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US Sentences Colombian Designer for Smuggling Bags made of Skin of Protected Species
occrp.org/en/daily/18679-us-sentences-colombian-designer-for-smuggling-bags-made-of-skin-of-protected-species
Wolf found over 1,000 miles from home in Colorado, feds say. How remains a mystery
star-telegram.com/news/nation-world/national/article287979945.html
Reintroduced gray wolf found dead in Larimer County: One of 10 gray wolves reintroduced to Colorado in December was found dead in Larimer County on Thursday ...
denverpost.com/2024/04/23/reintroduced-gray-wolf-found-dead-larimer-county/
Two more endangered ferrets cloned from critter frozen in 1980s: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service says two more black-footed ferrets have been cloned from the ...
apnews.com/article/blackfooted-ferret-clone-endangered-genetic-f129e0e948ddc32a0d22c99767e30bec
Sadly, many species of owls are declining with some highly threatened, says David Wiedenfeld, Senior Conservation Scientist with the American Bird Conservancy ... Show more edition.cnn.com/2024/04/21/us/how-to-protect-owls-iyw-scn/index.html
The San Diego Zoo welcomes a VIB: very important bird! www.usatoday.com/story/life/animalkind/2024/04/16/california-condor-chicks-endangered-hatch-video/73339873007/
Prehistoric lake sturgeon is not endangered, US says despite calls from conservationists
apnews.com/article/lake-sturgeon-endangered-list-fish-wildlife-88b4299e1f8223c59794564c70d30c52
Inside Wildlife Services, USDA’s program that kills wildlife to protect the meat and dairy industries
vox.com/future-perfect/24138394/usda-wildlife-services-livestock-meat-animals
Jeff Corwin teams with Miccosukee to combat ‘super-aggressive’ invasive fish: The wildlife television star hosts a fishing tournament in the Everglades that ...
sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/24/jeff-corwin-teams-with-miccosukee-to-combat-super-aggressive-invasive-fish/
A luxury handbag designer has been jailed after pleading guilty to smuggling purses made of the skins of protected reptiles, according to the U.S ... Show more abcnews.go.com/US/luxury-handbag-designer-jailed-wildlife-smuggling-making-merchandise/story
Wildfire scorches refuge but bald eagle pair refuse to abandon eaglet, Iowa photos show
kentucky.com/news/nation-world/national/article287937300.html
Celebrity handbag designer sentenced to 18 months in prison for smuggling crocodile handbags
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/22/celebrity-handbag-designer-sentenced-to-18-months-in-prison-for-smuggling-crocodile-handbags/
Quick Glance: Fashion Designer Nancy Gonzalez Sentenced to Prison for Smuggling
- Fashion designer Nancy Gonzalez sentenced to 18 months in prison after smuggling crocodile handbags from Colombia.
- Gonzalez, once an aspiring designer, led a smuggling operation that violated US wildlife laws.
- Despite efforts to bypass immigration regulations, Gonzalez was convicted and faces incarceration.
- Her wealth and lavish lifestyle contrasted with the couriers she recruited, leading to a court ruling.
$18k in stolen antlers: poaching on the rise in Wyoming as collectors ‘cheat the system’
theguardian.com/environment/2024/apr/21/wyoming-antler-bust-poaching
Thousands Of Salmon Spilled In Truck Accident Make It To Creek To Start New Lives
huffpost.com/entry/salmon-spill-truck-accident-creek_n_66115e28e4b056f72058317b
Opinion: Video shows injured wolf muzzled and paraded through a bar. Aggravated animal cruelty? Not in Wyoming.
denverpost.com/2024/04/17/wyoming-wolf-bar-snowmobile-animal-cruelty/
Wyoming hunter sparks outrage for allegedly wounding wolf, parading it in bar before killing it
nypost.com/2024/04/08/us-news/hunter-parades-wounded-wolf-in-a-bar-before-killing-it/
The Ugly Truth About the Wild Animals of Instagram: Many of the thrilling animal photos on your social media feeds are taken at game farms — places insiders say ...
rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/photography-game-farms-exploiting-wild-animals-1235002275/
US Government Sued Over 'Unethical Destruction' of Wolf Population: "The Fish and Wildlife Service is thumbing its nose at the Endangered Species Act and ...
commondreams.org/news/gray-wolves-endangered
Proposal to federally list native turtles in the West draws sharp divide among environmentalists, farm groups
oregonlive.com/environment/2024/04/proposal-to-federally-list-native-turtles-in-the-west-draws-sharp-divide-among-environmentalists-farm-groups.html
Curious Bear Forces Closures at California Ski Resort: The bear is thought to have just come out of hibernation and is wandering around in search of food.
newsweek.com/bear-lake-tahoe-skiing-hibernation-1889837
Feds decline to list lake sturgeon under Endangered Species Act: Conservationists had urged the ancient species to be listed, noting populations were a fraction ...
freep.com/story/news/politics/2024/04/22/lake-sturgeon-endangered-species-act/73413571007/
First Kemp's ridley sea turtle nest of 2024 found on Texas coast: Visitors who spot a Kemp ridley's sea turtle nest are asked to report the sighting to ...
houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/trending/article/first-kemp-s-ridley-sea-turtle-nest-2024-found-19402787.php
Tens of thousands of live salmon fell off a truck in US – and into a creek: The accident could have been disastrous for a particular US river's fish ...
9news.com.au/world/salmon-spill-oregon-usa-thousands-live-fish-fall-from-truck-into-creek/0b5a1915-4aee-44c4-9450-5bbdf93c2068
Killing owls to save owls: the US wildlife plan that sparked an ‘ethical dilemma’
theguardian.com/environment/2024/apr/06/kill-barred-owl-save-spotted-conservation
Colorado wolf dies in Larimer County, as more call on wildlife officials to adopt lethal management
gazette.com/news/wildlife/colorado-wolf-dies-in-larimer-county-as-more-call-on-wildlife-officials-to-adopt-lethal/article_4568873e-6ea7-5a40-abc6-1989278269b1.html
After first being spotted at Lake Texoma in 2009, Zebra Mussels have now been confirmed in 32 bodies of water throughout Texas. www.expressnews.com/hill-country/article/zebra-mussels-canyon-lake-amistad-medina-boats-18711610.php
Rural water crisis vital to health of the planet | Opinion: Rural water crisis has broad impact on the economy, health and the environment.
freep.com/story/opinion/contributors/2024/04/22/earth-u-s-rural-water-crisis-wastewater/73389208007/
Found only in Tampa Bay, a rare flower is no longer endangered. Is that good? : Federal wildlife officials say golden aster populations have recovered ...
tampabay.com/news/environment/2024/04/16/florida-golden-aster-flower-plant-chrysopsis-floridana/
Arizona's Santa Cruz River is the fourth-most endangered waterway: Climate change and threats to water flows put the Santa Cruz high on American Rivers' new list ...
azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona-environment/2024/04/16/santa-cruz-river-is-fourth-most-endangered-river-group-says/73307379007/
Researchers marvel at WA wolverines’ existence — and elusiveness: Little is known about Washington's wolverines, so a wildlife photographer and a fellow Methow ...
seattletimes.com/pacific-nw-magazine/methow-researchers-marvel-at-wa-wolverines-existence-and-elusiveness/
Put your mussel into it: Why SC added more Carolina Heelsplitters into Lancaster creek
charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article287806730.html
Feds approve plan to expand two Texas coastal wildlife refuges: Aransas and Big Boggy national wildlife refuges could grow by more than 150 ...
expressnews.com/news/article/aransas-big-boggy-wildlife-refuge-expansions-19406060.php
Florida appeals in wetlands permitting fight: Florida has quickly launched an appeal after a U.S. district judge rejected a 2020 decision by the federal ...
sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/16/florida-appeals-in-wetlands-permitting-fight/
Is it ethical to slaughter 470,000 barred owls on the West Coast?: This large scale eradication effort is intended to save the spotted owl. What responsibility ...
sfchronicle.com/opinion/article/california-barred-owl-cull-19392244.php
Biden restores threatened species protections dropped by Trump: The Biden administration has restored rules to protect imperiled plants and animals that had been ...
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Quick Glance: Biden reinstates protections for threatened species
- The Biden administration restored rules on Thursday to protect imperiled plants and animals that had been rolled back under former President Donald Trump.
- The new rules include protections for species newly classified as threatened without considering economic impacts.
- The proposed rules faced significant opposition from Republicans who argued that Biden's administration favored conservation over development.
- Industry groups have long seen the 1973 Endangered Species Act as an impediment, leading to weaken environmental safeguards under the Trump administration.
Fish out of water story ends with 77,000 young salmon in the wrong water: The Chinook got shook when their truck got cooked. Now the salmon are swimming — but in ...
npr.org/2024/04/04/1242762152/fish-out-of-water-story-ends-with-77-000-young-salmon-in-the-wrong-water
A government proposal to kill a half-million owls sparks controversy: A U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposal to kill some 470,000 owls over 30 years to ...
npr.org/2024/04/01/1241874707/california-spotted-owl-barred-owl-usfws
Advocates 'Crushed' That Biden Import Rules Don't Ban Elephant Trophies: The new restrictions will do nothing to solve "a devastating biodiversity crisis ...
commondreams.org/news/biden-elephant-trophies
Montana man used animal tissue and testicles to breed 'giant' sheep for sale to hunting preserves
apnews.com/article/wildlife-trafficking-giant-sheep-montana-texas-7afaa046c051287ba7f322b6732e31be
Quick Glance: Montana Rancher Breeds Illegal 'Giant' Sheep Hybrids
- Arthur 'Jack' Schubarth, 80, of Montana was convicted of wildlife trafficking and conspiracy to traffic wildlife.
- Schubarth and five others aimed to create 'giant sheep hybrids' using tissue and testicles from wild sheep in Asia and the U.S.
- Cross-breeding different species, they sought high prices by selling trophy animals in hunting preserves in Texas.
- Accused of breeding hybrids and performing illegal interventions on protected species.
Colorado could bring back wolverines in an unprecedented rewilding effort: Move would be the first return of the animal in North America and is part of ongoing ...
theguardian.com/us-news/2024/mar/09/colorado-legislation-reintroduce-wolverines
Animal advocacy, wildlife groups oppose plan to shoot barred owls: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service say non-native barred owls have become a main threat to ...
times-standard.com/2024/03/26/cluster-of-animal-advocacy-wildlife-groups-oppose-plan-to-shoot-barred-owls/
Sorrow in Big Bear, but 2 bald eagles born in Orange County: La’i was spotted near the Santa Ana River nesting with an adult companion and two eaglets ...
latimes.com/california/story/2024-03-21/baby-eagles-spotted-in-orange-county
A bald eagle, believed to have been a nesting bird, was found illegally shot in Dane County
jsonline.com/story/sports/outdoors/2024/03/25/bald-eagle-believed-to-be-nesting-illegally-shot-in-dane-county/73091742007/
Researchers asked Wisconsinites if they wanted a sandhill crane hunting season. Here's what they found.
jsonline.com/story/sports/outdoors/2024/03/12/possible-sandhill-crane-hunting-season-in-wisconsin-has-little-support-new-survey-shows/72935189007/
Bellagio fountains in Las Vegas paused for rare visitor: The fountains at Bellagio Hotel and Casino were paused after a rare Yellow-billed Loon stopped by for a ...
cnn.com/travel/bellagio-fountains-paused-yellow-billed-loon/
Mining company can't tap water needed for Okefenokee wildlife refuge, U.S. says
pbs.org/newshour/nation/mining-company-cant-tap-water-needed-for-okefenokee-wildlife-refuge-u-s-says
Wolverine spotted in Barlow, marking reappearance for animal rare in Oregon: Wildlife officials said that it could be the same one spotted last spring near the ...
oregonlive.com/clackamascounty/2024/02/wolverine-spotted-in-barlow-marking-reappearance-for-animal-rare-in-oregon.html
Man to plead guilty for role in killing 3,600 birds, including eagles, to sell feathers
pbs.org/newshour/nation/man-to-plead-guilty-for-role-in-killing-3600-birds-including-eagles-to-sell-feathers
Hong Kong charged after smuggling 40 rare turtles in his socks: A Hong Kong man has been charged with smuggling protected turtles by stuffing the babies into his ...
metro.co.uk/2024/03/12/hong-kong-charged-smuggling-40-rare-turtles-socks-20446038/
Backlash over US plan to cull half a million owls: Conservationists are in a flap over a proposal to reduce the population of aggressive barred owls ...
thetimes.co.uk/article/barred-owls-spotted-endangered-letter-s35qf2xt8
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Giant pandas from China coming to San Diego Zoo this year: Giant pandas from China are coming back to the United States and are heading to the San Diego Zoo ...
nydailynews.com/2024/02/22/giant-pandas-san-diego-zoo-china/
Quick Glance: Exclusive: China to Send More Pandas to San Diego Zoo
- China plans to send a new pair of giant pandas to the San Diego Zoo, renewing its longstanding gesture of friendship toward the United States after nearly all pandas on loan were returned.
- The expected arrival of a male and female panda will rekindle the longstanding cooperation between China and the San Diego Zoo.
- China is considering a panda pair linked to former zoo residents and is particularly interested in exchanging information on successful panda breeding in captivity.
- The return of the pandas will benefit not only San Diego but also the recovery of the panda species, with Chinese experts accompanying the bears to share valuable knowledge.
How RFK Jr. hiring a bird smuggler threw his environmental group into turmoil: A close examination of Robert F. Kennedy’s early years as a lawyer in the Hudson ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/03/02/robert-f-kennedy-jr-rfk-riverkeeper-egg-smuggler/
Quick Glance: How RFK Jr. Hiring a Bird Smuggler Drove Riverkeeper into Chaos
- Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his mentor Robert H. Boyle clashed over hiring a staff scientist at Riverkeeper, leading to Boyle's resignation.
- Kennedy's persistence in hiring a former wildlife smuggler caused a rift at Riverkeeper, impacting the organization's credibility.
- Kennedy's victory at Riverkeeper marked a turning point in his career, leading him towards anti-vaccine activism and a bid for the White House.
- The Riverkeeper conflict highlighted Kennedy's controversial qualities that foreshadowed his later ventures into conspiracy theories and politics.
Smith: From first casts to industry stars, Journal Sentinel Sports Show presenters built careers in fishing
jsonline.com/story/sports/columnists/paul-smith/2024/03/09/journal-sentinel-sports-show-presenters-crews-maina-swindle-share-stories-of-fishing-careers/72894374007/
Editorial: Kill barred owls so spotted owls can live? Wildlife should put plan on hold
latimes.com/opinion/story/2024-04-02/editorial-stop-plan-to-kill-half-million-owls-to-save-spotted-owl
A testament to improved water quality: Cuyahoga River will be stocked with this popular sport fish
cleveland.com/news/2024/03/a-testament-to-improved-water-quality-cuyahoga-river-will-be-stocked-with-this-popular-sport-fish.html
Sea turtle nesting season has begun: What beachgoers should watch for: Officials encourage beachgoers to protect sea turtles during their time of nesting ...
houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/trending/article/sea-turtle-nesting-season-texas-19379612.php
Florida man pleads guilty to smuggling thousands of turtles to Hong Kong and Germany
nbcnews.com/news/us-news/florida-man-pleads-guilty-smuggling-thousands-turtles-hong-kong-german-rcna141202
Endangered Sawfish Found Dead With Saw Cut Off—$20,000 Reward for Info: The sawfish that beached itself on the shore was found the next day with its saw-like ...
newsweek.com/endangered-sawfish-found-dead-florida-beach-1872796
Florida man pleads guilty to smuggling thousands of turtles to Hong Kong and Germany
nbcnews.com/news/us-news/florida-man-pleads-guilty-smuggling-thousands-turtles-hong-kong-german-rcna141202
US: Florida likely to declare releasing of balloon in sky 'illegal' : The releasing of the balloons in the skies of Florida, United States is likely to ...
wionews.com/world/us-florida-likely-to-declare-releasing-of-balloon-in-sky-illegal-697861
Texas is first state to remove light goose conservation order: The goose conservation order was removed in hopes to ease hunting pressure on the population of ...
houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/general/article/texas-light-goose-conservation-order-19375805.php
Plan to shoot West Coast owls ignites protest: The federal government has proposed a plan to shoot 500,000 barred owls to save another owl species that inhabits ...
latimes.com/environment/story/2024-03-27/plan-to-shoot-northern-california-owls-ignites-protest
Battle heats up over 20 cell towers slated to go up along popular Jersey Shore beach
nj.com/monmouth/2024/03/battle-heats-up-over-20-cell-towers-slated-to-go-up-along-popular-jersey-shore-beach.html
Sunbathers might be booted off Jersey Shore beach in proposal to protect birds: Jersey Shore beaches may have more areas off limits in the near future as ...
nj.com/cape-may-county/2024/03/sunbathers-might-be-booted-off-jersey-shore-beach-in-proposal-to-protect-birds.html
Will killing 500,000 owls help similar species? Groups slam ‘reckless’ government plan
sacbee.com/news/nation-world/national/article287129475.html
Bald eagle reportedly shot and killed on Lake Conroe: Montgomery County game wardens are investigating a report that someone shot and killed a bald eagle on Lake ...
houstonchronicle.com/neighborhood/conroe/article/lake-conroe-bald-eagle-shooting-19370863.php
Worried about bird flu, other disease? Tips to prepare your spring bird feeder in KY
kentucky.com/news/state/kentucky/article286919125.html
Mount Graham red squirrels need more protected habitat to survive, groups say in lawsuit
azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona-environment/2024/03/19/mount-graham-red-squirrel-habitat-lawsuit/73032446007/
Feds want grizzly bears back in Washington´s North Cascades: SEATTLE — The National Park Service and U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service published a final series of ...
columbian.com/news/2024/mar/21/feds-want-grizzly-bears-back-in-washingtons-north-cascades/
Pink House in Newbury, a favorite of artists, will be removed: The federal government acquired the house in 2011 with plans to use it as a dormitory for workers ...
bostonglobe.com/2024/03/21/metro/pink-house-newbury-plum-island/
Smith: Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration programs an annual highlight in tax season
jsonline.com/story/sports/columnists/paul-smith/2024/03/21/wildlife-and-sport-fish-restoration-programs-a-highlight-in-tax-season/73038269007/
Katy spider monkey smuggler sentenced to federal prison: Savannah Nicole Valdez, of Katy, has been convicted of animal smuggling related crime twice since 2022.
houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/crime/article/katy-woman-sentenced-spider-monkey-smuggling-19198586.php
As Klamath River dams come down, old lands emerge and the landscape begins to heal
azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona/2024/02/16/klamath-river-undergoes-heart-surgery-as-dams-come-down/72497464007/
For 30th birthday, Canaan Wildlife Refuge gets 1,971-acre expansion: With help from The Nature Conservancy, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service adds three square ...
wvgazettemail.com/outdoors/recreation/for-30th-birthday-canaan-wildlife-refuge-gets-1-971-acre-expansion/article_85deb584-0839-579a-917c-5aa7447e4cf0.html
Why the silverspot butterfly, native to just 3 US states, is inching closer to extinction
abcnews.go.com/US/silverspot-butterfly-native-3-us-states-inching-closer/story
Animal Testing for Vaccines Relies on a Cruel Monkey Supply Chain: Long-tailed macaques are selling in the US for $50,000 and more, and there still aren’t enough ...
bloomberg.com/features/2024-monkey-laundering-supply-chain/
Where to Buy Caviar Online: We talked to experts and researched to find out where to buy caviar online, be it for a fancy party or a Tuesday night.
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CBP: 2 live howler monkeys at Texas Rio Grande Valley border: U.S. Customs and Border Protection seized the pair at the Brownsville and Matamoros International ...
expressnews.com/news/article/customs-border-control-howler-monkeys-18750720.php
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Iowa DNR to begin annual spring burning: The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will be conducting prescribed burns this spring on wildlife areas managed ...
stormlake.com/articles/iowa-dnr-to-begin-annual-spring-burning-2/
Environmental groups file another lawsuit to stop high-voltage power line from crossing the Mississippi River
jsonline.com/story/news/2024/03/08/groups-sue-to-stop-high-voltage-power-line-from-crossing-the-mississippi/72887681007/
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