“It’s not that eagles being hit by cars is particularly unusual, but the intentional part of it is what sets this apart,” said Unalaska Deputy Police Chief Jennifer Shockley.
Wildlife
Scientists use deer pellet DNA to study populations in Southeast Alaska
Keeping track of the population is difficult in a mountainous terrain covered in forest. Now, the Alaska Department of Fish and Game is using DNA studies to help fill in the gaps.
Walrus hauling out at new Bristol Bay spot north of Ugashik
Walrus also seem to have arrived at their Bering Sea haul outs early this year.
Starfish babies return in droves following massive die-off
Data collected by Oregon State University researchers shows an unprecedented number of baby starfish, or sea stars, survived the summer and winter of 2015.
U.S. will not support ban on international trade of polar bear products
Inuit leaders and organizations from Canada have been lobbying the U.S. for the last year. Polar bear sport hunting is an important industry to the Inuit economy.
Facing Drought, Zimbabwe Says It Is Selling Off Wild Animals
A government minister said the proceeds will be used “to buy food and secure water facilities for distressed animals.” Zimbabwe is famous for parks full of animals such as elephants and lions.