A debate has arisen about a recent return of wolves to recent parts of Oregon.

An article published by the New York Times states that these wolves were originally form the Oregon area during the 1800s, but were eventually chased off as the land developed into a territory.

Now that the wolves have returned to the area, two sides have formed on what to do about them. Poaching has had a huge effect on the wolves and the people of the area and other wildlife groups have discussed different ways of dealing with the problem.

Group Works Toward Protection of Condors

In an article published by the New York Times, a group called the Peregrine Fund is working towards the banning of lead bullets to protect the California condor.

The California condor nearly went into extinction after lead poisoning, hunting and habitat destruction, but after taking the remaining birds into captivity, the population has increased by a good margin.

The group has since considered releasing the condors back into the wild, but their plans may or may not be halted considering recent discoveries.  This movement from lead bullets would require a change in traditions, which could take time.

Mexican Government Under Fire After Porpoise Capture

In an article published by the New York Times, Mexico’s government is under scrutiny after recent capturing techniques to protect vaquita porpoise’s have proved to put danger upon the animals.

The death of one of the few remaining vaquita porpoise’s is a huge blow to the project looking to conserve the species.

Mexico’s government and scientists are working together to find a way to better the techniques.

Natural Disasters Could End Some Endangered Species

An article was recently posted by the New York Times highlighting the effect the recent natural disasters in the United States have threatened certain species of animals.

The article goes into detail on the Mount Graham red squirrel, Mexican spotted owl and the Amargosa vole. All of these animals were affected by the recent fires in the Southwestern United States.

Whether it’s food that was stored for winter or habitats being destroyed due to hurricanes and fires, these species are struggling to stay alive and need serious help in conserving their species’.

Pacific Walruses, Endangered or Not?

In an article published by the New York Times, the on-going debate on whether or not to classify the Pacific Walrus as a threatened species has come to a decision.

The decision has created a rise out of multiple organizations that think the opposite of what the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service decided on October 4, 2017.

Walruses have become adaptive to the environment change over the years, but have still caused some groups to go as far as threaten to sue the the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

The Future of Sea Turtles

In an article written by the New York Times, a team of researchers have studied the nesting patterns of sea turtles over recent years and found good and bad news about the animals.

Conservationists across the world have worked long and hard to bring the sea turtle population back to what it once was. Certain discoveries could have found positive and negative news in these recent research missions led by Dr. Antonio Mazaris.

A possibility of bringing the population back to what it was hundreds of years ago is not likely, but an increase is not out of the question.