#wildlife-management

#wildlife-management

Every day, birds and airplanes collide, accounting for approximately 19,000 incidents across nearly 800 US airports in 2023, costing airlines an estimated $461 million.

"Supporters of the approach believe the cull is necessary to avert disastrous consequences for the spotted owls. But the coalition argues the effort is too expensive, unworkable and inhumane."

An inquisitive humpback whale wandering into Sydney Harbour has caused navigational challenges for ferries and vessels, as it explored the famous harbour.

Oscar provides a humane solution, he doesn't harm the birds but acts as a natural deterrent. His presence alone is enough to discourage pigeons from settling in, helping to create a cleaner, safer environment for everyone using the station.

"Given the situation there is no way we can host plane arrivals now," Nagai told AFP that day.

Although some residents are still enamored by the fowl - Rancho Palos Verdes resident Efran Conforty told KCAL News they are the "best neighbors" - the birds have also attracted a lot of haters.

As wildlife agencies face mounting pressures from habitat loss and a decline in traditional funding, many states are rethinking their wildlife management strategies.

"Feeding wildlife creates an imbalance in native ecology as animals become dependent on humans, leading to various health risks for both the animals and humans."

Toronto has made the difficult decision to euthanize two problem coyotes in Fort York, Liberty Village, due to persistent attacks and safety concerns for locals.

Over the years, several institutions, including this one, have figured out a peculiar but effective solution to that conundrum: A zookeeper does the feeding with a hand puppet that looks like an adult bird.

New York State's turkey hunting season opens May 1, allowing hunters statewide to participate in what is considered some of the best turkey hunting in the Northeast.

The Asheville resident wore a cartoonish bear costume to creatively scare away a persistent black bear, successfully spooking it into retreat after a comical confrontation.

Nordelta's capybara population has tripled in three years, leading residents to push for wildlife control measures to manage the growing conflict over living space.

Big game hunting is a longstanding tradition, evolving from ancient practices into a modern sport, now enjoyed worldwide for various reasons including wildlife management.

"The science behind how or if CWD could spread to humans is murky. So far there hasn't been a documented case in a human, but scientists say that people who eat infected game meat such as venison could still be at risk."

"Louisiana authorities started encouraging their residents to eat nutria in the late '90s as a way to combat the pests threatening the coastal wetlands, promoting its health benefits and culinary potential."

The act of killing bears, often referred to as 'euthanizing,' should be called what it truly is: a convenience for humans, not an act of mercy.

Overabundant horses simplify habitat and make it less suitable for sage grouse. Results from the study showed declines in sage grouse nests, chicks, and juveniles.