A bald eagle, believed to be the raptor Jackie from the Big Bear Eagle Nest Cam, was rescued near Big Bear Lake, California, following an encounter with other eagles. The Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation reported that the eagle is currently receiving care at a specialized rehabilitation facility after being stabilized by … Read more
Illegal wildlife trafficking remains the third-largest form of global organized crime, trailing only drug and weapons smuggling. According to Ofir Drori, founder of the Eco Activists for Government and Law Enforcement (EAGLE) network, the trade involves a transnational network that exploits systemic corruption to move elephant ivory, pangolin scales, and live primates. By utilizing undercover … Read more
The arrival of the H5 strain of avian influenza in Australia, first confirmed in a migratory bird on the Fleurieu Peninsula in June, has placed the Coorong National Park at the center of a potential ecological crisis. As the last continent to record the virus, Australia now faces a significant threat to its native bird … Read more
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is investigating a viral social media video appearing to show a woman in a kayak petting an alligator at Silver Springs, according to agency reports. The incident has triggered public complaints and prompted officials to reiterate that feeding, harassing, or capturing alligators is illegal for anyone who … Read more
Residents along Arrow Point Road in Warren are reporting a surge in black bear home break-ins, prompting safety concerns and requests for increased state intervention. According to the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP), there were 40 reported home entries by bears across the state in 2025, a decrease from over 60 such … Read more
Brookes, a juvenile female great white shark, was recently tracked off the Florida Panhandle near Mexico Beach and St. Joseph Peninsula. Tagged by the Tancook Islands Marine Field Station and OCEARCH in Nova Scotia, the 8-foot shark is following a seasonal migration pattern that moves between northern feeding grounds and warmer southern waters. Where was … Read more
A 15-foot great white shark was documented feeding on a whale carcass off the coast of Rhode Island. According to the Atlantic Shark Institute, “White shark sightings are few and far between until a whale dies and then they seem to appear out of nowhere as this one did.” Why do great white sharks appear … Read more
Fort Myers Bear Sightings: Why Wildlife Encounters Are Increasing The Fort Myers Police Department and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) are actively tracking a black bear reported roaming near Barden and Towles streets for the second consecutive day. While authorities report no aggressive behavior from the animal, residents are advised to maintain … Read more
The Cozumel fox, a species long feared extinct, has been confirmed alive following a 2023 photographic sighting in Mexico. Published in the journal Neotropical Biology and Conservation, the report confirms this is the first documented appearance of the elusive, dwarf-sized canine since 2001. Researchers warn the animal remains critically endangered, facing significant threats from habitat … Read more
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture has implemented a mandatory quarantine for susceptible domestic animals entering the state, citing a rise in confirmed New World screwworm cases in Texas and New Mexico. As of June 10, the U.S. Department of Agriculture reports that the parasite—which feeds on living tissue—has moved into multiple counties, though no cases … Read more