scavengers

  • Small Dogs Vs Big Dogs: Which Are More Unhealthy?

    Small Dogs Vs Big Dogs: Which Are More Unhealthy?

    A new study published today is diving deep into how a dog’s size can affect their health. The study found evidence that larger dogs tend to have a higher risk of many health problems and generally shorter lifespans, while also showing that smaller dog breeds can have their own unique health risks as well. The…


  • A Decade-Old Coyote Attack Mystery May Be Solved

    A Decade-Old Coyote Attack Mystery May Be Solved

    In 2009, a pack of coyotes living in Canada’s Cape Breton Highlands National Park killed a 19-year-old hiker in a seemingly unprovoked attack. It was the first coyote-related killing ever documented in Canada and only the second in North America, following the 1981 death of a toddler in California. More than a decade later, scientists…


  • Hunters are Poisoning Bald Eagles With Lead

    Hunters are Poisoning Bald Eagles With Lead

    An alarming number of North American bald and golden eagles are suffering from lead poisoning as the result of scavenging on animals shot with lead bullets. The research is a call to action for conservationists — and also hunters — to mitigate this disturbing trend.