During late August, 2011, Hurricane Irene blasted the Atlantic Coast of North America, with tropical storm to hurricane force winds, heavy rainfall, tornadoes, flooding, erosion and other storm damage. Throughout the region, the storm effected wildlife. Impacts on wildlife include … Continued
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recently announced the formation of a partnership which includes MD DNR, the Maryland Legislative Sportsmen’s Foundation (MLSF), and the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation (RMEF) to determine the viability of elk reintroduction to Western … Continued
In the USA, Labor Day is celebrated on the first Monday of September. For 2011, Labor Day falls on September 5, 2011. For wildlife enthusiasts in America, Labor Day is an important seasonal event. The holiday marks the end of … Continued
As people and animals occupy the same areas more and more frequently, human-animal interactions are inevitable. To minimize risks associated with these interactions, education is essential. In spite of education and planning, humans and animals sometimes clash. In most cases … Continued
Speculation that red knot abundance is directly tied to horseshoe crab populations is in part supported by new scientific research, according to a U.S. Geological Survey- led study published in Ecosphere, a journal of the Ecological Society of America. Red … Continued