- Poachers be damned! The axe man come’th!
India Wardens entering national parks with orders to shoot all poachers on site.
- USDA Web Content Changes week of 01/30/23
The following change(s) were observed the week of 01/30/23 to the “Publications, Forms and Guidance Documents” located on the USDA/APHIS website.
- Another AZA escape. Red Panda climbs tree, escapes from San Diego Zoo habitat; captured hours later.
The zoo partial shut down and evacuated sections of the vicinity around the animals habitat.
- Beloved hawk at AZA, Zoo Atlanta dead after apparent fight with wild animal.
After the death the AZA zoo is now assessing the bird mews and looking into additional safety measures.
- Vandals cut cages at Dallas Zoo, Clouded leopard escapes.
Dallas Zoo staff claims unknown person cut exhibit cages
- USDA Web Content Changes week of 01/02/23
The following change(s) were observed the week of 01/02/23 to the “Publications, Forms and Guidance Documents” located on the USDA/APHIS website.
- Armadillos to Zebras - USDA seeks comment for wild animal handling rules changes.
On the day after Biden signs the Big Cat Safety Act in to law, USDA wants comments on new regulations from armadillos to zebras.
- Wild Polar Bear population highest in six decades.
Polar bear populations were predicted to suffer due to global warming. It appears that someone neglected to inform the polar bears.
- FWC To hold public meeting for input on Captive Wildlife rules
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will be hosting a public meeting to encourage input on captive wildlife regulations in Florida regarding permits to operate a native wildlife rehabilitation facility.
- Bear shot, killed after attacking staff at the AZA accredited Jacksonville Zoo
Bear killed after attacking staff member at AZA accredited zoo.