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The Fur-Bearers @thefurbearers.bsky.social · 11h

Exciting announcement: Canadian Fur Farms: EXPOSED has won its second Best Documentary award at Toronto's Alternative Film Festival! 🎉 The Fur-Bearers won Best Documentary Canada (Short Category) for the Winter 2025 Edition. Learn more: buff.ly/zNQWMo3

Center for Biological Diversity @biologicaldiversity.org · 14h

A five-year plan for offshore oil leasing has been released, setting the stage to auction off 1.27 billion acres of public waters in #California, the Gulf of Mexico, the Arctic Ocean, the Bering Sea, and Cook Inlet off #Alaska.

Tell the Trump administration to can its leasing plan ➡️ bit.ly/4srYjNk

An adult walrus and a calf huddle close together on a chunk of sea ice. The calf peeks out from behind the adult who is looking at something to the right of the camera. Other walruses can be seen in the background, contrasting with the gray sky behind them.

Raptor Persecution UK @raptorpersuk.bsky.social · 1d

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Proposal to issue falconry licences to hunt Mountain Hares in Scotland rejected at Stage 2 of Natural Environment Bill

A long-running campaign calling for licences to permit falconers to hunt Mountain Hares for ‘sport’ in Scotland has been defeated again, this time at Stage 2 of the Natural Environment …

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Chris R. Shepherd @chrisrshepherd.bsky.social · 3d

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Florida bear hunt is disgusting and barbaric | Opinion

FWC has set forth a hunt without proper monitoring, no check stations, no current science and more horrors to come

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Oryx @oryxthejournal.bsky.social · 3d

🦆 Poland has strengthened legal protection for five bird species—the common pochard, tufted duck, Eurasian coot, Eurasian woodcock and hazel grouse—by removing them from the game list!

Full protection takes effect today, January 2026 🎉

📖 Read about it in Marchowski & Chara's piece: doi.org/qkgn

Chris R. Shepherd @chrisrshepherd.bsky.social · 6d

More reptile trafficking:
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A man nabbed for harbouring creep of tortoises

Picture: Tortoises seized by the police during raid/Supplied By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI 30 December 2025- The multidisciplinary high-density Shanela 2 Safer Festive Season Operation which seeks to intens…

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Chris R. Shepherd @chrisrshepherd.bsky.social · 6d

I am always amazed at how many people think trapping in North America is a thing of the past...

www.outdoornews.com/2025/12/30/m...

Mike Schoonveld: Sky high skunk prices predicted for trappers - Outdoor News

That price was averaged over thousands of skunk pelts and every pelt at the auction was sold. The highest price was $95.

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Chris R. Shepherd @chrisrshepherd.bsky.social · 6d

The unnecessary killing of a giant. Sad.

www.outdoornews.com/2025/12/29/t...

The story of the heaviest bear taken during Pennsylvania's 2025 season - Outdoor News

Nate Miller knows that this was a once-in-a-lifetime event. It was also a team effort, and he thanks everyone who helped.

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Chris R. Shepherd @chrisrshepherd.bsky.social · 6d

www.popsci.com/environment/...

Baby spider monkeys rescued in Texas

Animal traffickers face up to 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.

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Chris R. Shepherd @chrisrshepherd.bsky.social · 6d

www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/...

Hong Kong Customs seizes eggs of suspected scheduled endangered bird species (with photos)

Hong Kong Customs yesterday (December 12) seized 714 eggs of suspected scheduled endangered bird species, with an estimated market value of about $10 million, at Hong Kong International...

www.info.gov.hk

Chris R. Shepherd @chrisrshepherd.bsky.social · 6d

And more reptile trafficking to supply demand for exotic pets:

www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/...

Hong Kong Customs seizes live lizards of suspected scheduled endangered species (with photos)

Hong Kong Customs seized 13 suspected scheduled endangered live lizards with an estimated market value of about $92,000 at Hong Kong International Airport on December 27. ...

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Chris R. Shepherd @chrisrshepherd.bsky.social · 6d

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Rhino Horn Smuggling Ring Hit as Joint Operation Seizes 55kg in Joburg - sierraexpressmedia.com

A joint law enforcement operation between Singapore and South Africa has resulted in the seizure of 55 kilograms of rhino horn in Johannesburg, marking a

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Chris R. Shepherd @chrisrshepherd.bsky.social · 7d

www.thedailyjagran.com/jharkhand/pa...

Palamu Tiger Reserve: Snake Venom, Pangolin Scales Seized, Over 20 Wildlife Smugglers Arrested

The forests of the Palamu Tiger Reserve in Jharkhand, long silent victims of poaching and smuggling, have finally voiced their resistance. Authorities recovered snake venom valued at around Rs 80 cror...

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Chris R. Shepherd @chrisrshepherd.bsky.social · 7d

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Rider Arrested in Samburu with 40kg of Elephant Tusks - ynews.digital

WAMBA, Kenya — A motorcyclist was arrested on Saturday evening while transporting nearly 40 kilograms of elephant tusks, valued at approximately Sh4 million, police said. Authorities stated that the s...

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Chris R. Shepherd @chrisrshepherd.bsky.social · 7d

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Police thwart illegal wildlife trade in Springbok with scorpion arrests

Police foil Springbok ouens se plan to sell skerpioene on the black market

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Chris R. Shepherd @chrisrshepherd.bsky.social · 7d

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Brigitte Bardot, who turned fame into a lifelong fight for animals

In the second half of the 20th century, animal protection was often treated in public debate as a minor cause, sentimental at best and unserious at worst. It sat uncomfortably beside politics, economi...

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Chris R. Shepherd @chrisrshepherd.bsky.social · 7d

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Operation Coral Shield Concludes with Apprehension of 10 Myanmarese Poachers and 800 Kg of Sea Cucumber – Andaman Chronicle

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Mongabay @mongabay.com · 8d

Global CO2 from fossil fuels is projected to hit a record 38.1B metric tons in 2025, up 1.1%. Increases in the U.S., India and China, plus a 6.8% jump in aviation, outpace clean energy gains. Researchers warn that staying below 1.5°C is no longer plausible.

Record fossil fuel emissions in 2025 despite renewables buildout, report says

Global carbon dioxide emissions from fossil fuel combustion are projected to reach a record 38.1 billion metric tons in 2025, an increase of 1.1% from 2024, according to the 2025 Global Carbon…

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Mongabay @mongabay.com · 8d

Some species officially bid us farewell this year. Recent IUCN assessments now list the slender-billed curlew, Christmas Island shrew, three Australian bandicoots, plants in Mauritius and Hawai‘i, and a Cape Verde cone snail as extinct.

Declared extinct in 2025: A look back at some of the species we lost

Some species officially bid us farewell this year. They may have long been gone, but following more recent assessments, they’re now formally categorized as extinct on the IUCN Red List, considered…

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Chris R. Shepherd @chrisrshepherd.bsky.social · 8d

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Hong Kong Customs seizes live arowanas and river stingrays of suspected scheduled endangered species (with photos)

Hong Kong Customs today (December 26) seized a total of four suspected scheduled endangered live arowanas and river stingrays with an estimated market value of about $52,000 at Lok...

www.info.gov.hk

Cheryl in Nova Scotia 🇨🇦🍁🍁 @minibubbly.bsky.social · 8d

Why a tiny green crab could be a big problem in #Quebec

The green crab feasts on about 150 different organisms, including everything from mussels and clams to baby lobster, posing a threat to the local marine ecosystem.

www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Why a tiny green crab could be a big problem in Quebec | CBC News

Researchers are closely tracking the invasive species, which has already wreaked havoc in other provinces.

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Chris R. Shepherd @chrisrshepherd.bsky.social · 10d

More poachers should get lifetime bans from hunting!!

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Poacher of 50 deer gets prison sentence, lifetime ban from hunting

A tip to Tennessee game wardens in fall of 2024 led to the conviction of a repeat poaching offender, and an accomplice.

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Chris R. Shepherd @chrisrshepherd.bsky.social · 10d

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Rayagada: 2 leopard skin seized, 5 arrested as Forest Dept conducts raid

Rayagada: In a joint operation by the Raigarh Forest Department and Kalahandi South Forest Department, 2 leopard skins were seized. Five persons were

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Chris R. Shepherd @chrisrshepherd.bsky.social · 10d

Chinese National Sentenced to Prison for Trafficking Reptiles

www.justice.gov/opa/pr/chine...

Chinese National Sentenced to Prison for Trafficking Reptiles

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Chris R. Shepherd @chrisrshepherd.bsky.social · 10d

The U.K. is the latest country to ban boiling live lobsters. Could Canada be next? - National Post

Mongabay @mongabay.com · 10d

Coral records show the Salish Sea and California Current are acidifying faster than models predicted.

As CO₂ rises in oceans faster than in the air, risks grow for shellfish, fisheries, and coastal communities. Scientists warn of an “existential” threat without steep emissions cuts.

Century-old corals reveal the Pacific Northwest is acidifying faster than expected

In 1888, researchers aboard the R/V Albatross began the world’s first concentrated marine research expeditions off California’s Pacific coast. The team collected untold plant and animal specimens,…

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Protect the Wild @protectthewild.bsky.social · 10d

At this very moment, foxes are being hunted, exhausted, and ripped apart by hounds all under the guise of "tradition."

Boxing Day is the biggest event for the hunting community, even though it’s illegal.

Share to raise awareness and help end this cruelty for good. 🦊

Mongabay @mongabay.com · 11d

Flash floods near Padang swept timber and mud into coastal waters, blocking access to sea routes and cutting off livelihoods.

Fishers report damaged boats and lost income, while scientists warn sediment and debris are harming coastal ecosystems. Groups blame illegal logging upstream.

A flood of logs post-Cyclone Senyar leaves Padang fishers out of work

PADANG, Indonesia — At low tide along Padang’s coastline, fishing boats sit idle, not because of rough seas, but because the water is clogged with timber. In late November, flash floods from Cyclone…

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Mongabay @mongabay.com · 11d

Narcotrafficking gangs in coastal Ecuador are now trafficking shark fins alongside cocaine, per Código Vidrio.

Shark fins move through the Galápagos en route to Asia, exploiting a bycatch loophole. This expansion into illegal fishing is driving violence against local fishers.

Drug gangs in Ecuador and Peru also involved in shark fin trafficking: Report

Narcotrafficking gangs operating out of Manabí, a coastal province of Ecuador, are also involved in trafficking shark fins alongside their drug operations, according to a recent investigation by…

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