A woman couldn’t stop thinking about the kitten she helped, and traveled across states to get her back. Amy Cool A tiny calico and her litter mates came to Escambia County Animal Shelter in Pensacola, Florida, and were scheduled to be transported to Providence Animal Center in Media, Pennsylvania for a chance at a better
Month: November 2020
Depiction of Thunderbird painted on a drum by a Pawnee artist in the late 19th century. Photo: Heritage Image Partnership Ltd/Alamy In late 2016, after joining protests at Standing Rock against the Dakota Access Pipeline, Stephanie Big Eagle designed a tattoo to help the fight. “My heart was just poured into it,” she recalls. A
As cat lovers, we understand a lot of what our cats tell us. We know the subtle nuances of our cat’s meows, chirps, and trills, but no matter how fluent we might be in the feline language, humans will never quite master the tongue. If we were to ask our cats, they’d probably tell us
French bird hunters won a legal victory to continue trapping wild birds with glue on Thursday [20 November] when a European magistrate found the practice acceptable on cultural grounds. An advocate general of the European Court of Justice, Europe’s highest legal body, issued a legal opinion approving French laws that permit the limited use of
There is only one thing more terrifying for a nesting bird than a person walking nearby: when that two-legged beast is joined by a four-legged companion. A study of how ground-nesting birds are disturbed on beaches in Spain has revealed how they are almost always scared from their nests by passing off-lead dogs, but seem
A kitten who was found in a backyard, grew unique markings on his coat. He was so tiny but determined to thrive. Yige @fostersxyz Four newborn kittens were found in a resident’s backyard without a mother in sight. They were extremely tiny, and their mom never came back for them. The resident reached out to
The killing of a rare “spirit” moose in Canada has shocked residents of a northern Ontario community and prompted one First Nations man to offer a reward to anyone who can help officials apprehend the suspected poachers. Residents around the city of Timmins have long swapped stories of a ghostly white moose population occasionally spotted
A bonded pair of kittens seeks affection from everyone they come across, and hopes to find a dream home together. Nashville Cat Rescue Zip and Zap, two ginger kittens, were rescued from a cat colony in a neighborhood of Nashville, Tennessee. Kiki, a foster volunteer through Nashville Cat Rescue, worked tirelessly with a kind neighbor
Wood Duck. Photo: Jess Deitz/Audubon Photography Awards WASHINGTON – “President Trump may have pardoned a turkey this week, but he’s in a frenzy to finalize his bird-killer policy before the end of the year.” said David Yarnold, president and CEO of the National Audubon Society. “The administration lost in court and is sidestepping that ruling with
When Victorian man James Glindemann sat down just outside his local mall to enjoy his Chinese takeout, he was happily surprised to see a magpie, and greeted the bird: “How are you going?” Magpies are one of Australia’s most intelligent and loved birds, and Glindemann’s reaction is a common one. In 2017, they were voted
A cat is so thankful to have found a family to help her kittens that she keeps kneading away. Amber @kitty_fostering_oz A month ago, a rescued pregnant cat came to her foster home in Melbourne, Australia, for a chance at a better life. She was so thankful for a roof over her head and plenty
Oregon officials are concerned about a “frenzy of poaching” after a black bear was found decapitated. A decapitated bear was discovered outside of Veneta in October, and multiple other animals have been poached in the same area of Lane County, the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife said Friday in a news release. “This
An orange cat showed up outside a family’s home and asked for help. His life was forever changed. One Cat At a Time Jaelle from Quebec, Canada was surprised to find a cat in her backyard, scratching at the door, begging to be let in. She had never seen the cat until that day (Valentine’s
This year our conservation leaders, bird advocates, college students, ambassadors, volunteers, and scientists accomplished amazing things. Through mid-November, more than 196,000 of us contacted decision-makers more than 771,400 times on behalf of birds. All of the accomplishments listed below come from the hard work and dedication of our members, chapters, volunteers, and staff. We’re very proud
Optics 1.Binoculars If there’s one essential tool for birders, it’s binoculars. But with so many models on the market, it can be daunting to find the perfect pair. Whether you’re a novice looking for your first set of bins or an experienced birder looking for an upgrade, we cover excellent options for every budget in our
Illustration: Joe Ciardiello Who’s Kenn? Simply put, Kenn is a national treasure. A renowned birder, author, and conservationist, Kenn Kaufman has spent his life dedicated to observing birds, reading about birds, writing about birds, and sharing the world of birds with others. With all that birdy knowledge in his brain, he also acts as the field editor for Audubon magazine. So, whenever we
As far back as I can remember, I’ve been enthralled with animals. Wherever I went, it wouldn’t take long for me to orient to the nearest one. By age eight, I could identify upward of 100 dog breeds. Yet when it came to birds, my list wouldn’t have gone far beyond Northern Cardinals and Blue Jays.
The high-end French fashion brand Hermès wants to build one of Australia’s biggest crocodile farms in the Northern Territory that would hold up to 50,000 saltwater crocodiles to be turned into luxury goods such as handbags and shoes. But the proposal has come under fire from animal welfare groups, who say other fashion brands have
A kitten with large eyes and a big voice is determined to thrive after she was found on top of a garden wall. Wrenn Rescues A tiny kitten’s loud cries saved her life when a Good Samaritan was alerted by her screams and found her on top of a garden wall. They reached out to
Webinar: Heart to Heart: Pet Bird Behavior Q&A with Chris Davis, CPBC Date: Friday, December 4, 2020 Time: 12 pm PST (double-check your local time with this time zone converter) Chris Davis with an owl friend. Join us for a free interactive webinar: Heart to Heart: Pet Bird Behavior Q&A with Chris Davis, CPBC. This live
Wilson’s Phalarope. Photo: Max Malmquist The freedom of flight. Colors. Birdsong. Biodiversity. Migration. The connection with the natural world. The connection with people. An escape from the mundane. I can’t count the number of reasons why I love birding so much. But one tops the list: the times where I am lucky enough to witness unexpected,
Born in the frigid Southwestern Alaska autumn, Albertina Dull began life swaddled in feathers. One hundred years later, in 2018, Dull flew 500 miles from Nightmute, a village near the Bering Sea, to Anchorage. There, she huddled with a few representatives from Calista Education and Culture, Inc. (CECI), an Alaska Native nonprofit that aims to revitalize
In September, Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon, testifying on behalf of Wyoming Sen. John Barrasso’s latest bill to gut the Endangered Species Act (ESA) peddled the fake-news narrative that the ESA is “broken.” States would do a better job recovering endangered wildlife, Gordon testified, ignoring the obvious reality that every single species protected under the ESA
Four little kittens can now rest happily in a warm home, accompanied by a snuggle buddy after being found outside in the cold. Sarah Kelly Sparkle Cat Rescue, an all-volunteer rescue in North Carolina, was contacted about a tiny kitten found on a resident’s property. The weather was too cold for the kitten to bear
Cats are purrfect in all ways. Just ask any cat lover and they’ll count the way cats reign over us. But, here’s a surprise. For all their ability to pounce a skittering lizard or fluttery butterfly, cats don’t have the eagle-eye acuity we might have thought. Human and feline eyes are built differently and the
Osprey with young. Photo: Glenn Ostle/Audubon Photography Awards Vea a continuación en español. What are some effective ways to advocate for birds, wildlife, and the conservation of our natural resources, even during a pandemic? How might the results of our local and federal elections impact water and natural resources-related legislation in Arizona? How can you
In a last-ditch attempt to make good on promises to the oil and gas industry, the Trump administration is rushing to formalize plans to drill for oil in the Arctic national wildlife refuge before Joe Biden takes office. On Tuesday, the Bureau of Land Management initiated the process with a formal “call for nominations”, inviting
A tiny kitten who was found alone in a bush, has blossomed into a beautiful young cat. Chatons Orphelins Montréal A kind lady from Canada heard a faint cry coming from outside late one night. Upon investigation, she discovered a newborn kitten in a bush, all alone. The Good Samaritan waited for the cat mom
Vietnam’s illegal wildlife trade is threatening numerous species with imminent extinction. One woman — Kate Fox — has made it her mission to expose the truth and fight for survival with her astonishing film, Lawless Lands. Kate Fox is unlike anyone I’ve ever interacted with. Her passion for conservation is infectious and urgent, but there’s
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