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Florida Approves First Black Bear Hunt Since 2015

State wildlife officials say a regulated hunt is needed to manage the bear population. Opponents say the new rules will lead to trophy hunting.

Ed Shanahan
2025-08-07 18:02:11
United States
Animals

Moose Whose Lingering Closed Mountain Trail for 2 Months Is Euthanized

New York environmental conservation officials had observed a sharp decline in the animal’s health that gave it “a low likelihood of survival.”

Alexa Robles-Gil And Emily Anthes
2025-08-04 21:01:16
United States
Zoos

A Zoo in Denmark Wants to Feed Your Pets to Its Predators

A Danish zoo is asking owners of companion animals nearing life’s end to instead donate them as food for captive lynxes, lions and other carnivores.

Douglas Main
2025-07-31 18:00:16
United States
United States Politics and Government

A New Border Wall in Arizona Would Block a Key Wildlife Corridor

The barrier, in a remote part of Arizona, would threaten one of the most important remaining animal migration routes on the state’s southern border, according to a new report.

Rachel Nuwer
2025-07-29 09:05:09
United States
Conservation of Resources

Pets, Like Dogs and Cats, Have an Environmental Cost. Here’s How to Lessen It.

Some pets have wide-ranging effects on the planet. Here’s how to lessen them.

Liam Stack And Olivia Bensimon
2025-07-22 09:02:27
United States
Animals

As Cost-Burdened New Yorkers Give Up Pets, Shelters Turn Them Away

Many New Yorkers have been surrendering their pets because they can no longer afford to keep them, outpacing animal shelters’ capacity, a shelter official said.