February 6, 2021

Bill Would Open Fishing Acess

Several of the nation’s leading sporting, fishing & conservation groups are proclaiming their support for the Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy (CORE) Act introduced in both chambers of Congress today by Sens. Michael Bennet and John […]

February 4, 2021

Have You Seen Sick Bats?

Last winter, White-nose Syndrome (WNS) was detected in bats in 18 counties in central Texas and the disease has continued to spread. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is monitoring its progression through the state and […]

February 4, 2021

Rhino Poaching Declines And Increases

World Wildlife Fund (WWF) welcomes the news today of a 33 percent reduction in the number of rhinos lost to poaching in South Africa in 2020 and ongoing decline in the number of rhinos lost annually […]

February 3, 2021

Have You Seen This Mysterious Snake?

The réponse to my stories about sea snake sightings in the Gulf of Mexico has been tremendous. I have received nearly 200 of these mysterious snake reports dating back to the 1970s ranging from Cuba to the South […]

February 3, 2021

Where To See Red Wolves In TX

Canis rufus, the red wolf is one of the most endangered mammals in the world. Declared extinct in the wild in 1980, they faced hybridization with more adaptable coyotes. Now a number of scientists believe the […]

February 3, 2021

Earn Awards For Sheep Photos

“Social-distancing” is a term most hope disappears from the lexicon soon. While the concept of keeping a safe distance during the COVID-19 pandemic is wisdom, losing the connection to others is challenging for humanity. For wild […]

January 26, 2021

Sheep Weeks Sets The Bar High

When the Wild Sheep Foundation’s (WSF) virtual “Sheep Week: The Experience” ended, I was in awe. Having just watched an Arizona desert bighorn tag sell for $315,000, many other record tag bids and a week that took […]

January 21, 2021

Covid Confirmed In Zoo Animals

The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Veterinary Services Laboratories (NVSL) today announced confirmation of SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19) in three gorillas at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park in California. These are […]

January 20, 2021

Savannah Elephants Make Comeback

For the last five months, Virunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has been undergoing an unexpectedly rapid transformation thanks to an aggregated herd of about 580 African elephants that have crossed into […]

January 19, 2021

Decision Allows Bird Killing

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) is publishing a final regulation that defines the scope of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA). Consistent with the text, purpose, and history of the MBTA, the final regulation […]

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