The Prague Zoo last month reintroduced four Przewalski's horses into the Gobi Desert, bringing the number from Prague's latest efforts up to 27.
The estimate is that there are now around 190 of these horses running feral around Takhin Tal National Park, Great Gobi B Strictly Protected Area, southwest Mongolia. They were extinct as a wild species by 1960 due to hunters and expanded farming.
Showing posts with label Wildlife. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Wildlife. Show all posts
Monday, 10 July 2017
Thursday, 4 May 2017
First Pack of Wolves in Denmark in 200 Years
Scientists might know the general whereabouts of up to 40 wolves in the country, but they are keeping the location secret because they fear public attention would have a negative impact on the wolves, which haven't existed in Denmark for 200 years.
It's thought the current inhabitants are making their way from Germany, about 500 kilometers away. One was spotted in Jutland 5 years ago.
The big news is of a recent sighting of a pair on CCTV, male and female, which generally only come together briefly to mate. Scientists predict there may be cubs within the the next year or two.
In other Northern European countries as well, a slight increase in wolves has been reported. They are harassing farmers and killing sheep and deer.
It's thought the current inhabitants are making their way from Germany, about 500 kilometers away. One was spotted in Jutland 5 years ago.
The big news is of a recent sighting of a pair on CCTV, male and female, which generally only come together briefly to mate. Scientists predict there may be cubs within the the next year or two.
In other Northern European countries as well, a slight increase in wolves has been reported. They are harassing farmers and killing sheep and deer.
Sunday, 30 April 2017
Drones Helping with Elephant Problems
Everywhere humans and elephants coexist, they come into conflict, resulting in injuries, deaths, and ruined crops.
While governments compensate farmers and others for injuries and ruined crops, people in countries like Tanzania and Kenya have said they believe the government's real priority is the elephants, which bring in tourist dollars.
A few years ago by accident, a drone pilot in Tanzania discovered that elephants he was filming were afraid of his drone. Because conservationists had been looking for a way to deal with elephants getting too close to humans and farms, they seized on the opportunity and added drones to their bag of tricks, which already included making loud noises, movement, firing guns into the air, charging elephants with vehicles, and hanging spicy chili-soaked sheets.
Farmers and the groups that help them are still looking for a better, long-term solution to the elephant problem.
While governments compensate farmers and others for injuries and ruined crops, people in countries like Tanzania and Kenya have said they believe the government's real priority is the elephants, which bring in tourist dollars.
A few years ago by accident, a drone pilot in Tanzania discovered that elephants he was filming were afraid of his drone. Because conservationists had been looking for a way to deal with elephants getting too close to humans and farms, they seized on the opportunity and added drones to their bag of tricks, which already included making loud noises, movement, firing guns into the air, charging elephants with vehicles, and hanging spicy chili-soaked sheets.
Farmers and the groups that help them are still looking for a better, long-term solution to the elephant problem.
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