Seriously? Feds to shoot one of 58 endangered Mexican wolves left in wild

The new scorecard for the FWS recovery effort: 58 Mexican wolves in wild. Agents killed 13 on purpose, 18 by accident and let another 43 get killed illegally. Oh, and zero new wolves released since 2007.

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AZFGD late night news dump: we still didn't have anything to do with trapping jaguar Macho B

Macho B Jaguar pre-release / AZFGD

Charges were dropped against the whistleblower in the improper trapping of the last American jaguar, Macho B, which lead to his 2009 death. AZFGD proclaims its innocence. Again. Though supposed employee present never found.

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Big Cats Stuck on Tall Things, Part II: Bobcat on giant cactus

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An Arizona bobcat climbed a 45-foot suguaro cactus to escape a mountain lion, then stayed perched for 6 hours before jumping down.

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Arizona confirms first live ocelot sighting since 1960

Arizona officially documents a live ocelot–the first time since 1960. Hundreds of miles from the tiny TX population, it probably wandered in from Sonora.

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Mexican wolves get good news, but is it enough to turn the species around?

Mexican Wolf Release

Mexican wolf numbers are up slightly, the FWS actually released two and a new management is in the works. But is it enough to save this stalled species rescue?

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Nova Scotia still paying $20 coyote bounty; Wild bald eagle courts one at zoo

Nova Scotia is going back to barbaric bounties, offering trappers $20 per coyote pelt. They hope to kill 4,000 that way. Finland wolves and ND coyotes also under attack from poachers and snowmobiles.

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Wild Mexican wolf count up to 50; GA to cut hunting lands

50 Mexican wolves survive in NM and AZ, up from 42 last year, despite an effort by ranchers to sue and shoot them off public lands.

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Wildlife taser; DC keeps adorable pandas & a tour of other animal news

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AZ company invents high-tech taser for attacking grizzlies; shoots 35 feet. TN and AL get new crayfish species.

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Mexican ranch welcomes jaguars and animal tourists

Rancho El Aribabi, a conservation ranch about 30 miles into Mexico, is working with Sky Alliance to save local wildlife. They’ve caught pictures of rare and elusive jaguars. You can support them with a visit. Coatis possible.

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6th Mexican wolf dead this year (of 42 wild); Arizona proposes finally releasing one

A 6th Mexican gray wolf found dead this year, the 5th that died suspiciously. That’s 14% of the tiny population. Arizona Fish and Game says they’ll release a lone wolf soon, but don’t hold your breath.

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