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Meet live amphibians and reptiles with MDC and DOE Dec. 16 at the Weldon Spring Interpretive Site
Body St. CHARLES, Mo.—Amphibians and reptiles make up some of the most fascinating animals in Missouri. These “herps” (short for herpetology) include frogs, toads, salamanders, snakes, lizards, and turtles. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) are teaming up to host a free event to help attendees learn about…
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Texas Parks and Wildlife warns to not release Marbled Crayfish into the wild
“If you have Marbled Crayfish (aka Marmorkrebs), please don’t release them into the wild,” said Texas Parks and Wildlife. These all-female pet crayfish reproduce without males by cloning them and the release of a single individual could start an entire invasive population, according to the organization. “When invasive species are dumped into the wild, they…
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Texas Parks and Wildlife warns to not release Marbled Crayfish into the wild
“If you have Marbled Crayfish (aka Marmorkrebs), please don’t release them into the wild,” said Texas Parks and Wildlife. These all-female pet crayfish reproduce without males by cloning them and the release of a single individual could start an entire invasive population, according to the organization. “When invasive species are dumped into the wild, they…
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Hunter numbers and big game harvest lower across Region 4
GREAT FALLS — Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks has released hunting season results for Region 4 , with hunter numbers and big game harvest lower than average as general season ends in north-central Montana FWP said in a news release that although the number of hunters passing through FWP’s Augusta check station in 2023 increased…
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Scientists Uncover a Golden Mole Species Thought to Be ‘Possibly Extinct’
A De Winton’s golden mole. A member of the species hadn’t been definitely seen since 1936. JP Le Roux Thanks to a sniffing dog and traces of DNA left in the sand, scientists have found a species of golden mole once thought to be “possibly extinct.” The researchers spotted the creature, called De Winton’s golden…
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WYLD Showdown Beer Coaster Game Aims to Raise Money for Wildlife Conse
Consumers in breweries across Wyoming can participate in a bracket-style competition via a QR code found on beer coasters to raise awareness and funds that support wildlife conservation. With the launch of the WYLD Showdown, consumers will vote on their favorite wild animals by making small donations to participate. The WYLD Showdown is a partnership…
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First Center for Species Survival for Asian Elephants in India
The IUCN Species Survival Commission, the Wildlife Trust of India, and the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium in Powell, Ohio, have joined forces in a unique partnership to establish a new Center for Species Survival (CSS) in India focused on Asian elephants. There are 17 other CSSs deployed around the world, all of which are housed at leading…
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Victory! Italian Airline, ITA Airways Will Prohibit The Transportation Of All “Hunting Trophies” On All Flights
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Going Extinct in Texas
Above: One of very few surviving photos of the San Marcos gambusia No one has reported seeing a San Marcos gambusia fish since Michael Jackson’s “Beat It” was at the top of the musical charts. This fall, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) decided that was long enough to wait to declare the 2-inch…
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Wildlife tracking at Huron Hills GC
A sun-dappled No. 2 green at Huron Hills Golf Course. Photos courtesy of Huron Hills Golf Course When Becky Hand was first contacted by the Kalamazoo Valley Bird Observatory about a project that would close a noticeable gap in a global radio network to track wildlife behaviors, she knew her Ann Arbor (Mich.) Parks &…
