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📸 Ah, Summer. Providing ample opportunity for Picture Perfect moments... or, not so much? 🦫 One fisherman bled to death after being bitten by a beaver which he had tried to grab in order to have his picture taken with it. Two key takeaways here: ✅ Admire the wildlife from afar this Summer! ✅ Remember to get your Will updated. #WryFinalExits #WillWriting #Exeter

📸 Ah, Summer. Providing ample opportunity for Picture Perfect moments... or, not so much? 🦫 One fisherman bled to death after being bitten by a beaver which he had tried to grab in order to have his picture taken with it. Two key takeaways here: ✅ Admire the wildlife from afar this Summer! ✅ Remember to get your Will updated. #WryFinalExits #WillWriting #Exeter

Did you know wombat burrows are lifesavers during wildfires? New research shows that these deep, complex burrows provide crucial shelter for a variety of wildlife, helping them survive devastating fires. Researchers found that small mammals, reptiles, and birds use these burrows to escape the flames and harsh conditions post-fire. The stable temperatures and structural protection offered by wombat burrows create safe havens for many species, supporting ecosystem recovery in fire-impacted areas. Wombats are indeed the unsung heroes of Australia's bushfire-prone landscapes! Learn more in this #NYTimes article: https://nyti.ms/3VCgpOn

"We share this world with wild cats, we share this world with wildlife...we are part of the world." Dr. Roberto Salom-Pérez, Panthera Mesoamerica Regional Director, knows that #WeCanCoexist with wild cats and make the planet a better place for both humans and wildlife. To learn more about how Panthera fosters coexistence with wild cats, visit https://bit.ly/48DWja3

🗞️ In today's #GWCT Morning Newsround: 🎨 How art can be a force for good for wildlife 📈 Are we on target for the environment? 🐦 Grouse moors deliver for people, jobs and nature Check out these stories and more in the Morning Briefing 👇🏼 https://lnkd.in/dfCepPFu

Watch our five tips for managing your woodland this spring. It's a beautiful season full of colour and birdsong, and a good time for tackling tasks like deer surveys and observing resident wildlife. Find out more in our blog 🌸. https://lnkd.in/ebAg3vkZ #WednesdayWisdom

🍂 Fall is just around the corner, and as the seasons shift, so does the wildlife! 🍁 Fall typically means black bears can be more active foraging for winter. To keep our wild spaces safe for everyone, remember to follow bear-smart practices: secure attractants, be mindful of your surroundings, and respect their space. Let’s protect both bears and people this season. 🌿 #BlackBear #FallIntoNature #ConservationMatters #WildlifeWatching #BCWildlife #HCTF #ExploreBC #WildlifeConservation #NaturePhotography

lineup of creatures that will benefit from this ecological red carpet: 1. Mountain Lions: The headliners, needing safe passage to roam and find mates. 2. Bobcats: These stealthy hunters will now have a safer commute. 3. Coyotes: Urban survivalists getting a much-needed traffic-free route. 4. Deer: Graceful travelers avoiding dangerous freeway crossings. 5. Gray Foxes: Clever critters gaining secure paths between habitats. 6. Lizards: Small but significant beneficiaries of the new green bridge. 7. Snakes: Slithering through their new, safer corridor. 8. Birds: Winged wanderers enjoying the restored natural connectivity. 9. Ants: Even the tiniest travelers are accounted for #ilovela

If you’re interested in road ecology, working alongside U.S. Department of Transportation National Highways engineers and biologists endeavouring to assist wildlife to use dedicated wildlife crossings this webinar is for you. The webinar emphasises options of how directional fencing can assist to help all animals big and small to use under and over passes and the science behind the best options available. #roadecology #wildlifeconnectivity