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First Gray Wolf Pups Since 1940s Spotted in Colorado

“Quoting the article below, ” Wildlife advocates see wolf reintroduction in Colorado as a vital step in restoring the wolf more quickly to habitat stretching from the Canada to the Mexico border.” NOTE: this article was originally published to APNews.com on June 9, 2021. ENVER (AP) — Colorado has its first

Emergency Order Issued After 6 Breeding Facilities Test Positive for ‘zombie Deer’ Disease

Chronic Wasting Disease

Emergency Order Issued After 6 Breeding Facilities Test Positive for 'Zombie Deer' Disease

The article below discusses Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) which is spreading through Texas and the West at an accelerating rate. As we have written in the “Philosophy” section of this blog: “Confinement livestock operations take animals off the range where they efficiently convert the sun’s energy in the form

Why Italians Are Growing Apples for Wild Bears

Why Italians Are Growing Apples for Wild Bears

Most valued wild species receive supplemental feed in some form. This is true of waterfowl, deer, elk, upland game birds and even park pigeons fed by little old ladies. Why not bears? Growing things like apples which bears and many other species can eat is different than feeding them artificially.

Dam Dumps Mask Record-low Snake Flows

Dam Dumps Mask Record-low Snake Flows

“Because water is managed regionally across the West, and first allocated to the earliest-dated permits, states like Utah which was farmed before Wyoming and Idaho, are getting are getting priority water from states upstream. The rivers are full from the reservoir draw-downs, but the water is headed out-of-state. NOTE: this

The Rise of Aquaculture and the Threat of Floating Feedlots

The Rise of Aquaculture and the Threat of Floating Feedlots

Aquaculture was once thought to be the key to saving wild fish stocks. As discussed in the article below, it turns out to be fraught with unintended consequences. NOTE: this post was originally sent by email by The Regeneration Weekly on June 13, 2021. It was written by Parker Hughes.

Feds to Stock Cows in Lieu of Sheep

Bridger-Teton National Forest

Feds to Stock Cows in Lieu of Sheep

Largely ignored in this debate is the fact that animal impact is essential to the health of these areas. Nature does not much care whether the animals be bison, cattle, goats, horses etc., so long as animals in sufficient numbers and concentrations are periodically grazing and browsing weeds and brush,

California wildfires

Goat Stories

“At Pitchstone Waters we have found that properly managed goats are the easiest form of fire-control brush management in overgrown forests. The negative is that this a service which must be paid for. NOTE: this collection of goat-related stories was originally published to Flipboard.com. It was curated by Flipboard

Groups Call for Reintroduction of Jaguars in US Southwest

As described in the article below, advocates of jaguar restoration “contend that reintroducing the cats is essential to species conservation and restoration of the region’s ecosystem”. The advocates are correct. Habitat and wildlife restoration cannot be restored until we increase the numbers and species of prey (including wild horses)

Wolves Scare Deer and Reduce Auto Collisions 24%, Study Says

Wolves reduce deer-automobile collisions. This saves more money than proven wolf depredation costs in livestock losses. NOTE: this article was originally published to Click2Houston.com’s Apple News Channel.com on May 24, 2021. It was written by Christina Larson. Scientists found that an unconventional way of reducing the frequency

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Energy Development in West Texas that Collaborates with Nature and People

“Thinking holistically about energy development in far-West Texas. NOTE: this article was originally published to RespectBigBend.org in May 2021. It was titled “Thinking Differently About Energy Development: A Balanced Approach” A Report from Respect Big Bend & Texas’ Tri-County Stakeholder Engagement Group Respect Big Bend (RBB) is a project

Wild Horses: Analysis of The Issues and a Novel Science-supported Solution

"Invasion Biology"

Wild Horses: Analysis of The Issues and a Novel Science-supported Solution

Quoting the author of the article below, “The current American wild horse management paradigm fails economically and ecologically. Despite decades of activity, the wild horse advocacy has had virtually no meaningful effect on the plight of American wild horses. And, unfortunately, they have offered no plan that is genetically, ecologically

Idaho’s Bighorn Sheep

Idaho's Bighorn Sheep

Idaho’s big bighorn rams in the Big Lost and Hells Canyon.

Feral Desert Donkeys Are Digging Wells, Giving Water to Parched Wildlife

As reported below, wild burros – like their ancient ancestors – are essential to the health of wildlife in American deserts. NOTE: this article was originally published to NYTimes.com on April 13, 2021. It was written by Erick Lundgren, PhD Student, Centre for Compassionate Conservation, University of Technology Sydney; Arian Wallach,

Judge Rejects Bayer Proposal to Resolve Future Cancer Claims

It took a brave judge to go up against Big Ag in this way. It is unbelievable that Bayer’s board payed $63-billion to jump into the quicksand of Roundup liabilities. As reported below, Bayer’s stock price has fallen 40%. This could be just the beginning. NOTE: this article

"Invasion Biology"

Tasmanian Devils Born on Australian Mainland for First Time in 3,000 Years

These animals probably disappeared from the Australian mainland in large part due to human impact. They will likely thrive when reintroduced – if they are protected. America also has species that were successfully reintroduced in places where people had killed them out. Wild turkey, elk, deer, bighorn sheep, bison, horses, wolves,

Genetically Altered Mosquitoes Target Dengue Fever and Zika

“Watch for the unintended consequences: While mosquitoes pose problems for people, they are an important part of the food chain on which countless birds, insects and animals are dependent. NOTE: this article was originally published to WSJ.com on May 31, 2021. It was written by Robert Lee Hotz. In

WILD About Mountain Goats

WILD About Mountain Goats

Idaho’s’ mountain goats are adapted to living in rugged, remote areas, so it is natural that the mountain goat would appear mysterious. But this harsh habitat is also their defense.