(Not so) Nice Rack: Trophy hunting causing smaller horns in bighorn sheep February 1, 2016 Scientists are calling it a human-caused case of artificial evolution as “intense trophy hunting” is wiping out bighorn sheep populations. At least in terms… Continue Reading
Small fines for bighorn sheep poachers in Alberta October 25, 2015 Five men have been fined a total of $24,500 for killing and abandoning four bighorn sheep in northern Alberta, the province has announced. The… Continue Reading
Happy Canada Day ewes: Canadian bighorn sheep at home in the U.S. July 1, 2015 Some bighorn sheep from Alberta are enjoying Canada Day in South Dakota. Earlier this year, 25 bighorn sheep were scooped up from near the… Continue Reading
Helping bears (cougars, wolves, elk, sheep and deer) cross the road in British Columbia October 18, 2014 Manmade crossing structures – bridges, tunnels and underpasses – are designed to help animals safely cross the road. And, a new underpass in British… Continue Reading
Drones harassing wildlife in Zion Nature Park May 14, 2014 Hobby drones flying around national parks across the country are harassing wildlife and are now banned in some American states. At Zion National Park in Utah, officials… Continue Reading
Nice rack: record-breaking bighorn sheep horns found in Alberta April 30, 2014 Alberta looks poised to top its own record in the bighorn sheep racket. Provincial Fish and Wildlife officers stumbled on a huge set of horns… Continue Reading
Cougar vs bighorn sheep: they both lose May 26, 2009 This makes us sad. Roadkill. Epic roadkill. But no vehicles involved. The story comes from wildlife biologist James Wilder, who quite possibly has the… Continue Reading
