Conservation Deer 665 migrates from Wilson, WY to the Red Desert This fall Wyoming Migration Initiative posted an animation and migration tracking updates for a new yearling doe known as Deer 665. Next to Deer 255 mentioned in this article, she is only the second deer ever known to migrate from the Red Desert to Idaho. Point to point, Deer 665
Californa rain 2023 Facing the Floodwaters in California’s San Joaquin Valley Quoting the article below, “As communities like Allensworth (San Joaquin Valley) brace for the snowmelt this spring—and the floods they know are coming—this history of water theft, sabotage, and discrimination is always in the backs of their minds. NOTE: this article was originally published to TheFern.org on
Bio-Diversity Algonquin Park Wildlife Videos Algonquin Provincial Park is in southeastern Ontario, Canada. Its forests, rivers and numerous lakes, including the large Lake of Two Rivers, are home to moose, bears and common loons. NOTE: this post was orginbially published to this site on November 16, 2020.
Newsletter Restoring Biodiversity - 6/13/2023 Politicians are telling the Forest Service to do more to fight wildfires. Feeding wildlife is not free. Building habitat on the Snake River. And more….
Brush Politicians Tell Forest Service: Do More to Fight Wildfires “As discussed below, The Forest Service has estimated that more than 460 million acres are at moderate to high risk from wildfire.” NOTE: this article was originally published to Outsideonline.com on April 18, 2023. It was written by Susan Montoya Bryan. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Lawmakers from several western
Biodiversity Feeding the Wildlife Isn’t Free As discussed below, in private lands wildlife management, “No good deed goes unpunished”. NOTE: this article was originally published to Onland.WesternLandOwners.org on May 4, 2023. It was written by Billy Whitehurst. We Call This the Ranch’s Catch-22: the Better the Job We Do, the More of a
building habitat Building Waterfowl Habitat on the Snake River in Idaho Fort Boise Wildlife Management Area in Southwest Idaho provides an important stop over for resident and migrating ducks and geese. Habitat biologists strive to create the perfect mix of open water, cover and food. NOTE: this post was originally published to this site on November 9, 2020
Newsletter Restoring Biodiversity - 6/6/2023 North America's early history with horses. And how Indigenous people intereacted with them. Elk numbers and how our forests play a role. And more….
"Invasion Biology" Horse Nations Coming home: As discussed below, “Horses evolved millions of years ago in North America and, after spreading to Eurasia and Africa, went extinct in their homeland at the end of the last ice age. Along with nearly 40 other species of megafauna, from saber-toothed tigers and mammoths to camels, they
"Wolves" Wolf Caught Swimming Off Remote Part of Vancouver Island “A British Columbia woman was on a boat at the right time and managed to see a wolf swimming near Kyuquot Sound off the coast of Vancouver Island. NOTE: this article was originally published to VancouverisAwesome.com on March 30, 2023. It was written by Alanna Kelly. — Maxine Caroline Gillette
"Invasion Biology" RESEARCH ARTICLE ON HORSES: Early Dispersal of Domestic Horses Into the Great Plains and Northern Rockies Are horses native to, or so-called “invasive exotics“ in North America? As discussed below, “Horses were deeply integrated into Indigenous (American Indian) societies before the arrival of 18th-century (1700’s) European observers, as reflected in herd management, ceremonial practices, and culture. “This study established that Indigenous peoples were living and
"Wolves" How Predators and Forest Management Affect Elk Numbers Elk numbers around Yellowstone Park have declined over recent decades. This is usually blamed on wolves and bears. But according to this video, forest management probably plays a larger role. NOTE: this post was originally posted to this site on November 2, 2020.
Newsletter Restoring Biodiversity - 5/30/2023 The enormous and growing use of Glyphosate. Mama eagle won't leave her snow covered nest. Changing minds about wolves. And more….
Bayer Glyphosate for Breakfast? As discussed below, “American applications of Glyphosate – the most heavily-used chemical weed killer in human history – increased sixteen-fold between 1987 and 2007. Today, traces of the chemical are found far from the farm. It is so widespread that unless you live in a bubble and grow your own food, it’
Eagles Webcam Captures Mama Bald Eagle Who Won’t Leave Nest Covered in Over Foot of Snow After Winter Storm “A blanket of snow absolutely swamped the bald eagles’ nest. But mama eagle wasn’t going anywhere. NOTE: this article was originally published to TheEpochTimes.com on March 21, 2023. It was written by Anna Mason. After winter storms hit Minnesota in February, a remote wildlife camera caught one stalwart
"Invasion Biology" Dropping the Fences, Episode 2: RAIN After reading the signs, Johnny’s predictions of good rain come true after seven years of drought. Within weeks the veld is transformed in a great renewal as seeds that have lain dormant for years come to life. It’s time for Veronica to learn more about regenerative agriculture with
"Invasion Biology" My Rancher Parents Hate Wolves. I Took Them on a Wolf-Watching Tour in Yellowstone to Change Their Minds The wolf debate out West is driven in large part by ignorance – on both sides. A morning spent with Wolf Trackers would greatly help the parties to find common ground for compromise. In order to preserve and restore wildlife and wildlife habitat, we must make these decisions based on giving
Newsletter Restoring Biodiversity - 5/23/2023 Mass bison hunt kills 1,150. Predators chasing prey in Yellowstone. Nature’s fear factor. And more….
Cattle Virtual Fences for Cattle Find a Home on the Range “Virtual fences could be a game-changing grazing innovation, especially on public lands where permanent fences are prohibited. “I think it’s the best thing since barbed wire,” said Kristy Wallner, a BLM rangeland specialist in Colorado. NOTE: this article was originally published to WSJ.com on May 18, 2023. It
"Wolves" The Chase “A national park should present a vignette of primitive America.” – A. Starker Leopold Predator-prey chases happen countless times every day in Yellowstone, but we rarely witness them. Kira Cassidy, research associate with the Yellowstone Wolf Project, provides context and insight as a wolf tests an elk along Soda Butte Creek.
Mass Yellowstone Hunt Kills 1,150 Bison Thanks to agency policies that put dogma ahead of common sense, our National Park bison and elk herds are the national reservoir for brucellosis. It is essential that an all-out effort be initiated to control disease, which causes spontaneous abortions in cattle, in the Parks using the most modern technology
Biodiversity Nature's Fear Factor “For animals in Mozambique’s Gorongosa National Park, the normal balance of competition and predation was upended when a war wiped out the top predators. The remaining animals didn’t simply grow in numbers—they began behaving in unusual ways, veering outside their typical territories and feeding patterns. Could it
Newsletter Restoring Biodiversity - 5/16/2023 Winter crushes Wyoming Mule Deer. The case against fences. Tasmainian Devils are retruning to Mainland Australia. And more….
Mule Deer Winter Crushes Wyoming Range Mule Deer Fawns The usual suspects – hunting, weather, livestock, and development – are blamed for this very cold and wet season’s toll on wildlife. As usual, there is no thought about how so-called ‘conservation’ practices have degraded habitat and wild animal health, making wildlife less able to withstand cold and disease. NOTE: this
Animal Growth Dropping the Fences (Episode 1) - DUST A South African story. Two families who have lived on N’Rougas Farm for generations embark on a project of renewal and hope together. In this episode, Veronica, the farm owner, sets out on a mission to farm sheep in a predator-friendly way while an ongoing and worsening drought has
