A study led by a scientist at the University of California San Diego offers new warnings on the dangers of human interactions with wildlife. Assistant Professor Shermin de Silva of the School of ...

Feeding wild elephants might seem kind or exciting, but a new study warns it can lead to serious harm. Researchers at the University of California San Diego say that giving food to wild animals -- ...

People all around the world feed animals, ranging from household companions for whom we control when, where, how, and what they eat to their free-ranging relatives, to garden birds and squirrels and ...

I receive versions of the following questions every spring and summer as people begin to have more interactions with our native wildlife. Q. Is it environmentally acceptable to feed wild animals? I ...

When coyotes get in trouble, it’s usually for one of two reasons: preying on pets or livestock, or people feeding them. Lane County is dealing with a good example of the latter right now. A recent ...

Michigan residents have likely fed a friendly squirrel or bird brave enough to get close, but there are state laws that address feeding wildlife, and experts often discourage the activity. Michigan ...

New Jersey law prohibits knowingly feeding black bears, with fines up to $1,000 for each offense. Wildlife experts do not recommend feeding deer and other wild animals, as doing so can spread disease ...

If you’re wondering whether you should feed the wild animals you see wandering over the icy snow in your yard, the answer is no. “Folks often feel a need to do something to support the wildlife,” John ...