Wildlife biologists sharing and educating the public on wildlife ecology and conservation. https://youtube.com/@wildlifewire_scicomm?si=CzoEkhuKKknyBK1E
The Reasons Why Scientists Get Angry at Shark Week - Washingtonian | How fictional animals, obsession with shark sex, and Nazis get in the way of actual discovery.
The Reasons Why Scientists Get Angry at Shark Week - WashingtonianThe 28th edition of Discovery's Shark Week started Sunday night with three new documentaries about everyone's favorite aquatic predators. Discovery, which launched Shark Week in 1988 as an earnest…washingtonian.comA content analysis of 32 years of Shark Week documentaries | Reminder- when I talk about Shark Week being a dumpster fire of lies, nonsense, and pseudoscience, I’m not guessing here. We checked.
A content analysis of 32 years of Shark Week documentariesDespite evidence of their importance to marine ecosystems, at least 32% of all chondrichthyan species are estimated or assessed as threatened with extinction. In addition to the logistical…journals.plos.org
This is going to be great. Don't miss out! "DingoFest is a one-of-a-kind celebration of Australia's iconic dingo, bringing together world-leading scientists, conservationists, Traditional Owners and passionate wildlife advocates for an unforgettable experience." Details/tickets 👉 dingofest.info
DingoFestJoin us at DingoFest for an unforgettable celebration featuring the documentary 'On The Fence' and the launch of 'Canis Dingo' book!dingofest.infoBeyond dichotomies: unravelling the nuances of local perceptions of the striped hyaena Hyaena hyaena in West Bengal, India: www.researchgate.net/publication/...
(PDF) Beyond dichotomies: unravelling the nuances of local perceptions of the striped hyaena Hyaena hyaena in West Bengal, IndiaPDF | Human–carnivore relationships are complex and shaped by a multitude of socio-ecological factors. Unfortunately, human interactions with smaller,... | Find, read and cite all the research you nee...www.researchgate.net
Researchers analyzed wolf scat in California and found that they primarily prey on cattle. The results reveal the challenges that occur when predators recolonize landscapes that have changed massively over time.
California wolves mostly eat cattleThe predators don’t have many native food sourceswildlife.orgA wonderful and heartfelt obituary for Dr. Gus Mills. May his memory continue to inspire us all in conservation: www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026...
OBITUARY Gus Mills: conservation has lost a wild soulDr Michael “Gus” Mills, one of Africa’s most respected carnivore scientists and one of the great field naturalists of his generation, died on 12 July after suffering from cancer. His death removes fro...www.dailymaverick.co.zaThis is a great idea for a new map! The coastal environments of Katmai are quite different from Yellowstone, and it’s wonderful to hear that Ellen Dymit did consulting for them!
WolfQuestWolfQuest is going to Alaska! Today we're announcing the upcoming Katmai Coast game expansion! Check it out! youtu.be/X_yBjmZHykg
New paper out today! We found increased oral vaccine bait uptake by Ethiopian wolves soon after deployment of baits; in areas further from human settlement; and areas with lower domestic dog density. Read the full paper here: besjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
Designing effective oral rabies vaccination strategies for endangered carnivores: Lessons from bait uptake in Ethiopian wolvesOur methods and framework offer valuable insights for designing effective oral vaccination strategies in wild carnivores globally, especially where domestic animal interference threatens wildlife hea....besjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com
Tajikistan’s markhor population has rebounded from a few hundred to more than 7,000 after years of conservation work https://ow.ly/N6bK50Zmqto #Tajikistan #Markhor #WildlifeConservation #Biodiversity #EndangeredSpecies #WildlifeRecovery
Tajikistan Notes Conservation Success as Markhor Population Grows - The Times Of Central AsiaThe population increase reflects years of conservation measures and local community efforts to protect the markhor, which is indigenous to mountain regions inow.lyCannot express how incredible it is to have this footage! Both takin and temperate dhole populations are rarely recorded due to their cryptic nature and threats from human disturbance, but seeing such a detailed hunt with seemingly new behaviors is amazing: youtu.be/jqZ2KbaD24w
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New paper led by @brynneklein.bsky.social former University of Alberta undergrad. Swimming ecology in polar bears is poorly understood but likely an increasingly important part of their life history. The bears are well adapted to long swims but it's energetically expensive & they prefer walking.
