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Silicon Valley food
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Could putting swamp rat on your dinner plate help save California marshland?

Invasive nutria are damaging California ecosystems, prompting conservation officials to encourage hunting and eating them as a control measure.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
UK news

Dartmoor wild boar sightings prompt suspicions of guerrilla rewilding

Wild boar sightings on Dartmoor have sparked suspicions of illegal releases and debates about their reintroduction into the area.
fromPsychology Today
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

The Emotional Lives of Dogs and Wolves and Why They Matter

Animals, including wolves and dogs, have rich emotional lives that should be recognized and respected.
fromHigh Country News
7 months ago
OMG science

A mixed report for Colorado's wolves - High Country News

Colorado successfully reintroduced wolves, creating the Copper Creek Pack, but faced challenges due to livestock conflicts and health issues within the pack.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
Europe politics

Romania promises laws to deal with brown bears as population estimate doubles

Romania's brown bear population has been underestimated; new DNA studies reveal nearly 13,000 bears instead of 8,000.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Removal of controversial tule elk fence in Point Reyes approved

Point Reyes National Seashore's management plan will remove a tule elk enclosure fence to enhance elk habitat and promote population resilience.
Silicon Valley food
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Could putting swamp rat on your dinner plate help save California marshland?

Invasive nutria are damaging California ecosystems, prompting conservation officials to encourage hunting and eating them as a control measure.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
UK news

Dartmoor wild boar sightings prompt suspicions of guerrilla rewilding

Wild boar sightings on Dartmoor have sparked suspicions of illegal releases and debates about their reintroduction into the area.
fromPsychology Today
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

The Emotional Lives of Dogs and Wolves and Why They Matter

Animals, including wolves and dogs, have rich emotional lives that should be recognized and respected.
fromHigh Country News
7 months ago
OMG science

A mixed report for Colorado's wolves - High Country News

Colorado successfully reintroduced wolves, creating the Copper Creek Pack, but faced challenges due to livestock conflicts and health issues within the pack.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
Europe politics

Romania promises laws to deal with brown bears as population estimate doubles

Romania's brown bear population has been underestimated; new DNA studies reveal nearly 13,000 bears instead of 8,000.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Removal of controversial tule elk fence in Point Reyes approved

Point Reyes National Seashore's management plan will remove a tule elk enclosure fence to enhance elk habitat and promote population resilience.
more#conservation
#animal-welfare
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago
Environment

Why were hundreds of koalas shot in an aerial cull in Victoria?

The Victorian government undertook an aerial cull of koalas to mitigate their suffering after devastating bushfires destroyed their habitat.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 weeks ago
UK news

Last goats living on UK coastal site culled by National Trust

The National Trust culled the last four goats at Brean Down due to health issues and limited genetic diversity.
fromNew York Post
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

P'Nut the Squirrel was 'marked for death' and decapitation from the start - as rabies test results reveal tragic twist

P'Nut the Squirrel and Fred the Raccoon were euthanized unnecessarily as they tested negative for rabies, causing public outrage.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago
Environment

Why were hundreds of koalas shot in an aerial cull in Victoria?

The Victorian government undertook an aerial cull of koalas to mitigate their suffering after devastating bushfires destroyed their habitat.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 weeks ago
UK news

Last goats living on UK coastal site culled by National Trust

The National Trust culled the last four goats at Brean Down due to health issues and limited genetic diversity.
fromNew York Post
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

P'Nut the Squirrel was 'marked for death' and decapitation from the start - as rabies test results reveal tragic twist

P'Nut the Squirrel and Fred the Raccoon were euthanized unnecessarily as they tested negative for rabies, causing public outrage.
more#animal-welfare
#california
Chicago Bears
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

California is considering letting hunting dogs attack bears

California's Assembly Bill 1038 seeks to legalize the use of hounds to hunt bears, citing population conflicts and a fatal attack.
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Neighbors worried as mountain lion kills pets in Santa Cruz Mountains, spotted snatching cat

Mountain lion conflicts in Santa Cruz Mountains highlight challenges in managing local wildlife and protecting pets.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago
Los Angeles

525-pound bear rescued from underneath evacuated Altadena home

A 525-pound bear was safely rescued from a crawl space beneath a home during the Eaton fire evacuation.
fromSacramento Bee
1 week ago
SF parents

Sacramento-area senator pulls mountain lion hazing bill after charged hearing

The proposal to deploy trained dogs to deter dangerous mountain lions was shelved by Senator Alvarado-Gil after committee amendments blocked its effectiveness.
fromSacramento Bee
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Update: Prescribed fire Wadulh NWR in Humboldt County - March 16 status

Prescribed burning is a critical method for wildfire prevention.
Chicago Bears
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

California is considering letting hunting dogs attack bears

California's Assembly Bill 1038 seeks to legalize the use of hounds to hunt bears, citing population conflicts and a fatal attack.
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Neighbors worried as mountain lion kills pets in Santa Cruz Mountains, spotted snatching cat

Mountain lion conflicts in Santa Cruz Mountains highlight challenges in managing local wildlife and protecting pets.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago
Los Angeles

525-pound bear rescued from underneath evacuated Altadena home

A 525-pound bear was safely rescued from a crawl space beneath a home during the Eaton fire evacuation.
fromSacramento Bee
1 week ago
SF parents

Sacramento-area senator pulls mountain lion hazing bill after charged hearing

The proposal to deploy trained dogs to deter dangerous mountain lions was shelved by Senator Alvarado-Gil after committee amendments blocked its effectiveness.
fromSacramento Bee
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Update: Prescribed fire Wadulh NWR in Humboldt County - March 16 status

Prescribed burning is a critical method for wildfire prevention.
more#california
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 weeks ago
UK news

Slovakia to cull 350 brown bears, equal to entire Spanish population, after fatal attack

Slovakia has declared a state of emergency due to a fatal bear attack, leading to plans for culling bears.
fromNew York Post
1 month ago
Pets

P'Nut the squirrel's grieving owner slams NY's months-late boilerplate apology - and still doesn't have beloved pet's remains

New York officials apologized for the mishandling and euthanization of beloved pets P'Nut the squirrel and Fred the raccoon.
fromNew York Post
1 month ago
Chicago Bears

North Carolina man dons bear costume to scare off persistent real-life black bear: video

A man in North Carolina successfully scared away a black bear by wearing a cartoon bear costume.
#invasive-species
US news
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Americans urged to EAT rat-like rodents terrorizing the nation

Invasive nutria rodents pose health risks and damage wetlands in the U.S., prompting officials to encourage public hunting.
fromSun Sentinel
1 month ago
Miami Marlins

To kill an iguana: Is it really legal to just walk around and shoot them?

Residents are alarmed by the use of air guns for controlling invasive iguanas in residential areas.
US news
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Americans urged to EAT rat-like rodents terrorizing the nation

Invasive nutria rodents pose health risks and damage wetlands in the U.S., prompting officials to encourage public hunting.
fromSun Sentinel
1 month ago
Miami Marlins

To kill an iguana: Is it really legal to just walk around and shoot them?

Residents are alarmed by the use of air guns for controlling invasive iguanas in residential areas.
more#invasive-species
#public-safety
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago
California

Mountain lions could be hazed' by pursuers with dogs under California proposal

California's new bill would allow hazing of mountain lions to enhance public safety against increasing threats.
fromABC7 San Francisco
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Coyote that killed 3 dogs, attacked people in San Francisco killed by officials

Federal officials killed a coyote in San Francisco due to its series of dog attacks and concerns about public safety.
fromsfist.com
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Federal Officials Shoot and Kill Crissy Field Coyote That Had Killed Three Dogs In Three Weeks

A single aggressive coyote responsible for killing three dogs was euthanized due to safety concerns.
Feeding wildlife, particularly coyotes, can lead to dangerous interactions for pets and people.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Mountain lions could be hazed' by pursuers with dogs under California proposal

California's new bill would allow hazing of mountain lions to enhance public safety against increasing threats.
fromABC7 San Francisco
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Coyote that killed 3 dogs, attacked people in San Francisco killed by officials

Federal officials killed a coyote in San Francisco due to its series of dog attacks and concerns about public safety.
fromsfist.com
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Federal Officials Shoot and Kill Crissy Field Coyote That Had Killed Three Dogs In Three Weeks

A single aggressive coyote responsible for killing three dogs was euthanized due to safety concerns.
Feeding wildlife, particularly coyotes, can lead to dangerous interactions for pets and people.
more#public-safety
Los Angeles
fromHigh Country News
2 months ago

People brace for impacts on land, water and wildlife after feds fire thousands over holiday weekend - High Country News

Mass layoffs in federal agencies, particularly the U.S. Forest Service, have created chaos and uncertainty in small communities.
#capybaras
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Contraception for capybaras: Buenos Aires suburb's rodent plan stirs debate

The capybara population in Nordelta is causing significant local issues, prompting wildlife population control measures by the Buenos Aires government.
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Too many capybaras: Rodents face vasectomies in luxury Argentine community

Capybara population in Nordelta has surged, prompting calls for management as they threaten pets and landscapes.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Contraception for capybaras: Buenos Aires suburb's rodent plan stirs debate

The capybara population in Nordelta is causing significant local issues, prompting wildlife population control measures by the Buenos Aires government.
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Too many capybaras: Rodents face vasectomies in luxury Argentine community

Capybara population in Nordelta has surged, prompting calls for management as they threaten pets and landscapes.
more#capybaras
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Rangers search for feral pigs thought to have been released in Cairngorms

Unauthorized release of feral pigs raises concerns about rogue activists rewilding the Highlands.
#biodiversity
OMG science
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Study finds India doubled its tiger population in a decade

India successfully doubled its tiger population through effective conservation strategies, enhancing biodiversity and community welfare.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago
UK politics

Swinney rules out return of lynx to Scotland

Swinney rules out legal lynx reintroduction in Scotland, prioritizing rural community balance and food production over potential biodiversity benefits.
OMG science
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Study finds India doubled its tiger population in a decade

India successfully doubled its tiger population through effective conservation strategies, enhancing biodiversity and community welfare.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago
UK politics

Swinney rules out return of lynx to Scotland

Swinney rules out legal lynx reintroduction in Scotland, prioritizing rural community balance and food production over potential biodiversity benefits.
more#biodiversity
from24/7 Wall St.
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Big Game Hunters Need to Know About These Rifle Cartridges

Big game hunting remains a popular sport with cultural significance, requiring versatile hunting rifles for successful tracking and management of wildlife.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Alaska to resume barbaric' shooting of bears and wolves from helicopters

Alaska resumes aerial gunning of bears and wolves to boost caribou and moose populations, despite doubts about its effectiveness and ethical concerns.
#coyotes
fromBoston.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Coyote mating season is underway: What this means for pet safety

Coyotes can roam any part of Massachusetts during mating season; pet owners must be vigilant to ensure safety.
fromBoston.com
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Coyotes reportedly kill several dogs in Saugus

Saugus officials warn pet owners of increased coyote encounters, urging vigilance after the death of four dogs in recent attacks.
fromBoston.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Coyote mating season is underway: What this means for pet safety

Coyotes can roam any part of Massachusetts during mating season; pet owners must be vigilant to ensure safety.
fromBoston.com
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Coyotes reportedly kill several dogs in Saugus

Saugus officials warn pet owners of increased coyote encounters, urging vigilance after the death of four dogs in recent attacks.
more#coyotes
#hunting
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Florida may enshrine hunting and fishing by traditional methods' but what are they?

Florida voters will decide on constitutional right to hunt and fish, raising concerns over wildlife management practices.
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
3 months ago
OMG science

Hunters Disagree on the Threat of Chronic Wasting Disease in Deer

Chronic wasting disease (CWD) poses uncertain risks to humans, prompting cautious behavior among some hunters.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Florida may enshrine hunting and fishing by traditional methods' but what are they?

Florida voters will decide on constitutional right to hunt and fish, raising concerns over wildlife management practices.
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
3 months ago
OMG science

Hunters Disagree on the Threat of Chronic Wasting Disease in Deer

Chronic wasting disease (CWD) poses uncertain risks to humans, prompting cautious behavior among some hunters.
more#hunting
fromTasting Table
4 months ago
Cooking

The Massive Swamp Rats That Louisiana Turned Into A Delicacy - Tasting Table

Louisianians began eating nutria in the late '90s to combat their environmental destruction and promote a sustainable culinary practice.
fromThe New Yorker
4 months ago
Business

Letters from Our Readers

Killing bears for human convenience should not be mischaracterized as euthanasia, which implies mercy.
frombestreviews.com
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Top squirrel feeders to entertain and nourish your backyard visitors

A squirrel feeder strategically placed can help protect your home and garden from squirrel damage.
fromHigh Country News
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Where horses roam, sage grouse struggle - High Country News

Overpopulation of wild horses threatens the survival of the sage grouse in the Western U.S., with ecological implications documented in new research.
fromFuturism
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Monkeys That Escaped Research Facility Still on the Loose, Authorities Say

Over 40 research monkeys escaped a South Carolina facility due to human error, with recapturing efforts challenging but no health risks posed to the public.
fromwww.montereyherald.com
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Finding Sanctuary: The season of the California sea lion

The California sea lion population has significantly increased due to conservation efforts, leading to temporary beach closures in Monterey.
Monterey Bay's abundance of food sources is attracting more sea lions, impacting local beaches and recreation.
OMG science
fromMail Online
6 months ago

New Yorkers urged not to eat venison as brain disease is found in deer

New Yorkers should avoid consuming venison this hunting season due to a confirmed case of chronic wasting disease (CWD) in the state.
fromBoston.com
6 months ago
Boston real estate

Ask the Gardener: What to do when your lawn becomes a grub hub

Pollinators are seeking late-season nectar from asters before winter dormancy.
Gardeners need better information on plant names for care and selection.
Wildlife can disrupt gardens, requiring strategies for repair and management.
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago
Privacy professionals

Escaped capybara Cinnamon returned to Shropshire zoo

Cinnamon the capybara was found after a week on the run, highlighting the challenges of managing non-native species in captivity.
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago
OMG science

Rare polar bear shot dead by police in Iceland after being thought a threat

A rare polar bear in Iceland was shot by police after posing a threat to local residents, highlighting risks from wildlife in unusual environments.
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago
OMG science

Australia's next rabbit plague': calls for feral deer in Victoria to be considered a pest instead of wildlife

Victoria should recognize feral deer as pests to prevent environmental and agricultural damage from their booming populations.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
7 months ago
OMG science

Namibia, Zimbabwe to slaughter elephants to feed people

Zimbabwe and Namibia plan to cull hundreds of elephants and wild animals to feed residents suffering from drought and food shortages.
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