>Correction: Edible Roadkill story
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — In a story Oct. 10 about Montana approving rules for motorists to salvage roadkill for consumption, The Associated Press, relying on the comments of a Montana Fish, Wildlife and...
View ArticleCorrection: Edible Roadkill story
In a story Oct. 10 about Montana approving rules for motorists to salvage roadkill for consumption, The Associated Press, relying on the comments of a Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks official,...
View ArticleShark chokes on sea lion: Obstruction in shark's throat, did it really choke?
A shark chokes on sea lion catch out in ocean waters before washing ashore in Australia last week. Western Australia's Department of Fisheries said it appears that the great white shark got the sea...
View ArticleWildlife and the city
Johannesburg - It’s two minutes past midnight and a cool 11ºC outside when the leopard flits into view, moving into a cave obscured by scraggly bush. It’s almost like an invitation to follow it. Four...
View ArticleDeer safari for morning walkers on zoo agenda
KANPUR: If all goes well, the Kanpur zoo administration will open the deer safari for morning walkers in the ongoing month. Zoo authorities are planning to get the area marked for the safari cleaned by...
View ArticleDanish zoo kills healthy giraffe, feeds it to lions despite protests and...
Marius, the Copenhagen Zoo's healthy 18-month-old giraffe, was euthanized by his keepers and fed to the zoo's meat-eating animals Sunday despite online protests from animal lovers over the plan. Zoo...
View ArticleLegislation could add roadkill to Montana menus
The idea came from something a state lawmaker noticed while cruising the wide-open roads of Montana. The highway often has carcasses — plenty of them. "There are a lot of animals and a lot of roadway...
View ArticlePopular, disabled sea lion at Denver Zoo dies during surgery
DENVER — The Denver Zoo is mourning the death of one of its five resident sea lions. Bismarck stood out from the crowd, as he had no back flippers. Bismarck came to the zoo in 2009 after he was rescued...
View ArticleSpecial diet, heaters to help animals of Jamshedpur zoo fight cold
Tweet Jamshedpur, Jan 4 (ANI): As mercury dipped in Jamshedpur, the Tata Zoological Park authorities, have made special arrangements to ensure a comfortable and warm atmosphere for their inmates....
View ArticleZoo authorities chalk out summer plan for animals
AURANGABAD: With the mercury soaring over the past week, Aurangabad zoo authorities have initiated a slew of measures to offer animals some respite from the scorching heat. Authorities of the...
View ArticleSyracuse zoo has a new baby animal you probably can't pronounce
SYRACUSE, N.Y. - The Syracuse zoo has a new baby muntjac. The female fawn was born Sept. 19. Her name is Kya. A muntjac is a small deer native to...
View ArticleValentine's Day Gift Idea: Surprise your kids (or sweetheart) with an adopted...
Several animals (listed below) at Rosamond Gifford Zoo at Burnet Park will receive Valentine's Day treats tomorrow. Animals will be presented with heart-shaped popsicles made with fruit and juice, ice...
View ArticleChinese Restaurant Closed After Dead Deer Found Inside Kitchen; Customers...
A Chinese restaurant in Kentucky has been closed down by officials after roadkill was found inside its kitchen, reports say. Last week, customers dining at Red Flower Chinese Restaurant in...
View ArticleShark Bites Off More Than It Can Chew, Chokes On Sea Lion
Even a shark has to chew before it swallows. In a peculiar event that is almost too odd to seem true, a 13-foot great white shark in Australia died after choking on a sea lion. This video of a shark...
View ArticleBritish Zoo Bans Guests From Wearing Animal Prints, Saying it Confuses Animals
A zoo resort in England is taking a rare step in enforcing guest fashion by banning animal prints, which they say confuse some of the more than 1,000 animals on its grounds. Chessington World of...
View ArticleBig is not bad: Scientists call for preservation of large carnivores...
(Source: University of Washington) January 9, 2014 The world is losing its large carnivores, their ranges are collapsing and many species are at risk of extinction. "Promoting tolerance and coexistence...
View ArticleSpringtime road kill can be very telling: Oddities in the Outdoors
Syracuse, N.Y. -- Road kill can be very telling. Every day to and from work I pay attention to what's been run over lately. I often see deer carcasses, woodchucks, raccoons, opossums, squirrels and...
View ArticleMontana considers allowing people to scrape up roadkill for food
HELENA, Mont. - Elk, deer, antelope and moose: If Montana residents can scrape it up, they can eat it. State lawmakers are poised to say just that after the Senate gave its initial backing Wednesday to...
View ArticleRosamond Gifford Zoo lion, Mindine, dies at 14
SYRACUSE, N.Y. -- The Rosamond Gifford Zoo has lost one of its lionesses, 14-year-old Mindine. The zoo announced her death via Facebook...
View Article>Montana looks at allowing roadkill for dinner
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Elk, deer, antelope and moose: If Montana residents can scrape it up, they can eat it. State lawmakers are poised to say just that after the Senate gave its initial backing...
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