Week in wildlife: a curious monkey, a Dorset beaver and a football rat
Briefly

The article discusses various wildlife conservation efforts, illustrated by incidents such as a young bear rescued from poachers and released, a beaver's return to the wild after legal restrictions were lifted, and the connection of black lemurs with psychoactive millipedes in Madagascar. Each example underscores the complex interactions between wildlife and human activities, shedding light on the ongoing challenges animals face due to poaching, captivity, and habitat loss while highlighting successful conservation stories.
"It was the first beaver to walk free after the government lifted restrictions on releasing the animals into unenclosed areas last month, highlighting a landmark moment for wildlife conservation efforts in the UK."
"Sometimes captured by poachers and used as tourist attractions, bears like this young one face immense challenges, as many are kept in cages for years before rescue."
Read at www.theguardian.com
[
|
]