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New restrictions placed on hunting, farming 'incredibly destructive' wild boars in Alberta
Wild boars have been declared “a pest in all circumstances” by the Alberta government effective Dec. 1, meaning new restrictions have been placed on keeping them in captivity and hunting them in the wild. Source link
First Nations wonder if Canada's decision on eels is best for future of species
After Canada announced Tuesday it wouldn’t list the American eel under the Species at Risk Act, some First Nations people with cultural and spiritual ties to the species are questioning the decision. Source link
The 'Internet of Animals' has new eyes in space to soon track wildlife from above
Bob’s Blog: A project designed to track thousands of animals from space, which was halted due to the Russia-Ukraine war, has just returned to space better than ever. Source link
Avian flu kills dozens of Niverville geese
Dozens of Canada geese are dead in Niverville as a result of a confirmed avian flu outbreak. Source link
IN PHOTOS | See final supermoon of 2025
Stargazers were treated to a spectacular sight on Thursday evening as a supermoon, the last one of 2025, lit up the night sky. Source link
Worst bird-flu season in years hits Alberta’s poultry farmers
A mild fall and long migration is being blamed for increasing numbers of poultry farms coming under orders to contain the spread of highly infectious bird flu. One turkey producer in Alberta is preparing to restart operations after his third such outbreak in four years. Source link
Launching hundreds of thousands of satellites will threaten space research, scientists warn
We’ve all come to appreciate the beautiful images space telescopes provide us of galaxies, nebulas and more, but they also provide astronomers with important scientific information about our universe. That science may be under threat in the next decade if the proposed 560,000 satellites are launched. Source link
Why Canada's food inspection agency won't do interviews as avian flu outbreak in Ontario grows
As the number of birds culled due to an avian flu outbreak on turkey farms near Strathroy, Ont., approaches 100,000, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency says they won’t provide staff for media interviews for fear they will be subject of harassment, or death threats. Source link
Northern B.C. bitcoin mines are transitioning into AI data centres
Iren, the company behind major data centres in northern B.C. is converting its infrastructure from bitcoin mining into AI storage. The Australia-based company is upgrading equipment at its sites in Prince George, Mackenzie and Canal Flats sites. Source link
Breath samples collected by drone hold clues to health of North Atlantic right whales
A newly published study shows the bacteria in the spray from the whales’ blowholes can indicate how healthy the individual is. Source link