The population of raccoons in Switzerland is on the rise, particularly in the Basel region, where hunters have increased their efforts to manage this invasive species. In 2023, 44 raccoons were killed, with the majority in the canton of Baselland….
The Iberian lynx, once critically endangered with fewer than 100 individuals, has seen a remarkable recovery, boasting over 2,000 in the wild today across Spain and Portugal. Conservation efforts, including a national breeding program and habitat monitoring, are crucial for…
In Australia’s Northern Territory, where saltwater crocodiles thrive, government ranger Kelly Ewin works to manage the growing crocodile population to ensure public safety. Following a near extinction crisis, the species has rebounded but now presents challenges as they increasingly conflict…
Bird strikes have resulted in significant fatalities and aircraft losses globally, prompting serious measures at airports, particularly in France. The recent crash of a low-cost Boeing 737-800 in South Korea, attributed to a bird collision, highlights the risks. In France,…
A 43-year-old man in Australia has been arrested for allegedly shooting 98 kangaroos, found on a military base north of Sydney. The kangaroos were discovered in October, and during a police investigation, the suspect was apprehended along with three firearms….
An environmental organization, KALLISTO, has documented a pack of nine wolves in Taygetos, Greece, following reports of attacks on livestock. The research included deploying cameras and fieldwork in response to the killing of multiple goats. This study is part of…
In Churchill, known as the polar bear capital of the world, residents confront the realities of climate change as warming temperatures disrupt the local ecosystem. With polar bears spending more time on land due to shrinking sea ice, interactions with…
In 2024, France has recorded a stable population of 1,013 wolves, based on a new genetic data collection method. This figure is crucial for local farmers as it determines the hunting quota, now set at 19%. While the population has…
The Swiss Federal Council is considering reducing bureaucratic barriers for culling wolves, following discussions in the Ständerat regarding the creation of ‘wolf-free zones’. Proposals aim to simplify the process for obtaining permits to hunt wolves. The Europarat’s recent decision to…
The Bern Convention has approved a change in the status of wolf protection from ‘strictly protected’ to ‘protected’ in Europe. The decision, made during a meeting in Strasbourg with representatives from 49 member states, aims to better protect livestock amid…
A Japanese bear was shot dead by police after it spent two days hiding in a supermarket in Akita. The bear injured a supermarket employee, who was hospitalized with non-life-threatening wounds. Authorities utilized hunters and a drone to capture the…
In a bizarre case of insurance fraud, four Los Angeles residents have been arrested in California for allegedly claiming a bear damaged their luxury cars. The California Insurance Department’s ‘Operation Bear Claw’ revealed that the suspects submitted videos showing a…
