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In Kajiado County, where one elephant believed to have killed two people was later shot, residents say encounters with roaming elephants have become more frequent and far more dangerous.

Elephant Attacks Spark Protests in Kenya

Bywildlifefree December 24, 2025December 24, 2025Write a Comment

Kenya is once again confronting a painful and familiar dilemma: how to protect human life while safeguarding one of the country’s most iconic wildlife species, as pressure on land and […]

The Shenandoah salamander, northern long-eared bat, and rusty patched bumblebee are among several federally endangered species in Virginia that could be affected by proposed revisions to the Endangered Species Act (ESA) announced by the Trump administration.

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Proposed Changes to Federal Endangered Species Rules Could Affect Virginia Wildlife

Bywildlifefree December 1, 2025December 1, 2025Write a Comment

The Shenandoah salamander, northern long-eared bat, and rusty patched bumblebee are among several federally endangered species in Virginia that could be affected by proposed revisions to the Endangered Species Act […]

Showing Animals Respect & Kindness (SHARK), a small nonprofit based in Illinois, has spent nearly two decades using drones to expose cockfighting and other forms of animal cruelty that often occur behind high fences or in remote rural areas. With cockfighting illegal in every U.S. state, promoters usually hide their activities, but SHARK’s aerial surveillance has made it increasingly difficult for abusers to operate unnoticed.

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How a Small Nonprofit Uses Drones to Fight Animal Cruelty

Bywildlifefree November 28, 2025November 28, 2025Write a Comment

Showing Animals Respect & Kindness (SHARK), a small nonprofit based in Illinois, has spent nearly two decades using drones to expose cockfighting and other forms of animal cruelty that often […]

All domestic cats (Felis catus) trace their origins to the African wildcat. Yet, in typical feline fashion, they appear to have taken their time deciding when—and where—to form lasting bonds with humans. New scientific findings indicate that the transition from wild predator to household pet occurred much more recently than previously assumed, and in a different region.

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Cats became our companions far later than once believed

Bywildlifefree November 27, 2025November 28, 2025Write a Comment

All domestic cats (Felis catus) trace their origins to the African wildcat. Yet, in typical feline fashion, they appear to have taken their time deciding when—and where—to form lasting bonds […]

An international team has captured footage of 29,556 animals in Japan’s deepest ocean trenches, revealing how life survives in darkness and extreme pressure. Using a full ocean-depth submersible, researchers explored three trenches—the Japan, Ryukyu, and Izu Ogasawara—filming the seafloor in unprecedented detail.

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Over 30,000 Animals Filmed in Japan’s Deepest Ocean Trenches

Bywildlifefree November 25, 2025November 28, 2025Write a Comment

An international team has captured footage of 29,556 animals in Japan’s deepest ocean trenches, revealing how life survives in darkness and extreme pressure. Using a full ocean-depth submersible, researchers explored […]