Islands of hope: The fight to eradicate feral pests and save native wildlife Posted on July 16, 2024 Australia’s islands are a haven for some of the world’s rare and unique species, but a motley crew of feral cats, foxes, rats, goats and other invasive species are wrecking these refuges and eating native animals out of their homes. But hope is at hand, and according to experts, the solution won’t cost the earth. … Read More from Islands of hope: The fight to eradicate feral pests and save native wildlife
JAILHOUSE SHOCK Horror rat infestation at prison saw rodents crawling over inmates in bed leaving them ‘very distressed’ Posted on July 16, 2024 The Independent Monitoring Board said the prison faced a “major rat infestation” which grew “increasingly worse” during 2023. Live rats were “frequently seen” in and around the accommodation huts in the day and “constantly heard at night”, leaving the lags “understandably distressed”. The report also said rats were getting into kitchens through holes in the walls. … Read More from JAILHOUSE SHOCK Horror rat infestation at prison saw rodents crawling over inmates in bed leaving them ‘very distressed’
Plague Confirmed in Badlands-Conata Ecosystem Posted on July 16, 2024 The National Park Service and U.S. Forest Service have confirmed plague as the cause of a prairie dog die off in Badlands National Park, Buffalo Gap National Grassland, and the greater Conata-Badlands ecosystem, in South Dakota based on a test result received 5/31. The risk to humans remains low, however, plague is concerning. The disease … Read More from Plague Confirmed in Badlands-Conata Ecosystem
