endangered species
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Trump Administration Guts America’s Endangered Species Act
At a time when species face an unprecedented threat from human activities, the U.S. Trump administration is rolling back key protections for those most at risk of extinction.
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These ‘Astroecologists’ Are Using Star-Spotting Tech To Count Endangered Animals
Astrophysicists sometimes turn to thermal infrared technology to help them find and study stars. The technology’s been around for decades, and it’s constantly evolving to reveal more about the cosmos. Now, some of these scientists are bringing their expertise to the world of conservation. If thermal cameras are capable of spotting distant stars, well, they…
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Rhino Poacher In South Africa Reportedly Killed By Elephant, Then Eaten By Lions
A man suspected to have entered Kruger National Park in South Africa neat the border with Mozambique on Monday with four compatriots to poach protected rhinos was reportedly killed by an elephant before becoming a meal to a pack of lions, according to a report in the Letaba Herald subsequently confirmed by other outlets.
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Tipster Crashes Abandoned Texas Home To Smoke Weed, Finds Caged Tiger Instead
A person who entered an abandoned house in Houston’s Harrisburg/Manchester neighbourhood looking for a quiet place to toke found a tiger instead, KPRC-TV reported.