Tag: Wildlife

WEBWIRE – Tuesday, July 18, 2023 Today, NOAA Fisheries and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced a proposal to designate new areas of critical habitat to protect threatened and endangered green sea turtles. The agencies share jurisdiction for sea turtles, with the Fish and Wildlife Service overseeing their protection and recovery on nesting beaches and NOAA Fisheries providing oversight in the marine environment. The Fish and Wildlife Service proposes designating 8,870 acres (approximately 35.896 square kilometers) of critical habitat on land where green sea turtles bask, nest, incubate, hatch and travel to the sea. NOAA Fisheries proposes to designate ... Read more

 Squirrels are a common sight in Westchester County, NY, but they can cause significant damage to homes and properties. As the weather begins to warm up and squirrels become more active, residents need to be aware of the potential risks and take measures to protect their homes. Squirrels are known to chew on wood, wiring, and other materials in homes, which can lead to costly repairs. They can also damage gardens, lawns, and bird feeders while searching for food. Squirrels can even cause power outages by chewing on electrical wires. In addition to physical damage, squirrels can also create significant ... Read more

Ministry of Information & Broadcasting Wildlife film making not a career, but commitment: National Award winning film maker: Subbiah Nallamuthu “Most of the youngsters coming into wildlife film making lack commitment’’ Posted On: 02 JUN 2022 6:36PM by PIB Mumbai Mumbai, 2 June 2022 Wildlife film making is not a career but a commitment which not everybody can pursue, said five time National Award winning Wildlife film maker Subbiah Nallamuthu. He added that he won’t encourage everyone to get into wildlife film making. ... Read more

“This book is about a variety of individual wild animals and even some birds, caught yawning. Describes a few facts about each animal, where it lives, and if it is an endangered species. Also included is some information on why some animals yawn, such as when they feel stressed.” This valuable and highly educational picture book instills a healthy sense of curiosity in the minds of young readers towards the amazing animals that are featured in here. It is based on the primal act of yawning, which has many implications in the animal kingdom and in the wild. Karen Rigby ... Read more