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science1 month ago•10 min saved

Cat Naps Explained: Safety, Ambush Hunting, and Brief Bursts of Speed

Cats sleep 12–16 hours a day not simply from laziness but as part of an ambush-hunter’s cycle: long rest stores energy for short explosive bursts. While a popular claim says cats can hit about 50 km/h, typical sprinting sits around 32–40 km/h with a peak near 48 km/h, and the long snooze is better explained by a mix of metabolic rate, body size, and predation risk. In indoor cats, safety and a stable environment also help explain why so much time is spent sleeping rather than conserving energy for hunts.

via Space Daily|

#cats #crepuscular #hunting

science1 month ago•7 min saved

Flores hobbits likely scavengers, not big-game hunters, new study says

A new study analyzing Stegodon bones from the Liang Bua cave on Flores finds no evidence of fire use and suggests Homo floresiensis relied on tool-assisted scavenging rather than actively hunting large game, with Komodo dragon tooth marks helping compare but no definitive hunting proof; this supports a more primitive behavioural pattern and hints at a different ancestry than Homo erectus.

via CNN|

#floresiensis #hobbits #hunting

politics3 months ago•6 min saved

Administration expands hunting access on national parks and federal lands

President Trump's Interior Department has issued an order directing agencies to remove what it calls unnecessary barriers to hunting and fishing on 55 sites in the lower 48, expanding where hunters may operate within national parks, refuges and wilderness areas. Supporters say the move broadens public access, supports rural economies and conservation, while critics warn of safety risks and wildlife impacts and note the changes came with limited public discussion; some sites have already relaxed rules, including proposals to lift restrictions on tree stands and hunting along trails.

via PBS|

#conservation #hunting #national-parks

politics3 months ago•17 min saved

Trump expands hunting access across national parks and preserves

The Trump administration has lifted restrictions on hunting in national parks, refuges, and wilderness areas, broadening hunting opportunities on protected lands and prompting debate among conservationists and park advocates.

via AP News|

#conservation #hunting #national-parks

world4 months ago•2 min saved

California hunter dies after elephants crush him during Gabon safari

An American 75-year-old hunter, Ernie Dosio, died in Gabon after being crushed by a group of elephants during a hunting expedition; his guide was seriously injured. Dosio, a Modesto, California vineyard owner with a long history of trophy hunting, was killed in the Lope-Okanda rainforest. US officials are assisting with repatriation of his remains. The incident underscores the dangers associated with trophy hunting and safari adventures in Africa.

via The Guardian|

#death #elephants #gabon

local6 months ago•39 min saved

Oregon petition could halt hunting, fishing and pest control, sparking debate

A local group called PEACE is pushing a petition to criminalize hunting, fishing, and pest-control activities in Oregon, claiming it would end animal-cruelty exemptions; supporters say the move would upend wildlife management and pest control, while opponents warn of potential economic and practical consequences.

via KATU|

#fishing #hunting #local

public-policy7 months ago•3 min saved

Massachusetts Announces Public Sessions on Expanding Hunting Opportunities

The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced public listening sessions in Massachusetts to gather input on expanding hunting opportunities, including Sunday hunting, crossbow use, and setback distances, aiming to balance wildlife management, public health, and outdoor traditions.

via Mass.gov|

#hunting #hunting-laws #massachusetts

science9 months ago•2 min saved

Orcas Hunt and Consume Great White Sharks in Stunning Drone Footage

Researchers captured footage of orcas in the Gulf of California hunting juvenile great white sharks, flipping them upside down to extract their livers, demonstrating advanced hunting strategies and social learning among orcas, and highlighting that even top predators like sharks can be prey.

via Yahoo News Canada|

#great-white-sharks #hunting #marine-biology

environment10 months ago•5 min saved

Infectious Diseases Threaten Deer and Rural Economies in the US

In Ohio and the Midwest, infectious diseases like chronic wasting disease and epizootic hemorrhagic disease are causing significant deer mortality, threatening local economies dependent on hunting tourism and raising concerns about environmental and public health impacts, although the broader deer population remains resilient.

via The Guardian|

#deer #diseases #economic-impact

sports11 months ago•0 min saved

Hunting Adventures, Vol. 7

This week's MeatEater Turtle theme focuses on a hunting game where players try to beat Jani's time of 2 minutes and 55 seconds in four attempts, encouraging comments and practice through an online platform.

via MeatEater|

#challenge #game #hunting

world11 months ago•1 min saved

Lightning Fatalities Confirmed for Elk Hunters in Colorado

Two elk hunters, Andrew Porter and Ian Stasko, were killed by lightning that struck a nearby tree while they were in the San Juan Wilderness Area, Colorado, after failing to check in with loved ones. Their bodies were found after a weeklong search, and they were not directly hit by lightning but were electrocuted as the current traveled down the tree. Authorities advise avoiding standing under tall trees during storms.

via ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos|

#colorado #death #hunting

world11 months ago•1 min saved

Lightning Fatalities Strike Two Elk Hunters in Colorado

Two out-of-state hunters, Andrew Porter and Ian Stasko, were killed by lightning while hunting in the San Juan Wilderness Area in southern Colorado. Their bodies were found a week after they went missing, with no signs of trauma, and it is confirmed that lightning was the cause of death. The incident highlights the dangers of lightning strikes during outdoor activities in Colorado.

via CBS News|

#colorado #death #hunting

world11 months ago•1 min saved

Lightning Strikes Kill Two Elk Hunters in Colorado

Two elk hunters in Colorado were killed by a lightning strike while in the wilderness, with the coroner confirming they were not directly struck but died from ground lightning. The hunters, both experienced outdoorsmen, were found a week after going missing, and their deaths highlight the unpredictable dangers of nature.

via The Denver Post|

#colorado #death #hunting

local-news11 months ago•1 min saved

Colorado Elk Hunters Found Dead with No Signs of Trauma Amid Ongoing Search

After a week-long search, the bodies of two hunters in Colorado were found with no signs of trauma; their identities and cause of death are still under investigation.

via CBS News|

#colorado #deceased #hunting

environment1 year ago•0 min saved

Florida Approves First Black Bear Hunt in a Decade Amid Controversy

Florida's wildlife agency has approved the first black bear hunt since 2015, allowing up to 187 bears to be killed over a 23-day season in December, following public debate and setting the stage for future hunts.

via Tampa Bay Times|

#black-bear #conservation #environment