If the government takes grizzly bears off the Endangered Species List, some states will likely introduce a hunting season.
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When scientists first thought to deceive predators with bird smells, the idea seemed crazy. But after seeing how fake news messes with the minds of both humans and animals, it now makes sense.
Burning confiscated elephant ivory and animal horns in Myanmar’s first public display of action against the illegal wildlife trade, Oct. 4, 2018.
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In the 1800s, Americans hunted many wild species near or into extinction. Then in the early 1900s, the US shifted from uncontrolled consumption of wildlife to conservation. Could Asia follow suit?
Kenya has seen a huge decline in the number of roan antelopes.
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The NSW government has announced plans to remove feral deer from its list of official game animals. With careful monitoring, the resulting free-for-all could help curb their booming numbers.
Dingoes on K'Gari are the most genetically ‘pure’ in Australia.
Management practices that don’t consider the history, ecology and social circumstances of dingo populations help drive their aggression towards people.
Kangaroos probably don’t enjoy social media photos as much as we do.
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Here’s some advice on taking selfies with wild animals: don’t. It’s not fun for the animal, and can have serious knock-on effects for their health. And you could be injured (or worse).
A grizzly bear looks up from its meal in British Columbia.
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