Wolf quota could change in Montana after 9 shot near Yellowstone; Idaho reports 37 killsOctober 12th, 2009 Wolf quota eyed after 9 shot near YellowstoneBILLINGS, Mont. — Wildlife officials in Montana will consider changes to the state's inaugural wolf hunt after nine of the predators were shot in just three weeks along the border of Yellowstone National Park.
Cougar who prowled in park near Seattle's downtown for a week captured by wildlife officialsSeptember 6th, 2009 Wildlife officials capture cougar in Seattle parkSEATTLE — A cougar that prowled through Seattle for about a week and forced the closure of the city's largest park was captured early Sunday, wildlife officials said. The cougar was immobilized with a tranquilizer in Discovery Park at about 2:30 a.m., Department of Fish and Wildlife spokesman Darren Friedel said.
Cougar that prowled Seattle's largest park captured, being released in mountain foothillsSeptember 6th, 2009 Cougar caught in Seattle being released in wildSEATTLE — A cougar that apparently had lived in Seattle for more than two weeks and forced the city's largest park to close was captured early Sunday and returned to the wild, state wildlife officials said. The cougar was immobilized with a tranquilizer in Discovery Park about 2:30 a.m.
Wildlife agents set 2nd cougar trap as popular Seattle park remains closed for holiday weekendSeptember 4th, 2009 Cougar fears keep popular Seattle park shutSEATTLE — With a cougar possibly on the prowl, Seattle's largest park remained off-limits to holiday weekend revelers as state wildlife agents tried to trap the elusive animal. On Friday, wildlife agents set a second trap while most people, including runners, picnickers and other nature-lovers, obeyed orders to stay out of the popular tree-filled urban retreat known for its spectacular views of Puget Sound.
2 chimps evacuating from wildfire recaptured after escaping from temporary shelter at LA zooSeptember 1st, 2009 Chimps evacuating from LA fire tried to escapeLOS ANGELES — Two chimpanzees that were evacuated from an animal sanctuary threatened by wildfire have been recaptured after they escaped from their crates while being unloaded at the Los Angeles Zoo. Zoo spokesman Jason Jacobs says the female chimps fled Tuesday afternoon, prompting zoo visitors to evacuate.
Tour in Griffith Park offers a new way to see Los Angeles: From the back of a horseAugust 3rd, 2009 Tour offers a new way to see LA: On horsebackLOS ANGELES — For most tourists, visiting Los Angeles includes stopping in Hollywood and making a side trip to Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills. Getting around means dealing with traffic and freeways.
Uttar Pradesh official imposes entertainment tax on wildlife parkJuly 24th, 2009 LUCKNOW - The district magistrate of Lakhimpur-Kheri in Uttar Pradesh has decided to impose entertainment tax, which is normally applicable for amusement parks, on the Dudhwa National Park, officials said here Friday. In a letter sent to the national park's director last week, the district magistrate not only sought to know the revenue earned by the park over the past four years but also raised a demand for payment of 30 percent of that amount as entertainment tax.
Nearly 10-foot python captured in Everglades on first day of Fla.-sanctioned trapping programJuly 17th, 2009 1st day of Fla. hunt nets nearly 10-foot pythonWEST PALM BEACH, Fla.
Hippo hunt: One of Colombia's biggest fugitives _ literally _ felled by bounty huntersJuly 11th, 2009 Wanted: Late Colombian drug lord's escaped hipposBOGOTA — One fugitive hippo down, two to go. Colombian bounty hunters with orders to kill are seeking the two remaining hippopotamuses that escaped from the famous menagerie of fallen Colombian drug baron Pablo Escobar.
Motorist accused of driving through flocks of birds at Wash. state beach park, killing dozensJune 29th, 2009 Motorist investigated in bird deaths at Wash. parkOCEAN PARK, Wash.
Wildlife officials say wild wolverine tracked into Colorado, the first in the state since 1919June 18th, 2009 Wolverine confirmed in Colo., the first since 1919DENVER — Wildlife officials say they've tracked a wild wolverine into Colorado, the first time the animal has appeared in the state in 90 years. The New York-based Wildlife Conservation Society said Thursday a wolverine that researchers have been tracking since early April has crossed into northern Colorado.
Tiger numbers drop in Bihar reserve, only 13 leftJune 11th, 2009 PATNA - Here is some bad news for wildlife lovers. Bihar's Valmiki National Park, the state's sole tiger reserve, has just 13 tigers left, down from the 56 big cats it had seven years ago, a survey said.
Leopard dies in Bhopal national parkJune 4th, 2009 BHOPAL - A 16-year-old leopard, Sheru, died at the Van Vihar National Park here Thursday, the second death of a big cat in as many days, a wildlife official said. "Sheru was brought from the wild in Seoni in 2001 (and) was well till Wednesday.
Tigress dies in Madhya Pradesh parkJune 4th, 2009 BHOPAL - A three-year-old tigress died at the Van Vihar National Park here, officials said Thursday. The park has lost 23 big cats in the last five years.
US Ski and Snowboard Association Alpine director Jesse Hunt leaving for Park City Ski TeamMay 9th, 2009 USSA Alpine director Hunt leaves for new jobPARK CITY, Utah — Alpine director Jesse Hunt is leaving the U.S. Ski Team to become the general manager and program director of the Park City Ski Education Foundation.
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