Wildlife

"Calif. Becomes The First State In The Nation To Outlaw Fur Trapping"

"California has just become the first state in the nation to outlaw fur trapping. The Wildlife Protection Act of 2019, signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom Wednesday, will prohibit the trapping of native animals including grey fox, coyote, beaver, badger and mink, along with the sale of their pelts, which often end up in foreign markets."

Source: USA TODAY, 09/05/2019

Trump Admin Mulls Dropping Florida's Key Deer From Endangered List

"The Trump administration is considering removing the Key Deer, one of Florida's most iconic and beloved animals, from the Endangered Species List. Named for its habitat in the Florida Keys, they are tiny versions of whitetail deer, typically at the shoulder just two or three feet tall. They're cute, popular with tourists and used to be found on more than a dozen Florida islands. Today, most of them live on a single island, Big Pine Key."

Source: npr, 08/29/2019

More Than 40 Wild Burros Slaughtered In Southern California Desert

"More than 40 wild burros have been found shot and killed along the Interstate 15 near the Nevada state line, Federal officials said on Friday, and they’ve offered a reward of up to $18,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible."

Source: LA Times, 08/28/2019

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