It is often the case that illegal hunting continues even in protected areas, leading to the gradual reduction of species populations which calls for stricter enforcement of environmental laws.
The use of aerial shooting should be treated as a last resort. This is the first time that koalas have been killed by shooting from a helicopter in Australia. Aerial culling of koalas is an Australian first and sets a nasty ethical precedent.
Blackbird numbers have been noted to be decreasing in Greater London for some time. However, from 2020 they started declining more strongly, which coincided with the detection of Usutu virus, which can be fatal for these familiar birds.
Pettorano sul Gizio, once home to 5,000 residents, has dwindled to 390, reflecting a broader trend of abandonment in Italy's Abruzzo region. Yet, its unique bear-led revitalization attracts new residents.
Rodney Barreto's reappointment as chair of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission faces significant opposition over concerns regarding environmental impacts and his development background.
Zoo officials have adjusted feeding practices for carnivorous animals to include higher quality beef, as a preventive measure against the ongoing avian flu crisis.