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Young antelope shot dead at Vienna zoo

Young antelope shot dead at Vienna zoo

Vienna's Schoenbrunn Zoo expressed outrage on Tuesday over the death of one of its blackbuck antelope, whose males are recognisable by their large twisted horns, which was shot dead by an unknown gunman. According to the zoo, the shot was fired from outside the enclosure overnight from Saturday

Fewer wolves killed in Montana despite state push to slash population

This story first appeared in Mountain Journal. Hiking near Gardiner on a recent balmy February day, I hit slushy snow and came across the tracks of one other human, and then some deer and elk. Soon, I encountered something more surprising: Canine tracks that dwarfed my dog’s paws, and

Missouri River Bridge at Craig closing, county meeting April 8

Missouri River Bridge at Craig closing, county meeting April 8

CRAIG, Mont. — Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP) is inviting the community to a public meeting to discuss the temporary closure of the Missouri River Bridge at Craig. Lewis and Clark County officials will share details about the bridge closure and address related community concerns during the session. Representatives from

Zoo unveils new gorilla enclosure after ape death

Zoo unveils new gorilla enclosure after ape death

Bristol Zoo has unveiled its new gorilla enclosure after one ape died shortly following the controversial move. Eight of the animals have a new home at the Bristol Zoo Project after the largest gorilla relocation ever in the UK. It saw more than 40 specialists, including vets, animal keepers, relocation

Forty new migratory species win international protection: UN body

Forty new migratory species win international protection: UN body

The UN Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS) on Sunday approved the listing of 40 new species for international protection, including the snowy owl featured in the Harry Potter saga. The decision came at the conclusion of the COP15 summit on migratory species in Campo

A herd stop: Train kills 3 rare bison in Poland

A herd stop: Train kills 3 rare bison in Poland

Three wild European bison died on Sunday morning after being hit by a train in Poland's vast UNESCO-listed Bialowieza Forest in the east, the local police told AFP. According to a police spokesman, a herd of Europe's largest mammals, whose male specimens can reach 900

Montana spring turkey hunting season kicks off April 15

MONTANA — This year's spring turkey hunting season is set to begin on April 15, according to the Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP). Hunters interested in participating can purchase a license through various channels, including FWP offices, license ambassador locations or online. A new regulation established