World’s Largest Conservation Area
April 3, 2012 by Michael Mountain
Good news for wildlife in Africa. Five countries have come together to create a conservation area that they hope will protect the animals from poaching and other threats.
Deputy Carries Deer to Safety
November 18, 2011 by Michael Mountain
When he arrived on the scene, Dep. Swartz found the deer standing dazed in the middle of the roadway. She was so still that at first he thought she was a decoy.
How Seven Billion Humans Leads to Mass Extinction
November 1, 2011 by Michael Mountain
This week, the world population reached 7 billion people eking out a living. By the end of the century, it will top 10 billion. Overpopulation and overconsumption are the root causes of the environmental destruction of our planet.
The Cuckoo Thief!
November 1, 2011 by Michael Mountain
This cuckoo had just stolen a reed warbler’s egg out of her nest when she came face-to-face with Czech photographer and film maker Oldrich Mikulica.
My Vacation with Elephants
October 31, 2011 by Michael Mountain
Emma Barratt, 23, had just graduated with a geography degree, and she wanted a vacation. But not just any vacation. So she decided to spend two weeks caring for rescued elephants in Thailand.
Situation Worsens at New Zealand Oil Spill
October 19, 2011 by Michael Mountain
Oil continues to spill from the cargo ship that ran aground on a reef off the coast of New Zealand two weeks ago. The ship continues to list and fears are that it may break in two.
Hunting the Hunters with RoboDeer
October 11, 2011 by Michael Mountain
“It’s a time of year when some Utahns can’t resist the sight of a big buck on the side of the road – even if shooting hours are over for the day,” said Amy Canning, a spokeswoman for the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources.
Rick Perry and His Hunting Buddies
October 5, 2011 by Michael Mountain
The Daily Beast has a detailed story by Wayne Barrett about a three-day hunting expedition celebrating Perry’s father Ray’s 81st birthday in 2006.
Delightful Photos from Animal Blessings
October 4, 2011 by Michael Mountain
The 27th annual Feast of St. Francis of Assisi at New York’s Cathedral of St. John the Divine on Sunday lived up to its reputation, according to everyone who was there.
Hunter’s Partner, Not Bear, Killed Him
September 26, 2011 by Michael Mountain
Remember the story about the hunter who shot a bear and whose partner, trying to distract the wounded, enraged bear away from his younger partner, was killed by the bear? The older hunter, it turns out, wasn’t killed by the bear. He was shot by his own partner.