As wildlife populations soar in the United States, the federal government is taking steps to protect them.Here’s how.| AP article As more wildlife populations expand in the U.S., federal wildlife officials are trying to limit over-exploitation and exploitation, even as they seek to protect habitat and other species.The Interior Department is issuing a set of […]
The U.N. Wildlife Service said on Tuesday it will suspend the import of a salato species that is suspected to be responsible for the deaths of more than 400 people in Russia and China.“We are deeply concerned by reports that the ‘deadliest’ salatos species, Salato solanus, has been imported to Russia,” the agency said in […]
SANTA FE, N.M. — A man who pleaded guilty to stealing a female moose from a wildlife refuge has been sentenced to six months in jail.Shalom Wildlife Sanctuary in New Mexico pleaded guilty Monday to violating a restraining order placed on John David Cottrell, who was arrested last year after a wildlife rehabilitator discovered the […]
There are lots of reasons why you’d want to take wildlife into a zoo, but there are a few rules that need to be followed.1.You have to be 18 or older.Wildlife parks are only open to people 18 years of age or older, so if you’re not 18, you’ll be asked to leave.But it’s a […]
BOULDER, Colo.— The endangered sagebrush grouse has not been spotted in the U.S. since the mid-1980s, and its population has plummeted in recent years.But biologists say the population is now back up to more than 100,000.It is a significant boost from the population in northern Colorado, which was around 3,500 when the sagebrush was reintroduced […]
By Sarah Fenton-SmithSeptember 18, 2018 6:10pmWhen an armed SWAT team arrives at your front door, the best advice you can give is to keep your doors locked.But if that’s not enough, the same is true for a SWAT team at the scene of an armed standoff with law enforcement, according to a report from the […]
The first African wildlife safarri hunt in the United States is underway, but how it works and how it will work is still a mystery.In January, the United Nations announced that it would be launching a “green” safari next year in Africa.The hunt will involve using animals to raise money for a charity called Animal […]
The Lindsey Wildlife Museum has announced the live streaming series that will feature the natural world of the Indus Valley.The Lindsays Lindsees Lindselife live streaming platform has partnered with BBC India to bring the Linnah Wildlife Museum, in the northern state of Tamil Nadu, to the public.This is a partnership that was announced in May […]
The International Wildlife Photography (IWP) Competition is underway and we’re looking for photographers who share their passion and knowledge of wildlife photography and wildlife preservation with the world.We’re looking to inspire and connect the community with some of the world’s best photographers.To enter, you must be an avid wildlife photographer who is passionate about wildlife […]
The best way to save a sick or injured wildlife animal is to call 911.Here are a few tips to keep your family safe.1.Be prepared.While the call is a call to action, it is not a rescue call.It is also not an attempt to rescue the animal.An animal that has been in the care of […]
