Man Jailed for Feeding Hawk Alcohol in Viral Video
#AnimalCruelty #WildlifeProtectionA Los Angeles man was jailed for 45 days after a viral video showed him feeding alcohol to a juvenile Cooper's hawk. Cesar Gustavo Diaz pleaded no contest to misdemeanor animal cruelty, receiving probation and a five-year animal possession ban. read more
Legal Battle Ensues Over Missing Recovery Plans for Threatened Species
#WildlifeProtection #ThreatenedSpeciesCourtCaseThe Wilderness Society takes Australian Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek to court in the Federal Court over failure to create recovery plans for 11 threatened species, potentially setting a precedent for future ministers to address Australia's conservation record. read more
#Canada #WildlifeProtection
A rare white grizzly bear and her two cubs were killed in separate car strikes in Canada. The mother bear, startled by a passing train, ran onto the highway and was hit. Efforts to protect wildlife on the road are being emphasized. read more
#MollyTheMagpie #WildlifeProtection
Molly the Magpie, seized by Australian authorities, was returned to her owners with strict conditions. Over 150,000 people petitioned for her return, and the couple cannot profit from her to keep their wildlife carer’s license. read more