Alaska's fish and wildlife management has been a hot topic for years. The current system, with its dual management approach, has caused a lot of confusion and problems. Hunters and fishermen often find themselves bewildered by conflicting rules on the same lands and waterways. This has led to poor e
In the eastern part of India, a single-tusked elephant has been causing chaos. Over the past few weeks, it has killed 22 people in Jharkhand. The elephant has been moving around at night, attacking villages in the West Singhbhum district. The first attack happened on January 1st in Bandijhari villag
Florida's approach to managing its black bear population has sparked controversy. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) recently approved a three-week hunt without any monitoring or check stations. Critics argue that this decision contradicts both scientific recommendations and
Deep in the heart of Thailand, a secretive feline has made a surprising comeback. The flat-headed cat, a species thought to be nearly gone from the country, has been spotted after a 30-year disappearance. This small, round-eyed cat is one of the rarest in the world, with only about 2, 500 adults lef
Five tiny diamondback terrapin turtles got a lucky break recently. They were found late in the year on Long Beach Island. Normally, these little guys should have already found a cozy spot to hibernate for the winter. But thanks to Project Terrapin, they now have a temporary home at the Liberty Scien
The Harry Hampton Memorial Wildlife Fund is making waves in South Carolina's conservation world. They're close to hitting a $5 million mark in donations to the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR). The latest grant, planned for 2026, is $190, 000. This money comes from private dona
After a long time, salmon are back in Alameda Creek. This is a big deal because it hasn't happened in 70 years. The creek is in a place called Sunol, and the salmon had to swim up a tall wall to get there. This shows that the environment is getting better. Salmon and steelhead trout are like nature
Poland is seeing more big predators than before. Bears, lynxes, and wolves are making a comeback. This is big news because these animals are in trouble all over Europe. The numbers show that wolves are growing the fastest. Their population went up by 7. 01% over the years. Bears are next with a 4.
The U. S. government is considering significant changes to how it protects endangered and threatened species. These changes could make it harder to protect certain animals and plants. The current rules automatically protect species when they are listed as threatened. The new rules would require spec
A heated debate is unfolding between government agencies and lawmakers over a plan to cull 450, 000 barred owls. The U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) proposed this strategy to protect the endangered Northern and California spotted owls. Critics question the plan's effectiveness and ethics, ar
