Following the death of Cecil the lion, advocates concluded that responsible hunting can help preserve wildlife and wilderness. Critics also noted that eco-tourism can do the just the same only with fewer casualties. While irresponsible tourism may pose subtler threats, it can generally save wildlife without sacrificing any lives in the process. Research also suggests… Read More…
Wildlife Information
Is a Permit Necessary to Control Wildlife on the Farm?
Wildlife has indeed its own aesthetic and recreational value, however, they have the potential to cause damage to agricultural producers. Producers who may encounter damage to their crops can conduct lethal control but only after they have obtained the required permits. Using lethal control without proper permits is illegal and can be subject to state… Read More…
Parks Seek Help to Control Wildlife
Some people think that park wildlife takes care of itself, but the truth is without management the habitat gets eaten and water gets contaminated. Parks actually rely on legal hunting as the primary tool to prevent wildlife from destroying habitats. In order to help ensure effective wildlife management, eight-five percent of park acreage is now… Read More…
Interesting Facts About Beavers
Known to be the largest living rodents in the world, beavers are well-adapted to semi-aquatic life. They have thick fur, webbed feet and flattened, scale-covered tails as well as powerful jaws and strong teeth for building homes and dams. Below are some fascinating facts about these hardworking animals. There are only two species of beaver… Read More…
Proposed Geese Removal Solutions in Tennessee
During the city council’s finance and management meeting at City Hall, Mary Lu Swift and some of her Luther Lake neighbors presented a petition calling for action to address the amount of geese and stormwater runoff at the lake in Tennessee. Blaine Hyle, USDA district supervisor for the Middle Tennessee/Nashville region, also present during the… Read More…
Myths and Facts About Bats
While they normally strike you as creepy creatures, bats do play an important role in our ecosystem. For one, bats matter a lot to areas like Michigan because they eat insects that feed on the crops. A recent study has shown that bats save around $1 billion globally by controlling pests that attack corn crops…. Read More…
Humane Removal Methods Encouraged by Wildlife Center
In a press conference in Fort Lauderdale, the South Florida Wildlife Center introduced a new program that would help property owners use humane methods to withdraw birds, raccoons, squirrels and other urban wildlife from their homes and businesses. Humane Wildlife services, according to director John Griffin, is the first lethal-free option that will allow the… Read More…
Alligator Rescued from Ohio River
An alligator was recently rescued from the banks of the Ohio River. Known to be as good hunters, these animals can adapt well to their environment, according to Cincinnati Zoo’s director or Animal Collections Bob Lessnau. Lessnau as well other experts say that people are not prepared for how burdensome these animals can become. Apparently,… Read More…
Ways to Handle Nuisance Wildlife
There are a lot of things that can be done about nuisance wildlife. First of all, you must first determine whether the animal is actually a nuisance or damaging wildlife. Nuisance wildlife is considered as a threat to human health and safety or they can be perceived as an annoyance. Damaging wildlife, on the other… Read More…
Choosing a Humane Wildlife Removal Company
Seeing wildlife in your backyard is one thing, but having them in your own chimney or basement is another. When you decide to call for someone to help you get rid of them, it can be very hard to choose the right wildlife removal company. Below are some tips to help you find the most… Read More…