Some question Ford government timeline to slash number of conservation authorities
The Ford government's plan to reduce the number of conservation authorities in Ontario faces skepticism over its ambitious timeline and lack of detailed communication.
Whale Stranding in Kjálkafirði
A whale was stranded in Kjálkafirði, Iceland, prompting local authorities to respond.
Ford government confirms 75% reduction in number of conservation authorities
The Ford government is amalgamating Ontario’s 36 conservation authorities into nine, a decision criticized for potentially undermining environmental protections.
What is known about the loose puma in Hudson
Authorities in Buenos Aires are coordinating a surveillance operation following the sighting of a loose puma in Hudson.
Capybara injured by metal cable in illegal hunting attempt is rescued after trap set up in Itapetininga
A capybara injured by a metal cable during an illegal hunting attempt in Itapetininga, Brazil, has been rescued after a containment structure was installed by local authorities.
First seal pup spotted in Ventspils
The first seal pup of the season has been spotted on the promenade near Ostas street in Ventspils, Latvia, prompting reminders from environmental authorities for people to avoid approaching the seals.
The number of wildlife collisions is increasing; fences will help along highways
Wildlife collisions are on the rise in Czechia, prompting authorities to consider erecting fences along highways to mitigate the issue.
Wolves have appeared around Nový Bor. Experts advise staying calm during encounters
Wolves have been confirmed in the forests around Nový Bor in Czechia, prompting authorities to advise the public on safety during encounters.
Almost 900 Uçá crabs seized during the closed season on the coast of Piauí
Authorities seized nearly 900 Uçá crabs during the initial days of a protective operation on the Piauí coast to ensure the species' conservation during its breeding season.
More than 100 turtle nests are monitored on beaches in Piauí due to movement during Carnival
Authorities in Piauí are intensifying monitoring efforts for more than 100 turtle nests on beaches this Carnival season to protect them from increased tourist activity.
Cyprus asks people to use less water
Cyprus is facing a record low water reservoir level due to persistent drought, prompting local authorities to request citizens to reduce their water usage by 10 percent.
Coastal fishing can continue as before in specially protected marine areas
Latvian authorities have decided that coastal fishing will continue without restrictions in specially protected marine areas, despite concerns from fishermen regarding new conservation plans.
Mystery in Misiones: Justice investigates the disappearance of two jaguar cubs that had been released in a nature reserve
The Argentinian authorities are investigating the disappearance of two jaguar cubs during a relocation operation in a Misiones nature reserve.
Authorities allowed the destruction of a protected species, says biologist: 'The flying squirrel has been killed'
A biologist has expressed frustration over the death of a flying squirrel due to a deforestation project in Jyväskylä, as investigations are underway to determine if a conservation crime has occurred.
The deer jumped into the river to escape from poachers and died
A rare female deer in Himachal Pradesh's Mandi district died after jumping into a river to escape poachers, despite rescue efforts by local villagers and authorities.
No more: authorities in Miami ask to stop bringing frozen iguanas after a mass hunting operation
Florida's Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has urged southern Florida residents to stop bringing in frozen iguanas after a record cold snap led to the deaths of over 2,000 iguanas.
Environmentalists remind how to behave in winter when noticing unusually behaving animals
Environmental authorities in Lithuania are advising on proper conduct when observing animals behaving unusually during winter due to feeding practices that disrupt their natural instincts.