Litter of Critically Endangered Red Wolves Born in Ohio Gives Hope for Species
On 5/17/21 at 12:59 PM EDT
Eight red wolf pups were born at Ohio s Akron Zoo on April 22. The news bodes well for the survival of the critically endangered North American canid, Doug Piekarz, the president and chief executive officer of the zoo, said in a press release. This is the definition of the Akron Zoo s mission in action, he said, adding that the institution is proud to be able to play a part in saving red wolves, in their native habitat and in zoos.
In this photo, an Akron Zoo staff member holds one of the the eight red wolf pups that were born at the zoo on April 22. Red wolves, which are native to the southeastern United States, have been described as the world s most endangered wolf.
Michigan Fishermen Could Win Cash From Their Catch
If you plan on going fishing in any of the Great Lakes soon, keep an eye out on what it is you catch because you could win yourself some extra cash.
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is asking fishermen to check for a clip on the adipose fin, which is the small fin on the back of the fish. If you happen to find one, you may have just scored yourself $100.
What fish are tagged?
Some of the fish that have been tagged by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service include steelhead, brown trout and Chinook or Atlantic salmon.
Biologists Describe Catching 100-year-old Monster Fish From Detroit River
On 5/1/21 at 9:32 AM EDT
A sturgeon nearly seven feet long and believed to be more than a century old got three biologists working hard when they caught it during an annual study of the species.
The team from the Alpena Fish and Wildlife Conservation office needed nearly six minutes to haul the 240-pound fish into the boat from the Detroit River, near Grosse Ile. I felt the fish thumping on the line. As it got closer, it just got bigger and bigger, one of the biologists, Jason Fischer, said, according to The Associated Press.
US sets aside habitat critical for survival of rare songbird
AP
22nd April, 2021 12:04:12
U.S. wildlife managers have set aside vast areas across several states as habitat critical to the survival of a rare songbird that migrates each year from Central and South America to breeding grounds in Mexico and the United States.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced the final habitat designation for the western yellow-billed cuckoo on Tuesday. It covers about 467 square miles (1,210 square kilometers) along hundreds of miles of rivers and streams in the western states.
Most breeding in the U.S. occurs in Arizona and New Mexico, but the habitat designation also includes areas in California, Colorado, Utah, Texas and Idaho.