Romania has outlawed all trophy hunting of brown bears, wolves, lynx, and wild cats, a surprising move that relieves Europe's greatest population of large carnivores from its most serious and immediate threat. "Hunting for money was previously unlawful, but it was given the go light nevertheless," said Cristiana Pasca-Palmer, the environment minister, to the Guardian. 'The … [Read more...] about Romania Prohibits Trophy Hunting of Brown Bears, Wolves, Lynx, and Wild Cats
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In This Incredible Video, “Velociraptors Of The Sea” Demonstrate Their Synchronized Hunting Techniques
It's a beautiful day to appreciate not being orcas' prey. It's no news that orcas are expert assassins (they're dubbed "killer whales" for a reason), but a scene from the recently released Frozen Planet II serves as a chilling reminder of their abilities. A synchronized pod can be seen in it targeting a seal who seemed to have felt they were secure sleeping on a massive … [Read more...] about In This Incredible Video, “Velociraptors Of The Sea” Demonstrate Their Synchronized Hunting Techniques
Scientists Have Captured The First-Ever Video in The World of a Polar Bear Hunting a Reindeer
A polar bear was filmed hunting and devouring a reindeer, a spectacle that had never before been completely captured on camera. But make no mistake, the change in diet is probably a sign of climate change driving the endangered species inward and not polar bears expanding their horizons and experimenting with new foods. Polar Biology just published a description of the hunt … [Read more...] about Scientists Have Captured The First-Ever Video in The World of a Polar Bear Hunting a Reindeer