Wildlife
A Bipartisan Push Could Change State Wildlife Protection
A bill in Congress would direct nearly $1.4 billion annually to state and tribal wildlife agencies to protect overlooked species.
The Largest Wildlife Bridge in the U.S. Opens in San Antonio
Both people and animals will have a safe crossing over a six-lane highway in the Texas city.
Will Colorado Bring Back Wolves? It’s Up to Voters
COMMENTARY | By the 1940s, shooting, trapping and poisoning had eradicated gray wolves from the state. Wildlife biologists will likely need to reintroduce them if Colorado voters decide to move ahead.
Roadkill Dropped During Coronavirus Shutdowns, Study Found
The study, which found a 58% decrease in mountain lions killed by cars, examined crash reports involving large animals and traffic patterns in three states.
Poop, Screams and Divebombing Birds: How One City Plans to Deal With a Peacock Problem
The Miami City Commission will begin humanely trapping and relocating peacocks from one neighborhood after years of complaints from residents.
It’s Time to Bring Wildlife Policy Into the 21st Century
COMMENTARY | On issues like deer population control, state agencies are prioritizing hunters over public health and the environment.
An Invasive Species Hunt: Inside the 'Python Bowl'
The 10-day competition sent 750 snake hunters into the Florida Everglades, with the goal of removing as many Burmese pythons as possible.
Behind on Child Support? In Some States that Means No Fishing or Hunting
A proposal in Utah would prevent certain people from obtaining hunting or fishing permits if they're behind on child support. Similar policies have been adopted by other states.
Investigating Illegal Elk Poaching
Five elk were poached from mid-November to mid-December in Michigan, the most ever illegally killed in one month.
Monitoring Deer Health Means a Helicopter Ride for a Utah Herd
About 50 mule deer in Utah were flown recently to a state-owned ranch to allow wildlife biologists to examine and tag them. Officials said the tests give them important insights into the health of the herd as a whole.
Using Social Media to Monitor Endangered Species Uncovers Surprising Information
Federal researchers used Instagram to collect information on human interactions with endangered monk seals and found that the posts contained data that was missing from traditional reports.
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