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Humans have ‘large, negative impact on wildlife,’ researchers find
Humans are often to blame for illnesses and injuries that land animals in wildlife rehabilitation centers, a recent analysis in the journal Biological Conservation suggests. The broad-reaching study looked at animals housed in wildlife centers in the United States and Canada — and highlighted threats that humans present to over 1,000 species. The study reviewed…
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Family Builds Wildlife Watering Hole After Seeing Their Fountain Help Thirsty Animals.
When this family noticed how many animals frequented the small fountain in their yard, they decided to build a larger watering hole for local wildlife. Using a steel basin, they created a pond where a variety of critters could come to quench their thirst. Birds, squirrels, raccoons, and more have been attracted to the refreshing…
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The Top 10 Best Places to See Wildlife in Georgia
If you want to see marvelous wildlife, you’re certainly in luck when you visit one of these top 10 places in Georgia! From zoos and aquariums to watching wildlife in their natural habitats, Georgia has it all. The various habitats throughout the state allow more than 470 animal species to make their homes. From hiking…
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The wild true stories behind the 21 funniest animal photos of all time: ‘It only lasted half a second, but I was ready’
Though all nature’s creatures have their own dignity, they also have a capacity for dim-wittedness, clumsiness and all-round foolishness. For every proud and noble hound, nose lifted to the breeze, there will be a gawky, graceless mutt scooting across the rug. For every majestic stallion thundering impressively over the sand, there is a cantankerous nag…
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Sabah Wildlife Department employs 250 community rangers to safeguard endangered animals in state
KOTA KINABALU, Dec 9 — The State Wildlife Department saw the addition of 250 community rangers throughout Sabah to safeguard the state’s protected and endangered animal species. State Wildlife Department director Augustine Tuuga said their salaries and allowances are funded by the Federal Government, and they comprise of handpicked local villagers and had started operations…
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Sabah Wildlife Department employs 250 community rangers to safeguard endangered animals in state
KOTA KINABALU, Dec 9 — The State Wildlife Department saw the addition of 250 community rangers throughout Sabah to safeguard the state’s protected and endangered animal species. State Wildlife Department director Augustine Tuuga said their salaries and allowances are funded by the Federal Government, and they comprise of handpicked local villagers and had started operations…
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Rare elk spotted in southwest Colorado
Colorado Parks and Wildlife said only one in 100,000 elk carry the piebald trait. MONTROSE, Colo — A Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) employee made an extremely rare find in southwest Colorado this week. CPW said on X Wednesday that during a big game classification flight, Montrose area wildlife biologist Evan Phillips spotted a piebald…
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Wildlife carers say help is needed as animals suffer in Kimberley heatwave
Wildlife carers across the Kimberley have been working overtime to help stressed animals suffering from the sweltering wet season conditions in Western Australia’s far north. Key points: Birds are “dropping dead” due to extreme temperatures in WA’s Kimberley A wildlife carer has loaded her vehicle with kangaroos to escape the heat An ecologist says more help…
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Wildlife carers say help is needed as animals suffer in Kimberley heatwave
Wildlife carers across the Kimberley have been working overtime to help stressed animals suffering from the sweltering wet season conditions in Western Australia’s far north. Key points: Birds are “dropping dead” due to extreme temperatures in WA’s Kimberley A wildlife carer has loaded her vehicle with kangaroos to escape the heat An ecologist says more help…
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Longer droughts take toll on wildlife, cause more frequent clashes with people
<!– Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Thank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again laterInvalid Email –> GONAREZHOU NATIONAL PARK, Zimbabwe — In a remote southeastern corner of Zimbabwe, people watched from cars or towers in an annual wildlife census, peering through binoculars at animals coming to drink at waterholes…