#wildlife-conservation

#wildlife-conservation

Violeta, an 18-month-old Mexican spider monkey, was poached and smuggled into California. Handlers at the Oakland Zoo are teaching her essential monkey behaviors.

Rep. Troy E. Nehls introduced a resolution to halt a plan to kill 450,000 barred owls over three decades, aimed at protecting threatened spotted owls.

Arnav Singhal and Parham Pourahmad, both 15, lead the Silicon Valley Wildlife Group, which focuses on education and coexistence between humans and local wildlife.

"We have to respond to the widespread and prolonged dry weather affecting our region. In our case, this means a hosepipe ban for our customers in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, to protect the health of our amazing chalk streams, which as one of the rarest habitats on Earth has been compared to the Amazon rainforest."

"Dollars that come from tiger safaris must go into the surrounding communities," he said.

In the early 1900s, tourists flocked to Yellowstone National Park for a grotesque spectacle: grizzly bears raiding cafeteria scraps from landfills, posing risks to humans.

The construction of a massive airport in the Everglades was halted in 1970 due to public outcry over environmental degradation being caused by human development.

The recent census revealing that India’s wild lion population has increased to 891 is overshadowed by child safety concerns and human-animal conflicts that remain unresolved.

Red kites, along with all birds of prey, are protected in Northern Ireland under the Wildlife (Northern Ireland) Order. This case is not the first time we have had reports of this nature in this same area, with similar incidents involving poisoned birds.

TfL's efforts to create wildlife-friendly verges have led to the introduction of 130,000m2 of wildflower spaces, enhancing biodiversity and public green spaces.

"This year's chicks will eventually help increase the genetic diversity of the wild population of condors," Denise Verret, chief executive and director of the Los Angeles Zoo, said in a news release.

Local wildlife advocates have urged caution among boaters after a 700-pound leatherback sea turtle washed ashore on Martha's Vineyard, marking a worrying seasonal stranding.

Kenya announced the translocation of 21 critically endangered eastern black rhinos from congested conservation areas to the Segera sanctuary where black rhinos were once endemic but died out due to human encroachment and poaching.

In a nation where conservation often battles energy needs, only a third of Americans support expanding drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.

The proposed three-week bear hunt in Florida could result in the killing of almost 200 black bears, a move condemned by wildlife advocates who argue it's based on outdated data.

The Ilha de Queimada Grande, or Snake Island, houses 4,000 lethal golden lancehead vipers, making the Brazilian government prohibit access due to safety concerns.

BirdAid is an innovative, biodegradable splint designed to provide immediate first aid to injured wild birds, particularly in urban environments.

Gail Zega's encounter with a bear highlights the need for better garbage management to prevent conflicts between humans and wildlife in Florida.

The young peregrine falcons at San Jose City Hall are at risk after their mother brought home a rat, raising suspicions of poisoning due to their rare diet.

Rangers at Lewa wildlife conservancy in Kenya are preparing to notch the ear of a tranquillised three-year-old white rhino, aiming to help identify individuals and monitor the species.

"Any progress, any future we want for the natural world, has to come from the ranger community being valued, respected, seen," said Prince William about the importance of wildlife rangers.

Animalcore design is not just about patterns but also about featuring real animals in decor, combining fun and intentionality in home styling.

The updated World of Darkness exhibit at the Bronx Zoo invites visitors to explore 25 nocturnal species, showcasing unique adaptations to life in the dark.