Lincolnshire, U.K. – A gamekeeper from West Ashby has been found guilty on charges related to the illegal killings of protected birds of prey, marking another development in ongoing efforts to curb wildlife crimes in the region. John Bryant, aged 40, was convicted last week at Lincolnshire Magistrates Court for offenses involving the deaths of … Read more
In a tragic incident, several elephants in Sri Lanka have been killed in a railway accident, highlighting ongoing concerns about wildlife safety amidst expanding infrastructure. The event occurred just outside Colombo, where a speeding train struck a herd crossing the tracks at an unguarded railway line in a dense forest region known for frequent elephant … Read more
Wayanad, India – The picturesque landscapes of India, known for their extraordinary biodiversity, have increasingly become the arena for severe human-animal conflicts, resulting in fatal casualties. In the southern state of Kerala alone, recent attacks by wild elephants have led to a spate of fatalities, igniting widespread protest and calls for urgent governmental action. Local … Read more
Gibson County, Indiana – The Indiana Department of Natural Resources has verified that the demise of numerous waterfowl in the region was caused by avian influenza, also known as bird flu. The disease, characterized as highly pathogenic, has raised alarms for the potential spread across multiple counties throughout the state. In addition to Gibson County, … Read more
Pune, India – In the dense forests of Junnar, located in the Pune district, a series of tragic encounters between humans and leopards have escalated concerns over wildlife management and human safety. The latest incident, involving the death of a woman due to a leopard attack, marks the seventh such fatality in the region this … Read more
Bossou, Guinea — Tensions escalated in the small Guinean community of Bossou following the death of a local child, allegedly killed by a chimpanzee, an incident raising concerns about human-wildlife conflicts in the area. The Bossou Environmental Research Institute, a longstanding research hub for primate behavior, became the target of local outrage as shocked community … Read more
GOLDEN, Colo. — A morning jog turned into a harrowing ordeal for a Colorado man who found himself in a grisly confrontation with an unexpected adversary: a young mountain lion. While enjoying a routine run in the Golden, Colorado foothills early Monday morning, the jogger, whose name hasn’t been released for privacy reasons, was suddenly … Read more
Salt Lake City, Utah — Following recent reports of pets mysteriously dying in the Avenues neighborhood, local authorities have issued cautions to pet owners, emphasizing the critical need to supervise animals left outdoors. Recent investigations by Salt Lake County Animal Services have suggested these incidents may predominantly be the result of wildlife, notably coyote encounters. … Read more
SALT LATHE CITY, Utah — Local authorities have issued a warning for pet owners in the Avenues neighborhood to keep their animals secure, following a series of pet fatalities linked to wildlife encounters. Over the past few weeks, several residents have discovered their pets deceased, prompting an investigation by Salt Lake County Animal Services. Officials … Read more
Toronto, Canada — In the wake feel_of a lethal incidents of multiple grizzly bears, wildlife advocates are ringing the alarm and calling for immediate actions to better protect these majestic creatures. Concerned voices are uniting to propose a dedicated summit to address what they see as a critical situation, aiming to put in place concrete … Read more