12-04-2023
Bird feeding benefits people as much as birds
Ashley Dayer, an associate professor in the Department of Fish and Wildlife Conservation at Virginia Tech, is challenging the traditional view of bird feeding as an activity solely beneficial for birds. In a recent study, Dayer emphasizes the significance of bird feeding not only for avian populations but also for human wellbeing. This perspective invites a broader discussion on integrating bird feeding into public policy and guidance. Human aspect of bird feeding Dayer's approach brings a novel dimension to wildlife management by considering the human aspect alongside...
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02-10-2017
Mass whale stranding sends rescuers scrambling in New Zealand
A horrible scene is unfolding on a remote New Zealand...
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02-10-2017
Dogs' emotions may mirror our own
Doggy emotions may mirror their owners. It’s common pet owner...
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02-09-2017
Hunted for their horns, black rhinos nearing extinction
There’s been an explosion in the rate of rhino poaching...
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02-09-2017
Stuffed toy helps three orphaned tiger cubs at mealtime
When three tiger cubs are suddenly orphaned and are suspicious...
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02-08-2017
Wildlife experts concerned about bald eagle caught in leg trap
The bald eagle has been the U.S. national emblem for...
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02-07-2017
Claws out, Humane Society threatens suit over animal welfare data
After the U.S. Department of Agriculture pulled public animal welfare...
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02-07-2017
New gecko species sheds scales for a speedy getaway
Snakes peel their skin off to grow larger. Humans get...
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02-06-2017
Pooh the cat walks tall on new bionic legs
The animal world is full of miraculous pets who defy...
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02-06-2017
Will the whitetip shark soon be listed as threatened?
Population numbers of the oceanic whitetip shark are dipping sharply,...
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02-05-2017
Wild boars, vampire bats, and rabies – oh my!
In a story out of everyone’s worst nightmares, scientists have...
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02-05-2017
Scientists eye solar storms as cause of whale and dolphin strandings
What causes otherwise healthy marine animals to beach themselves? It’s...
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02-04-2017
Experts: Asian lion bone market may fuel African poaching
In China and parts of Southeast Asia, traditional medicine has...
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