Colorado Passes Proposition To Reintroduce Grey Wolves Last week the country watched in anticipation as the 2020 election took place. With historical voter turnout and a race so close that it came down to just a handful of states, this election was a nail biter for many. Among elected officials, Colorado voted to pass Proposition 114, a controversial ballot measure that is requiring the Colorado Parks and […] Brains Sophia Rose | November 11, 2020 0 Comments
Elk Attacks Man At Colorado Golf Course, Slices his Kidney in Half A bull elk nearly killed a man at a Colorado golf course over the weekend. Golfer Zak Bornhoft was driving a golf cart at a golf course in Evergreen, Colo. when he was suddenly charged by a large bull elk and impaled by one of its antlers. Related: Friday Fun: Moose Charges Cyclist to Protect Young | Cyclist Lays Down […] SnowBrains | October 8, 2020 2 Comments
US Wildlife Officials Aiming to Remove Wolf Protections in 2020 The Trump administration plans to eliminate endangered species protections for gray wolves across most of the country by the end of 2020, the director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service said Monday. “We’re working hard to have this done by the end of the year and I’d say it’s very imminent,” Aurelia Skipwith told The Associated Press in a […] SnowBrains | September 1, 2020 1 Comment
The Atlantic Hides 10 Times More Plastic Than Previously Thought The Atlantic hides 10 times more plastic than previously thought! The huge amount of plastic that populates the Atlantic Ocean puts all the species that live on earth at risk. Related: Mercury Pollution In The Deepest Part of The Ocean Worse Than Expected According to a worrying new estimate, the Atlantic Ocean could contain about 200 million tons of plastic garbage, […] Brains Sebastian Opazo | August 21, 2020 0 Comments
Endangered California Condors Seen in Sequoia National Park For First Time in 50-Years California condors have been seen in Sequoia National Park for the first time in nearly 50 years, reoccupying parts of their historic range. These giant birds are recovering lost historical habitat as the species teeters on the brink of extinction. According to the National Park Service, the Condors were spotted atop Moro Rock, a popular hiking destination in Sequoia National […] Brains Sebastian Opazo | July 9, 2020 0 Comments
No Stopping Zone Introduced on Trans-Canada Highway to Protect Feeding Bears There is now a section of the Trans-Canada Highway that has a no-stopping zone in order to protect bears feeding along the roadway. The 10 km stretch of road runs from the Alberta-British Columbia border to the town of Fields, BC. It is in place to ensure that the bears have room to feed along the road without motorists stopping […] Alex Camerino | June 25, 2020 0 Comments
Center for Biological Diversity Submits Petition to Ban “Cyanide Bombs” The Center for Biological Diversity recently submitted a petition to the public to ban the use of sodium cyanide in devices called M-44s. These devices, also known also as “cyanide bombs,” are used to kill wildlife that may pose threats to humans, livestock, or property. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), under the Trump Administration, recently approved the use of M-44s […] Brains Galen Carrico | June 5, 2020 0 Comments
Trump Administration Planning to Open 2.3 Million Acres of Wildlife Refuge Land for Hunting and Fishing The Trump administration plans to open 2.3 million acres of land for hunting and fishing at over 100 national wildlife refuges and fish hatcheries under a proposal announced on Wednesday, April 8, that aims to give Americans more recreational access on public lands. Several hunting and fishing have already said that they are in favor of the plan, but there […] SnowBrains | April 14, 2020 1 Comment
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