External Links

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2018/sep/22/hundreds-march-on-whitehall-to-call-for-end-to-war-on-wildlife

Thousands march on Whitehall to call for end to 'war on wildlife'Protesters including Billy Bragg and Chris Packham take to central London to demand pro-wildlife policies

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2018/sep/22/country-diary-the-ferocious-beauty-of-two-natural-born-killers

Country diary: the ferocious beauty of two natural born killersDolbenmaen, Gwynedd: The polecats were pale-masked, an aura about them of fierce intent as they undulated along the road

https://www.nytimes.com/2018/09/22/world/africa/africa-nigeria-herders-farmers-battle.html

Nigerian Herders Face Threat From Farmers Competing for LandConflicts between farmers and herdsmen vying for land, which mirror the 20th Century range wars in the American West, are turning more violent.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/2018/09/22/i-saw-florence-sending-millions-gallons-animal-poop-flooding-across-north-carolina/?utm_term=.fd723a7d5fff

Perspective | I saw Florence sending millions of gallons of animal feces flooding across North Carolina.I’ve been watching with alarm from the air.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/science/2018/09/18/officials-kill-two-grizzlies-after-fatal-attack-hunting-guide/?utm_term=.53304356bd1d&wpisrc=nl_animalia&wpmm=1

Officials kill two grizzlies after fatal attack on hunting guideThe attack came amid debate over Wyoming's first grizzly hunt in four decades, which is on hold pending a federal court decision.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/science/2018/09/19/many-people-flee-hurricanes-some-birders-flock-them/?utm_term=.15af97300d21&wpisrc=nl_animalia&wpmm=1

Many people flee hurricanes. Some birdwatchers flock to them.The storms can push seabirds and shorebirds far inland, giving hardcore birders the chance to log rare sightings.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/science/2018/09/20/year-old-texas-mayor-killed-huge-alligator-she-thinks-ate-her-miniature-horse/?utm_term=.433db1f9a668&wpisrc=nl_animalia&wpmm=1

A 73-year-old Texas mayor killed a huge alligator she thinks ate her miniature horseIt took Judy Cochran, who recently became a great-grandmother, just one shot to kill the 12-foot gator in a pond on her property.

“Dickey said some opponents’ points are valid — the idea that pit bulls were once ‘nanny dogs’ is a myth and the argument that their behavior stems only from how they’re raised is ‘not a scientifically credible statement at all.’ A big problem for both sides is that data on pit bull populations and attacks are so poor, she noted…[Read more]

An author says she hoped to advance the debate about pit bulls. Instead, she became a target.The nation's debate over pit bulls has moved online, where it has only become more polarized and vitriolic.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/science/2018/09/21/this-pit-bull-was-rescued-fighting-ring-now-hes-joining-police-force/?utm_term=.e065751c6a2b&wpisrc=nl_animalia&wpmm=1

This pit bull was rescued from a dog fighting ring, and now he’s joining a police forceDallas was one of several dogs set to be euthanized in Canada when rescuers stepped in to rehabilitate him.

https://komonews.com/news/local/olympics-young-mountain-goat-orphans-to-be-adopted-by-local-zoos

Olympics' young mountain goat 'orphans' to be adopted by local zoosPORT ANGELES, Wash. - As hundreds of mountain goats are relocated this month from Olympic National Park to their original native habitat in the North Cascades, some young "orphan" goat kids who can't be matched with known mothers are getting a second chance. "Our plan is to translocate nanny-kid pairs when possible,” said Rich Harris, state Department of Fish and Wildlife mountain goat manager.

http://www.nydailynews.com/news/ny-horse-lawsuit-tossed-judge-20180918-story.html

Horse's lawsuit against former owner tossed by judge - NY Daily NewsThe lawsuit, filed by The Animal Legal Defense Fund on the horse’s behalf, was tossed out on Tuesday.

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2018/sep/21/hurricane-florence-flooding-north-carolina?utm_source=esp&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=GU+Today+USA+-+Collections+2017&utm_term=286208&subid=26212650&CMP=GT_US_collection

Millions of dead chickens and pigs found in hurricane floodsIn North Carolina 3.4 million chickens and 5,500 hogs have been confirmed killed as massive lagoons are discharging fecal soup

https://www.nytimes.com/2018/09/21/dining/vegetarian-sheet-pan-dinner.html?action=click&module=Features&pgtype=Homepage

Sheet-Pan Suppers Without the MeatVegetarians don’t have to miss out on the glory of the sheet-pan dinner: Chickpeas, tofu and black beans are all great proteins to build a meal around.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/09/21/australian-man-who-filmed-himself-laughing-while-running-over-herd-emus-charged-with-animal-cruelty-speeding/?utm_term=.2a2604badc2e

Australian man who filmed himself laughing while running over herd of emus charged with animal cruelty — and speeding“This is great,” the man shouts as he runs over the massive birds. “I’ve got that one too, and that one.”

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/pet-store-puppies-blamed-for-drug-resistant-infections/

Pet Store Puppies Blamed for Drug-Resistant InfectionsMore than 100 people have become ill with diarrheal disease

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2018/sep/21/australia-could-launch-legal-challenge-to-japans-scientific-whaling-hunts?utm_source=esp&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=Guardian+Today+AU+-+collection&utm_term=286195&subid=26212650&CMP=GTAU_collection

Australia could launch legal challenge to Japan's 'scientific' whaling huntsAfter a ‘win for whales’ at the IWC, government is urged to do more but refuses to send ship to monitor Japan’s actions

https://www.scmp.com/video/asia/2163740/why-sharks-rhinos-pangolins-sturgeon-and-giant-salamanders-are-risk-extinction

Asian demand pushing animals to extinctionAppetites for exotic cuisine and traditional Chinese medicine are pushing some species to the brink of extinction. The lack of legislation protecting these animals could see them being wiped of the…

https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/2139208/watch-bizarre-video-wild-elephant-smoking-indian-forest-baffles

Watch: bizarre video of wild elephant smoking in forest baffles expertsFootage of a wild Asian elephant “smoking” in a forest in southern India has baffled wildlife experts, who say the behaviour has never before been observed....

https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/2165211/delhis-last-elephants-await-marching-orders

Delhi’s last elephants await marching ordersAuthorities vow to move animals to greener pastures after pressure from activists

https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/2164934/abalone-demand-chinese-gangs-depletes-south-africas-supply-costs-country

Chinese gangs’ abalone demand depletes South Africa’s supply, report saysChinese criminal syndicates use crystal meth as a reward for gangs in the Western Cape, a region that includes Cape Town, to dive for the coveted delicacy; the abalone is fished illegally and outside of quota systems, according to a wildlife trade monitoring network