Wolf recovery triumphs: But a looming crisis threatens
Gray wolf populations in the US have made an incredible comeback over the past 30 years, but as their numbers surge, so do challenges. Discover the unexpected hurdles these wolves face as they reclaim their territory and the potential consequences for both conservation and human interaction.
Young red kangaroos grow up quickly where hungry dingoes lurk in Australia
New research shows that young red kangaroos protected by the dingo-proof fence in Australia take more time to grow up than their counterparts on the other side, who quickly outgrow the risk of being a predator dingo’s next meal.
As the California sea lion population got bigger, so did male sea lions
Animals tend to get smaller as their populations grow because of increased competition for food resources among members of the same species. That’s not what has happened with California sea lions, however, according to a new study led by scientists at UC Santa Cruz.
Mountain lions are taking more risks
Los Angeles is known for its movie stars and beaches. It’s also known for being one of only two megacities in the world that supports a population of big cats. Despite being surrounded by a vast network of busy freeways and over ten million people, mountain lions have somehow managed to eke out a living in the wooded LA-area hills. Now, researchers reporting in Current Biology on October 20 have found that wildfires, and specifically the 2018 Woolsey fire, are putting the LA mountain lions’ future in more doubt.