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Freeing poached wildlife ‘safely’ is a dangerous myth – new study

The moment a cage door is opened and an animal released is often seen as the ultimate good news. When a captive wild animal is freed, the media often applauds, public support swells and donations to welfare charities surge. But as a new study by myself and colleagues reveals, there is a dark side to returning animals to the wild. Illegal trafficking in wildlife yields billions of dollars per year, making it one of the highest grossing illegal trades. It poses a serious risk to conservation, so it’s no wonder the confiscation of an illegally trafficked animal feels like a win. One of the problems is that for many species, especially smaller species perceived as less charismatic, or less...

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Freeing poached wildlife ‘safely’ is a dangerous myth – new study

wn.com - 16:58

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Oregon’s Wildlife is at Risk. Increasing the State’s Lodging Tax Could Help

wn.com - 26/Feb 16:40

A bill to raise Oregon’s lodging tax by 1.25 percent to benefit threatened animal species passed the House and now awaits a Senate vote. by...

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Oregon’s Wildlife is at Risk. Increasing the State’s Lodging Tax Could Help

wn.com - 26/Feb 16:40

A bill to raise Oregon’s lodging tax by 1.25 percent to benefit threatened animal species passed the House and now awaits a Senate vote. by...

Not all humans are equally frightening to wildlife, says new study

times of india - 17/Feb 08:20

New research suggests wildlife's fear of humans is not uniform. Animals exhibit strong fear responses to hunters and fishers but less so to tourists...

Not all humans are equally frightening to wildlife, says new study

times of india - 17/Feb 08:20

New research suggests wildlife's fear of humans is not uniform. Animals exhibit strong fear responses to hunters and fishers but less so to tourists...

What to watch: ‘Born to be Wild’ will steal your heart

citizen.co.za - 20/Feb 06:48

'Born to be Wild' on Apple TV will not only steal your heart, but it is one of the best wildlife shows in a long time. Here's why.

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Councillor asks city to prohibit feeding of wildlife

ottawa.citynews.ca - 14/Feb 19:24

Holding out a peanut and watching a chipmunk come and stuff it in its cheek may look cute, but it can have consequences for both the community and its...

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High IQ men tend to be less conservative than their average peers, study finds

wn.com - 18/Feb 17:48

The stereotype of the eccentric genius with radical political views is a common trope in fiction. A new study challenges this assumption by suggesting...

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High IQ men tend to be less conservative than their average peers, study finds

wn.com - 18/Feb 17:48

The stereotype of the eccentric genius with radical political views is a common trope in fiction. A new study challenges this assumption by suggesting...

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Environmental center sues feds over protected habitat for wolverines

courthousenews.com - 00:09

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service failed to meet a deadline to determine critical protections for the threatened species, which is down to a...