Truffle-eating marsupial on ‘brink of extinction’
One of only two remaining populations of an “ecosystem engineer” truffle-eating marsupial found in Queensland is much smaller than originally thought and could be declining further, according to new research. Scientists studying northern bettongs on the Mount Carbine Tableland in north-eastern Queensland have estimated the number of animals in that location is fewer than 50, […]
12 Best Dog Puzzle Toys to Keep Fido Busy For Ages
Why Dog Puzzle Toys Are so Great! Whether your dog is an obedience champion or a chilled couch-lover (or maybe both at the same time); almost all canines will love the best dog puzzle toys. All dogs need to run around and spend some of their physical energy, but they also need to use their […]
Results of the Best Photo of the Month November 2021
We are delighted to announce the results of our latest photo competition. Noushka Wildlife wins First Prize with her outstanding image ‘European Bison‘. Second Prize is awarded to Paamul Jack with “The Face of Fear – Howler Monkey“. Third Prize goes to Dean Eades with ‘Heron in the Night”. Please give kudos to the photographers […]
Farmers tempt endangered cranes back – by growing their favourite food
“Several years ago, I counted more than 300 cranes in the wetlands near my rice field,” says farmer Khean Khoay, as he reminisces about the regal-looking eastern sarus crane. Khoay’s village, Koh Chamkar in Kampot province, lies on the outskirts of the Anlung Pring protected landscape in south-west Cambodia, in the fertile and biodiverse Mekong […]
Fox Hunter Antagonizes Protesters With Dead Fox
A fox hunt in Howwood, Renfrewshire has sparked nationwide fury after Conrad Jones, a 24-year-old hunter, tossed a freshly killed fox to the pack of hunting dogs. He encouraged them to tear it apart in front of animal rights campaigners. Jones also taunted protesters who had tried to save the fox, rubbing their faces in […]
Jaguars in Mexico are growing in number, a promising sign that national conservation strategies are working
The jaguar population in Mexico increased by about 800 animals from 2010 to 2018, according to the first two censuses of the elusive carnivores ever conducted in the country. The news confirms that Mexico’s national strategy to protect jaguars is working, researchers reported recently in the journal PLOS One. “It was incredible to see jaguars […]
Do Dogs CRY? You Ain’t Nothing But a Hound Dog
Do Dogs Cry Tears? All your questions answered about do dogs cry tears. The human emotional affiliation with tears is either of extreme happiness, deep sadness, pain, frustration, or even anger sometimes. Even though they produce tears, do dogs cry with the same emotional affiliations? Although they are incredibly sentient beings that we sometimes project […]
Jaw bombs, the deadliest threat to Sri Lanka’s elephants, are scaling up
WASGAMUWA, Sri Lanka — Elephant calves arriving at dusk to drink at the Weheragala reservoir tank in Wasgamuwa National Park can be particularly playful. But one day in September 2020, a lonely young elephant was spotted exhibiting uneasy behavior. After all the other members of its herd had gone back to the wilderness to retire for the […]
New initiative aims to save curlew from extinction in Wales
The curlew holds a cherished place in Welsh folklore and culture, its bubbling, haunting call traditionally regarded by many as a harbinger of spring. However, numbers of the wading bird have declined to such low levels that a major plan involving a string of conservation groups, the farming community and the Welsh government has been […]
Hong Kong Decides to Kill Wild Boars
Hong Kong recently launched a wild boar hunt after a few animal attacks created fear in citizens. Wild boars are a regular sight in Hong Kong and have been known to roam trails, board transportation, and grab free food from local residents. Recently, one went too far and gave a police officer a nip in […]