Tag: Wildlife

Godzilla is a giant, reptilian kaiju* that is native to the Pacific Ocean. She is one of the most powerful creatures on Earth and has been known to cause widespread destruction in her wake. However, Godzilla is also a complex creature with a rich history, and she is often seen as a symbol ...

“This grant is incredibly competitive, and we received over 50 applications this year,” said WDFW’s Watchable Wildlife Coordinator, Kelsey Hansen. “We were thrilled with the amount of interest in this year’s grant opportunity, and it was challenging to select projects a...

I’m new to the Pacific Northwest. Where I grew up, seasons were barely detectable in the temperate Mediterranean climate, where intermittent rivers would only flow after a rare, substantial rainstorm. But here in Idaho, the seasons are distinct; there is ample water flowing in the rivers and a...

While birding at Kootenai National Wildlife Refuge in North Idaho, you can see so. Many. Birds. Number four on the Idaho Birding Trail list for North Idaho, at peak times during the fall migration you can see 40,000 waterfowl at once on the refuge. In the summer, black tern and red-necked ...

Ever since I moved to Florida, I’ve developed a love for wildlife photography. The lens with the most extended reach that I own is a 28–300mm lens. While 300mm can get up close, I often find it lacking. With that thought in mind, I’m looking for a longer lens. American White...

Hunting on public lands could change dramatically, and soon, if the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) implements the new Public Lands Rule they introduced earlier this year. Introduced in early April 2023, the “Conservation and Landscape Health” rule would allow the BLM to lea...

Conservation is preventing of wasteful use of resources and Wildlife conservation is the prevention and protection of animals, plants and other habitats. By conserving wildlife we’re ensuring that future generations can enjoy our natural world and the incredible species that liv...

Isort of fell into wildlife conservation as a topic of research during my Ph.D. As a linguist by training, my main focus for much of my graduate life had been on how people “construct”— tell stories about––their cultural and social worlds through the use of language. ...

I’ve heard it said that acting as an individual in the face of climate change is akin to trying to bail out the sinking Titanic with a teaspoon. Frankly, I think this is defeatist nonsense of the worst kind. Agreed, a group of people can almost certainly have a greater impact than a single ...

Indeed, Nate had structure aplenty in the Navy: he ended up on fast attack submarines, duty he describes as high stress, arduous and rigorously regimented. “I think the hardest part is that you’re living in an artificial environment, sometimes for 90 days at a stretch,” he says....

The IUCN’s Red List of Threatened Species database contains more than 150,000 species, with geospatial information about habitats attributed to 80%+ of them. This database’s mere size proposes several challenges, which I may address in a later article. For now, I focus on a smaller subse...

I’d gone to Hampi to see the sloth bear. Hampi is the name now in vogue for Vijayanagara, which means Victory City. Salman Rushdie’s latest novel, “Victory City,” is set in Vijayanagara, the capital of a kingdom that spanned all of peninsular India. Its time of glory was o...

There has been an average 68% decline in animal populations since 1970. In order to better understand and monitor the decline in wildlife biodiversity, ecologists often deploy what are known as camera traps — heat- or motion-activated static cameras placed in the wild — and then use mach...

The fundamental tenets of wildlife management serve as the cornerstone of ethical and long-term conservation initiatives. These guidelines help wildlife managers make wise choices and put into practice successful plans to save and regulate populations of wildlife and their habitats. The following re...

We’re in Harare staying at a friend’s house that reminds me more of a cottage in the jungle than a townhouse. He bought it 30 years ago including the large property. Not chopping down trees but planting more and more every day, he did create his own little forest inside the city. It&rsqu...

Hunting on public lands could change dramatically, and soon, if the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) implements the new Public Lands Rule they introduced earlier this year. Introduced in early April 2023, the “Conservation and Landscape Health” rule would allow the BLM to lea...

As the year draws to a close, Octopus Nation is delighted to present a unique opportunity for our creative community members — the Virtual Wildlife Art Competition. This event invites artists and nature enthusiasts to immerse themselves in the world of wildlife through diverse artistic exp...

Organizations such as the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), Traffic, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), and many more are working towards building regula...

Threatened, endangered, sensitive, protected … what does it all mean? In this blog, we’ll learn about different listing statuses for species in Washington in need of dedicated conservation action. The listing status is just one of several conservation categories that...

As winter blankets the coastal paradise of Goa, a different kind of spectacle unfolds — one that captures the hearts of nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers alike. In this blog, we explore the rich avian diversity that graces Goa’s wildlife sanctuaries during the winter months, turning th...

Conservation is preventing of wasteful use of resources and Wildlife conservation is the prevention and protection of animals, plants and other habitats. By conserving wildlife we’re ensuring that future generations can enjoy our natural world and the incredible species that liv...

Anyone who knows me has heard me say “Please don’t feed them” over and over. This message can not be repeated often enough, but it was brought to my attention recently that I rarely take the time to explain why this is so important. My reason behind the lack of explanation is that ...

You can’t find all kinds of animals anywhere in the world — most of them have some areas where they live. Some types of animals can only be found in the United States, and you won’t see them anywhere else in the world. These animals are unique to the USA because they have spe...

Even though humans have become apparently abstracted from nature, the sounds of nature are a source of inspiration for artistic expression, including in music. Animals have always been present in music and dance, with people imitating animal sounds, moving like animals, or evoking animals to help th...

“This grant is incredibly competitive, and we received over 50 applications this year,” said WDFW’s Watchable Wildlife Coordinator, Kelsey Hansen. “We were thrilled with the amount of interest in this year’s grant opportunity, and it was challenging to select projects a...

Wildlife census is the process of estimating the population size and structure of wild animals in a given area. Wildlife census is important for various reasons, such as: To monitor the status and trends of wildlife populations and their habitats. To evaluate the effectiveness of conservatio...

When it comes to wildlife and landscapes, Iran has it all. We are talking about lush Caspian forests flourishing in the north, endless dunes and deserts baking in the central plateau, and beautiful beaches bordering the Persian Gulf‘s sparkling coast. Home to over 12,0...

Well, yes, I would, actually. That’s where I was stationed — in Maun, just south of the swamps. With friends I used to do a lot of wildlife photography there. Unfortunately, I didn’t have the money nor the time to go with my friend then, so she found someone else to go and spent a ...

Joshua Ream’s studies and career has taken him all over the nation, from Pennsylvania and Tennessee to Alaska and now, Hawai‘i. After enjoying jobs with the Alaska Department of Fish and Game and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service as a cultural anthropologist, Ream now serves as proje...

The Brahmaputra River, originates from the Angsi Glacier, near Mount Kailash on the northern side of the Himalayas in Tibet. On the origin, the river is known as the Yarlung Tsangpo in the Tibetan language. It and receives many tributaries in Tibet and flow 1100 km towards east and turns south enter...

Discover how artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing wildlife conservation efforts worldwide. In this article, we explore the significant role of AI in protecting endangered species and their habitats. From tracking and monitoring to predictive analytics and combating wildlife trafficking, A...