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Chris R. Shepherd @chrisrshepherd.bsky.social · 1d

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How falcon thieves are targeting the UK’s protected birds

In this week’s newsletter: Conservationists have seen nests raided around the country to match demand from the Middle East

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ChooseWild @choosewild.bsky.social · 2d

"Health and environmental advocacy groups called them a dangerous reversal of science-based health advice that could worsen the climate and ecological impacts of livestock."
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Reversing Years of Dietary Advice, the Trump Administration Tells Consumers to Eat More Red Meat - Inside Climate News

The latest Dietary Guidelines for Americans, like previous editions, ignores the climate impacts of livestock and could make them worse, environmental groups worry.

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Raptor Persecution UK @raptorpersuk.bsky.social · 2d

Welcome news & long overdue from a Westminster Government. England lags behind on so many issues.

#RaptorResearch

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DEFRA publishes Animal Welfare Strategy – includes a ban on snares, trail hunting & a review on traps & gamebird rearing

Three days before Xmas, DEFRA published its Animal Welfare Strategy for England, laying out the Westminster Government’s priorities and a framework for the changes it seeks to achieve by 2030…

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Chris R. Shepherd @chrisrshepherd.bsky.social · 2d

Another victim of slash pile burning...

Slash piles are used by many hibernating animals, including marmots, chipmunks and more.

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Bear cub severely burned in BC

Young bear found nearly frozen, transported by teams of volunteers to Northern Lights Rehab Centre.

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Chris R. Shepherd @chrisrshepherd.bsky.social · 2d

Sadly, most people have never even heard of a serow, yet they are in serious decline due to poaching and illegal wildlife trade.

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Man arrested in Mizoram for poaching state animal serow

A 30-year-old man was arrested for poaching a serow (Saza), Mizoram’s state animal, and possessing its meat for consumption.

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Chris R. Shepherd @chrisrshepherd.bsky.social · 2d

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Our black bears deserve better than this hunt, and so do we | Opinion

This hunt went against the FWC's own bear management plan

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Chris R. Shepherd @chrisrshepherd.bsky.social · 3d

Check out this list of seized wildlife trophies....

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Reading man pleads guilty in endangered wildlife body part trade case

Adam Bied of Reading, Massachusetts, faced federal charges accusing him of buying, selling and trading parts from endangered and threatened species.

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Chris R. Shepherd @chrisrshepherd.bsky.social · 3d

More effort is needed, globally, to end the use of snares for poaching

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Wire snares continue to kill wildlife around Hwange, despite crackdown

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Chris R. Shepherd @chrisrshepherd.bsky.social · 3d

More illegal hunting for trophies

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#trophyhunting #poaching #deer

Bows, crossbows, and deer trophies: poachers discovered in the Madonie National Park

Three poachers were discovered in the Madonie National Park: Carabinieri seized bows, crossbows, knives, and deer trophies during a nighttime check in the protected area.

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Chris R. Shepherd @chrisrshepherd.bsky.social · 4d

I think there may be a lesson here....

Chinese man's attempts to hand-feed venomous pet snake ends in thumb amputation

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The Fur-Bearers @thefurbearers.bsky.social · 6d

Exciting announcement: Canadian Fur Farms: EXPOSED has won its second Best Documentary award at Toronto's Alternative Film Festival! 🎉 The Fur-Bearers won Best Documentary Canada (Short Category) for the Winter 2025 Edition. Learn more: buff.ly/zNQWMo3

Center for Biological Diversity @biologicaldiversity.org · 6d

A five-year plan for offshore oil leasing has been released, setting the stage to auction off 1.27 billion acres of public waters in #California, the Gulf of Mexico, the Arctic Ocean, the Bering Sea, and Cook Inlet off #Alaska.

Tell the Trump administration to can its leasing plan ➡️ bit.ly/4srYjNk

An adult walrus and a calf huddle close together on a chunk of sea ice. The calf peeks out from behind the adult who is looking at something to the right of the camera. Other walruses can be seen in the background, contrasting with the gray sky behind them.

Raptor Persecution UK @raptorpersuk.bsky.social · 7d

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Proposal to issue falconry licences to hunt Mountain Hares in Scotland rejected at Stage 2 of Natural Environment Bill

A long-running campaign calling for licences to permit falconers to hunt Mountain Hares for ‘sport’ in Scotland has been defeated again, this time at Stage 2 of the Natural Environment …

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Chris R. Shepherd @chrisrshepherd.bsky.social · 9d

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Florida bear hunt is disgusting and barbaric | Opinion

FWC has set forth a hunt without proper monitoring, no check stations, no current science and more horrors to come

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Oryx @oryxthejournal.bsky.social · 9d

🦆 Poland has strengthened legal protection for five bird species—the common pochard, tufted duck, Eurasian coot, Eurasian woodcock and hazel grouse—by removing them from the game list!

Full protection takes effect today, January 2026 🎉

📖 Read about it in Marchowski & Chara's piece: doi.org/qkgn

Chris R. Shepherd @chrisrshepherd.bsky.social · 12d

More reptile trafficking:
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A man nabbed for harbouring creep of tortoises

Picture: Tortoises seized by the police during raid/Supplied By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI 30 December 2025- The multidisciplinary high-density Shanela 2 Safer Festive Season Operation which seeks to intens…

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Chris R. Shepherd @chrisrshepherd.bsky.social · 12d

I am always amazed at how many people think trapping in North America is a thing of the past...

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Mike Schoonveld: Sky high skunk prices predicted for trappers - Outdoor News

That price was averaged over thousands of skunk pelts and every pelt at the auction was sold. The highest price was $95.

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Chris R. Shepherd @chrisrshepherd.bsky.social · 12d

The unnecessary killing of a giant. Sad.

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The story of the heaviest bear taken during Pennsylvania's 2025 season - Outdoor News

Nate Miller knows that this was a once-in-a-lifetime event. It was also a team effort, and he thanks everyone who helped.

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Chris R. Shepherd @chrisrshepherd.bsky.social · 12d

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Baby spider monkeys rescued in Texas

Animal traffickers face up to 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.

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Chris R. Shepherd @chrisrshepherd.bsky.social · 12d

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Hong Kong Customs seizes eggs of suspected scheduled endangered bird species (with photos)

Hong Kong Customs yesterday (December 12) seized 714 eggs of suspected scheduled endangered bird species, with an estimated market value of about $10 million, at Hong Kong International...

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Chris R. Shepherd @chrisrshepherd.bsky.social · 12d

And more reptile trafficking to supply demand for exotic pets:

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Hong Kong Customs seizes live lizards of suspected scheduled endangered species (with photos)

Hong Kong Customs seized 13 suspected scheduled endangered live lizards with an estimated market value of about $92,000 at Hong Kong International Airport on December 27. ...

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Chris R. Shepherd @chrisrshepherd.bsky.social · 12d

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Rhino Horn Smuggling Ring Hit as Joint Operation Seizes 55kg in Joburg - sierraexpressmedia.com

A joint law enforcement operation between Singapore and South Africa has resulted in the seizure of 55 kilograms of rhino horn in Johannesburg, marking a

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Chris R. Shepherd @chrisrshepherd.bsky.social · 13d

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Palamu Tiger Reserve: Snake Venom, Pangolin Scales Seized, Over 20 Wildlife Smugglers Arrested

The forests of the Palamu Tiger Reserve in Jharkhand, long silent victims of poaching and smuggling, have finally voiced their resistance. Authorities recovered snake venom valued at around Rs 80 cror...

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Chris R. Shepherd @chrisrshepherd.bsky.social · 13d

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Rider Arrested in Samburu with 40kg of Elephant Tusks - ynews.digital

WAMBA, Kenya — A motorcyclist was arrested on Saturday evening while transporting nearly 40 kilograms of elephant tusks, valued at approximately Sh4 million, police said. Authorities stated that the s...

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Chris R. Shepherd @chrisrshepherd.bsky.social · 13d

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Police thwart illegal wildlife trade in Springbok with scorpion arrests

Police foil Springbok ouens se plan to sell skerpioene on the black market

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Chris R. Shepherd @chrisrshepherd.bsky.social · 13d

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Brigitte Bardot, who turned fame into a lifelong fight for animals

In the second half of the 20th century, animal protection was often treated in public debate as a minor cause, sentimental at best and unserious at worst. It sat uncomfortably beside politics, economi...

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Chris R. Shepherd @chrisrshepherd.bsky.social · 13d

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Operation Coral Shield Concludes with Apprehension of 10 Myanmarese Poachers and 800 Kg of Sea Cucumber – Andaman Chronicle

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Mongabay @mongabay.com · 14d

Global CO2 from fossil fuels is projected to hit a record 38.1B metric tons in 2025, up 1.1%. Increases in the U.S., India and China, plus a 6.8% jump in aviation, outpace clean energy gains. Researchers warn that staying below 1.5°C is no longer plausible.

Record fossil fuel emissions in 2025 despite renewables buildout, report says

Global carbon dioxide emissions from fossil fuel combustion are projected to reach a record 38.1 billion metric tons in 2025, an increase of 1.1% from 2024, according to the 2025 Global Carbon…

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Mongabay @mongabay.com · 14d

Some species officially bid us farewell this year. Recent IUCN assessments now list the slender-billed curlew, Christmas Island shrew, three Australian bandicoots, plants in Mauritius and Hawai‘i, and a Cape Verde cone snail as extinct.