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fromPsychology Today
9 hours ago

A Compassionate History of American Attitudes Toward Animals

A new book details the evolution of human-animal relationships and highlights the responsibility for unseen consequences of our actions towards other species.
#extinction
UX design
fromAwwwards
1 day ago

100 Lost Species

The project illustrates extinction's impact through an interactive digital experience, emphasizing time's role in species disappearance and human influence.
Environment
fromMail Online
2 weeks ago

Britain has just 20 years to save its wildlife, experts warn

Urgent action is needed to prevent the extinction of hundreds of British species within the next 20 years.
Mission District
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Environmentalists sue Trump administration over mining in Mojave National Preserve

A lawsuit challenges the approval of mining operations in Mojave National Preserve, citing environmental concerns and legal violations by the National Park Service.
Writing
fromHigh Country News
14 hours ago

How I learned to stop worrying and love flies - High Country News

Learning to appreciate flies can transform annoyance into curiosity and understanding of their role in nature.
#colombia
fromFortune
2 days ago
Agriculture

Colombia approves plan to kill cocaine hippos roaming through center of country | Fortune

fromFortune
2 days ago
Agriculture

Colombia approves plan to kill cocaine hippos roaming through center of country | Fortune

#us-forest-service
fromSnowBrains
1 day ago
Snowboarding

"Sweeping Restructuring" of U.S. Forest Service Fuels Public Lands Concerns - SnowBrains

The U.S. Forest Service is undergoing a major restructuring, relocating headquarters and closing regional offices, which critics argue weakens its effectiveness.
SF politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Illegal' forest service overhaul risks causing chaos' across US public lands, union claims

The Trump administration's restructuring of the US Forest Service threatens public lands and violates legal funding stipulations.
fromSnowBrains
1 day ago
Snowboarding

"Sweeping Restructuring" of U.S. Forest Service Fuels Public Lands Concerns - SnowBrains

SF politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Illegal' forest service overhaul risks causing chaos' across US public lands, union claims

The Trump administration's restructuring of the US Forest Service threatens public lands and violates legal funding stipulations.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

African scientists hail mushrooming global interest in conserving fungi

Fungi are some of the most important things in the world. They feed 90% of terrestrial plants. Without them, there is no life on the Earth.
Agriculture
Philosophy
fromThe Conversation
2 days ago

Searching for a 'technofix' to climate change has many dangers. Could radical humility save the planet?

Technological solutions to climate change may pose unforeseen risks and dangers to the planet.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

Purrfect harmony: NYC Council bill complements NYS proposal to protect bodega cats in the Big Apple

Bodega Cat Bill aims to protect cats in NYC retail food stores and support small businesses.
Europe news
fromArchDaily
1 day ago

Reimagining the Complete Neighborhood through Urban Renaturing

ReGreeneration project aims to transform European cities to remain livable amid climate change.
SF politics
fromHigh Country News
1 day ago

Interior Department crafted talking points for public lands sell-off agenda - High Country News

Sen. Mike Lee's bill to sell federal lands was influenced by the Trump administration despite public backlash and claims of detachment from the proposal.
Music production
fromConsequence
2 days ago

No, Geese Is Not a "Psy-Op"

Marketing practices in the music industry are often mischaracterized as psy-ops, when they are simply strategic efforts to reach more listeners.
Books
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

Why Rick McIntyre Is the Go-To Guy for All Things Wolves

Rick McIntyre's memoir offers insights into his life with wolves and valuable lessons about wildlife relationships.
OMG science
fromNature
2 days ago

The air is full of DNA - here's what scientists are using it for

Airborne DNA is a new frontier for studying ecosystems, monitoring species, and assessing conservation efforts.
#wildlife-conservation
Pets
fromNature
2 weeks ago

A Career in Wildlife Medicine Is Its Own Reward | Blog | Nature | PBS

Working as a Licensed Veterinary Technician at a zoo is rewarding, combining joy and challenges while contributing to wildlife conservation.
Pets
fromNature
2 weeks ago

A Career in Wildlife Medicine Is Its Own Reward | Blog | Nature | PBS

Working as a Licensed Veterinary Technician at a zoo is rewarding, combining joy and challenges while contributing to wildlife conservation.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

We are totally out of our depth': experts say whale stranded in Baltic is beyond saving

The drama has captivated the country, making politicians cry and drawing shamans from distant parts. Experts brought in first to help save the whale, and then to ease the animal's demise, have faced death threats.
Germany news
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Part of our souls': the fight to stop the New Forest being split in two

Residents of the New Forest protest against government plans to split its administration, fearing loss of rural identity and control.
#wildlife-trade
Coronavirus
fromNature
1 week ago

Almost half of traded wildlife carry disease-causing pathogens

Nearly half of wild mammal species traded carry pathogens that can infect humans, linking wildlife trade to major disease outbreaks.
Coronavirus
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

How bad for humans is wildlife trade? A new study has answers

The wildlife trade significantly increases the risk of zoonotic diseases transferring from animals to humans.
Coronavirus
fromNature
1 week ago

Almost half of traded wildlife carry disease-causing pathogens

Nearly half of wild mammal species traded carry pathogens that can infect humans, linking wildlife trade to major disease outbreaks.
Coronavirus
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

How bad for humans is wildlife trade? A new study has answers

The wildlife trade significantly increases the risk of zoonotic diseases transferring from animals to humans.
Berlin music
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

The incredible life of the bird man' refugee who brought tweets, chirps and trills to British radio

Ludwig Koch was a pioneering sound recordist known for capturing birdsong and influencing British audiences through his work with sound books and BBC radio.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Golden eagles could be reintroduced to England after more than 150 years

Golden eagles may be reintroduced to England after 150 years of absence, supported by new funding and identified recovery zones.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
5 days ago

The Great Green Wall's one of the world's most ambitious eco-projects. Is it working?

Africa's Great Green Wall project, aimed at combating desertification, has seen significant funding but remains largely unfulfilled after 18 years.
#rewilding
London
fromTime Out London
1 week ago

Why have more wild cows been released in south London?

Three Sussex cows were released into Tolworth Court Farm Fields as part of a rewilding project to restore natural habitats in southwest London.
London
fromTime Out London
1 week ago

Why have more wild cows been released in south London?

Three Sussex cows were released into Tolworth Court Farm Fields as part of a rewilding project to restore natural habitats in southwest London.
#wildlife-trafficking
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

Why the RSPB is warning bird lovers to take down feeders this summer

Significant declines in UK's greenfinch and starling populations raise concerns, with starlings hitting record lows and greenfinches remaining two-thirds lower than 1979 levels.
fromPortland Mercury
22 hours ago

Ethics Commission Dismisses Complaints Over Peacocks' Legal Representation - Portland Mercury

In this case, there was no information found in the preliminary review to suggest that... Councilors used or attempted to use their official position to obtain a private financial gain or avoid a financial detriment that was only available to them but for their official position.
Portland
California
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

L.A.'s history-making wolf lands in Eastern Sierra. Miles pile up as she seeks forever home

A wolf has entered Inyo County, marking the first sighting in over 100 years, following its journey from Los Angeles County.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Nothing but tree skeletons': record-breaking wildfires devastate US cattle country

In recent years, however, the risks have sharply risen, along with the size and impact of bigger blazes. There is a changing wildfire dynamic in this region.
Agriculture
fromQNS
3 days ago

Experts explain what happens to beached whales in the Rockaways - QNS

"When a whale washes up on the beach like that, we work with different organizations to decide what the best course of action is," said Atlantic Marine Conservation Society (AMSEAS) Chief Scientist Robert DiGiovanni, who was tasked with processing the whale. "Every stranding has a unique set of circumstances."
OMG science
Philosophy
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

I'm worried there's too much of me,' says a birch: inside the interspecies council giving nature a voice

Interspecies councils expand governance representation to include non-human voices, promoting a shift in consciousness about our relations with nature.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
5 days ago

Parrot goes on underwater adventure in his custom-built submarine

Bebe the parakeet explores underwater in a homemade vessel, enjoying adventures with his owner, Steven Lawyer.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

A rare sign of hope as mountain gorillas welcome two sets of twins in Africa

Mountain gorilla populations have increased from 250 in the 1980s to over a thousand today due to dedicated conservation efforts.
Pets
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 day ago

San Jose animal shelter moves back to Parks Department - San Jose Spotlight

San Jose Animal Care Center will move to Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services for better oversight and coordination starting August 1.
OMG science
fromwww.npr.org
3 days ago

What a chimpanzee 'civil war' can teach us about how societies fall apart

Chimpanzees exhibit brutal behavior similar to humans, as evidenced by civil wars observed in their groups.
from6abc Philadelphia
1 day ago

Mother bear and cubs take up residence under family's home in New Jersey

Veronica O'Brien-Lim explained that the bears were living under her home due to the previous owners digging a foundation under half of the addition. Initially adorable, the bears began causing problems by going through neighbors' trash and chewing on wires.
Pets
#reproductive-rights
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago
Media industry

Debate erupts over wolves in captivity after animal park euthanises entire pack

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and the need for on-ground reporting in critical societal issues.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago
Agriculture

Citizen 'Frog Patrol' helps amphibians survive a dangerous road journey in Poland

The Independent provides critical journalism on various issues, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting and community initiatives like Frog Patrol for wildlife protection.
Media industry
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Debate erupts over wolves in captivity after animal park euthanises entire pack

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and the need for on-ground reporting in critical societal issues.
Agriculture
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

Citizen 'Frog Patrol' helps amphibians survive a dangerous road journey in Poland

The Independent provides critical journalism on various issues, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting and community initiatives like Frog Patrol for wildlife protection.
OMG science
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago

Colossal's Ben Lamm Says Invasive Species Is a $5.4 Trillion Problem. Here's His Solution

Invasive species cause a $5.4 trillion global problem, with gene drive technology proposed as a humane solution to manage them.
Agriculture
fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

Invasive rodent plaguing California may have been deliberately released. Here's the theory

Nutria, a destructive rodent, likely reintroduced to California from Oregon, threatens agriculture and ecosystems after being eradicated for decades.
Pets
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Authorities search for man caught on camera abandoning puppy in SoCal 'coyote country'

Authorities seek public help to identify a man who abandoned a puppy at an animal urgent care in Mission Viejo.
Media industry
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Animal park euthanises entire wolf pack after vicious infighting

Wildwood animal park euthanised its entire pack of European grey wolves due to severe aggression and life-threatening injuries among the animals.
Pets
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

New coin to mark 200th year of London Zoo charity

A commemorative coin featuring a tiger, snail, and dove celebrates 200 years of the Zoological Society of London, promoting wildlife conservation efforts.
Pets
fromMiami Herald
4 days ago

Bronx Zoo's Playful Baby Nyala Is a Must-See

A newborn nyala calf at the Bronx Zoo is captivating visitors with its playful nature and striking appearance.
Agriculture
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Take down bird feeders this summer to cut spread of avian disease, says RSPB

Feeding garden birds seeds and nuts in summer increases disease spread; RSPB recommends alternative protein sources instead.
Pets
fromPawNation
4 days ago

Bronx Zoo's Playful Baby Nyala Is a Must-See

A newborn nyala calf at the Bronx Zoo captivates visitors with its playful exploration and unique striped coat.
Environment
fromHigh Country News
3 weeks ago

Public lands need less extraction and more rewilding - High Country News

Public-land management in the Western U.S. needs a complete reimagining to prevent further ecological degradation and biodiversity loss.
Pets
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

The most spotted birds in your local area - and how to help them

The Big Garden Birdwatch reveals significant declines in certain bird species while showing improvements in others, highlighting the impact of environmental factors.
Pets
fromFuturism
5 days ago

Man Punished for Breaking Into Moo Deng's Zoo Enclosure

A man was fined for trespassing into a pygmy hippo's enclosure, highlighting concerns over zoo security and animal rights.
fromLady Freethinker
6 days ago

People More Likely to Stay at Homeless Shelters if Their Beloved Pets Are Allowed, New Study Finds

The Pet Assistance and Support Program has made it easier for thousands to enter shelters and move into permanent housing, serving 4,407 people between 2020 and 2024.
Pets
Independent films
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

Hunting for elusive "ghost elephants"

Ornithologist Steve Boyes searches for a rumored new elephant species in the Angolan Highlands in Werner Herzog's documentary Ghost Elephants, premiering on National Geographic and Disney+.
Pets
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

They poo all over the yard': little corellas are terrorising Kangaroo Island and nothing can stop them

Culling thousands of little corellas on Kangaroo Island has not resolved the ongoing issues caused by their presence.
Pets
fromHoodline
1 week ago

Baychester dog attack on opossum sparks cruelty probe

A dog attacked an opossum in Baychester, leading to the animal's death and an investigation for possible animal cruelty.
#wildlife-rescue
Pets
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Baby mountain lion orphaned and left to starve in Southern California is rescued

A rescued baby mountain lion named Crimson requires intensive care and monitoring after losing toes and being orphaned in Southern California.
Pets
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Fox family reunited after cubs found hiding in car

Five fox cubs found sheltering under a car at a London garage were successfully reunited with their mother after veterinary care and assistance from the Fox Project charity.
Pets
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Baby mountain lion orphaned and left to starve in Southern California is rescued

A rescued baby mountain lion named Crimson requires intensive care and monitoring after losing toes and being orphaned in Southern California.
Pets
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Fox family reunited after cubs found hiding in car

Five fox cubs found sheltering under a car at a London garage were successfully reunited with their mother after veterinary care and assistance from the Fox Project charity.
fromHigh Country News
1 month ago

Coyotes and cougars and rats, oh my! - High Country News

An unnamed tourist saw it and told Aidan Moore, who works for Alcatraz City Cruises. Moore told SFGATE that he was initially skeptical, but the guest's iPhone footage left little room for doubt. The video shows, not a sea lion or an otter, but an actual Canis latrans, doggedly dogpaddling, then clambering out of the water, noticeably shaky and struggling to settle tired paws on the craggy rocks.
California
Pets
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Healthy hedgehogs are best left in the wild | Letters

Hedgehogs are wild animals that should not be kept as pets; they thrive best in their natural habitat.
Pets
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Wily coyote? Urban canines take more risks compared with rural ones, study finds

Urban coyotes are less afraid of new stimuli and take more risks compared to rural coyotes, according to a study across multiple US sites.
fromMail Online
3 weeks ago

Scientists explain why entire pack of wolves needed to be euthanised

The charity claims long-term separation was not a viable solution, as wolves' welfare is closely tied to living within a stable pack structure, and isolation can create further welfare concerns.
Pets
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

'You can't cut costs with animal welfare': The British zoos fighting for survival

Jersey's Durrell Zoo faces severe financial strain, risking closure within three years and forcing conservation and animal care cuts despite rising sector-wide budget pressures.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Australian wildlife in harm's way' with volunteers left to pick up the pieces' amid climate crisis, fires and floods

Labor is urged to establish national wildlife protection standards for disaster response, with advocates warning biodiversity risks could become irreversible without coordinated government-funded rescue and rehabilitation services.
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 months ago

How zoos are preparing animals for this weekend's massive winter storm

In Texas, the Houston Zoo has prepared its buildings and barns with heaters designed to withstand extreme conditions, the zoo said in a blog post on Friday. Animals will have access to extra hay and bedding, and food was stocked in advance. Across the Zoo, sensitive plants are being protected with coverings, and generators are positioned to provide backup power if needed, the blog post said.
US news
Philosophy
fromThe Conversation
1 month ago

The cost of casting animals as heroes and villains in conservation science

Hero-villain narratives in ecology oversimplify complex ecological stories and inappropriately impose human moral frameworks onto non-moral natural processes and species.
Environment
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

The truth behind wildlife tourism

Wildlife tourism in Kenya and Tanzania threatens migration corridors and Maasai land rights, requiring integrated approaches to reconcile conservation, community livelihoods and economic benefits.
Pets
fromMiami Herald
4 weeks ago

Red Fox Sneaks Onto Cargo Ship in England and Hitches a Ride Straight to the Bronx Zoo

A red fox stowed away on a cargo ship from England to New York and is now receiving care at the Bronx Zoo in good health.
Environment
fromFortune
1 month ago

Animal behavioralists saved a rhino with bleeding eyes by giving it eye drops, in a "ridiculous idea" gone right | Fortune

Voluntary training allowed caretakers to safely administer eyedrops to an endangered white rhino in Zimbabwe, preserving vision and protecting a community reintroduction program.
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

The business of saving nature

The world spends 30 times more money destroying nature than protecting it. That's according to a new report from the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) that exposes a massive gulf between so-called "harmful investments" and financing that promotes nature preservation. The global environment agency's latest "State of Finance for Nature" (SNF) report is calling to phase out the US$7.3 trillion (6.2 trillion) in global investments that damage nature including into high-emissions energy infrastructure and manufacturing, for example.
Environment
Environment
fromHigh Country News
2 months ago

Would you pay 1% more for wildlife? - High Country News

The 1% for Wildlife bill would raise lodging taxes to generate nearly $30 million annually for Oregon habitat conservation.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Experience: a bear moved into my house

The next morning, I checked the critter-cams and saw the bear again, now captured by a camera I'd placed by a little mesh-covered opening near the small basement under my house. I watched as a massive shape emerged from the hole. My brain refused to believe it. The bear looked too large to fit in that tiny gap. I watched it again, shocked. My hands started to sweat.
Environment
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Tanzania's Maasai, wildlife corridor face growing pressure

Established in 2007, the Enduimet WMA lies adjacent to Kilimanjaro National Park and the Kenyan border. It involves 11 Maasai villages in a community-based system that has long been presented as a model of conservation in Tanzania. Under its rules, around 2533% of revenue from tourism and hunting goes directly to village members through an elected representative body, in contrast to the 3% allocated in game reserves.
Environment
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

That's a losing battle': baboon incursions cause tense human-wildlife standoff in Cape Town

Increasing baboon populations in Cape Town, driven by urban expansion and lack of predators, are causing frequent human-baboon conflicts and traumatic intrusions into communities.
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

How Many Wolves Is Enough?

The wolves arrived in May of last year, just days after Paul Roen had driven his cattle back up to their summer pasture in Northern California's Sierra Valley. He started finding the bleeding bodies of calves-some still alive, so badly paralyzed that they'd need to be shot. After weeks of this, Roen finally saw a kill himself. "One wolf grabbed a cow and spun her around, while another grabbed a calf," he told me. "He tore it into three pieces in 30 seconds."
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Disbelief as crocodile captured in Newcastle creek thousands of kilometres from natural habitat

I get there, I look and here's this little crocodile swimming around in the water. The sighting occurred at Federal Park in Wallsend, close to a local pool and primary school. Kirsop said she was met with initial disbelief when she contacted the wildlife rescue group Wires, and the Australian Reptile Park.
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