Rethinking population management in zoos
Unlike animals in the wild, animals in zoos are not limited by food shortages or predators, allowing individuals to live much longer than they would in the wild. This poses…
No Bids Received for Second Oil and Gas Lease Sale in Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — On Wednesday, the U.S. Department of the Interior announced that no bids were submitted for this week’s oil and gas lease sale in Alaska’s Arctic National…
Two White Lionesses Join The Big Cat Sanctuary
Two white lionesses have retired to the Big Cat Sanctuary in Kent after spending their early years at its sister charity in Hertfordshire. On Monday, Zuri and Izulu embarked on…
Zoo Stocktake Includes Monkeys, Tigers, and Fish
Zookeepers in Essex have conducted their annual stock take, counting every tiger, monkey, and seal to update their records. At the close of each year, Colchester Zoo tracks its animals…
Elk on a Shelf’: Colorado Wildlife Officials Save Elk Caught in Rope on Icy Climbing Path
Wildlife officials have rescued a bull elk by lowering it down a cliff after the animal became entangled in a rope at a popular ice climbing area in southwestern Colorado…
Abandoned ‘festive pets’ reaches six-year high
The RSPCA has been caring for its “thinnest dog” as it dealt with a record number of abandoned animals over the festive period. On New Year’s Day, 43 abandonment incidents…
Drug-resistant hookworms put pets and people at risk
Canine hookworms are becoming increasingly resistant to drugs across Australia, according to new research. Scientists at The University of Queensland and The University of Sydney have identified widespread resistance to…
Man Completes Record-Breaking Horseback Journey Across the US to Spotlight Wild Mustang Crisis
For Jake Harvath, 2024 was all about the Mustang. This Utah native dedicated an entire year to championing the cause of America’s wild horses, embarking on a remarkable 6,000-mile trek…
Discovery of ‘Eyeliner Boys’: Rare Blue Bee Species Found in Texas and Oklahoma
Since the “Save the Bees” movement gained widespread attention in the 1990s, researchers have made remarkable progress in protecting at-risk bee species — uncovering some surprising discoveries along the way.…
Retired Police Dog Springs Back into Action, Rescues Lost Hiker
In a heartwarming reminder that heroes never truly hang up their capes, a retired police dog in the UK saved a missing person during a walk. Bear, a 12-year-old German…