All articles tagged with #wildlife conservation
Paul Hollywood, the judge of The Great British Bake Off, praises a wild cat rescue group near his Kent home, comparing the sounds of lions from the sanctuary to the Serengeti, and discusses his involvement in wildlife conservation and upcoming Bake Off challenges.
Wildlife officials in Florida announced the successful completion of a controversial three-week black bear hunt, killing 52 bears, despite significant opposition from wildlife groups and public opinion that opposes hunting and the use of certain hunting methods. The state claims the hunt is based on scientific data to manage the bear population, which has rebounded to over 4,000, but critics argue it is driven by bloodlust and flawed science, raising concerns about animal welfare and conservation ethics.
Joan Lockley has been rescuing and caring for hedgehogs in her Staffordshire garden for 25 years, helping over 600 animals annually, and was awarded a British Empire Medal for her conservation efforts, emphasizing the importance of year-round care and support for hedgehogs.
Seven Asiatic elephants were killed and a calf injured after a passenger train collided with a herd crossing tracks in Assam, India. The train, traveling from Mizoram to New Delhi, derailed five coaches but no human injuries occurred. The incident highlights ongoing risks to wildlife from railway traffic in India, where efforts like reduced speed zones and surveillance systems are being implemented to prevent such accidents.
Seven wild Asiatic elephants were killed after being hit by a high-speed train in Assam, India, where they were attempting to cross railway tracks. The incident caused derailment of five train coaches but no injuries to passengers. Assam, home to a large elephant population, faces frequent human-elephant conflicts due to habitat fragmentation, with 81 elephants killed in train collisions between 2019 and 2024.
MDC Director Jason Sumners discusses the impact of chronic wasting disease (CWD) on Missouri's deer populations, highlighting ongoing management efforts, the importance of collaboration with hunters and landowners, and the need for sustainable strategies to protect the future of deer and hunting in the state.
The article discusses the rise of the illegal exotic pet trade, driven by online marketplaces and social media, which threatens wild populations of reptiles, birds, and amphibians. It highlights efforts at the CITES conference to implement stricter regulations and bans on certain species, such as Galápagos iguanas and African tortoises, amid concerns over illegal trafficking, permit abuse, and the impact on biodiversity. The article also notes opposition from pet trade advocates and emphasizes the need for stronger international cooperation to combat wildlife exploitation.
Research shows that shouting at seagulls is more effective than speaking softly or using bird songs to scare them away from food, suggesting that loud vocal deterrence can be a peaceful way to protect your picnic without harming the birds.
A wildlife photographer spent 10 years capturing an elusive brown hyena in Namibia's abandoned Kolmanskop ghost town, resulting in an award-winning photo that highlights the species' rarity and ecological importance, while also emphasizing the need for conservation efforts.
32 Chunk, a dominant brown bear with a broken jaw, won Katmai National Park's Fat Bear Week, marking the biggest contest yet with over 1.5 million votes, highlighting the bears' survival strategies and ecosystem importance.
Chunk, a brown bear with a broken jaw, won the 2025 Fat Bear Week contest in Alaska's Katmai National Park, after a record salmon run that provided abundant food for the bears. The online competition, which attracts over 1.5 million votes, highlights the bears' impressive fattening process as they prepare for hibernation, with Chunk emerging as the winner despite previous near misses.
A tiger handler linked to 'Tiger King' Joe Exotic was killed in an attack by a big cat at the Growler Pines Tiger Preserve in Oklahoma, highlighting the dangers of working with wild animals and sparking calls from animal rights groups to end the use of wild animals in performances.
A tiger handler, Ryan Easley, was fatally mauled at Growler Pines Tiger Preserve in Oklahoma, highlighting the dangers of human-wildlife interactions and raising calls from PETA to retire wild animals to sanctuaries. Easley was remembered as a passionate advocate for wildlife, especially big cats.
A baby seal mistook a boat propeller for its mother and was rescued by Marine Mammals of Maine, who cared for it until it was healthy enough to be released back into the wild, highlighting the importance of respecting wildlife.
Australia has approved a chlamydia vaccine for koalas, aiming to combat a disease responsible for significant mortality and threatening the species' survival, with the vaccine shown to reduce infections and deaths in wild populations by at least 65%.