Tag: Wildlife
In Botswana, drought is critical for hippos, a critically endangered species
The endless drought affecting southern Africa due to the El Niño climatic phenomenon continues to wreak havoc. After the destruction of crops which threatens the population with famine in Zambia,…
In the Jura, treating lynx to conserve the species
The boreal lynx is a large, discreet and little-known predator. This large feline with ears topped with black “brushes” is threatened in France. There are only 150 individuals, mainly in…
Great apes threatened by mining projects in Africa
The sector is experiencing greater demand due to the growing demand for minerals used for the energy transition. But unfortunately, mines are very often located near primate habitat, a study…
nearly 77,000 salmon miraculously survived a road accident in Oregon
A truck carrying more than 100,000 salmon overturned in an accident last week in a mountainous region of the western United States, but the majority of its cargo miraculously managed…
In India, the country’s richest family launches a huge contested animal center
The Ambani family, at the head of the largest private group in India, has just opened an animal center comprising thousands of rare and “rescued” animals from around the world.…
state of emergency declared in Liptovsky Mikulas after bear attack
A state of emergency was declared this Monday March 18 in a town in Slovakia, following the attack by a bear which left five people injured, including a child, a…
Biodiversity protects forests from the effects of climate change
Having many different species of trees and plants, as well as soil teeming with organic life, helps forests better withstand droughts in particular. This is what French, German and Chinese…
in Antibes, three orcas worry animal rights activists
In Antibes, at the Marineland water park, three orcas worry animal rights activists. A law provides for the end of their captivity in 2026, but the park plans to send…
towards the ban on the sale of animals at auction
In South Korea, a month after the ban on dog meat, certain breeders are in the sights of Parliament. Pet dogs are sold at auctions where their living conditions are…
Earlier spring on the way, predicts Heaven’s Wildlife Harvey
An early spring is on the way, according to Heaven’s Wildlife Harvey. Article content Lambton County’s season-forecasting groundhog didn’t see its shadow Friday morning outside Heaven’s Wildlife Rescue Rehabilitation and…