Mountain Lion Spotted in San Francisco, Capture Underway
A young mountain lion has been spotted wandering through San Francisco's Pacific Heights neighbourhood, prompting wildlife officials to launch a capture operation near Lafayette Park.
Category : Wildlife
California Wildlife Trafficking Bust: Three Arrested for Elephant Tusks
Three individuals have been arrested in California following the seizure of hundreds of illegal animal products, including elephant tusks and rhinoceros horns, in what authorities describe as one of the largest wildlife trafficking cases in recent years.
Mountain Lion Spotted in San Francisco Neighbourhood
A mountain lion was sighted prowling in a residential area of San Francisco, leading to a search operation and safety warnings for locals to stay vigilant.
Sicilian Town Evacuated After Landslide Leaves Homes on Cliff Edge
Over 1,500 residents evacuated in Niscemi, Sicily, after a violent storm caused a landslide, leaving homes teetering on a crumbling cliff edge and prompting a state of emergency.
Sicily Landslide: Homes Teeter on Cliff Edge, Evacuations Underway
A severe landslide in Niscemi, Sicily, has forced 1,500 evacuations, with houses and cars left precariously on a cliff edge after a 4km hillside collapse, threatening the town's historic centre.
Mountain Lion Spotted in San Francisco, Safety Warnings Issued
A mountain lion was filmed prowling a residential San Francisco neighbourhood before disappearing into Lafayette Park, prompting animal control officials to warn residents to remain vigilant.
Countryfile viewers fume over 'distressing' bird netting scenes
BBC's Countryfile faces backlash as viewers criticise 'distressing' footage of birds caught via cannon netting for research, sparking debate on animal welfare.
Birds Bring Solace in Grief: A Yorkshire Diary
After losing her sister to cancer, a North Yorkshire writer finds unexpected comfort through two bird visitations - a starling and a robin - that arrive like gifts during her mourning.
Captive Beluga Whales Saved from Euthanasia by Canada
Canada's fisheries minister has conditionally approved the export of 30 captive beluga whales from Marineland to US aquariums, preventing their threatened euthanasia.
Simple January Task to Attract Robins to Your Garden
Wildlife experts reveal a straightforward winter gardening task that can help attract robins when frozen ground makes foraging difficult, plus essential feeding tips.
Snow Leopard Attacks Skier in China: Video Shows Predator
A shocking video from China's Xinjiang province shows a snow leopard crouching over a motionless skier after an attack. The tourist was hospitalised but is stable, with authorities increasing safety measures.
K'gari Dingo Cull Risks Extinction, Experts Warn
Experts warn that killing dingoes on K'gari after a tourist's death could push the isolated population towards extinction, citing low genetic diversity and inbreeding risks.
Walk of Water Photography Contest Reveals Human-Water Connection
The global Walk of Water photography contest showcases stunning images from around the world, highlighting humanity's intimate relationship with water in all its forms.
Scotland's Marine Protection Failure: Bottom Trawling Continues
Despite designating 37% of Scottish waters as Marine Protected Areas, bottom trawling and scallop dredging continue in 95% of coastal waters, devastating seabeds and threatening traditional fishing livelihoods.
Winter's White Wonders: Egrets and Snowdrops in Norfolk
A Norfolk country diary observes the brilliant white of little egrets and emerging snowdrops against the drab winter landscape, pondering nature's cleanliness amid muddy conditions.
Spider Monkeys Share Insider Knowledge for Food
Scientists discover Geoffroy's spider monkeys switch social groups to share information on fruit tree locations and ripening times, enhancing collective intelligence.
Coogan's Home Plans Threatened by Protected Newts
Comedian Steve Coogan's plans to build a guest annexe at his East Sussex manor could be halted if rare great crested newts are found on his property, with strict wildlife protection laws in place.
Spider Monkeys Share Insider Knowledge on Fruit Trees
New research reveals spider monkeys in Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula share insider knowledge about prime fruit trees through fluid social subgroups, enhancing collective foraging success.
Pet Monkeys Face Seizure Under New UK Welfare Ban
New UK laws requiring zoo-level standards for keeping primates could lead to thousands of pet monkeys being seized, with many potentially facing euthanasia due to health issues.
Countryfile Fans Fume Over 'Distressing' Bird Scene
BBC Countryfile viewers expressed anger on social media after a segment showed birds being captured using cannon netting, with many calling the method distressing.
r/animalid: The Subreddit for Wildlife Mystery Thrills
Discover how the Reddit community r/animalid turns everyday wildlife encounters into thrilling mysteries, from blurry rats to coyotes with mange, satisfying our deep-seated desire for excitement.
Dingo Pack to be Euthanised After K'gari Tourist Tragedy
Queensland government announces destruction of 10 dingoes linked to Canadian backpacker Piper James's death, sparking outrage from Indigenous traditional owners over lack of consultation.
Wood Ants Huddle Like Penguins in Winter
A young nature observer in Devon discovers wood ant nests in winter, revealing their penguin-like huddling behaviour for warmth and surprising activity during hibernation.
Young Naturalists Lead Snowy Animal Census in Wildlife Survey
A group of young naturalists has embarked on a snowy animal census, documenting local wildlife tracks and signs to monitor biodiversity and engage in environmental conservation efforts.
London's Hidden Microclimates: Wildlife Thriving in the City
Discover how London's unique urban environments create microclimates where scorpions, snakes, otters, falcons, and other unexpected species are thriving beyond the zoo.
EU Downgrades Wolf Protection Amid Finnish Reindeer Crisis
The European Union has downgraded the wolf's strictly protected status after populations nearly doubled. In Finland, record reindeer deaths spark fears Russian wolves are crossing the border due to the Ukraine war.
K'gari Dingo Death Sparks Tourism Debate
The death of a Canadian backpacker on K'gari raises urgent questions about balancing tourism with protecting the island's unique dingo population.
Sea Lion Recovers in LA After Bullets Found in Head
A sea lion named Confetti is recovering in Los Angeles after rescuers discovered two bullets lodged in his head, highlighting ongoing violence against marine mammals.
Chimp Babsie Starts New Life at Edinburgh Zoo After Rescue
Babsie, a 33-year-old Eastern chimpanzee rescued from a German circus, has settled into her new home at Edinburgh Zoo after a careful introduction process to join the existing troop.
Feral Camels Rampage Australian Town in Heatwave
Mount Liebig faces nightly invasions by hundreds of feral camels searching for water as record-breaking temperatures exceed 50°C, damaging infrastructure.
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