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World’s Oldest Bird Gives Birth to Yet Another Chick–at Nearly 74 Years Old

February 15, 2025 / 2 minutes of reading

The world’s oldest known bird has returned to her home island to hatch yet another chick, at nearly 74 years old. Named Wisdom, the Laysan albatross has been spotted this month caring for her youngster on Midway Atoll National [...]

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Man who used knife to slaughter deer his dog had savaged is fined – as he becomes first person in Scotland convicted under new hunt laws

February 15, 2025 / 3 minutes of reading

A man has become the first person in Scotland to be convicted under new hunting laws after he slaughtered a deer that had been attacked by his dog. Nickolas Chenier admitted using his golden lurcher for hare coursing near [...]

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Man who used knife to slaughter deer his dog had savaged is fined – as he becomes first person in Scotland convicted under new hunt laws

February 15, 2025 / 3 minutes of reading

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Judge grants USFWS 3 more years to decide on hippo status

February 14, 2025 / 1 minute of reading

Hippo parts are sold in the U.S. for use in belts, purses and other products --- February 14, 2025 by The Wildlife Society Hippo parts are sold in the U.S. for use in belts, purses and other products Federal authorities have three more [...]

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JWM: Humans main factor in Spanish Bonelli’s eagle decline

February 14, 2025 / 5 minutes of reading

Electrocution, poisoning, poaching and drowning in water tanks are all causes of eagle death --- February 14, 2025 by Joshua Rapp Learn Electrocution, poisoning, poaching and drowning in water tanks are all causes of eagle death Electrocution, poisoning, shooting and even drowning have [...]

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Wind Farms or Oil Drilling, Which is Truly Better for Wildlife?

February 14, 2025 / 3 minutes of reading

Energy production’s toll on wildlife has sparked a heated debate, especially in light of US plans to scale back wind power and ramp up oil drilling. Originally reported by BBC Future Planet writer Sophie Hardach, scientists warn that while [...]

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How to improve invasive python removal

February 13, 2025 / 2 minutes of reading

Scientists found different factors that increase success of Burmese python survey and removal efforts --- February 13, 2025 by The Wildlife Society Scientists found different factors that increase success of Burmese python survey and removal efforts Wildlife professionals and Florida residents have [...]

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The number of venomous snakes removed from this Australian yard will make you shudder

February 13, 2025 / 4 minutes of reading

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) – A man described feeling “the shudders” as more than 100 venomous red-bellied black snakes were removed from a pile of mulch in his Sydney backyard. David Stein called Reptile Relocation Sydney last week after watching [...]

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How to improve invasive python removal

February 13, 2025 / 2 minutes of reading

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Bison Ranchers Return Thousands of Animals to Native Lands and Witness Total Rejuvenation of Ecosystem

February 13, 2025 / 4 minutes of reading

A tribal-led nonprofit is creating a network of native bison ranchers that are restoring ecosystems on the Great Plains, restoring native ranchers’ connections with their ancestral land, and restoring the native diet that their ancestors relied on. Called the [...]

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