Wildlife

Tiny predator could be making a comeback in PA wildlife

PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) — A weasel-like animal that once called Pennsylvania home could return to Keystone State. The American marten was native to the northern Pennsylvania forests until it was eradicated in the early 20th century due to deforestation and unregulated harvesting. They are about 20-28 inches tall and grow an average of 3.1 lbs. But …

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Wildlife stressed, injured by flooding in NSW

Floods in NSW have left animals stressed and injured, with wallabies being hit by cars, tortoises washed away, possums and birds trapped underwater and baby marsupials likely drowned, wildlife workers say. WWF Australia’s Wildlife Recovery Project Coordinator and veterinarian, Prishani Vengetas, says conservation organizations are also anticipating an increase in animal diseases from contaminated water. …

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Wildlife stressed, injured by flooding in NSW

Floods in NSW have left animals stressed and injured, with wallabies being hit by cars, tortoises washed away, possums and birds trapped underwater and baby marsupials likely drowned, wildlife workers say. WWF Australia’s Wildlife Recovery Project Coordinator and veterinarian, Prishani Vengetas, says conservation organizations are also anticipating an increase in animal diseases from contaminated water. …

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Montana’s Growing Population Forces Conservationists to Adapt

Conservation management has always involved community education and interaction with the public. But as Montana’s population grows, wildlife experts have to work more and more on their human skills. Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks got more calls than usual about baby animals this spring. “People have a soft spot for baby animals,” said Greg Lemon, …

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Federal Grand Jury Adds Wildlife Trade To Charges Against ‘Doc’ Antle

FLORENCE, SC (WMBF) – A federal grand jury in Florence on Thursday dismissed a 10-point indictment alleging wildlife trafficking and money laundering charges against five individuals, including Bhagavan “Doc” antle. Bhagavan Mahamayavi Antle, aka Kevin Antle, known as Doc Antle, 62, of Myrtle Beach; Andrew Jon Sawyer a/k/a Omar Sawyer, 52, of Myrtle Beach; Meredith …

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If you want to have more deer tags available, find more pheasants in the field or ducks in flight, habitat is where the conversation starts.

Think about the habitat of North Dakota’s wildlife

The single most important factor in sustaining or growing wildlife populations — ducks, deer, pheasants, you name it — is habitat. If you want to have more deer tags available, find more pheasants in the field or ducks in flight, habitat is where the conversation starts. We often connect habitat to the wildlife sanctuary program …

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Wildlife rehabilitators in the Chattanooga area help care for animals in need

This is a time of year when many species of wildlife have babies, and it is also a time when people often encounter orphaned, sick or injured wildlife. “Really, this is our busy season because baby season is when people tend to prune trees and they come across birds,” said Mary Marr, a songbird keeper …

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Fireworks can have devastating effects on wildlife

Research suggests that birds are more affected than other animals. While the negative effects of the sound of fireworks on veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder and domestic dogs are well documented, the effects on wildlife are not. But there is some evidence that fireworks can have a negative effect on many wildlife. According to Natural …

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Fish & Wildlife Service leans on Minnesota DNR to correct logging

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) is proposing new terms for millions of dollars in outdoor aid to Minnesota after they witnessed damaging logging practices by the Department of Natural Resources. DNR Wildlife Chief Dave Olfelt said on Thursday that the federal agency drafted the additional terms as part of a $26.4 million block …

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