Wildlife Wire
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Wildlife biologists sharing and educating the public on wildlife ecology and conservation.
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Team Update: It's been difficult to find time to record videos because we've both been going through some career transitions, but we are happy to announce both now! Justin is now an assistant wildlife biologist with Ventura Audubon working on endangered shorebird conservation...
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Heli-skiing takes recreationists deep into remote backcountry mountains in British Columbia. But research shows that skiers and helicopters may be disturbing southern mountain caribou in some of their last sanctuaries.
JWM: Helicopter skiing reduces caribou range in British Columbia - The Wildlife Society
Backcountry recreationists may be disturbing ungulates in remote mountain sanctuaries
wildlife.org
November 7, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Heli-skiing takes recreationists deep into remote backcountry mountains in British Columbia. But research shows that skiers and helicopters may be disturbing southern mountain caribou in some of their last sanctuaries.
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Dingoes ARE NOT domestic dogs, multiple lines of evidence demonstrate this.
Dingoes ARE NOT ideal pets, they require extensive and special care.
Dingoes ARE very important to First Nations peoples, and Australia's ecosystems.
This proposed change is a very bad idea www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
Dingoes ARE NOT ideal pets, they require extensive and special care.
Dingoes ARE very important to First Nations peoples, and Australia's ecosystems.
This proposed change is a very bad idea www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
Queensland considers changes that could see dingoes in dog parks
People could be allowed to keep dingoes as pets in Queensland under proposed changes to biosecurity regulations, but experts say the native animal is fundamentally different to domestic dogs.
www.abc.net.au
November 7, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Dingoes ARE NOT domestic dogs, multiple lines of evidence demonstrate this.
Dingoes ARE NOT ideal pets, they require extensive and special care.
Dingoes ARE very important to First Nations peoples, and Australia's ecosystems.
This proposed change is a very bad idea www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
Dingoes ARE NOT ideal pets, they require extensive and special care.
Dingoes ARE very important to First Nations peoples, and Australia's ecosystems.
This proposed change is a very bad idea www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
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Writing an essay on de-extinction vs deëxtinction. The former is possible, like for endangered Black-footed Ferrets, the latter is just PR BS. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service press release describing this remarkable accomplishment for BFFs now has an anti-EDI statement. Does this really #MAGA? 🧪
November 5, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Writing an essay on de-extinction vs deëxtinction. The former is possible, like for endangered Black-footed Ferrets, the latter is just PR BS. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service press release describing this remarkable accomplishment for BFFs now has an anti-EDI statement. Does this really #MAGA? 🧪
Threats to conservation from artificial-intelligence-generated wildlife images and videos conbio.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
Threats to conservation from artificial‐intelligence‐generated wildlife images and videos
Click on the article title to read more.
conbio.onlinelibrary.wiley.com
November 5, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Threats to conservation from artificial-intelligence-generated wildlife images and videos conbio.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
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Polar bears are picky eaters—but their leftovers don’t go to waste. Several Arctic species feast on carrion provided by the apex predator.
TWS2025: Polar bears’ leftovers feed the Arctic - The Wildlife Society
Leftover carrion from polar bear kills is a hearty meal for the region’s scavengers
wildlife.org
November 3, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Polar bears are picky eaters—but their leftovers don’t go to waste. Several Arctic species feast on carrion provided by the apex predator.
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Amid the shadows of headstones, wildlife both rare and resilient find respite from the human-dominated landscape. Cemeteries specifically focused on conservation are providing animals with a new resource in urban areas.
Life creeps in the haunted habitats of cemeteries - The Wildlife Society
Cemeteries focused on conservation are providing animals with a new resource in urban areas.
wildlife.org
October 31, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Amid the shadows of headstones, wildlife both rare and resilient find respite from the human-dominated landscape. Cemeteries specifically focused on conservation are providing animals with a new resource in urban areas.
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Feral horses aren’t well-studied in Alberta. But large populations of the invasive equids in the foothills of Alberta may be outcompeting native elk and bighorn sheep. Read more 👇
TWS2025: Feral horses out-eat Alberta ungulates, cattle - The Wildlife Society
As an additional prey item for wolves, bears and cougars, equids may artificially boost predator numbers in the area
wildlife.org
October 31, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Feral horses aren’t well-studied in Alberta. But large populations of the invasive equids in the foothills of Alberta may be outcompeting native elk and bighorn sheep. Read more 👇
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Conservationists use artificial bat boxes as a common technique to boost local populations. But research reveals that during heat waves, some boxes may get too hot, creating “death traps” for the flying mammals inside.
Artificial roosts may overheat bats - The Wildlife Society
Common conservation technique may be death trap for bats during heat waves
wildlife.org
October 28, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Conservationists use artificial bat boxes as a common technique to boost local populations. But research reveals that during heat waves, some boxes may get too hot, creating “death traps” for the flying mammals inside.
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the official trailer for Tigers Between Empires, written by me & published by @fsgbooks.bsky.social, in bookstores one week from today (Nov 4, 2025)! #booksky 🌍🧪
youtu.be/D-iOU4GCv9s
youtu.be/D-iOU4GCv9s
Tigers Between Empires: Book Trailer
YouTube video by Jonathan Slaght
youtu.be
October 28, 2025 at 2:12 PM
the official trailer for Tigers Between Empires, written by me & published by @fsgbooks.bsky.social, in bookstores one week from today (Nov 4, 2025)! #booksky 🌍🧪
youtu.be/D-iOU4GCv9s
youtu.be/D-iOU4GCv9s
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Science evolves, but consensus matters.
Don’t confuse openness to revision with carte blanche for misinformation.
Settled science exists - and it matters for policy and public trust.
Read the full article here: www.livescience.com/...
10/10
Don’t confuse openness to revision with carte blanche for misinformation.
Settled science exists - and it matters for policy and public trust.
Read the full article here: www.livescience.com/...
10/10
There is such a thing as 'settled science' — anyone who says otherwise is trying to manipulate you
How bad-faith arguments sow doubt by weaponizing scientific humility.
www.livescience.com
October 28, 2025 at 8:37 AM
Science evolves, but consensus matters.
Don’t confuse openness to revision with carte blanche for misinformation.
Settled science exists - and it matters for policy and public trust.
Read the full article here: www.livescience.com/...
10/10
Don’t confuse openness to revision with carte blanche for misinformation.
Settled science exists - and it matters for policy and public trust.
Read the full article here: www.livescience.com/...
10/10
Restoring the wild east: Predicting public support for cougar and red wolf reintroduction in the eastern United States www.researchgate.net/publication/...
(PDF) Restoring the wild east: Predicting public support for cougar and red wolf reintroduction in the eastern United States
PDF | Restoring large carnivores to human-dominated landscapes remains ecologically and socially contentious, though reintroduction may offer important... | Find, read and cite all the research you ne...
www.researchgate.net
October 27, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Restoring the wild east: Predicting public support for cougar and red wolf reintroduction in the eastern United States www.researchgate.net/publication/...
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will pick two winners today, 12:30pm Eastern time
#booksky
#booksky
Which cover do you prefer? Now that I have author copies of both US and UK editions of TIGERS BETWEEN EMPIRES, I am giving away 1 of each, signed, to 2 random people who like/reskeet this. US addresses only. Will announce winners on Friday, Oct 24, 2025, before official release (Nov 4). 🐅🌍 #booksky
October 24, 2025 at 1:36 PM
will pick two winners today, 12:30pm Eastern time
#booksky
#booksky
Very excited for this! It’s been quite a few years in the making, and features wonderful conservation work from the ZCP Luangwa Team: youtu.be/uKzjZu_KVzU?...
Kingdom | Trailer – BBC
YouTube video by BBC
youtu.be
October 23, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Very excited for this! It’s been quite a few years in the making, and features wonderful conservation work from the ZCP Luangwa Team: youtu.be/uKzjZu_KVzU?...
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book teaser! this 23-second video gets the adrenaline going for TIGERS BETWEEN EMPIRES, out November 4, 2025 from @fsgbooks.bsky.social. #booksky 🌍
www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4cE...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4cE...
Tigers Between Empires: Book Teaser
YouTube video by Jonathan Slaght
www.youtube.com
October 22, 2025 at 10:30 PM
book teaser! this 23-second video gets the adrenaline going for TIGERS BETWEEN EMPIRES, out November 4, 2025 from @fsgbooks.bsky.social. #booksky 🌍
www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4cE...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4cE...
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Congress has voted to nullify three BLM Resource Management Plans under the Congressional Review Act, creating uncertainty around the agency’s ability to manage millions of acres of federal public lands.
Congress is nullifying resource management plans - The Wildlife Society
This creates uncertainty around the future management of federal public lands
wildlife.org
October 22, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Congress has voted to nullify three BLM Resource Management Plans under the Congressional Review Act, creating uncertainty around the agency’s ability to manage millions of acres of federal public lands.
Kickstarter campaign is now live: www.kickstarter.com/projects/maz...
October 21, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Kickstarter campaign is now live: www.kickstarter.com/projects/maz...
One of the biggest cat-related pieces of info to come out of the IUCN Congress was a more outspoken designation on the plight of West African leopards. Despite being famous as a cryptic generalist, leopards are in heavy decline across much of their range: panthera.org/blog-post/we...
West African Leopards Are Now Endangered, But There’s Still a Chance to Change Course | Panthera
Panthera is devoted to preserving the 40 species of wild cats and their critical role in the world's ecosystems — securing their future and ours.
panthera.org
October 21, 2025 at 8:12 PM
One of the biggest cat-related pieces of info to come out of the IUCN Congress was a more outspoken designation on the plight of West African leopards. Despite being famous as a cryptic generalist, leopards are in heavy decline across much of their range: panthera.org/blog-post/we...
Kavango’s got a new trailer for its Lodges Expansion; the Kickstarter campaign begins tomorrow: youtu.be/CKXLRCrqknw?...
Kavango Lodges Expansion (Official Video)
YouTube video by Mazaza Games
youtu.be
October 20, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Kavango’s got a new trailer for its Lodges Expansion; the Kickstarter campaign begins tomorrow: youtu.be/CKXLRCrqknw?...
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Which cover do you prefer? Now that I have author copies of both US and UK editions of TIGERS BETWEEN EMPIRES, I am giving away 1 of each, signed, to 2 random people who like/reskeet this. US addresses only. Will announce winners on Friday, Oct 24, 2025, before official release (Nov 4). 🐅🌍 #booksky
October 20, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Which cover do you prefer? Now that I have author copies of both US and UK editions of TIGERS BETWEEN EMPIRES, I am giving away 1 of each, signed, to 2 random people who like/reskeet this. US addresses only. Will announce winners on Friday, Oct 24, 2025, before official release (Nov 4). 🐅🌍 #booksky
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After 1130am today I'll be speaking about this issue with Richelle Hunt on Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) Melbourne's Conversation Hour.
This decision by the Victorian government risks increased:
- Motor accidents & fatalities
- Agricultural & garden destruction
- Disease transmission
- Environmental harm & species extinctions
- Harm to culturally significant sites
All to appease the hunting lobby!
www.smh.com.au/environment/...
- Motor accidents & fatalities
- Agricultural & garden destruction
- Disease transmission
- Environmental harm & species extinctions
- Harm to culturally significant sites
All to appease the hunting lobby!
www.smh.com.au/environment/...
Why Victoria has rejected calls to stop protecting feral deer
Victoria is the only mainland state that lists deer as a protected game species, rather than a feral pest to be managed.
www.smh.com.au
October 19, 2025 at 10:57 PM
After 1130am today I'll be speaking about this issue with Richelle Hunt on Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) Melbourne's Conversation Hour.
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Here is an alarming illustration of what happens when governments ignore expert advice. This is truly appalling and those responsible must be held accountable. Koalas died due to negligence, and trust in conservation is undermined. Story by @lisacox.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
NSW government rejected expert advice before failed koala reintroduction that left more than half dead
Exclusive: Documents reveal state environment department had ‘reckless indifference’ to fate of individual koalas, Greens spokesperson Sue Higginson says
www.theguardian.com
October 19, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Here is an alarming illustration of what happens when governments ignore expert advice. This is truly appalling and those responsible must be held accountable. Koalas died due to negligence, and trust in conservation is undermined. Story by @lisacox.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Copied screenshot from our Twitter page, but yes, @tetzoo.bsky.social has confirmed that the episode list is indeed fake.
October 19, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Copied screenshot from our Twitter page, but yes, @tetzoo.bsky.social has confirmed that the episode list is indeed fake.
Been seeing some people concerned with photos of episode descriptions for the new PhP season floating around, and just wanted to bring attention to what Darren has said before on the Late Pleistocene extinction during the TetZoo review of The Missing Lynx: tetzoo.com/blog/2021/5/...
October 19, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Been seeing some people concerned with photos of episode descriptions for the new PhP season floating around, and just wanted to bring attention to what Darren has said before on the Late Pleistocene extinction during the TetZoo review of The Missing Lynx: tetzoo.com/blog/2021/5/...
Happy World Okapi Day! If you’d love to learn more about this cryptic and unique jungle ungulate, you can check out our prior video on the subject: youtu.be/RqvSxL5C3Rc?...
A LIVING CRYPTID? | Wildlife Biologists Rank the OKAPI from Planet Zoo
YouTube video by Wildlife Wire
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October 18, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Happy World Okapi Day! If you’d love to learn more about this cryptic and unique jungle ungulate, you can check out our prior video on the subject: youtu.be/RqvSxL5C3Rc?...
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Massachusetts and California plan to join the International Union for Conservation of Nature. They would become official members in 2026.
Two U.S. states plan to join IUCN - The Wildlife Society
Massachusetts and California would become official members in 2026
wildlife.org
October 15, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Massachusetts and California plan to join the International Union for Conservation of Nature. They would become official members in 2026.