Ecological impact

Trump Moves To Remove Bison From Federal Lands

The image of the American West, with its vast open spaces and iconic wildlife, seems to be under threat, and at the center of this controversy is a surprising directive: to remove bison from their ancestral lands. This isn’t just about a few animals; it’s about a fundamental clash over land use, national heritage, and deeply ingrained political ideologies. The idea that a former president would want to see these majestic creatures, a symbol of American resilience and history, displaced for cattle is, to say the least, perplexing.

For generations, bison have roamed these prairies, playing an integral role in the ecosystem.… Continue reading

Colombia Authorizes Euthanasia for Pablo Escobar’s Invasive Hippos

The news that Colombia has authorized the use of euthanasia for Pablo Escobar’s hippos certainly grabs attention, and for good reason. It’s a situation born from the most unlikely of origins: the luxurious and illicit lifestyle of one of the world’s most notorious drug lords. Back in the 1980s, Pablo Escobar kept a private zoo at his Hacienda Napoles, and among the exotic animals he acquired were four hippos – one male and three females. After his death and the subsequent dismantling of his estate, these hippos weren’t relocated. Instead, they were left to roam free in the Magdalena River region of Colombia.… Continue reading