Human Wildlife Conflict
Human Wildlife Conflict
Articles tagged with "Human Wildlife Conflict"
'On shore, their weight becomes lethal': Why it's so hard to help a stranded whale
The sad fate of a stranded humpback in Germany raises bigger questions about distressed whales – and how to help them.
Why you may see more black bears this summer
Summer is one of the busiest seasons for black bears. Here's why they are on the move, where you're most likely to encounter one, and how to stay safe.
Man fights off bear with hatchet after attack in California mountains
The 17-month-old bear was euthanized after the man fought it off near Yosemite National Park.
San Francisco Bay became a whale death trap. This new tech could help reverse the trend.
Thermal imaging can detect gray whale spouts in time to prevent collisions.
Ministers urge City of London to act over swimmers in Hampstead Heath wildlife ponds
Exclusive: Local authority asked what steps it is taking after hordes of splashing revellers seen disturbing nesting birds.
Even careful scuba divers can damage coral reefs
Hours of diving videos and hundreds of survey responses reveal the common diver mistakes that can cause irreversible reef damage.
‘Timmy,’ humpback whale released in spectacular rescue effort, is found dead off Denmark
The death brought a sad end to weeks of efforts to guide the whale back to its natural habitat, which culminated with the mammal being transported to the North Sea in a barge.
Missing hiker found dead of suspected bear attack in Glacier National Park
The body of the hiker, who wasn’t identified by the National Park Service, was found Wednesday off a trail. Injuries point to a bear attack.
Alaska wildlife agents can kill bears from helicopters in an effort to protect caribou, judge says
The Mulchatna caribou herd in Alaska is expected to begin calving soon. The babies are particularly susceptible to being eaten by bears or wolves.
Coyote who swam to Alcatraz Island went twice as far as previously thought
A coyote that gained national attention for swimming to Alcatraz Island in California actually swam twice as far as originally thought to the infamous landmark, surprising researchers tracking the wild animal.
Video captures grey whale being struck by Sea-Doo in Vancouver
The Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) is investigating after a person driving a Sea-Doo struck a grey whale off Vancouver. Witnesses along Vancouver’s seawall saw the collision unfold in the water near Siwash Rock in Stanley Park around 7:30 p.m. PT on Monday.
Why do gray whales keep dying in San Francisco's waters?
Climate change and shifting migration patterns are bringing rare research opportunities and new mysteries.
Nearly 1 in 5 gray whales die after entering the San Francisco Bay
Climate change could be forcing gray whales to seek food in San Francisco Bay, where vessel strikes may be driving rising deaths.
Gray whales are entering San Francisco Bay and many aren’t surviving
Gray whales are beginning to break their long-established migration patterns, venturing into risky new territory like San Francisco Bay as climate change disrupts their Arctic food supply. But this unexpected detour is proving deadly: nearly one in five whales that enter the Bay don’t survive, with many struck by ships in the crowded, foggy waters.
California county records sixth person bitten by rattlesnake in under a month
A sixth person has been bitten by a rattlesnake in southern California’s Ventura county in just under a month, two-thirds of the number of people bitten in all of 2025.
Wolf bites woman in shock German attack on busy Hamburg shopping street
It is believed to be the first wolf attack on a human since the animals began to reestablish themselves in Germany decades ago.
Shooting restricted for six British wild birds to halt population decline
Hunters will be banned from shooting a rare and beautiful duck under new proposals to halt the decline of six British wild birds.
Sharks are ingesting drugs in the Bahamas
Nearly one third of sharks studied near the Bahamas’ Eleuthera Island were found to have caffeine, painkillers and other drugs in their bloodstreams.
Small changes in how we garden can make a big difference to birds
I was pleased to read Stephen Moss’s account of blue tits starting to sing in his garden as they gear up for nesting season ( Birdwatch: Blue tits are feisty and fascinating but often taken for granted, 11 March ).
Wild monkeys invaded Florida. Should people protect them?
A colony of African vervets in Dania Beach raises big questions about how humans can and should manage nonnative species.
Winnipeg gets approval to use asphyxiant foam, blood-thinning bait to control ground squirrel population
The City of Winnipeg has gotten approval to use pesticides animal advocates say are inhumane to control its ground squirrel population.
Create hedgehog havens – and seven other ways to help our prickly friends
With stumpy, speedy legs, questing snouts and a fierce quiver of needles, hedgehogs are enchantingly strange, like fantasy creatures from a medieval bestiary .
Parks Canada planning to kill dozens of deer on historic Quebec island
Parks Canada is proposing to kill dozens of white-tailed deer at a historic site near Quebec City, saying the deer population on the island presents a threat to rare plants and the safety of employees flying in.
Ultrasound repellers could keep hedgehogs off roads, scientists hope
Hedgehogs have been discovered to hear high-frequency ultrasound, raising hopes that they could be deterred from dangerous roads with ultrasound repellers.
Shark culls brought in after fatal attack causes division and anger in New Caledonia
Authorities say capture of bull and tiger sharks necessary to protect lives as environmentalists launch urgent legal challenge.
'On shore, their weight becomes lethal': Why it's so hard to help a stranded whale
The sad fate of a stranded humpback in Germany raises bigger questions about distressed whales – and how to help them.
Why you may see more black bears this summer
Summer is one of the busiest seasons for black bears. Here's why they are on the move, where you're most likely to encounter one, and how to stay safe.
Man fights off bear with hatchet after attack in California mountains
The 17-month-old bear was euthanized after the man fought it off near Yosemite National Park.
San Francisco Bay became a whale death trap. This new tech could help reverse the trend.
Thermal imaging can detect gray whale spouts in time to prevent collisions.
Ministers urge City of London to act over swimmers in Hampstead Heath wildlife ponds
Exclusive: Local authority asked what steps it is taking after hordes of splashing revellers seen disturbing nesting birds.
Even careful scuba divers can damage coral reefs
Hours of diving videos and hundreds of survey responses reveal the common diver mistakes that can cause irreversible reef damage.
‘Timmy,’ humpback whale released in spectacular rescue effort, is found dead off Denmark
The death brought a sad end to weeks of efforts to guide the whale back to its natural habitat, which culminated with the mammal being transported to the North Sea in a barge.
Missing hiker found dead of suspected bear attack in Glacier National Park
The body of the hiker, who wasn’t identified by the National Park Service, was found Wednesday off a trail. Injuries point to a bear attack.
Alaska wildlife agents can kill bears from helicopters in an effort to protect caribou, judge says
The Mulchatna caribou herd in Alaska is expected to begin calving soon. The babies are particularly susceptible to being eaten by bears or wolves.
Coyote who swam to Alcatraz Island went twice as far as previously thought
A coyote that gained national attention for swimming to Alcatraz Island in California actually swam twice as far as originally thought to the infamous landmark, surprising researchers tracking the wild animal.
Video captures grey whale being struck by Sea-Doo in Vancouver
The Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) is investigating after a person driving a Sea-Doo struck a grey whale off Vancouver. Witnesses along Vancouver’s seawall saw the collision unfold in the water near Siwash Rock in Stanley Park around 7:30 p.m. PT on Monday.
Why do gray whales keep dying in San Francisco's waters?
Climate change and shifting migration patterns are bringing rare research opportunities and new mysteries.
Nearly 1 in 5 gray whales die after entering the San Francisco Bay
Climate change could be forcing gray whales to seek food in San Francisco Bay, where vessel strikes may be driving rising deaths.
Gray whales are entering San Francisco Bay and many aren’t surviving
Gray whales are beginning to break their long-established migration patterns, venturing into risky new territory like San Francisco Bay as climate change disrupts their Arctic food supply. But this unexpected detour is proving deadly: nearly one in five whales that enter the Bay don’t survive, with many struck by ships in the crowded, foggy waters.
California county records sixth person bitten by rattlesnake in under a month
A sixth person has been bitten by a rattlesnake in southern California’s Ventura county in just under a month, two-thirds of the number of people bitten in all of 2025.
Wolf bites woman in shock German attack on busy Hamburg shopping street
It is believed to be the first wolf attack on a human since the animals began to reestablish themselves in Germany decades ago.
Shooting restricted for six British wild birds to halt population decline
Hunters will be banned from shooting a rare and beautiful duck under new proposals to halt the decline of six British wild birds.
Sharks are ingesting drugs in the Bahamas
Nearly one third of sharks studied near the Bahamas’ Eleuthera Island were found to have caffeine, painkillers and other drugs in their bloodstreams.
Small changes in how we garden can make a big difference to birds
I was pleased to read Stephen Moss’s account of blue tits starting to sing in his garden as they gear up for nesting season ( Birdwatch: Blue tits are feisty and fascinating but often taken for granted, 11 March ).
Wild monkeys invaded Florida. Should people protect them?
A colony of African vervets in Dania Beach raises big questions about how humans can and should manage nonnative species.
Winnipeg gets approval to use asphyxiant foam, blood-thinning bait to control ground squirrel population
The City of Winnipeg has gotten approval to use pesticides animal advocates say are inhumane to control its ground squirrel population.
Create hedgehog havens – and seven other ways to help our prickly friends
With stumpy, speedy legs, questing snouts and a fierce quiver of needles, hedgehogs are enchantingly strange, like fantasy creatures from a medieval bestiary .
Parks Canada planning to kill dozens of deer on historic Quebec island
Parks Canada is proposing to kill dozens of white-tailed deer at a historic site near Quebec City, saying the deer population on the island presents a threat to rare plants and the safety of employees flying in.
Ultrasound repellers could keep hedgehogs off roads, scientists hope
Hedgehogs have been discovered to hear high-frequency ultrasound, raising hopes that they could be deterred from dangerous roads with ultrasound repellers.
Shark culls brought in after fatal attack causes division and anger in New Caledonia
Authorities say capture of bull and tiger sharks necessary to protect lives as environmentalists launch urgent legal challenge.
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