A Swift Return Across State Lines Gray wolf 2403 completed an unexpected interstate journey before officials returned it to Colorado. Authorities captured the wolf in New Mexico and transferred custody to Colorado Parks and Wildlife. Colorado Parks and Wildlife released the wolf into Grand County wilderness. Agencies coordinated smoothly and avoided conflict during the transfer process. Officials relied on cooperation rather than confrontation. Wildlife managers treated the relocation as routine population stewardship rather than a jurisdictional dispute. Cooperation Keeps Conservation Moving New Mexico’s Game and Fish Department captured the wolf under an existing Memorandum of Understanding. The agreement supports shared…
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Elephant Boom Redefines Conservation Progress A new national wildlife census conducted from June 2024 to August 2025 shows sharp contrasts in species trends. Survey teams recorded a strong rise in the elephant population, which now stands at 41,952 in the wild. This growth highlights major advances in anti-poaching operations and improved habitat security. Officials also noted significant increases in giraffes, whose numbers climbed to 43,002, up from 35,355. Rhinos continue their slow recovery, reaching 2,102 animals compared with 1,812 in 2021. Wildlife Research and Training Institute CEO Dr. Patrick Omondi confirmed these gains. He stated that elephants and rhinos both…
CITES CoP20 in Samarkand boosted protections for over 70 sharks and rays, banning international commercial trade in several species.Oceanic whitetip sharks, manta and devil rays, and whale sharks received Appendix I protection.Terrestrial species including okapis, golden-bellied mangabeys, and two African vulture species also received maximum protection under Appendix I.Appendix II listings now regulate trade for striped hyenas, Dorcas gazelles, African hornbills, two-toed sloths, and reptiles like Galapagos iguanas. Threats Resisted by Strong Voting Some governments tried to reduce protection to allow trade in elephants, rhinos, giraffes, and peregrine falcons.Delegates rejected these proposals, ensuring these iconic species retained vital safeguards against…
Fota Wildlife Park will reopen to visitors on Saturday, December 20th after an Avian Flu shutdown.The park announced the return date this morning following a 10-week closure triggered by an outbreak in wild bird populations.The reopening follows a recent major funding award that boosted the park’s conservation efforts.Staff worked with the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine to enforce strict biosecurity rules.Teams carried out two full rounds of testing on every bird in the park, and all results came back negative.The park will maintain enhanced monitoring and biosecurity procedures as operations resume. Leadership Highlights Mission and Ongoing Work Director…
The United States Congress has reauthorized key federal programs designed to prevent and treat opioid use disorder. The legislation ensures continued support for initiatives that help individuals and communities combat the opioid crisis. These programs focus on prevention, treatment, and recovery services for those affected by opioid misuse. They include employment-based initiatives that provide training, job placement, and support to individuals in recovery. Officials say this approach not only addresses addiction but also promotes long-term stability and independence. Reauthorized programs aim to strengthen community-based efforts to prevent opioid use. Education campaigns, early intervention strategies, and access to healthcare services remain…
People often associate criminal gangs with drugs or financial scams, yet a persistent illegal trade continues quietly: wildlife smuggling. This trade removes plants and animals from ecosystems and strengthens organised crime networks. Australia now ranks as a major hotspot for reptile trafficking, and enforcement teams struggle to answer one crucial question: did someone take the animal from the wild? Court cases often hinge on that answer. Researchers now propose a scientific tool that can reliably identify an animal’s origin. By analysing chemical signals inside a turtle’s claw, scientists can determine whether it lived in the wild or in captivity. The…
An animal hospital in Maple Ridge has shared news that several cackling geese tested positive for avian flu last month. Migratory birds often encounter the H5N1 virus as they move through B.C. and across Canada. Dewdney Animal Hospital usually receives one or two birds each fall, yet this cluster appeared solely in November. Dr. Adrian Walton, the hospital’s head veterinarian and owner, noted that his team has treated suspected avian influenza cases every fall for 17 years. His staff works with the B.C. Wildlife Rescue Association and OWL Rehab to decide whether birds need euthanasia or can transfer safely. This…
The Madhya Pradesh State Tiger Strike Force and Wildlife Crime Control Bureau arrested an international wildlife trafficker, the environment ministry announced Friday. Yangchen Lachungpa, 44, faced an INTERPOL Red Notice and was captured on December 2 in Lachung, North Sikkim, following intelligence gathering and coordinated field operations. Network and Legal Proceedings Lachungpa, a Lachung resident, played a central role in a trafficking network spanning Nepal, Tibet, Bhutan, and multiple Indian cities including Delhi, Siliguri, Gangtok, Kolkata, Kanpur, Itarsi, and Hoshangabad. Officials transported her to Gangtok for a medical examination and presented her in court on December 3. The court denied…
Staff at Pocono Wildlife Rehabilitation in Hamilton Township treat many species and manage several injured turtles. They guide these reptiles through long recoveries. Janine Tancredi explains that Dr. Breaux at Dublin Vet performs their shell repairs. The team now uses ARK Vet in Chalfont during winter. She notes that they need a room devoted entirely to turtles. Crews have begun building a dedicated clinic and ICU space for reptile care. The facility will soon avoid long transports for treatment. Workers prepare the structure to support year-round climate control. Tancredi says the space provides quiet isolation so turtles can rest and…
A rhesus macaque named Forrest secured a permanent home at a New Jersey wildlife refuge after several days on the run.Forrest traveled with 21 monkeys for biomedical research when their truck overturned on Interstate 59 near Heidelberg on October 28.Law officers searched the area immediately after the crash and found five monkeys dead.Body-camera footage captured monkeys bursting from broken crates and racing across the grassy median.Several animals sprinted toward passing cars and semitrailers on the highway.Forrest and two others avoided officers at the crash site and escaped into nearby woods.Civilians later shot the other two monkeys and said they acted…