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From local pond to outback dunny, Australia’s biggest frog count is here – and researchers need your help

They moan, hum, whistle and click, and can be found almost everywhere, from the neighbourhood pond to the most remote outback dunny. From Friday to 17 November, people across the country are encouraged to take part in FrogID week, Australia‘s biggest frog count. The annual event, now in its seventh year, aims to collect thousands […]

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Georgia Man Arrested for Alleged Exotic Animal Trading Ring

A Georgia man known for his social media presence with exotic pets was arrested on October 17 after authorities uncovered an alleged illegal animal trading ring. JaeQuan Smith Devers, who went by “PetzonWheelz” on Instagram, was taken into custody following a raid on his home that revealed a collection of dangerous and tropical animals, including […]

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High-flying life of Australia’s birds revealed in new detail – thanks to weather radars

The yearly travel plans of birds up and down Australia‘s east coast have been revealed for the first time, using the same tool that tracks the weather – a development experts say could have “profound” implications for conservation as more windfarms are built. Scientists have used weather radars to show that bird migration across eastern […]

https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/high-flying-life-of-australias-birds-revealed-in-new-detail-thanks-to-weather-radars/


Polar Bears at Higher Risk of Contracting Some Pathogens

As the environment warms, polar bears are more likely to contract several pathogens than they were three decades ago. In a study published in PLOS ONE, researchers looked for antibodies for six pathogens in blood samples taken from polar bears in the Chukchi Sea from 1987-1994 and from 2008-2017. They found that five of the […]

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Jaguars Bid for Survival in Brazil’s Wetlands

As fires rage across the Pantanal in central-western Brazil, the world’s largest tropical wetland, jaguars are showcasing a remarkable ability to adapt to the intensifying threats of their environment. While countless species suffer from the impacts of these fires, jaguars survive by using riverside refuges and sustaining themselves on prey like caimans and capybaras, which […]

https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/jaguars-bid-for-survival-in-brazils-wetlands/


New brown bear ‘stronghold’ in Nepal redraws species’ range map

KATHMANDU — Researchers have discovered brown bears in a part of Nepal not previously known to host the species, prompting a call to protect this area as a bear “stronghold.” The finding, based on camera-trap images, also expands the known range of the brown bear (Ursus arctos) in Asia. It could also mark out the […]

https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/new-brown-bear-stronghold-in-nepal-redraws-species-range-map/


US man who killed eagles as part of wildlife trafficking ring faces sentencing

A Washington state man who pleaded guilty to killing at least 118 eagles as part of a wildlife trafficking ring that operated on a Native American reservation in Montana faces sentencing on Thursday before a federal judge. The trafficking ring sold eagle feathers and parts on a black market that exploits high demand among tribal […]

https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/us-man-who-killed-eagles-as-part-of-wildlife-trafficking-ring-faces-sentencing/


Polar bears are back in Britain. But should they really be living here?

A small boy calls out the sights as the train speeds through the Suffolk countryside from London Liverpool Street. “Tractor. Church. Pigs. Polar bear! Dad! A polar bear!” The dad doesn’t glance up. “We don’t have polar bears in this country.” But the boy isn’t dreaming. There they are: four polar bears lumbering across a […]

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8 of the Most Successful Elephant Conservation Projects

Elephants face severe threats from poaching, habitat loss, and human-wildlife conflict. These gentle giants play a critical role in maintaining ecosystems, making their Conservation essential for biodiversity and environmental health. Fortunately, numerous Conservation initiatives worldwide have achieved remarkable success in protecting elephant populations. 1. The Elephant Crisis Fund (ECF) – Global Source: Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation/Youtube […]

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Near-extinct North Atlantic right whales get a small population boost

The population of the critically endangered North Atlantic right whale increased by five individuals, bringing the estimated total to 372 in 2023, according to an Oct. 22 report. The North Atlantic right whale (Eubalaena glacialis) population has declined since 2011. However, the slight rise in recent years may signal some stability for these ocean giants, […]

https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/near-extinct-north-atlantic-right-whales-get-a-small-population-boost/


At Mexico’s school for jaguars, big cats learn skills to return to the wild

In the grasslands of Yagul, in the central valleys of southern Mexico’s Oaxaca state, a jaguar makes its way through the bushes. It stops suddenly, lowering its head and sharpening its gaze, stalking. With its eyes on its target, it stealthily pounces on it. Just a short run and a jump before the jaguar’s prey […]

https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/at-mexicos-school-for-jaguars-big-cats-learn-skills-to-return-to-the-wild/


Rodents May Use Sound to Enhance Their Sense of Smell

Recent research suggests that rats and mice might be fine-tuning their already impressive sense of smell through sounds that humans can’t detect. Scientists believe that these rodents could be using ultrasonic vocalizations (USVs) to influence their olfactory abilities in ways previously unknown. Eduardo Mercado III, one of the researchers behind the study published in Neuroscience […]

https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/rodents-may-use-sound-to-enhance-their-sense-of-smell/


‘It’s a monster task’: can culling ferrets and rats save one of the UK’s largest seabird colonies?

The dramatic sea cliffs, crags and stacks of Rathlin Island, county Antrim, rise more than 200 metres above the Atlantic Ocean and host one of the UK’s largest seabird colonies, including hundreds of endangered puffins, attracting up to 20,000 birders and tourists a year. On a spectacularly sunny day in September, the cliff faces are […]

https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/its-a-monster-task-can-culling-ferrets-and-rats-save-one-of-the-uks-largest-seabird-colonies/


Results of the Best Photo of the Month October 2024

We  are delighted to announce the results of our latest photo competition. Jess Findlay wins First and Second Prizes with his outstanding images ‘Coyote ‘ and  ‘Turtle Tears‘ respectively. Third Prize goes to Alan Murphy with ‘Acorn Woodpecker on Cholla‘. Please give kudos to the photographers by leaving comments at the bottom of this page. […]

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Cotswold wildlife park successfully breeds endangered Madagascan lemur

Cotswold wildlife park has successfully bred one of Madagascar’s most endangered lemurs. The as yet unnamed youngster was born to a breeding male, Raphael, and female, Bijou, at the wildlife park. Births of the greater bamboo lemur in captivity are extremely rare, and the park is the only zoological collection in the UK – and […]

https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/cotswold-wildlife-park-successfully-breeds-endangered-madagascan-lemur/


More hen harriers killed in UK during 2023 than in any other year, RSPB says

More hen harriers were killed in 2023 than in any other year on record, a report has found. The RSPB’s Birdcrime report also found that at least 1,344 individual birds of prey were persecuted in the UK between 2009 and 2023, and that 75% of people convicted of offences related to the persecution of birds […]

https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/more-hen-harriers-killed-in-uk-during-2023-than-in-any-other-year-rspb-says/


The wild boars of the Costa del Sol: do these sun-loving pigs really need to be culled?

Name: Sus scrofa. Appearance: Stocky, hairy and causing a nuisance on the Costa del Sol. Ah, this is about British tourists I suppose – I saw Málaga council has been telling them to put their clothes back on and stop singing late at night. Actually, it’s about boars. Boars – you mean the things Astérix […]

https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/the-wild-boars-of-the-costa-del-sol-do-these-sun-loving-pigs-really-need-to-be-culled/


Polar bears are suffering paw injuries likely driven by the warming Arctic: Study

At least two populations of polar bears in the high Arctic are developing paw injuries, possibly because of shifting sea ice conditions in a warming environment, according to a new study. Such injuries have not been reported in these areas previously, the study’s authors write. What the study says Between 2012 and 2022, researchers studied […]

https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/polar-bears-are-suffering-paw-injuries-likely-driven-by-the-warming-arctic-study/


Wisconsin Authorities Investigating Deer Poaching Ring Involving Teenagers and Adult Woman

Three teenage boys and a 36-year-old woman are suspected of shooting and killing more than 100 deer over a wide area in eastern Wisconsin. According to the Fond du Lac County sheriff’s office, the illegal activity took place from spring 2023 through July, spanning Fond du Lac, Dodge, and Washington counties. The suspects allegedly used […]

https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/wisconsin-authorities-investigating-deer-poaching-ring-involving-teenagers-and-adult-woman/


Safe sex for seagulls? Why bird contraception plan in Worcester may not fly

Their brazen chip-snatching, swooping and aggressive squawking has earned seagulls a reputation as the scourge of seaside towns, terrorising unsuspecting tourists and enraging residents alike. And as the marauding birds have ventured inland and established urban colonies, towns have deployed spikes, netting and even birds of prey as deterrents. Now Worcester city councillors appear to […]

https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/safe-sex-for-seagulls-why-bird-contraception-plan-in-worcester-may-not-fly/


NGOs urge banks and China to refuse support for Ugandan oil projects

A group of 28 NGOs have written to 34 banks, insurance companies and the Chinese government, urging them to deny financing and other support for oil and gas projects in Uganda. The letters, written by U.S.-based Climate Rights International (CRI) and 27 Africa-based NGOs, follow a report detailing numerous human rights violations and environmental harms […]

https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/ngos-urge-banks-and-china-to-refuse-support-for-ugandan-oil-projects/


Bear Hunting Season Opens in New Jersey Despite Controversy

New Jersey’s annual black bear hunting season has begun, sparking debate over the state’s wildlife management practices. Officials say the hunt is necessary to control the rising bear population, which has led to increased human-bear encounters. However, Conservation groups argue that hunting is not the solution to the issue. The first phase of the hunting […]

https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/bear-hunting-season-opens-in-new-jersey-despite-controversy/


Are Canadian Geese Federally Protected?

As spring approaches and Canadian geese begin their annual migration, many people wonder about the legal status of these majestic birds. Whether you’re a nature enthusiast, a property owner, or simply curious about wildlife regulations, it’s important to understand the protections in place for Canadian geese. Are Canadian geese federally protected? Canadian geese are federally […]

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Wild Cam: Jaguar Predation on Livestock Limited in NE Mexico

Adrián Caballero and his colleagues released tracking dogs late one February morning in the hilly jungle terrain of San Luis Potosi, Mexico, and from there, the chase was on. “Machete en mano,” they sometimes ran along thin game trails, sometimes sliced their way through thick foliage, following the sound of the dogs’ barking as best […]

https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/wild-cam-jaguar-predation-on-livestock-limited-in-ne-mexico/


Shooters to target feral cats in NSW national parks amid boom in population

A five-person team of expert shooters will soon target feral cats in New South Wales national parks as the state steps up efforts to control the pest animals. The intensive ground operation is being deployed in response to increased cat numbers, according to National Parks and Wildlife Service deputy secretary, Atticus Fleming. “Intensive, well-targeted ground […]

https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/shooters-to-target-feral-cats-in-nsw-national-parks-amid-boom-in-population/


High-Rise Buildings in Chicago Threaten Birds

Each year, thousands of migratory birds face significant risks as they pass through urban areas like Chicago. The city’s tall buildings and illuminated structures, especially at night, create hazardous conditions for birds traveling along major migratory paths. These birds, often confused by artificial lighting, crash into windows and structures, leading to injury or death. Organizations […]

https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/high-rise-buildings-in-chicago-threaten-birds/


VOTE for the Best Photo of the Month October 2024

Welcome to the “Best Photo of the Month” competition showcasing and celebrating the biodiversity of Planet Earth. Voting is easy and lots of fun. By popular request the number of images to be selected has been increased to six. First click an image and the slideshow will start automatically. Select the SIX images you like best […]

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Drier Winter Habitat Impacts Songbirds’ Ability To Survive Migration

A new study from researchers at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute (NZCBI) shows environmental conditions in migratory birds’ winter homes carry over to affect their ability to survive spring migration and the breeding season. While scientists have long known that the quality of winter, or non-breeding, habitat influences migratory birds’ migration timing […]

https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/drier-winter-habitat-impacts-songbirds-ability-to-survive-migration/


Scientists map the genome of Australian ‘punk’ fish that prefers to walk instead of swim

They’re Australia’s own underwater punks in leopard print. Spotted handfish are an endangered species of fish that prefer to “walk” instead of swim, thanks to their unusual pectoral and pelvic fins; have a fluffy dorsal fin on their head that looks almost like a mohawk; and live in the waters off south-east Tasmania. Now CSIRO […]

https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/scientists-map-the-genome-of-australian-punk-fish-that-prefers-to-walk-instead-of-swim/


Climate change and agrochemicals pose lethal combo for Amazonian fish

Among the labs of Brazil’s National Institute of Amazonian Research, or INPA, is what’s known as the “room of the future.” Here, an extreme climate change scenario is being simulated according to projections by the United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). The temperature is around 5° Celsius (9° Fahrenheit) hotter than the average […]

https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/climate-change-and-agrochemicals-pose-lethal-combo-for-amazonian-fish/


Poaching Investigation Leads to Charges for Pennsylvania Family

A Pennsylvania family is facing serious legal consequences after being charged with multiple wildlife violations. Carl and Carroll Nelson have both been charged with a first-degree misdemeanor, which carries a potential penalty of up to five years in prison and a fine of $10,000. Mark Nelson faces even more severe charges, including a third-degree felony, […]

https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/poaching-investigation-leads-to-charges-for-pennsylvania-family/


The hunt for Europe’s great white shark – video

American research group Ocearch has more than 15 years’ experience in catching, tagging and tracking great white sharks all over the world. This contributes to filling in the many gaps in knowledge about the ocean predator. Ocearch came to Europe for the first time in the summer, hoping to study the elusive Mediterranean great white […]

https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/the-hunt-for-europes-great-white-shark-video/


Romance, rivalry, & resilience: Jaguars clash and thrive in the Pantanal’s wild wetlands

Third-biggest cat on Earth, muscular and low-slung, boasting one heck of a chomp, the jaguar reigns supreme atop the wild Neotropical food web. And while catching a glimpse of this burly beast across much of its forested range is no easy feat, the Pantanal –the “Kingdom of Waters,” world’s biggest freshwater tropical wetland and a […]

https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/romance-rivalry-resilience-jaguars-clash-and-thrive-in-the-pantanals-wild-wetlands/


Most countries miss biodiversity pledge deadline to protect 30% of Earth

Twelve of the world’s 17 most biodiverse nations, home to 70% of the planet’s species, are likely to miss the United Nations’ Oct. 20 deadline to submit plans for reversing biodiversity loss by 2030, a joint analysis by The Guardian and Carbon Brief found. At the U.N.’s 2022 conference on the Convention on Biological Diversity, […]

https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/most-countries-miss-biodiversity-pledge-deadline-to-protect-30-of-earth/


‘Access to food is not the problem’: new orca study deepens mystery behind endangerment

Last month, the ailing southern resident killer whales of the Pacific gave researchers a rare moment of hope: a new calf was spotted swimming alongside her mother. Until that point, only one calf had appeared this year, only to die a few months later. But by mid-October, this new calf, named L128, also appeared to […]

https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/access-to-food-is-not-the-problem-new-orca-study-deepens-mystery-behind-endangerment/


Researchers Detect Microplastics in Dolphin Breath

For the first time, researchers have found microplastics in dolphin breath, raising concerns over the amount of microplastics the animals are drawing when they come up for air. The team collected samples of air released by five bottlenose dolphins in Sarasota Bay, Florida and six dolphins in Barataria Bay, Louisiana in May and June of […]

https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/researchers-detect-microplastics-in-dolphin-breath/


Veterinarian’s Home Found Overrun with Over 200 Birds

A veterinarian’s home in Long Island became the site of one of the worst animal hoarding situations ever encountered, with over 200 birds and other creatures found living in squalor. The Nassau County SPCA was alerted to the home in Woodbury after a service worker discovered deceased cats in the yard on Wednesday, prompting officials […]

https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/veterinarians-home-found-overrun-with-over-200-birds/


Sperm Whales Vanish from Gulf of California as Ecosystem Shifts

A new study highlights the concerning departure of sperm whales from Mexico’s Gulf of California, suggesting broader signs of ecosystem instability. The study, published in PeerJ Life and Environment, details how these apex predators have vanished from the region in response to dramatic drops in the jumbo squid population, their primary food source. Sperm whales […]

https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/sperm-whales-vanish-from-gulf-of-california-as-ecosystem-shifts/


Petition: Demand Disney Retire Dolphins to a Sanctuary Instead of Another Amusement Park

While Disney announced plans to retire three beloved dolphins from an EPCOT attraction, the seemingly good news hides the dark reality. Rainier, Calvin, and Malabar are being sent to Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park, where they will continue to be forced to work in entertainment and shows. While Disney wanted us to think this was a […]

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Avian enthusiasts try to counter the deadly risk of Chicago high-rises for migrating birds

With a neon-green net in hand, Annette Prince briskly walks a downtown Chicago plaza at dawn, looking left and right as she goes. It’s not long before she spots a tiny yellow bird sitting on the concrete. It doesn’t fly away, and she quickly nets the bird, gently places it inside a paper bag and […]

https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/avian-enthusiasts-try-to-counter-the-deadly-risk-of-chicago-high-rises-for-migrating-birds/


Beaver restoration program brings furry species back to habitats, tribal land across California

California has strengthened a new Beaver Restoration Program which is dedicated to supporting the species and their habitats. With the passing of Assembly Bill 2196, the program has partnered with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. The initiative works with California tribal nations, private landowners and non-government organizations on implementing coexistence and beaver-assisted restoration […]

https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/beaver-restoration-program-brings-furry-species-back-to-habitats-tribal-land-across-california/


Two Safari Parks Complete Rhino Swap to Unite Sisters for the First Time

Two UK safari parks have completed a rhino swap, trading a captive-born male ready to breed for a feisty female who’s off to where her sister lives. The male is believed to have the necessary genetics to sire many healthy rhinos, which zookeepers said should go a long way towards helping keep the species intact. […]

https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/two-safari-parks-complete-rhino-swap-to-unite-sisters-for-the-first-time/


Drones Prove Useful for Marsh Deer Counts

Drones provide a cost-effective, minimally invasive way for researchers to study threatened marsh deer populations and their habitat. Marsh deer (Blastocerus dichotomus) are the largest cervid species in the Neotropics and occupy wetlands, savannas and grasslands in South America. In the Pantanal wetland in Brazil, these deer face a number of issues, including habitat reduction […]

https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/drones-prove-useful-for-marsh-deer-counts/


A ‘scent fence’ that targets elephants’ sensitive nostrils could stop herds from trashing crops and trees

Elephant numbers are surging in southern Africa, with fewer natural predators, reduced hunting pressure and feeding by farmers and tourist operators. While this is good for elephants, it’s making life harder for humans who live near them. These huge herbivores can raid crops and destroy large trees in national parks with impunity, causing problems for […]

https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/a-scent-fence-that-targets-elephants-sensitive-nostrils-could-stop-herds-from-trashing-crops-and-trees/


‘We Are Reaching Points of No Return’: WWF Report Finds Wildlife Has Declined 73% in Half a Century

According to the Living Planet 2024 report — compiled by WWF and the Zoological Society of London (ZSL) — Earth’s wildlife populations have plummeted by 73 percent on average in half a century. The highest declines — 95 percent — were seen in the Caribbean and Latin America, the report said. A 76 percent decline […]

https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/we-are-reaching-points-of-no-return-wwf-report-finds-wildlife-has-declined-73-in-half-a-century/


Raccoon Takeover Shocks Washington Woman and Authorities

A woman near Poulsbo, Washington, recently faced an unusual and overwhelming problem—her home was overrun by raccoons. She called authorities after being unable to enter her property due to nearly 100 raccoons gathering outside, all “demanding food.” Kevin McCarty, a spokesperson for the Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office, explained that the woman had been feeding the […]

https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/raccoon-takeover-shocks-washington-woman-and-authorities/


Herd of tauros to be released into Highlands to recreate aurochs effect

A herd of beefy, long-horned tauros are to be released into a Highlands rewilding project to replicate the ecological role of the aurochs, an extinct, huge herbivore that is the wild ancestor of cattle. The tauros have been bred in the Netherlands in recent years to fill the niche vacated by the aurochs, which once […]

https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/herd-of-tauros-to-be-released-into-highlands-to-recreate-aurochs-effect/


Legal Battle Over Molly the Magpie Sparks Debate on Wildlife Protection

The ongoing saga of Molly the Magpie has taken a significant turn as a prominent legal team prepares to challenge the bird’s return to a Gold Coast couple in Australia’s Supreme Court. The case raises concerns about the country’s approach to wildlife protection, with parallels drawn to the United States, where wild animals like big […]

https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/legal-battle-over-molly-the-magpie-sparks-debate-on-wildlife-protection/


Bears have learned to open doors in California town

Owning a home in Southern California isn’t just a dream for humans. Apparently, the bears want in on the market too. Just ask residents and city officials in Sierra Madre, who in the last few years have seen their furry, four-legged neighbors amble out of the forest and barge into their cars, kitchens and living […]

https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/bears-have-learned-to-open-doors-in-california-town/


New York City to Tackle Rat Population with Birth Control

New York City is taking a new approach to control its rat population. On Thursday, the City Council voted to implement a pilot program that will use birth control to reduce the number of rats in a specific area of the city. This initiative will begin 180 days after the bill’s passage and is set […]

https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/new-york-city-to-tackle-rat-population-with-birth-control/


“The ferocity of bears is real” – Fat Bear Week off to grizzly start after shocked viewers witness deadly battle in the wild

Eager viewers across the globe tuned in to watch brown bears fishing for salmon in Katmai National Park yesterday in the lead up to Fat Bear Week, but things took a grizzly turn when two bruins ended up in an on-screen battle to the death. Around 9:30 a.m. on Monday morning, the Kat River View […]

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Pine martens return to Dartmoor after 150-year absence

Fifteen pine martens are darting through the woods of Dartmoor for the first time in 150 years after the rare but recovering species was reintroduced into south-west England. The nimble, tree-climbing mustelids were released last month at secret locations in the steep, tree-lined valleys of Devon in what conservationists are hailing as a historic step […]

https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/pine-martens-return-to-dartmoor-after-150-year-absence/


Alpine dingoes at risk of extinction after Victorian government extends right to cull

Traditional owners and dingo advocates say a Victorian government decision extending the right to kill dingoes on private and public land until 2028 could threaten local populations with extinction. A government order, which took effect on Tuesday, declared dingoes were “unprotected wildlife” under the state’s Wildlife Act. The ruling means dingoes can be killed by […]

https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/alpine-dingoes-at-risk-of-extinction-after-victorian-government-extends-right-to-cull/


Study tracks traveling population wave in Canada lynx

A new study by researchers at the University of Alaska Fairbanks’s Institute of Arctic Biology provides compelling evidence that Canada lynx populations in Interior Alaska experience a “traveling population wave” affecting their reproduction, movement and survival. The findings are published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. This discovery could help wildlife […]

https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/study-tracks-traveling-population-wave-in-canada-lynx/


Man kills “aggressive” mountain lion with shovel at campground, wildlife officials say it doesn’t qualify as an attack

An investigation is underway in Colorado after a man killed a mountain lion with a shovel at a campground. According to Colorado Parks and Wildlife, the incident took place on September 26, when they responded to a report of a man killing an “aggressive” mountain lion in a campground near Cañon City, southwest of Colorado […]

https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/man-kills-aggressive-mountain-lion-with-shovel-at-campground-wildlife-officials-say-it-doesnt-qualify-as-an-attack/


New Species of Hammerhead Shark Discovered

Named for the unusual and distinctive form of their heads, hammerhead sharks belong to the family Sphyrnidae. They are found worldwide, preferring life in warmer waters along coastlines and continental shelves. “Hammerhead sharks are a monophyletic lineage of carcharhiniform sharks first appearing in the Miocene epoch,” said Florida International University researcher Cindy Gonzalez and her […]

https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/new-species-of-hammerhead-shark-discovered/


Rare smelly penguin wins New Zealand bird of the year contest

One of the world’s rarest penguins has been crowned New Zealand’s bird of the year, in an unusually sedate year for the competition, free from the foreign interference and voting scandals of previous events. The endangered yellow-eyed penguin, or hoiho, is the largest of New Zealand’s mainland penguin species and is distinctive for the pale […]

https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/rare-smelly-penguin-wins-new-zealand-bird-of-the-year-contest/


Are white patches on whale shark skin cause for concern?

Marine scientists have been taking samples from whale shark skin to try and determine the effect of pollutants on whale health. Researchers from The University of Western Australia and Flinders University examined the condition and health of whale sharks at Ningaloo Reef in Western Australia. Lead researcher Dr. Mark Meekan, from UWA’s Ocean Institute, said […]

https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/are-white-patches-on-whale-shark-skin-cause-for-concern/


Hooded vultures in Ghana and South Africa on the brink, study says

High rates of inbreeding among hooded vultures in Ghana and South Africa spell trouble for their future, according to a newly published study. The study found that despite wide differences in the population size of the birds in the two countries, both face similar risks associated with low genetic diversity. It underlined the need to […]

https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/hooded-vultures-in-ghana-and-south-africa-on-the-brink-study-says/


Photos of Grumpy Owls Will Make You Smile

Wildlife photography can inspire people or make them think, and it can also make them feel something. In some cases, it can make people feel sad. In others, it can make them smile—or even make them laugh. The Nature Conservancy (TNC) recently shared a post on Instagram compiling several photos of grumpy owls by different […]

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Orca baby born to Washington’s L pod

An orca has been born to the southern residents: L128, calf of a first-time, 31-year-old mom, L90. The baby is tiny, with clear fetal folds, making it probably about three days old. It was seen for the first time on Sunday, said Michael Weiss, research director for the Center for Whale Research, which confirmed the […]

https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/orca-baby-born-to-washingtons-l-pod/


Technicians counting salmon expect to see grizzlies

In the middle of the fast-flowing Chilkoot River, an Alaska state employee sits on a small perch over a narrow, fence-like structure and stares down into the rush of water. Eagles look on from the trees overhead as the river thunders around boulders nearby. The worker’s back is turned to a female grizzly bear creeping […]

https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/technicians-counting-salmon-expect-to-see-grizzlies/


The Wolves Within Voyageurs National Park

Unlike those at Yellowstone or Isle Royale, the wolves of Voyageurs National Park have always been there. There was no need for a recovery operation for the predators like those at Yellowstone or Isle Royale, where humans in the first case and a warming climate in the second left those two parks in need of […]

https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/the-wolves-within-voyageurs-national-park/


The power of one: Study finds solitary carnivores outkill group hunters

Earth’s majestic “apex predators” are some of the most prolific hunters in the world. But which ones kill the most? Our new research, published in Biological Reviews, showed solitary hunters such as bears, tigers and Eurasian lynx have higher individual kill rates than social predators such as wolves and lions. And smaller species, such as […]

https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/the-power-of-one-study-finds-solitary-carnivores-outkill-group-hunters/


Push to Replace Bearskin Caps Worn by King’s Guards

An ongoing campaign by an animal rights group is targeting the use of real bear fur in the iconic bearskin caps worn by the King’s Guards at Buckingham Palace. On Thursday, the group highlighted the rising costs of these ceremonial hats, with prices soaring by 30% in just one year. The Ministry of Defense revealed […]

https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/push-to-replace-bearskin-caps-worn-by-kings-guards/


‘All it takes is a predator to learn that children are easier prey’: Why India’s ‘wolf’ attacks may not be what they seem

Indian authorities are trying to capture the last member of a wolf pack they believe is responsible for killing children in northern India. But there are still many unanswered questions surrounding the attacks — and some experts are waiting for definitive evidence that the wolves are to blame. Nine children and one adult have reportedly […]

https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/all-it-takes-is-a-predator-to-learn-that-children-are-easier-prey-why-indias-wolf-attacks-may-not-be-what-they-seem/


Report exposes meatpackers’ role in recent chemical deforestation in Brazil

A recent investigation has uncovered new significant links between Brazil’s top meatpackers — JBS, Marfrig and Minerva — and widespread environmental destruction in the Pantanal wetlands, the Amazon Rainforest, and the Cerrado savanna. The investigation, part of Mighty Earth’s Rapid Response deforestation monitoring program in partnership with Brazilian news outlet Repórter Brasil and sustainability NGO […]

https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/report-exposes-meatpackers-role-in-recent-chemical-deforestation-in-brazil/


Fishing in a fog: Ship noise hampers orcas’ hunting success

Underwater noise from ships is making it tough for killer whales, or orcas, to find and catch their favorite fish, a recent study has found. Orcas (Orcinus orca) rely heavily on sound to hunt. They emit ultrasonic echolocation clicks that bounce off objects. By listening for the echoes of these clicks, the orcas can identify […]

https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/fishing-in-a-fog-ship-noise-hampers-orcas-hunting-success/


Marmosets Can Call Each Other Names!

Recent research has unveiled a fascinating aspect of marmoset behavior: these small primates appear to use specific vocalizations to address each other, similar to how humans use names. This discovery could shed light on the evolution of language. In a study published in Science, researchers observed that marmosets use distinctive calls known as “phee-calls” to […]

https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/marmosets-can-call-each-other-names/


Poached condor defied death elsewhere, only to be shot and killed on Colorado visit

Condor #1061 had already beaten the stiff odds. Long one of the world’s most endangered species, there are fewer than 400 California condors in the wild of North America. And when avian flu hit the U.S. in 2023, only about 116 of the giant vultures were alive in their southwestern release territory. Avian flu killed […]

https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/poached-condor-defied-death-elsewhere-only-to-be-shot-and-killed-on-colorado-visit/


We know how many okapi live in zoos. In the wild? It’s complicated

Revered by the Indigenous Mbuti and Efe tribes as a spiritual symbol and uplifted by the Democratic Republic of Congo as a national one, the okapi is deserving of a nickname as mystical as “forest unicorn.” The dark-colored ungulates are docile, elusive, and characterized by the zebra-like stripes on their legs and rump, though they’re […]

https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/we-know-how-many-okapi-live-in-zoos-in-the-wild-its-complicated/


Marmot hitch-hiker rumbled after great escape from Yosemite national park

A marmot who hitched a ride out of Yosemite National Park in the engine of a car, has been rumbled and returned to his natural habitat with the help of local firefighters. Usually found at altitudes of more than 6,500ft, this yellow-bellied marmot was discovered in Pollock Pines, California – hiding some 135 miles from […]

https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/marmot-hitch-hiker-rumbled-after-great-escape-from-yosemite-national-park/


Just 0.7% of land hosts one-third of unique, endangered species, study

Just 0.7% of the world’s land surface is home to one-third of the world’s most threatened and unique four-legged animals, a recent study has found. In the vast evolutionary tree of life, some animals, like rats, have many closely related species that are at no immediate risk of extinction. But others, like the red panda […]

https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/just-0-7-of-land-hosts-one-third-of-unique-endangered-species-study/


4 Best Lake Trails in Picos de Europa National Park

Are you dreaming of a peaceful retreat in Spain? This country is a paradise for hikers – every corner deserves to be explored. However, the Picos de Europa National Park, located in the northern region of Spain, remains a special place that is visited by millions of nature enthusiasts every year. This area is known […]

https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/4-best-lake-trails-in-picos-de-europa-national-park/


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

Land holders and managers along with landcare and environment groups want Victoria to remove protections for feral deer, as booming populations wreak havoc on agriculture and the local environment. Jordan Crook, from the Victorian National Parks Association, said recognising deer as pests – alongside foxes, rabbits and pigs – would bring Victoria in line with […]

https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/australias-next-rabbit-plague-calls-for-feral-deer-in-victoria-to-be-considered-a-pest-instead-of-wildlife/


Can captive tigers be part of the effort to save wild populations?

Captive tigers in the United States outnumber those living in the wild. The World Wildlife Federation estimates around 5,000 of the big cats reside in the U.S., mostly owned by private citizens. The health of this population is a genetic mystery for conservation groups and researchers interested in how the captive tigers could help stabilize […]

https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/can-captive-tigers-be-part-of-the-effort-to-save-wild-populations/


Greylag geese with similar personalities have higher hatching success, study suggests

Birds of a feather flock together but strong pairing in geese has been shown to produce better breeding results, according to a new study. Focusing on a group of captive greylag geese, bird behavior experts from the University of Vienna and Flinders University have looked into the parental benefits of ‘made in heaven’ matches between […]

https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/greylag-geese-with-similar-personalities-have-higher-hatching-success-study-suggests/


Elephants Take Over NYC’s Meatpacking District

This fall, New York City’s Meatpacking District will come alive with a spectacular display of art and Conservation. From September 6 through October 20, 2024, 100 life-sized Indian elephant sculptures will be showcased as part of The Great Elephant Migration, a unique initiative created in partnership with the Meatpacking District Management Association and Elephant Family […]

https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/elephants-take-over-nycs-meatpacking-district/


Logging has a ‘lasting legacy’ on Gabonese forest soundscapes

Noncertified logging concessions in Gabon have much quieter soundscapes, a proxy for vocalizing wildlife, than either national parks or sustainably logged concessions, according to a recent study. However, forests that have never been logged are home to the highest diversity of vocalizing wildlife, researchers found. “Therefore, conserving these increasingly rare never logged forests, in combination […]

https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/logging-has-a-lasting-legacy-on-gabonese-forest-soundscapes/


Old Growth Logging Challenged in Bitterroot National Forest

The Gold Butterfly logging and burning project, east of Corvallis, Montana, is in wolverine and grizzly bear habitat and bull trout critical habitat in the Sapphire Mountains on the Bitterroot National Forest. The Alliance for the Wild Rockies and Native Ecosystems Council filed a lawsuit on September 9th against the Bitterroot National Forest seeking to […]

https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/old-growth-logging-challenged-in-bitterroot-national-forest/


6 Fascinating Facts About the Misunderstood Magpie

Magpies are often maligned as pests, but they’re actually quite interesting birds that are usually overlooked for both their beauty and their intelligence. Here are six interesting facts about magpies. 1. Magpies Don’t Like Shiny Things — They’re Scared of Them Magpies have a reputation as thieves out to steal your shiny jewelry or take […]

https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/6-fascinating-facts-about-the-misunderstood-magpie/


Why are sharks coming to Boston Harbor? Researchers believe it’s a nursery ground

Once unthinkable when the harbor was nasty and polluted, today’s cleaner waters have actually become a desirable shark habitat as young sharks migrate here yearly. Shark researchers at the New England Aquarium report that they’ve been coming across the rebounding sand tiger shark population in Boston Harbor. The scientists are tagging, tracking and counting the […]

https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/why-are-sharks-coming-to-boston-harbor-researchers-believe-its-a-nursery-ground/


Would you trust an ant to amputate your limb? Science is showing they are skilled surgeons

An insect bites off another insect’s leg. Is this predatory behaviour, aggression, defence, competition or something else? In the case of carpenter ants, it’s for the good of the amputee and to the benefit of the colony. A July 2024 study found carpenter ants carry out lifesaving amputations on their colony siblings. Image © Waffa/Shutterstock […]

https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/would-you-trust-an-ant-to-amputate-your-limb-science-is-showing-they-are-skilled-surgeons/


Marsupial of the year heats up as koala and glider take on animal that mates itself to death

Tense competition is brewing between the greater glider and the koala in Australia’s marsupial of the year vote but there are hopes a silky tailed species that “mates themselves to death” could win over voters and maybe even save it from heading towards extinction. Network Ten’s The Project launched the competition in collaboration with organisations […]

https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/marsupial-of-the-year-heats-up-as-koala-and-glider-take-on-animal-that-mates-itself-to-death/


The Itombwe owl: Two birds and an identity crisis

Everything we know for certain about the Itombwe owl comes from just two individuals: one dead for more than 70 years, and the other also most likely dead by now. The second, a small, chestnut-colored owl, was netted by Tom Butynski’s team in 1996; a wild owl can expect to live 10 years. Butynski tells […]

https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/the-itombwe-owl-two-birds-and-an-identity-crisis/


Mountain lion snatches 5-year-old boy during Labor Day picnic as horrified parents watch on

A family’s Labor Day celebration turned tragic on Sunday Aug. 31 their 5-year-old son was attacked by a mountain lion in Malibu park outside of Los Angeles. The attack happened at around 4:21 p.m. on Sunday in the Malibu Creek State Park about 30 miles northwest of downtown Los Angeles. The mountain lion attempted to […]

https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/mountain-lion-snatches-5-year-old-boy-during-labor-day-picnic-as-horrified-parents-watch-on/


Kakapo Parrot is True Ancient Species of New Zealand, Paleontologists Say

“Our research had prompted a rethink of our native fauna,” said Canterbury Museum’s Dr. Paul Scofield. “Many of the species that we thought of as iconic New Zealand natives — a classic example would be the takahē — we now know are relatively recent blow-ins from Australia, arriving only a few million years ago.” In […]

https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/kakapo-parrot-is-true-ancient-species-of-new-zealand-paleontologists-say/


Extremely rare California condor killed in southwest Colorado. Wildlife officials offer reward

Someone shot and killed an extremely rare California condor near McPhee Reservoir in southwestern Colorado this spring, and wildlife officials are now asking for the public’s help in tracking down a poacher who eliminated one of the big birds that have been coaxed for decades into rewilding. After avian flu in 2023 hit the complex […]

https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/extremely-rare-california-condor-killed-in-southwest-colorado-wildlife-officials-offer-reward/


Rare twin elephants take first steps in Myanmar

Baby elephant twins born last week on a timber camp in Myanmar are thriving after a wobbly first few days in the world, officials told AFP on Thursday. Pearl Sint was born a few minutes before her brother Kyaw Pearl last week at the 60-acre Wingabaw elephant camp in the Bago region operated by state-run […]

https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/rare-twin-elephants-take-first-steps-in-myanmar/


“We’re surrounded!” A traffic jam like no other – bikers road-blocked by Yellowstone bison

Bison-created traffic jams are nothing new in Yellowstone, but this great little vid adds an extra dimension of entertainment. Because in this case it’s a gang of bikers who’re being held up by herd of the slow moving beasts, and made even better by a slightly nervous-sounding commentary: “We’re now in the middle of this […]

https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/were-surrounded-a-traffic-jam-like-no-other-bikers-road-blocked-by-yellowstone-bison/


Guardians of the reef: How parrotfish promote coral health

Neighbors can be annoying. They may be loud or intrude on your space. But is it worth fighting with them? Parrotfish choose not to. In a new study published Aug. 28 in the journal Ecology, a CU Boulder researcher and his collaborator revealed that the spotlight parrotfish, a brightly colored species found in the shallow […]

https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/guardians-of-the-reef-how-parrotfish-promote-coral-health/


These ‘Lost’ Bird Species Haven’t Been Seen in at Least a Decade – and Scientists Want Help Finding Them

Nearly 12,000 species of birds exist in the wild, and every day, humans document their sightings of the animals. But a handful of avian species haven’t been spotted in years—or, in some cases, in more than a century. Now, scientists have compiled an up-to-date list of “lost” birds—and they’re asking members of the public to […]

https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/these-lost-bird-species-havent-been-seen-in-at-least-a-decade-and-scientists-want-help-finding-them/


Tiny Fossil Illuminates Penguin’s Surprisingly Useful Wings and How They Evolved

Sometimes, certain aspects of an animal’s biology can seem completely redundant, such as the tiny arms of a T. rex, or wings on a flightless bird. But thanks to a recent study of fossilized penguin wings, researchers were able to pinpoint when these birds had turned their seemingly pointless wings into powerful diving aides. A […]

https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/tiny-fossil-illuminates-penguins-surprisingly-useful-wings-and-how-they-evolved/


Scientists find unexpected biodiversity in an African river, thanks to eDNA

When Manuel Lopes-Lima set out to survey aquatic biodiversity on the Corubal River in 2022, he’d set his expectations very low. The river that straddles the West African nations of Guinea and Guinea-Bissau was, after all, very remote and grossly understudied. Two expeditions later, the story has turned on its heels. With the help of […]

https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/scientists-find-unexpected-biodiversity-in-an-african-river-thanks-to-edna/


Badger culling to end in England by 2029, government says

Badger culling will end in England by 2029, the government has said. Some culls under existing licences will continue until 2026, according to sources at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), but it is highly unlikely any new ones will be granted. The National Farmers’ Union has been lobbying government to keep […]

https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/badger-culling-to-end-in-england-by-2029-government-says/


Humpback Whale Freed After Rescue at Sydney Harbour in Australia

A young humpback whale has been successfully freed after becoming entangled in ropes at Sydney Harbour in Australia. The rescue operation, confirmed by Jessica Fox, the second vice president of the volunteer organization Orrca, took place over two days. The whale, estimated to be between 10 to 15 meters long, was first spotted by a […]

https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/humpback-whale-freed-after-rescue-at-sydney-harbour-in-australia/


Wolf pack that attacked Colorado livestock to be relocated as reintroduction program stumbles

Wildlife agencies are trying to capture and relocate the first pack of wolves that formed under Colorado’s ambitious wolf reintroduction program after the animals repeatedly attacked livestock, marking an early stumble in the voter-driven initiative. The move comes only a week after state officials touted three pups born to the Copper Creek pack, which formed […]

https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/wolf-pack-that-attacked-colorado-livestock-to-be-relocated-as-reintroduction-program-stumbles/


CITES suspends Bangladesh as illegal wild bird trade continues

Bangladesh, a signatory nation of CITES (the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora), has failed to control illegal bird trade and has recently been suspended from the convention. Data shows that Bangladesh has been importing several species of endangered birds from the international market to sell locally as pets. […]

https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/cites-suspends-bangladesh-as-illegal-wild-bird-trade-continues/


Monterey, California Beach Closed to Protect Hundreds of Sea Lions

Local officials have closed the area around Monterey, California’s San Carlos Beach to people following the takeover of hundreds of sea lions. Caution tape was placed along the beach, but crowds continued to gather and take photos of the sea lions resting and frolicking, reported Reuters. The social and playful marine mammals frequently gather on […]

https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/monterey-california-beach-closed-to-protect-hundreds-of-sea-lions/


Nepal’s first community-based red panda conservation area sparks hope

KATHMANDU — A hilly town close to Nepal’s eastern border with India has declared an area under its jurisdiction as the country’s first community-based red panda (Ailurus fulgens) conservation area, fueling hope for the endangered species’ long-term survival. The Puwamajhuwa area, spread over 116.21 hectares (287.16 acres) of lush-green temperate broad-leaved trees, incorporates two community-managed […]

https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/nepals-first-community-based-red-panda-conservation-area-sparks-hope/


Petition: Help Kenya Protect Rhinos from Poachers

In the face of escalating rhino poaching in South Africa, new conservation strategies have thankfully shown promise in reducing poaching incidents. This year alone, South Africa saw a decrease in poaching thanks to proactive measures like these. It’s time for Kenya to adopt similar strategies to protect its own vulnerable rhino populations. Sign this petition […]

https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/petition-help-kenya-protect-rhinos-from-poachers/


Does anything eat porcupines? Surely its spiky quills protects it from predators?

Can any animals eat porcupines? Surely not as porcupine quills present an impenetrable thicket to most predators. But these backward-pointing defences are only effective if the rodent can keep its assailant to its rear. What animals can eat porcupines? In North America, pumas and fishers (marten-like mammals) are skilled porcupine predators, outmanoeuvring their quarry to […]

https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/does-anything-eat-porcupines-surely-its-spiky-quills-protects-it-from-predators/


Baby Rhino’s First Video: Adorable Footage of Southern White Calf Born in Aussie Zoo

A zoo in Melbourne welcomed a trunkload of joy last week as their resident rhino gave birth to a little male. It’s the second calf that Mother Kipensi has had at the zoo, and it’s already displayed a “forthright” personality. Kipenzi is an 11-year-old southern white rhino, one of the most numerous rhino subspecies. Her […]

https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/baby-rhinos-first-video-adorable-footage-of-southern-white-calf-born-in-aussie-zoo/


This bird came back from extinction – now scientists in an aircraft are teaching it to migrate

The northern bald ibis was extinct in central Europe for 300 years. Now, it has returned – and scientist “foster parents” aboard a tiny plane are teaching the birds to fly their long-forgotten migration routes. Thirty-six of these endangered birds are now following an ultralight aircraft 1,740 miles (2,800km ) from Austria to Spain, on […]

https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/this-bird-came-back-from-extinction-now-scientists-in-an-aircraft-are-teaching-it-to-migrate/


How Clean Energy Can Benefit Climate, Communities, And Conservation

The goal of conservation is to protect biodiversity and prevent species from disappearing. We often associate this work with the maintenance of natural areas, but Audubon’s science shows that bird populations are feeling impacts of climate change even in protected places like wildlife refuges. As just one example, Burrowing Owls are projected to lose 14% […]

https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/how-clean-energy-can-benefit-climate-communities-and-conservation/


Australia Could Prevent Thousands of Bats From Being Killed Each Year by Wind Turbines With Simple Fix, Study Finds

Wind farm operators in Australia are being encouraged to use the simple method of curtailment — increasing the wind speed required for turbines to start rotating — which a new study has found can drastically lower how many bats are killed by the enormous blades. The tactic is already being used in the United States, […]

https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/australia-could-prevent-thousands-of-bats-from-being-killed-each-year-by-wind-turbines-with-simple-fix-study-finds/


What is the best cat water fountain

Introduction Selecting the right water fountain for your cat is more than just a purchasing decision; it’s about understanding your cat’s health needs and ensuring you provide the best possible care. Cats, by nature, do not have a strong thirst drive, which can lead to dehydration and associated health problems such as kidney disease. Therefore, […]

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VOTE for the Best Photo of the Month August 2024

Welcome to the “Best Photo of the Month” competition showcasing and celebrating the biodiversity of Planet Earth. Voting is easy and lots of fun. By popular request the number of images to be selected has been increased to six. First click an image and the slideshow will start automatically. Select the SIX images you like best […]

https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/vote-for-the-best-photo-of-the-month-august-2024/


Sharks are taking a bite out of anglers’ catch in the Gulf of Mexico, but culling isn’t likely to help

Fishermen across the Gulf of Mexico are reporting that something is eating fish off their lines. What’s to blame? Many recreational anglers point a finger at sharks. This conflict has caught politicians’ attention. Congress has directed the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, which regulates fishing in U.S. waters, to review shark and dolphin interactions with […]

https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/sharks-are-taking-a-bite-out-of-anglers-catch-in-the-gulf-of-mexico-but-culling-isnt-likely-to-help/


Climate Change Is Pushing Polar Bear Populations Into Conflict With Humans, Scientists Say

Deep in Canada’s remote Brevoort Island, in the Nunavut territory, a radar technician was killed last week in a rare polar bear attack. Days earlier, a polar bear was spotted in Rankin Inlet, a remote, but fairly populated, Inuit settlement in the same territory. Experts warn that similar encounters with polar bears will likely become […]

https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/climate-change-is-pushing-polar-bear-populations-into-conflict-with-humans-scientists-say/


Yellowstone bison rut not for faint of heart, video shows

Yellowstone National Park on Sunday issued its annual reminder that the bison rut is underway, advising tourists to “use extra caution and give bison extra space during this time.” If anyone wonders why they should be more careful at this time of year, watch the striking footage posted below. It shows a clearly dominant bison […]

https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/yellowstone-bison-rut-not-for-faint-of-heart-video-shows/


Why do sloth bears attack humans? New study links behaviour to tiger defence mechanisms

Ponder the most dangerous bear in the world, and you might naturally think of the mighty polar bear – king of the Arctic and most carnivorous of ursids – or the big and ornery North American grizzly. But the species that actually mauls the most people on average each year? The smaller, galumphing, and far […]

https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/why-do-sloth-bears-attack-humans-new-study-links-behaviour-to-tiger-defence-mechanisms/


Concern for Mexico’s Vaquita as Totoaba Swim Bladder Trafficking Surges Online

MEXICO CITY — The trafficking of valuable fish bladders found in Mexico appears to be on the rise online and on social media, and it’s having a ripple effect on other endangered species in the region. Dried swim bladders, or “maw,” of totoaba, an endangered fish found in the Gulf of California in northern Mexico, […]

https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/concern-for-mexicos-vaquita-as-totoaba-swim-bladder-trafficking-surges-online/


Nepal’s buffalo-kills-tiger story reveals deeper pains in compensation system

KATHMANDU — Yes, you read the headline right: On Aug. 22, in a rare incident, a tethered domestic buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) killed an endangered Bengal tiger (Panthera tigris tigris) on the fringe of Nepal’s Chitwan National Park. The event, which occurred in Pratappur village within the Manahari Rural Municipality, quickly made headlines across Nepal, with […]

https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/nepals-buffalo-kills-tiger-story-reveals-deeper-pains-in-compensation-system/


The Best Horses for Different Disciplines: Understanding Your Options

With so many horse types, choosing the right one for a discipline can be tough. Whether you’re a seasoned rider or a beginner, understanding the unique qualities of various breeds can help you find the perfect match for your needs. This guide will explore the best horses for different disciplines, providing insights into their characteristics […]

https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/the-best-horses-for-different-disciplines-understanding-your-options/


‘Rare species’ not seen in the area for 50 years spotted on Arizona trail camera

To ensure her trail cameras would stay operational during the hot Arizona summer, researcher Kinley Ragan trekked to 23 of them. At each, Ragan, a field research project manager with the Phoenix Zoo, checked the camera’s batteries and SD card, as well as ensured the camera was angled at an optimal position, Ragan told McClatchy […]

https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/rare-species-not-seen-in-the-area-for-50-years-spotted-on-arizona-trail-camera/


Bear Breaks into California Classroom in Search of Snacks!

A California school teacher returned to her classroom to find an unexpected visitor—a bear rummaging for food. The bear had broken into the classroom at Peak to Peak Charter School in Pine Mountain Club, a small town located about 90 miles north of Los Angeles. The bear’s target? Granola bars stored in the classroom’s emergency […]

https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/bear-breaks-into-california-classroom-in-search-of-snacks/


Watch crazy beachgoer chase cookie-thieving bear with a shovel

DO NOT TRY THIS AT HOME! Or at the beach. Or anywhere else. Trying to scare off a bear with a shovel is a potentially terminal idea, no matter how many cookies the bear has stolen. But it certainly makes for a video you can’t peel your eyes away from. The confrontation took place earlier […]

https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/watch-crazy-beachgoer-chase-cookie-thieving-bear-with-a-shovel/


New Study Confirms Building Collisions Kill Over One Billion Birds Annually in U.S.

A groundbreaking research study published in PLOS ONE today has uncovered alarming new evidence that building collisions are killing significantly more birds than previously estimated—well over one billion annually in the United States alone. The research, conducted by scientists at American Bird Conservancy (ABC), Fordham University, NYC Bird Alliance, and Stony Brook University examined outcomes […]

https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/new-study-confirms-building-collisions-kill-over-one-billion-birds-annually-in-u-s/


Sumatran tiger confirmed killed by snare in Indonesia’s West Sumatra province

PADANG, Indonesia — One of an estimated 400 of the world’s remaining Sumatran tigers was found dead on July 25 after becoming trapped in a wire snare set in Agam district, West Sumatra province. “Based on the results of the postmortem, this female Sumatran tiger died due to a ruptured trachea, fracture of the neck […]

https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/sumatran-tiger-confirmed-killed-by-snare-in-indonesias-west-sumatra-province/


As waterbodies lose oxygen, are we breaching a potential planetary boundary?

The Earth is in crisis — a reality made increasingly clear by intensifying heat, drought and storms, worsening pollution, land stripped of forests, and the ramping up of the sixth great extinction. But some scientists say we’re failing to prioritize a critical Earth change that is accelerating in the modern world and that helped drive […]

https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/as-waterbodies-lose-oxygen-are-we-breaching-a-potential-planetary-boundary/


New Law Bans Exotic Animals in Traveling Shows in Massachusetts

Massachusetts has made headlines with its new law banning the use of exotic animals such as big cats, bears, and elephants in traveling exhibits and shows. This legislation, signed by Governor Maura Healey, marks a significant step forward in animal welfare. Advocates like Sheryl Becker, who has been actively involved in this cause, see the […]

https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/new-law-bans-exotic-animals-in-traveling-shows-in-massachusetts/


The Connection Between Wildlife Conservation and Ethical Dog Breeding Practices

The importance of wildlife conservation has been realized recently, and with it comes the ethical implications for various industries, including the dog breeding industry. At first glance, one would not think that ethical dog breeding has much to do with wildlife conservation, but it does bear a close relationship. Selective breeding practices that are friendly […]

https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/the-connection-between-wildlife-conservation-and-ethical-dog-breeding-practices/


‘Losing Noah’s Ark’: Brazil’s plan to turn the Pantanal into waterway threatens world’s biggest wetland

As the evening sky turns violet, the animals of the Pantanal gather near the water. Capybaras swim in tight formation, roseate spoonbills add smudges of pink to the riverbanks, the rumble of a jaguar pulsates from the forest. This tropical wetland is the largest on Earth, stretching across Brazil, Paraguay and Bolivia, and playing host […]

https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/losing-noahs-ark-brazils-plan-to-turn-the-pantanal-into-waterway-threatens-worlds-biggest-wetland/


Motorist Bumps Lion with Vehicle

Over the weekend, a motorist in South Africa’s Kruger National Park was involved in a troubling incident that has stirred anger. The driver was caught on camera bumping into a lion with their vehicle, seemingly to move the animal off the road during a traffic jam. This footage, shared by the wildlife advocacy group Lion […]

https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/motorist-bumps-lion-with-vehicle/


This World Elephant Day, Conservationists Ask Tanzania to Stop Allowing Trophy Hunting

Today is World Elephant Day, and conservationists have petitioned Tanzania to stop issuing permits for the trophy hunting of the gentle and intelligent pachyderms. Wild African elephants — including the “super-tuskers” who are hunted for their ivory tusks — roam freely across the border into Tanzania from Kenya’s Amboseli National Park, where their vast herds […]

https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/this-world-elephant-day-conservationists-ask-tanzania-to-stop-allowing-trophy-hunting/


Watch what looks like a Jaws remake as 14-foot great white shark follows kayakers

Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water… Although this video footage wasn’t shot around Amity Island (the fictional location for Jaws) you won’t be able to watch it without John Williams’s famous “da-dum, da-dum,” music going through your head. It was, in fact, shot in Half Moon Bay, California, […]

https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/watch-what-looks-like-a-jaws-remake-as-14-foot-great-white-shark-follows-kayakers/


Capturing Wildlife Encounters in Naples, Florida

Nestled on the southwestern coast of Florida, Naples is a haven for wildlife enthusiasts and photographers alike. The city, with its pristine beaches, mangroves, and lush wetlands, offers a diverse array of opportunities for capturing stunning wildlife encounters. Whether you’re an amateur photographer hoping to capture your first memorable shot or a seasoned pro seeking […]

https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/capturing-wildlife-encounters-in-naples-florida/


In Montana’s Northern Plains, Swift Foxes Are Back from the Brink

In “Return of the No’ouhah Tok a’na” — the Third-Place Winner of the 2024 Yale Environment 360 Film Contest — filmmaker Roshan Patel documents how Fort Belknap tribal members in northern Montana are helping to reintroduce a native carnivore to its historic range. The swift fox — known as Nóouhàh-Toka’na to the Aaniiih and Nakoda […]

https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/in-montanas-northern-plains-swift-foxes-are-back-from-the-brink/


Puffins on Canadian Island Facing Climate Challenges

The puffins on Machias Seal Island in Canada are experiencing significant changes as a result of rising ocean temperatures. This island, situated about 19 kilometers southwest of New Brunswick’s Grand Manan Island, serves as a critical sanctuary for seabirds, including around 8,600 breeding pairs of puffins. Dr. Heather Major, a marine biology professor at the […]

https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/puffins-on-canadian-island-facing-climate-challenges/


In a fight to save a rare bird, Indigenous communities in Guyana are winning

During an expedition to southern Guyana in 2000, researchers from the Smithsonian Institution and the University of Kansas were surprised to see a red siskin flying overhead. A small bird with a bright red chest, the red siskin (Spinus cucullatus) had never been observed outside Venezuela, Colombia and Trinidad and Tobago. And even in those […]

https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/in-a-fight-to-save-a-rare-bird-indigenous-communities-in-guyana-are-winning/


The Animals in Madagascar are Weird. Here’s Why!

Madagascar is one of the most biologically diverse regions on Earth. It is the fourth largest island globally, spanning approximately 600,000 square kilometers, akin to the size of Alaska. The island is situated about 300 mil es southeast of Africa, and its geographical isolation has led to a unique evolutionary path. Madagascar separated from Africa […]

https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/the-animals-in-madagascar-are-weird-heres-why/


Bear Cubs Tumble Down Mountainside As Mother Bear Defends Them From Attacking Male

Mother bears have to do what mother bears have to do. If you’ve ever wished to see how, “If you want them, you’re gonna have to go through me” would play out in the wild, this video should do the trick. Photographer Brad Josephs was out in Katmai National Park and Preserve in Alaska when […]

https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/bear-cubs-tumble-down-mountainside-as-mother-bear-defends-them-from-attacking-male/


Steady flight of kestrels could help aerial safety soar

A new joint study by RMIT and the University of Bristol has revealed secrets to the remarkably steady flight of kestrels and could inform future drone designs and flight control strategies. The study, “Steady as they hover: kinematics of kestrel wing and tail morphing during hovering flights,” was published in the Journal of Experimental Biology. […]

https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/steady-flight-of-kestrels-could-help-aerial-safety-soar/


Natural Disasters Put Some Species at Greater Risk of Extinction

Humans aren’t the only ones at risk from natural disasters. Hurricanes, earthquakes, tsunamis and volcanoes can affect wildlife, too. For species already at risk of extinction, these natural disasters can add new perils. In a recent study, researchers identified species particularly at risk from natural hazards as well as the management actions that could protect […]

https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/natural-disasters-put-some-species-at-greater-risk-of-extinction/


Creating a Wildlife-Friendly Home with Sustainable Energy Choices

Creating a wildlife-friendly home with sustainable energy fosters biodiversity and reduces environmental impact.  By integrating native plants, adopting eco-friendly practices, and using renewable energy, homeowners can help preserve local ecosystems while enhancing their living spaces. Why Build a Wildlife-Friendly Home? Building a wildlife-friendly home offers numerous benefits that span ecological, economic, and social aspects. Support […]

https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/creating-a-wildlife-friendly-home-with-sustainable-energy-choices/


Vaccinations Work Better Than Culling for Bovine Tuberculosis in Badgers, Study Finds

Rather than culling animals amidst major disease outbreaks, a new study has found a potentially more effective alternative: vaccinations. At least that’s what researchers confirmed for curbing bovine tuberculosis in badgers in research recently published in the journal People and Nature. The findings are promising for not only protecting badgers but also cattle, which have […]

https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/vaccinations-work-better-than-culling-for-bovine-tuberculosis-in-badgers-study-finds/


Out-of-Place ‘Devil Bird’ Wows Spectators in Maine, the First Anhinga Ever Seen in the State

In winter of 2022, Maine was accorded the honor of a visit from a Stellar’s sea eagle, a truly incredible raptor with an 8-foot-wingspan that may have been diverted from its migratory path as far away as Russia. Now, it’s the turn of this strange, long-necked “devil bird,” to send the state’s birdwatching community into […]

https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/out-of-place-devil-bird-wows-spectators-in-maine-the-first-anhinga-ever-seen-in-the-state/


A renewed bid to protect burrowing owls is advancing: What changed?

Western burrowing owls are diminutive, adorable and goofy—and conservation organizations have renewed calls for the state to protect them before it’s too late. Now, more than 20 years since a formal request was made, California wildlife officials appear to be listening. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife recently recommended that state wildlife policymakers consider […]

https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/a-renewed-bid-to-protect-burrowing-owls-is-advancing-what-changed/


Animal Social Behavior Changes as They Get Older

As animals age, their social behaviors often change, a phenomenon observed in various species. Gregory Albery, an ecologist from Georgetown University, studied red deer on the Isle of Rum to understand this shift. His research revealed that older female red deer tend to associate with fewer individuals over time. The study aimed to determine whether […]

https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/animal-social-behavior-changes-as-they-get-older/


Call for tougher policing of Scottish grouse moors on eve of ‘Glorious Twelfth’

Wildlife campaigners are calling for even tougher policing of Scottish grouse moors on the eve of this year’s “Glorious Twelfth”, which marks the legal start of the grouse shooting season. On Monday 12 August moors across the British uplands will echo to the sound of shotguns and estate vehicles. But for the first time, grouse […]

https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/call-for-tougher-policing-of-scottish-grouse-moors-on-eve-of-glorious-twelfth/

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Videos of people feeding crocodiles at site of latest attack are deeply concerning, says expert

After a 4.9-meter saltwater crocodile (Crocodylus porosus) killed a 40-year-old doctor in Far North Queensland this week, the illegal feeding of wild crocodiles has become a point of major concern. The victim was not feeding crocodiles; he was reportedly just walking along a path when the river bank gave way, and he fell into the […]

https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/videos-of-people-feeding-crocodiles-at-site-of-latest-attack-are-deeply-concerning-says-expert/


Incredible footage shows stunning and rare animal ‘posing’ for trail cam in remote Minnesota woods

A stunning Canada lynx has been captured on a trail camera in northern Minnesota woodland, with rare footage showing the predator unknowingly striking a pose. Biologist Tom Gable, lead of the Voyageurs Wolf Project, discovered the once-in-a-lifetime footage while reviewing thousands of hours of recordings. The video, which was shot on Kabetogama Peninsula, shows the […]

https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/incredible-footage-shows-stunning-and-rare-animal-posing-for-trail-cam-in-remote-minnesota-woods/


Great news for the endangered tiger: A 250% increase in tiger numbers recorded in Thailand

There’s phenomenal news for the Endangered tiger: There’s been a 250% increase in tiger numbers in Thailand’s Western Forest Complex (WEFCOM) over a 15-year period from 2007 to 2023. Thailand’s remarkable success, increasing the number of tigers in WEFCOM from about 40 to more than 140, stands in stark contrast to the tiger’s fate elsewhere […]

https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/great-news-for-the-endangered-tiger-a-250-increase-in-tiger-numbers-recorded-in-thailand/


Advocacy group links Uganda oil infrastructure to human-elephant conflict

Oil drilling by French oil and gas giant TotalEnergies is disturbing wildlife in Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda’s largest and most-visited protected area. This is according to a briefing by environmental advocacy group Africa Institute for Energy Governance (AFIEGO), which warns that noise pollution is driving animals out of the park, leading to increased conflict […]

https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/advocacy-group-links-uganda-oil-infrastructure-to-human-elephant-conflict/


Why We Must Manage Old Growth Forests for the Future

We all know the intangible benefits that old growth forests provide: they inspire artists, poets, writers, and photographers– and are places for solace, reflection, spirituality, and healing. But older forests also supply numerous tangible benefits, such as clean drinking water for millions of people, habitat for more than 3,000 species of wildlife and plants, and […]

https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/why-we-must-manage-old-growth-forests-for-the-future/


Scientists are racing to save South Asia’s butterflies from the threat of extinction

In the dark undergrowth of mangrove forests, an anthology of color stirs. Flickers of turquoise rise like exhales from the brackish marshlands, and flashes of sunset orange spark alive in the shadows. The Sundarbans mangrove forest in Bangladesh and India is largely known as one of the last remaining habitats for the Bengal tiger (Panthera […]

https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/scientists-are-racing-to-save-south-asias-butterflies-from-the-threat-of-extinction/


Orphaned Weeks-Old Walrus is Getting Round-the-Clock Care to Help Her Survive

Pacific walruses can grow up to 12 feet long and weigh up to 4,000 pounds. One substantially smaller than that, though, was just rescued in Alaska. In a series of social media posts, Alaska SeaLife Center in Seward has been chronicling the care of a tiny orphaned female Pacific walrus calf. She was found alone, […]

https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/orphaned-weeks-old-walrus-is-getting-round-the-clock-care-to-help-her-survive/


Australian government ‘deeply disappointed’ by Japan’s decision to expand commercial whaling target list

The Australian government is “deeply disappointed” by Japan’s decision to add the world’s second-largest whale species to the list of species its commercial whale hunters will target. Tanya Plibersek, the environment minister, attacked Japan’s decision to hunt fin whales – the world’s second-longest whale and considered vulnerable. The Japanese government this week confirmed it would […]

https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/australian-government-deeply-disappointed-by-japans-decision-to-expand-commercial-whaling-target-list/


Urgent Measures Needed to Save the Malayan Tiger

A recent series of tragic deaths has amplified fears for the Malayan tiger, with conservationists and wildlife authorities calling the situation a “national emergency.” Native to the jungles of peninsular Malaysia, the Malayan tiger is critically endangered, with fewer than 150 left in the wild. Their numbers have drastically declined due to habitat loss, illegal […]

https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/urgent-measures-needed-to-save-the-malayan-tiger/


Lebanon’s Migratory Birds Are Dying for TikTok Likes

On Mount Terbol in northern Lebanon, shell casings scatter across meadows, marking a grim scene for the millions of migratory birds traveling one of the busiest routes between Africa and Eurasia. This natural corridor, shaped by harsh winds, forces birds to fly low, making them easy targets for local poachers. Michel Sawan, director of the […]

https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/lebanons-migratory-birds-are-dying-for-tiktok-likes/


Mass Kangaroo Deaths in Australia

An estimated 84 kangaroos have been found dead from both gunshot wounds and traumatic injuries in two different locations in regional Victoria. The state’s Conservation Regulator is actively investigating these gruesome incidents to bring the perpetrators to justice. The first discovery was made in Gobarup, central Victoria, where at least 65 juvenile and adult eastern […]

https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/mass-kangaroo-deaths-in-australia/


Goats on a car: watch mountain goats having a merry old dance on top of a Subaru

Goats on a Subaru may not have the same ring as Snakes on a Plane, but this great little video clip turns out to be every bit as entertaining. The Subaru in question belongs to a TikTok user going by the name of superglamp, who parked his vehicle while he was off hiking Tour de […]

https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/goats-on-a-car-watch-mountain-goats-having-a-merry-old-dance-on-top-of-a-subaru/


Results of the Best Photo of the Month June 2024

We  are delighted to announce the results of our latest photo competition. Alan Murphy wins First Prize with his outstanding image ‘Brown Long-eared Bat with Water Drool After Drinking‘.  Alan Murphy wins Second Prize with his inspirational image ‘Elf Owl at Dusk’. Third Prize goes to Glenn Bartley with ‘Red-tailed Comet’. Please give kudos to […]

https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/results-of-the-best-photo-of-the-month-june-2024/


Country diary 1949: swans at risk of lead poisoning

PENRITH: Several visitors to the Lake District on Good Friday had the somewhat unusual experience of watching six mute swans flying up the River Eamont towards Ullswater. As they passed, only a yard or two above the water, their wings made a rushing sound as of waves swishing on a shingly shore. For the spectators […]

https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/country-diary-1949-swans-at-risk-of-lead-poisoning/


Two Black-Footed Ferrets Successfully Cloned to Bolster Endangered Species Recovery Efforts

The US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) has announced the successful cloning of two black-footed ferrets, Noreen and Antonia. Born last May, these ferrets represent a crucial step in the ongoing battle to save the critically endangered species. Utilizing tissue samples collected from a female ferret named Willa back in 1988, scientists were able to […]

https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/two-black-footed-ferrets-successfully-cloned-to-bolster-endangered-species-recovery-efforts/


Bangladesh uses satellite transmitters on saltwater crocodiles in Asia’s first

DHAKA — In a breakthrough in saltwater crocodile conservation in the country, Bangladesh has started using a satellite tagging system to monitor the species’ movements, habits, and life span in the Sundarbans mangroves. These mangrove forests are the animal’s only wild habitat in Bangladesh. On March 13, Bangladesh Forest Department, for the first time in […]

https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/bangladesh-uses-satellite-transmitters-on-saltwater-crocodiles-in-asias-first/


New Study Shows Tasmanian Devil Facial Cancer Might Not Be On the Decline

A recent critique by researchers from the University of Cambridge has sparked controversy over a previous study’s findings regarding the decline of facial cancer among Tasmanian devils. The original study, published in 2020 in the journal Science, suggested a slowing rate of transmission of Devil Facial Tumour Disease (DFTD), raising hopes that the species might […]

https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/new-study-shows-tasmanian-devil-facial-cancer-might-not-be-on-the-decline/


What Potentially Affects a Dog’s Appetite?

If your dog is not eating, there’s a reason. To get their appetite back and enjoy their meals again, it’s imperative to learn what’s keeping them from enjoying their food. It may be a serious health issue that requires veterinarian care, or it could be something as simple as looking at what they’re eating. The answer isn’t always clear-cut. It may take some investigating, […]

https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/what-potentially-affects-a-dogs-appetite/


Taking Care Of Your Furry Friend

As beloved family members, most pet owners strive to secure the best possible care over their companion animal’s lifetime, from preventative wellness to critical medical interventions, as health eventually declines in aging pets. However, escalating veterinary costs threaten this obligation without proper financial planning. Herein emerges the immense protective purpose of pet insurance – financially […]

https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/taking-care-of-your-furry-friend/


Today April 28th is save the frogs day

your world is busy fast paced and loud. running to catch up with your lives and whatever your crowd. but in the middle of this far and near, we frogs and amphibians are starting to disappear. the croaks and the ribbits the folklore you created… without your help to extinction we are fated. we are […]

https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/today-april-28th-is-save-the-frogs-day/


Fungus Devastating Frogs on Nearly Every Continent May Have an Achilles Heel–and Scientists Think it Could Save the Amphibians

A pandemic among frogs has been going on worldwide for years—the culprit: a fungal infection that has affected amphibians on nearly every continent. But now, the discovery of a virus that has evolved to replicate inside this fungus could be the key to saving nearly 500 species of frogs that have experienced declines due to […]

https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/fungus-devastating-frogs-on-nearly-every-continent-may-have-an-achilles-heel-and-scientists-think-it-could-save-the-amphibians/


7 Ways to Attract Beneficial Insects & Animals to the Garden

An important part of creating a healthy, organic garden space is supporting a well-balanced ecosystem. That can’t be done with the use of pesticides and other biocides because they, by design, create imbalance. There are insects and small animals that feed on unwelcomed garden visitors like aphids and slugs, so if there are no aphids […]

https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/7-ways-to-attract-beneficial-insects-animals-to-the-garden/


7 Critical Missteps That Can Undermine Your Dog’s Health

Prevention is key to ensuring your furry friend enjoys a long, happy, and healthy life. However, even the most well-intentioned pet owners can sometimes make mistakes that may inadvertently compromise their dog’s well-being. This blog post aims to shed light on 7 critical missteps that could undermine your dog’s health, from nutritional faux pas to […]

https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/7-critical-missteps-that-can-undermine-your-dogs-health/


The zen of pigeon

The zen of pigeon Pigeons in their private zen Find a respite now and then They close their eyes what do they dream of Comfort and silence In the presence of love ❤🐦🪶

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Father Rips Shark’s Mouth Off Son in Fishing Trip Horror

A teen in Australia was rushed to hospital after a great white shark latched onto his leg during a fishing trip. His dad leaped to the rescue and used his bare hands to rescue his son by pulling the predator off his leg, local media outlet 7News reported. Nathan Ness, 16, was on a family […]

https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/father-rips-sharks-mouth-off-son-in-fishing-trip-horror/


Crocodile Hunted as Teenage Boy Found Dead

It is estimated the reptile responsible measured around 11 feet in length, the Queensland Department of Environment, Science and Innovation, who assisted with the search, said in a statement. “Wildlife officers will survey the waters off Saibai Island by helicopter this afternoon in an attempt to locate the crocodile involved,” the statement said. “The local […]

https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/crocodile-hunted-as-teenage-boy-found-dead/


How Education Travel Enhances Student Perspectives

Educational travel offers a dynamic and immersive learning environment that extends far beyond the traditional classroom setting. By exploring new places, students encounter diverse cultures, languages, and historical insights, significantly enriching their academic and personal growth. This experiential form of learning helps students apply their classroom knowledge in real-world contexts, enhancing their understanding and retention […]

https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/how-education-travel-enhances-student-perspectives/


How to Combine Traveling and Earning Money

Traveling while making a career has never been more achievable thanks to today’s globalized society. Thanks to the gig economy, digital nomadism, and remote employment opportunities, people now have more chances than ever to travel while also earning money while on the move – be it short trips or lifestyle changes! In this book we […]

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How to Make Your Travel Blog Interesting

Making your mark in the vast and rapidly expanding field of travel blogging may prove challenging, with millions of travelers sharing their experiences online and so many blogs competing to grab reader interest and keep them coming back. Here are some helpful pointers for creating an eye-catching travel blog, no matter your experience level. 1. […]

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Happy earth every day

We wish to thank you, our earth mother. You are our world. There is no other. Thank you for how you sustain. The sky,seas, desert, forests snows and rain. So please earth mother, dry your tears. There are many who love and appreciate You, here. Who will never stop protecting This paradise we were given, […]

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Urgent Call to Halt Cruel Importation of Long-Tailed Macaques for Research

It has come to light that over 1,400 long-tailed macaques were captured from the wild in Indonesia and imported to the United States for use in cruel animal tests. This distressing practice has prompted vehement calls from animal advocacy groups Lady Freethinker and Action for Primates urging the U.S. government to cease the importation of […]

https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/urgent-call-to-halt-cruel-importation-of-long-tailed-macaques-for-research/


Salmon fishing off California’s coast banned for second year in a row

Salmon fishing off the coast of California will be banned for a second consecutive year, authorities said Wednesday, citing lower fish stocks impacted by drought and wildfires. The heavy blow for the state’s salmon sector — which one industry group says supports 23,000 jobs — comes as salmon have struggled to successfully reproduce in low […]

https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/salmon-fishing-off-californias-coast-banned-for-second-year-in-a-row/


Tapirs in Brazil’s Cerrado inspire research on human health & pesticides

It was in 2015 when researchers were attempting to capture tapirs (Tapirus terrestris) in the Brazilian Cerrado to install monitoring collars so they could study the species. While trying to complete the anesthetic procedure, they noticed that the anesthesia was not working, and as a result, they had to supplement the doses for the procedure […]

https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/tapirs-in-brazils-cerrado-inspire-research-on-human-health-pesticides/


Swifts need more nest boxes, but that alone won’t be enough. Here’s why

Swifts need two things. Safe, dry, nest holes high up on walls and lots of flying insects to eat—but both are in decreasing supply. Nice, neat roof lines on modern housing, free from cracks and crevices, do not make for good swift hospitality. Campaigners are calling for the widespread installation of swift boxes or bricks […]

https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/swifts-need-more-nest-boxes-but-that-alone-wont-be-enough-heres-why/


As earth day approaches

As earth day approaches…  Our world was once a garden, lush and full of promise. We humans took that great promise, threw it on the ground, stomped upon it and looked away…look again, look at the great gift we so disrespected. Inside of us is all life, eons of history and its mysteries. Let us […]

https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/as-earth-day-approaches/


Michigan hunter killed rare grey wolf after mistaking it for a monster coyote: ‘I’ve never shot one this big before!’

A seasoned Michigan hunter is facing a criminal investigation for shooting dead a rare gray wolf which he mistook for a ‘monster coyote’. The shocking mix-up came to light after the unnamed man shared images of his ginormous kill in a celebratory Facebook post on January 20. ‘I’ve shot hundreds of coyotes but nothing even […]

https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/michigan-hunter-killed-rare-grey-wolf-after-mistaking-it-for-a-monster-coyote-ive-never-shot-one-this-big-before/


Africa’s iconic flamingos threatened by rising lake levels, study shows

It is one of the world’s most spectacular sights—huge flocks or “flamboyances” of flamingos around East Africa’s lakes—as seen in the film “Out of Africa” or David Attenborough’s “A Perfect Planet.” But new research led by King’s College London has revealed how the lesser flamingo is at danger of being flushed out of its historic […]

https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/africas-iconic-flamingos-threatened-by-rising-lake-levels-study-shows/


Controversy Surrounds Plans for First Octopus Macro-Farm

Breeding octopuses in captivity has been considered a formidable challenge in aquaculture, but Spanish company Nueva Pescanova seemed to have cracked the code when they announced their success in 2019. However, their plans to open the first-ever octopus macro-farm in Spain’s Canary Islands have sparked a contentious debate among scientists, environmentalists, and animal welfare advocates. […]

https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/controversy-surrounds-plans-for-first-octopus-macro-farm/


Alexa Thwarts Monkey Attack on Toddler

Ateenager used Amazon’s artificial intelligence (AI) tool Alexa to save the life of a toddler who was being attacked by monkeys. The toddler was attacked in the town of Basti in India’s Uttar Pradesh after monkeys broke into the family home while 13-year-old Nikita was playing with her 15-month-old niece. The monkeys then started tearing […]

https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/alexa-thwarts-monkey-attack-on-toddler/


Drone Technology Kills Bear in Slovakia

In a recent incident in a town in northern Slovakia, the deployment of drone technology played a pivotal role in addressing a potentially dangerous situation. The brown bear, responsible for injuring five individuals during a rampage in Liptovský Mikuláš, was identified and killed by an armed patrol late Tuesday, according to the country’s environment ministry. […]

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Horror as Wolfdog Pack Terrorizing California Neighborhood Kills Pet

Apack of wolf-dog hybrids terrorizing a California neighborhood has killed a pet dog. The pack has been running rampant around Shingletown for months, near the Battle Creek Subdivision, local outlet KRCRTV reported. Five dogs, including some that are wolf-dog hybrids, killed a dog named Chief in a driveway on March 25. Chief’s owner Sharina Clark […]

https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/horror-as-wolfdog-pack-terrorizing-california-neighborhood-kills-pet/


Gorillas Use Chest Beating to Prevent Conflict, Not Provoke it, a New Study Finds

A gorilla’s chest beating is an incredible sight, and sound, to behold, but new research based on years of observation of mountain gorillas shows there’s much we never understood about this iconic acoustic. Since people first went to see King Kong, or since gamers first met Donkey Kong from the Mario Bros franchise, most might […]

https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/gorillas-use-chest-beating-to-prevent-conflict-not-provoke-it-a-new-study-finds/


Swan Suffering From Severe Bite Wounds is Rescued [Video]

Recently, Wildlife Aid received reports of an injured swan that lived in a local park. They arrived on the scene and were shocked by how horrible the swan’s injury was. His neck was covered in blood with a huge bite wound around it. The wound left the swan weak, but not so weak that he […]

https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/swan-suffering-from-severe-bite-wounds-is-rescued-video/


April 14th is national dolphin day

🐬April 14th is national dolphin day🐬 Free in the sea we were born to swim Not to entertain or cater to human whims

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NOAA Launches Emergency Rescue of Critically Endangered Sawfish in Florida Keys

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is launching an emergency response in Lower Florida Keys waters after reports emerged of smalltooth sawfish displaying abnormal behaviors such as spinning and whirling. In addition to the abnormal behavior reported by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), as of March 24 there were more than […]

https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/noaa-launches-emergency-rescue-of-critically-endangered-sawfish-in-florida-keys/

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Petition: Help Hold Marineland’s Leadership Accountable for Animal Cruelty

Marineland is an infamous park in Ontario, Canada, known for allowing its captive animals to suffer. For example, one killer whale there named Kiska has become known as “the world’s loneliest orca” due to her severe isolation and obvious signs of psychological distress. Now Ontario’s government is holding the park accountable for breaking animal cruelty […]

https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/petition-help-hold-marinelands-leadership-accountable-for-animal-cruelty/


Extinction risk to southern resident orcas accelerating as researchers raise alarm

Orca scientist Rob Williams always thought that conservation was a knowledge problem, that once science showed why a species was declining, people would fix it. But new research concludes otherwise. Even in the case of one of the world’s most charismatic species, the endangered southern resident killer whales that frequent Puget Sound are facing an […]

https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/extinction-risk-to-southern-resident-orcas-accelerating-as-researchers-raise-alarm/


5 Adorable Whale Moms and Their Babies!

Welcome to the mesmerizing world of whales! These giant creatures swimming in the deep ocean are not just known for their size – they’re also amazing parents. We’re lucky enough to catch a glimpse of their family life through videos. These clips show us the special bond between whale moms and their babies! 1. Humpback […]

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Petition: Help Protect Koalas from Logging in Australia

Ex-employees of a company that has been logging on Kangaroo Island in Australia have come forward with gut wrenching allegations. They described utter carnage left in the wake of Australian Agribusiness Group — over 40 injured koalas and 20 dead as a result of negligent, cruel operations. Sign the petition if you want to make […]

https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/petition-help-protect-koalas-from-logging-in-australia/