In short: About 22,000 hectares of forest at Mount Cole and Mount Buangor burned in February during weeks-long bushfires. Six weeks later, wildlife carers and rescuers say they are beginning to see the impact of the bushfire on local wildlife. What’s next? An ecologists says introduced predators will have greater access to the area after the fire and are likely […]
Impact of animal husbandry on ecology
During the Russian aggression, animals also faced the fate of evacuation, abuse, injuries, and shelling. Fleeing people often left them locked in their homes, where they died of hunger or thirst. At the same time, industrial farms continue to operate in Ukraine, where animals are forced to live in cramped conditions, grow as fast as […]
Wenatchee Valley animal control seizes dogs, birds in animal cruelty investigation | News
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Extinction crisis puts 1 million species on the brink
Nature is in crisis, and it’s only getting worse. As species vanish at a rate not seen in 10 million years, more than 1 million species are currently on the brink.Humans are driving this extinction crisis through activities that take over animal habitats, pollute nature and fuel global warming, scientists say. A new global deal […]
Gas Drilling Is Disrupting Animal Migration
In general, it’s surprising how little ecologists know about why large animals choose their migration paths. The motivations for moving are obvious, and include things like food, water, and a safe place to raise young. But how herds or animals learn their routes is a major debate. Evolution plays some role. There are signs of […]