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First up in wildlife news today, a resident of Southern California was pleased to see invasive parrots displaced by the return of the native (hawks, in this case); while the next story poses the question about a sociable eagle: refugee from a bird sanctuary, or just particularly friendly with people? A cougar who came calling in a Montana town was shot as a precaution due to his proximity to homes; but residents of a South Dakota town were reminded not to shoot the locals (i.e., cougars). Wildlife services in Oklahoma is investigating a cougar sighting; and rabid skunks are causing some problems in Georgia. A Cape Cod resident discusses non-lethal approaches to making life miserable for local coyotes; which is probably a better approach than Vermont currently takes, with estimates of between 4,500 and 8,000 coyotes legally killed per year in that state, something new legislation could outlaw in the future. Some folks outside of Denver, Colorado, are up in arms about sharpshooters killing several coyotes in their suburb; and an article from the Los Angeles Times decries new hunting rules in Alaska. The black bear that mauled a wild animal park employee in Oregon is now in solitary confinement and the employee is listed as being in serious condition; but despite the enormity of land set aside in Louisiana for a black bear preserve, neither proponents nor opponents were happy with the plan. An adult bear was spotted in the Oregon community where two bear cubs were reported earlier this week. And finally, the Aussie possum debate: saint or (potential) sinner?
Hawk arrives, parrots leave - score one for the natives
Washington home is regular feeding stop for freeloading eagle
Mountain lion killed in Whitefish
City Council Sets Spring Cleanup Dates
Edmond mountain lion sightings possible, official says
Hall has 2 more rabies cases as skunks attack dog, horse
The Coyote Wars
Hunters and Animal Advocates Push to Outlaw Coyote-Killing "Derbies"
Broomfield residents slam 'indiscriminate' coyote killings
Alaska's predator control program now allows hunters to use bear paw snares
Measures taken after bear attacks Oregon employee
Nearly 1.2 M acres in La now black bear habitat
Another bear spotted in Washington County
Possum with foul or friendly motives?
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