
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B.C. wildlife sanctuary offers tips on when to help wild animals
As the start of baby season approaches for B.C.’s wildlife, Langley’s Critter Care Wildlife Society is sharing some tips and tricks to help people determine when an animal needs help. Raccoons, squirrels, and bears are the most common animals the sanctuary is seeing, said senior wildlife supervisor Jenna Kuncewicz. “Raccoons will seek warmth from buildings…
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Langley wildlife sanctuary offers tips on when to help wild animals
As the start of baby season approaches for B.C.’s wildlife, Langley’s Critter Care Wildlife Society is sharing some tips and tricks to help people determine when an animal needs help. Raccoons, squirrels, and bears are the most common animals the sanctuary is seeing, said senior wildlife supervisor Jenna Kuncewicz. “Raccoons will seek warmth from buildings…
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After 40 years, Centre revises rules on wildlife trade
ByJayashree Nandi Jan 20, 2024 05:13 AM IST Share Via Copy Link The rules now allow for the granting of licenses to trade in certain species, which were previously restricted. New Delhi: India has revised, after 40 years, its rules on the wildlife trade, although the exclusion of some species from licensing restrictions has caused…
