Bannerghatta Biological Park (BBP) in Bengaluru has launched a new Leopard safari, offering visitors a unique chance to see these majestic animals in their natural habitat. Alongside the safari, BBP is promoting afforestation by selling saplings at reduced prices to encourage ecological conservation and public awareness.
Atlas Ocean Voyages has partnered with the Global Penguin Society and ORCA, leading marine conservation organizations, to enhance wildlife exploration and conservation efforts on its expedition cruises. Guests aboard the World Navigator’s Antarctica expedition in November 2024 will gain expert insights from Global Penguin Society conservationists, delve into penguin research, and support their mission to safeguard all 18 penguin species. Additionally, Atlas Ocean Voyages continues its collaboration with ORCA, involving guests as citizen scientists in marine conservation projects during the World Voyager’s Arctic expeditions. These partnerships underscore Atlas Ocean Voyages’ commitment to wildlife conservation and inspiring guests to actively participate in preserving marine ecosystems.
In a bid to entertain visitors, four employees at Avadale Resort in the Mudumalai Tiger Reserve were apprehended and detained for feeding a wild elephant. The incident highlights the dangers of human-wildlife interactions and raises concerns about the resort’s operations.
The Los Angeles County Fish and Wildlife Commission has scrapped a controversial plan to shoot Catalina deer from helicopters in an effort to control the island’s deer population. The commission, meeting in a special session on Wednesday, decided to rework plans to address the more than 1,770 mule deer on Catalina Island.
Join the Black Mambas, the world’s first all-female anti-poaching unit, on patrol in the heart of the African bush. Witness their dedication to wildlife protection and community empowerment as they navigate the challenges of their work in Kruger National Park and beyond.
In recent years, the global trade in elephant ivory has faced significant restrictions to protect declining elephant populations. However, distinguishing mammoth ivory from elephant ivory poses a challenge. A new study published in PLOS ONE presents a breakthrough solution using laser technology to identify the origin of ivory. The non-invasive Raman spectroscopy technique analyzes the biochemical makeup of ivory, distinguishing between mammoth and elephant ivory, and even among different elephant species. This technology offers advantages over traditional methods, including being non-destructive and time-efficient. It holds promise for wildlife conservation efforts in combating the illegal trade of elephant ivory.
In commemoration of World Penguin Day, McVitie’s revealed the nation’s favorite Penguin biscuit jokes, with the top pick being ‘What was the name of the Emperor Penguin? Julius Freezer.’ The Humboldt penguins at London Zoo were treated to a comedy show featuring the top ten jokes, along with fun penguin facts provided by ZSL experts. The event marked the partnership between McVitie’s Penguin and ZSL, aiming to connect families with wildlife and inspire children to care for the planet while supporting ZSL’s conservation efforts.
The Pennsylvania Game Commission announced on Monday that it will be spraying 123,000 acres of state game land from the air as part of an effort to control the spongy moth population. Spraying will begin as soon as leaf-out occurs and the spongy moth eggs hatch, which is expected to be in late April and May. The commission emphasizes that the spraying is necessary to protect valuable habitats from the destructive pest and will provide hunters with opportunities to chase gobblers for generations to come. Hunters may encounter aircraft spraying during spring gobbler seasons, but disturbances are brief and temporary.
Art enthusiasts gathered at an art gallery in Aliganj for the solo exhibition ‘Aqua’ by Abhilasha Singh, showcasing a series of artworks that address the pressing issue of environmental pollution and its impact on wildlife. Singh’s thought-provoking pieces aim to raise awareness about the urgent need to protect our planet and its inhabitants.
A Florida man named Walter Rudder saved his neighbor, Rick Fingeret, from a horrific alligator attack by using his vehicle to run over the reptile. Fingeret was walking his two dogs when the 11-foot alligator attacked, grabbing him by the leg and dragging him towards a nearby pond.
