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Yahoo
25-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Elephant grass to keep elephants out: Terengganu banks on nature to curb wild raids
KUALA TERENGGANU, May 25 — The Terengganu government is proposing to plant Napier grass in logged areas to prevent wild elephant encroachments, as the state ramps up efforts to protect both wildlife and residents. The move comes as Terengganu is identified as one of five states facing serious disruptions from wild elephant encroachment, Harian Metro reported today. 'All logging areas, especially locations that are elephant pathways, will be planted with Napier grass after felling activities are completed,' Terengganu Tourism, Culture, Environment and Climate Change Committee chairman Datuk Razali Idris was quoted as saying. He said the initiative will target logging zones, especially those along traditional elephant routes. Napier grass is also called elephant grass because the plant grows to a height of two to three metres, and because elephants reportedly love to munch on them. The government is working with the Wildlife and National Parks Department (Perhilitan) to create designated roaming zones for the elephants before planting Napier grass there. Razali said the state has already spent RM3.5 million on installing 89.5km of electric elephant fencing. The state government will also deploy two new volunteer ranger teams in Kemaman and Setiu to curb early threats. The Basung Rangers, already operating in Hulu Terengganu, consist of 60 per cent local residents, with the rest from security agencies such as the police, the district office and Perhilitan. Razali said the team had proven successful since its launch in January. The state government also plans to increase lighting in areas frequently visited by elephant herds, to deter the animals from straying into farms and destroying crops. As for losses due to elephant damage, a dedicated RM2 million annual State Disaster Fund has been set up. The fund will assist farmers hit by wild animal attacks, natural disasters or livestock diseases. The initiative is led by the state Agriculture, Agro-based Industry, Food Security and Commodities Committee under Datuk Azman Ibrahim.
Malay Mail
25-05-2025
- General
- Malay Mail
Elephant grass to keep elephants out: Terengganu banks on nature to curb wild raids
KUALA TERENGGANU, May 25 — The Terengganu government is proposing to plant Napier grass in logged areas to prevent wild elephant encroachments, as the state ramps up efforts to protect both wildlife and residents. The move comes as Terengganu is identified as one of five states facing serious disruptions from wild elephant encroachment, Harian Metro reported today. 'All logging areas, especially locations that are elephant pathways, will be planted with Napier grass after felling activities are completed,' Terengganu Tourism, Culture, Environment and Climate Change Committee chairman Datuk Razali Idris was quoted as saying. He said the initiative will target logging zones, especially those along traditional elephant routes. Napier grass is also called elephant grass because the plant grows to a height of two to three metres, and because elephants reportedly love to munch on them. The government is working with the Wildlife and National Parks Department (Perhilitan) to create designated roaming zones for the elephants before planting Napier grass there. Razali said the state has already spent RM3.5 million on installing 89.5km of electric elephant fencing. The state government will also deploy two new volunteer ranger teams in Kemaman and Setiu to curb early threats. The Basung Rangers, already operating in Hulu Terengganu, consist of 60 per cent local residents, with the rest from security agencies such as the police, the district office and Perhilitan. Razali said the team had proven successful since its launch in January. The state government also plans to increase lighting in areas frequently visited by elephant herds, to deter the animals from straying into farms and destroying crops. As for losses due to elephant damage, a dedicated RM2 million annual State Disaster Fund has been set up. The fund will assist farmers hit by wild animal attacks, natural disasters or livestock diseases. The initiative is led by the state Agriculture, Agro-based Industry, Food Security and Commodities Committee under Datuk Azman Ibrahim.
CTV News
25-05-2025
- Politics
- CTV News
Toronto Zoo CEO 'very concerned' about Bill 5 and the future of wildlife protection in Ontario
Toronto Zoo CEO 'very concerned' about Bill 5 and the future of wildlife protection in Ontario Toronto Zoo CEO Dolf DeJong talks Bill 5, its impact on wildlife, bio-banking efforts, and hopes for the province's role in animal protection.
BBC News
21-05-2025
- General
- BBC News
Warnings after dolphin sighting in Lyme Regis Harbous
The appearance of a solitary bottlenose dolphin in a Dorset harbour has led conservation experts to release animal has appeared in Lyme Regis Harbour and sparked the initiative Operation Seabird, after reports of people getting too Marine Management Organisation (MMO), Dorset Police and Dorset Wildlife Trust have joined forces to remind people dolphins, whales and porpoises are protected by guidance said while dolphin sightings had led to excitement among residents and visitors, they were urged to keep their distance. Jess Churchill-Bissett, head of marine conservation, said: "The arrival of a dolphin in a small coastal community like Lyme Regis can be a source of wonder and pride. "But it's vital to remember dolphins are vulnerable and unpredictable wild animals protected by law. "We all have a responsibility to respect their space, keep a safe distance, and understand how our actions can unintentionally cause harm or even constitute a criminal offence."Intentionally approaching, or recklessly disturbing a dolphin can result in up to six months in prison as well as an unlimited fine. 'Let the animals leave' Ms Churchill-Bissett added: "By giving these animals space, observing them from a distance and acting responsibly, we help ensure their health and survival, so they remain a part of our coast now and for generations to come."Guidance for someone who encounters a dolphin while on the water includes slowing down to a speed below six knots, staying at least 100m (328ft) away, not chasing or encircling the animal and never trying to swim with, touch or feed guidance adds: "Sometimes dolphins may choose to approach you, in this situation you should maintain a steady speed and direction and let the animals leave when they choose."Anyone who witnesses a dolphin being disturbed is asked to contact the MMO, which is hosting a talk on marine wildlife disturbance on Thursday between 17:00 and 19:00 BST in the Fishing College, The Cobb. You can follow BBC Dorset on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
E&E News
20-05-2025
- Politics
- E&E News
Democratic AGs enter the fray over Trump admin ESA change
Sixteen Democratic state attorneys general Monday denounced a Trump administration proposal to narrow the definition of what it means to 'harm' an imperiled plant or animal under the Endangered Species Act. In a detailed, 33-page letter organized by California Attorney General Rob Bonta, the state officials said the proposal would be poisonous to ESA-protected species and they all but promised litigation will follow if the Fish and Wildlife Service proceeds. 'California is home to more than 300 species listed as threatened or endangered under the federal ESA, whose survival depends on the continued protection provided by the ESA,' Bonta said in a statement. 'Not only would the proposed rule put our ecosystems in critical danger, but the Trump Administration would be making this change illegally.' Advertisement The FWS proposal would narrow the ESA's definition of 'harm' so that it excludes actions that affect habitat and extends only to the species in question.
