Topic
wildlife management
16 stories related to this topic, newest first.
world23 days ago
Australian Scientists Develop Gene Drive to Reduce Feral Rabbit Numbers
Researchers at the University of Melbourne are creating a gene drive using IVF and gene-editing to produce infertile female rabbits. The project aims to reduce feral rabbit populations that cause more than $200 million in annual agricultural losses.
Science Newsscience31 days ago
Rotating-Eye Buoy Failed to Deter Seabirds from Danish Fishing Nets
A yellow buoy fitted with wind-driven aluminum flags painted as eyes did not keep seabirds away from pound nets off Korsør, Denmark. Researchers recorded more than 1,000 birds over 46 days and found the deterrent lost effect after 23 days. The study was published May 13 in Royal…
The Independentworld33 days ago
Georgia HOA Considers Trapping Beavers After Relocation Efforts Fail
A homeowners association in Alpharetta, Georgia, plans to trap beavers damaging trees around a neighborhood lake. Some residents oppose the plan and call for relocation instead.
msnbc.comscience37 days ago
Trump Administration Rescinds Biden-Era Bison Grazing Leases on Montana Federal Land
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum revoked seven leases on 63,000 acres of federal land awarded to the conservation group in 2022. The decision targets American Prairie's 950 bison while assuring more than 50 Native American tribes that their herds will not necessarily face similar r…
world39 days ago
Japanese Firm Reports Surge in Orders for Robot Wolves After Bear Attacks
A Japanese company that produces robot wolves designed to resemble aggressive animals has received a large number of orders following a record number of fatal bear attacks on humans last year. The devices are intended to deter wildlife from approaching populated areas. The compan…
AF
The Free Pressworld41 days ago
Congresswoman Seeks Easier Removal of Sea Lions Eating Salmon
Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez said sea lions consume four times as many salmon as fishermen and tribes catch annually in the Columbia River. Nearly 25 percent of fish at a major dam showed sea lion bite wounds last spring. The Washington Democrat has called for changes to make it…
The Guardianpolitics44 days ago
Trump Administration Orders Rollback of Hunting and Fishing Restrictions at 55 National Park Service Sites
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum ordered agencies in January to remove unnecessary barriers to hunting and fishing. Managers have lifted bans on tree stands, dog training, vehicle retrieval and trail hunting while extending seasons and allowing new practices at specific parks. Hunt…
NA
The Japan Timesscience44 days ago
Rising Bear Encounters Prompt Review of Japan Wildlife Management
Japan is seeing an increase in bear encounters as animals emerge from hibernation. A hiker was killed by a brown bear in Shiretoko National Park last August and another fatal attack occurred in Iwate Prefecture in April. Officials and conservation groups are expanding non-lethal…
The Independentscience44 days ago
Trump Administration Directs Agencies to Scale Back Hunting Restrictions on Federal Lands
The Interior Department issued an order in January directing agencies to remove unnecessary barriers to hunting and fishing on national parks, refuges and wilderness areas. The directive applies to 55 sites in the lower 48 states and has already led to changes at several location…
Nprworld44 days ago
Colombia Plans to Cull Invasive Hippos Descended from Pablo Escobar's Zoo as Population Surges
Anant Ambani has proposed moving up to 80 hippos from Doradal, Colombia, to his Vantara wildlife reserve in Gujarat, India. The offer comes after Colombia's government announced a plan in mid-April to cull up to 80 animals this year to control a population that has grown to 200.…
msnbc.comscience45 days ago
Trump Administration Rescinds Biden-Era Ban on M-44 Cyanide Devices for Predator Control on Public Lands
The Bureau of Land Management will resume use of M-44 devices following an internal April memorandum. The devices, banned by the Biden administration in 2023 over risks to people and wildlife, are intended to protect livestock from predators. A 2017 incident in Idaho that killed…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewscience70 days ago
Traps to Be Set for Yellow-Legged Hornets in Wales After Recent Sighting
The Welsh government has directed the National Bee Unit to install traps for yellow-legged hornets within a 5km radius of a sighting site in Caergwrle, Wales. Trapping efforts will run from mid-April to the end of June. The species poses a risk to honey bees, and the public is as…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewscience70 days ago
Manitoba Increases Possession Limit for Largemouth Bass in Most Fishing Areas
Manitoba has raised the possession limit for largemouth bass from zero to four in most fishing locations due to illegal introductions of the non-native species. Restrictions apply to certain bodies of water, including size limits and specific possession rules. The change aims to…
bgr.comscience52 days ago
Asian Needle Ants Spread to Over 20 US States Since 1932 Introduction
Asian needle ants, an invasive species from East Asia, have expanded to more than 20 states since their initial detection in Georgia and North Carolina in 1932. The ants deliver painful stings that can cause severe allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis. Reports indicate prese…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewworld72 days ago
Genomic Study Indicates Human Reintroduction of Nutria to California After 1970s Eradication
A genomic study by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife links nutria found in Merced County in 2017 to a population in central Oregon, suggesting human reintroduction decades after the species was eradicated in the 1970s. Nutria, large semi-aquatic rodents native to Sou…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewworld52 days ago
Local Landscaper Disposes of Dead Geese Infected with Bird Flu Near Georgica Pond
This winter, hundreds of dead geese infected with bird flu were found around Georgica Pond in the Hamptons. Local authorities faced uncertainty on how to dispose of the bodies due to the infection risk. A local landscaper handled the disposal.