Tag: Wildlife conservation
US Wildlife Trade: Billions of Animals Imported, Fueling Global Market
The global wildlife trade is a complex and lucrative market, with the United States emerging as a major player in recent years. A recent study revealed that over the past two decades, approximately 2.9...
Beavers Transform Czech Wetlands Project – Eco-Friendly Solution
A Beaver's Touch: How Nature's Engineers Transformed Wetlands in the Czech RepublicIn a remarkable turn of events, a colony of eight beavers in the Czech Republic has taken matters into their own paws, flooding...
Veteran Oil and Gas Lobbyist Nominated to Lead BLM: Wildlife and Renewable Energy Concerns
President Trump has nominated Kathleen Sgamma, a longtime oil and gas lobbyist, to lead the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), the federal agency responsible for managing vast swaths of public land and mineral leases...
Trump Blames Delta Smelt: Impact on Endangered Species
Trump Blames Delta Smelt for California Water Crisis: A Story of Politics and Environmental ConservationIn the heart of California's water system controversy lies a tiny, silver fish known as the delta smelt. This endangered...
NOAA Withdraws Proposal to Expand Speed Limit Zones for Endangered Whales
NOAA Withdraws Proposal to Expand Speed Limit Zones for Endangered WhalesIn a recent turn of events, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has made a significant decision regarding the protection of endangered North...
Giant Iceberg A23a Threatens South Georgia Island Wildlife – EcoWatch
Giant Iceberg A23a Threatens South Georgia Island WildlifeThe largest King penguin colony in the world in St. Andrews Bay on South Georgia Island, sub-Antarctica, on Nov. 21, 2022. Wolfgang Kaehler / LightRocket via Getty...
Alaska to Resume Aerial Shooting of Wolves and Bears: Environmental Concerns
Alaska to Resume Aerial Shooting of Wolves and Bears: Environmental ConcernsAlaska is set to resume the controversial practice of aerial shooting of bears and wolves in an attempt to control their populations and boost...
Reintroduction of 15 Gray Wolves from Canada to Colorado Boosts Ecosystem – EcoWatch
Reintroduction of 15 Gray Wolves from Canada to Colorado Boosts EcosystemIn a historic effort to restore balance to Colorado's central mountains, wildlife officials have reintroduced 15 Canadian gray wolves into the state. This significant...
Songbirds Communicate With Other Species During Migration – Eco-Friendly Study
European Starlings Engage in Cross-Species Communication During MigrationEuropean starlings, known for their mesmerizing murmurations at dusk, are now making headlines for their potential conversations with other bird species during migration. A groundbreaking study led...
Unregulated Wild Animal Species Trade in the U.S.: Key Findings & Implications
Unregulated Wild Animal Species Trade in the U.S.: Key Findings & ImplicationsNew research has revealed a shocking discovery about the unregulated wild animal species trade in the United States. According to data from the...