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The paradox of balancing conservation efforts for Himalayan wolves and snow leopards (commentary) – Mongabay News

If you liked this story, share it with other people.The Himalayan wolf (Canis lupus chanco) and snow leopard (Panthera uncia) are apex predators in alpine ecosystems. By controlling the numbers of meso-predators and herbivores, these top predators can have cascading effects on plant and animal species at different trophic levels. Their predation activities create intricate […]

'It was hell' | Middletown rescue takes in 3 wolfdogs from inhumane Ohio fur and urine farm – WCPO 9 Cincinnati

covers Hamilton County’s west side. If you have a story that you’d like Marlena to look into or a news tip, contact her at marlena@wcpo.com.MIDDLETOWN, Ohio — One local rescue will welcome home three wolfdogs that were among hundreds of animals saved Jan. 25 from an Ohio fur farm.Susan Vogt, founder and president of Middletown’s […]

No more polar bear pelts for Genuine Mackenzie Valley Fur Program, says GNWT – Yellowknifer

Published 1:35 pm Tuesday, September 29, 2026 By Kody Ferron Local Journalism Initiative Northern News Services Polar bear pelts will no longer be purchased or paid for in advance by the Genuine Mackenzie Valley Fur Program, due to low demand, the GNWT announced on Sept. 29. The program provides harvesters with access to international fur […]

‘Passionate about wildlife:’ Taxidermist who recreated Milwaukee’s gorilla Samson reflects on career – WUWM 89.7 FM

Many Milwaukeeans are familiar with Samson, the beloved gorilla who died in 1981 at the Milwaukee County Zoo.Wildlife artist and world champion taxidermist, Wendy Christensen, made the popular recreation of Samson that’s on display at the Milwaukee Public Museum.In 1982, Christensen started working at the Milwaukee Public Museum at 19 years old and became the […]

GNWT stops buying harvesters’ polar bear pelts, citing lack of demand – Cabin Radio

Advertisement.Advertisement.In a Tuesday news release, the territory said polar bear pelts had not performed well at sales in recent years and there was a “limited market.” Harvesters who sell a pelt privately for $1,750 or more can still earn a $450 “prime fur bonus” if they show the GNWT proof of the sale. Only polar […]