Humanoid Robot Chasing Wild Boar in Warsaw
City officials are now forming a task force to address it, with a clear mandate: reduce risk to residents while figuring out how to coexist with a species that has fully embraced urban life.
Mule Deer Foundation Receives $4 Million to Support Grassland Conservation Efforts
“Ranchers throughout the Midwest and West have long played a vital role in managing native grasslands that support both wildlife and local economies,” said Greg Sheehan, President and CEO of the Mule Deer Foundation.
Before the Rails: When Buffalo Meant Survival
This article is Part I of a two-part series on the history of the American bison. “Buffalo” and “bison” are often used interchangeably in North America. Early explorers called it “buffalo,” and the name stuck. Archaeological evidence shows Indigenous peoples hunted bison for at least 10,000 years, during a time when an estimated 30 to […]
CWD Expands Across Montana Herds
Chronic Wasting Disease is continuing to spread across Montana, and wildlife managers are beginning to see early signs of what that could mean for the state’s deer and elk populations. According to recent reporting, CWD has now been detected in roughly one-third of Montana’s hunting districts, with confirmed cases in mule deer, white-tailed deer, and […]
From 50% to 5%: The Shift in Mammal Biomass
Roughly 150 years ago, wild mammals made up a significant share of life on land. Today, they account for a small fraction of total mammal biomass, which is defined as the combined weight of all mammals, including wildlife, humans, and livestock. This shift didn’t happen overnight. It reflects a long-term reallocation of land, energy, and […]
Approved Thailand Tests Birth Control to Reduce Elephant Encounters
In wildlife management, birth control is rarely an effective tool. Across most species, it is difficult to administer, hard to scale, and has limited long-term impact. Thailand’s current approach represents a rare exception in wildlife management. Last year in Thailand, wild elephants killed 30 people and damaged crops in more than 2,000 incidents. As elephant […]
Japan’s Rising Bear Encounters
In 2025, Japan recorded its deadliest year on record for bear attacks, with 11 people killed and more than 100 injured. According to the Environment Ministry, this is the highest toll since data collection began in 2006. Once secretive forest dwellers, Asiatic black and brown bears are now appearing in supermarkets, schoolyards, and city streets […]
When Elephant Conservation Success Goes Too Far
In South-East Zimbabwe, elephant populations have soared to more than 100,000 – an increase of 17,000 in just the past decade. But with that growth has come devastation. In Zimbabwe’s Sango Conservancy, elephants are consuming 300 pounds of vegetation a day, stripping bark from thousand-year-old baobabs and tearing up the last of the grasslands. Now, […]
Scotland’s Schools Go Wild for Venison
Forget the usual school lunch menu – wild venison is making its debut on plates in Scottish schools. For the first time in the UK, children on the islands of Jura and Islay are enjoying this locally sourced meat as part of their school meals. Deer are the most common source of wild meat in […]
Rising Seas Threaten Florida’s Key Deer
Fewer than 1,000 Key Deer survive today, making them North America’s rarest and smallest deer. Standing just 30 inches tall and weighing under 80 pounds, these tiny deer live exclusively on a narrow chain of islands in Florida. Their story is one of near extinction, remarkable recovery, and ongoing challenges from hurricanes, rising seas, and […]