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New report calls for an end to certain predator control measures on Scotland’s grouse moors
The call comes as MSPs are due to examine details of a Scottish Government bill to licence grouse moors after it passed its first parliamentary stage last Thursday. A capercaillie hen (pic: Getty Images/iStockphoto) By Katharine Hay Published 5th Dec 2023, 04:55 GMT A new report commissioned by an animal welfare charity has urged ministers…
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New report calls for an end to certain predator control measures on Scotland’s grouse moors
The call comes as MSPs are due to examine details of a Scottish Government bill to licence grouse moors after it passed its first parliamentary stage last Thursday. A capercaillie hen (pic: Getty Images/iStockphoto) By Katharine Hay Published 5th Dec 2023, 04:55 GMT A new report commissioned by an animal welfare charity has urged ministers…
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Neighbors in Orange County concerned over dead animals being dumped on road
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Residents living along North Hiawassee Road in the Pine Hills area say that for weeks, dead animals have been piling up around them. Now, they want to have those animals removed. Antwuan Lovett saw News 6 crews along with his mom as they were passing by and reacted to see the…
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New study identifies the greatest threat to wildlife across North America and Canada: people
You see posts like these on neighborhood Facebook pages all the time: “An owl just flew into my window and appears stunned! Help!” or “I found a baby squirrel on the ground after the wind storm last night. Who do I call?” The answer is a local wildlife rehabilitation center—licensed individuals and organizations that take in…
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Beijing’s ‘green lung’ showcases its natural wonders
More than 300 species of birds have been observed at Olympic Forest Park in Beijing. [GUAN XIANGYU/FOR CHINA DAILY/LU PING/CHINA DAILY] Birds and other animals offered top-level protection in Olympic Forest Park Guan Xiangyu, an experienced bird-watcher, was thrilled to hear the sound of a grey-headed woodpecker at dusk in Beijing Olympic Forest Park. “Listen…
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DNA From Paw Prints in the Snow Could Help Monitor Polar Bears and Other Threatened Animals
Dr. Melanie Lancaster of the World Wide Fund for Nature Global Arctic Programme collects snow containing paw prints at Svalbard, Norway. Micaela Hellstrom / MIX Research Sweden AB Why you can trust us Founded in 2005 as an Ohio-based environmental newspaper, EcoWatch is a digital platform dedicated to publishing quality, science-based content on environmental issues,…
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DNA From Paw Prints in the Snow Could Help Monitor Polar Bears and Other Threatened Animals
Dr. Melanie Lancaster of the World Wide Fund for Nature Global Arctic Programme collects snow containing paw prints at Svalbard, Norway. Micaela Hellstrom / MIX Research Sweden AB Why you can trust us Founded in 2005 as an Ohio-based environmental newspaper, EcoWatch is a digital platform dedicated to publishing quality, science-based content on environmental issues,…
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FWP: Laurel park to remain open after discovery of bird flu in wildlife
After bird flu was discovered in dead geese last week at Laurel’s South Pond, Montana wildlife officials are alerting area residents of the problem but are keeping the popular recreational spot open. The nine Canada geese were found dead at Lions Family Park by the pond, located on West Railroad Street, and while the flu…
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FWP: Laurel park to remain open after discovery of bird flu in wildlife
After bird flu was discovered in dead geese last week at Laurel’s South Pond, Montana wildlife officials are alerting area residents of the problem but are keeping the popular recreational spot open. The nine Canada geese were found dead at Lions Family Park by the pond, located on West Railroad Street, and while the flu…
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Planet Earth III Episode 8 Heroes – Everything you need to know
Published: 5 December 2023 We started making the very first Planet Earth series just over 20 years ago. Since then our camera teams have filmed all over the world and have visited its wildest and most remote corners. But the truth is, most of the animals we’ve filmed over the past two decades are now…
