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Oregon bill proposes tourist tax for wildlife protection

Lawmakers in Oregon are set to debate a bill that would impose a 1.25 percent tax on hotel and lodging stays to fund wildlife conservation. The measure, known as the 1% for Wildlife bill, aims to generate nearly $30 million annually for habitat protection amid growing threats to species. Sponsored by bipartisan representatives, it passed the House last session but stalled in the Senate.

Gray wolves in Alaska hunt sea otters, puzzling researchers

30. januar 2026 Rapportert av AI

On Prince of Wales Island in Alaska, gray wolves have begun hunting sea otters, a behavior that scientists are racing to understand. Led by University of Rhode Island Ph.D. candidate Patrick Bailey, the research explores how these predators capture marine prey and the broader ecological implications. This shift could link land and ocean food webs in unexpected ways.

America

Yordanka Almaguer's owl photo selected as Havana Times' photo of the day

Asia

Japan's last two pandas head to China amid strained ties

Vitenskap

Frog meat trade spread deadly chytrid fungus from Brazil

Police and wildlife officer die in Christmas goat dispute

A police officer and a wildlife officer died on Wednesday in a dispute over Christmas goats in Kinango, Kwale County. The clash led to gunfire and two injuries. Investigations are ongoing by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI).

KWS kills crocodile near Lodwar amid escalating human-wildlife conflicts

15. januar 2026 Rapportert av AI

The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has shot dead a crocodile terrorizing residents in Turkana County due to rising water levels. The incident occurred at Kakuenyang near Lodwar town, following an attack that injured a local and killed goats. KWS Warden Chege Elijah stated that flooding has driven the reptiles closer to human settlements.

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