wild animals

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A bill which aims to ban hunting wild animals with dogs in Northern Ireland has been reintroduced five years after it was first rejected by the Northern Ireland Assembly.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

This would involve capturing wild animals, breeding them in captivity, and then releasing juveniles back into the wild.

From Slate • Apr. 28, 2026

Repeated and prolonged contact between humans and wild animals creates more opportunities for pathogens to move between species.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

"Direct contact with nature gave the friars legitimacy, special spiritual powers and access to valuable natural resources including timber, crops and wild animals," Dr. Ilko says.

From Science Daily • Feb. 2, 2026

Mr. Aubyn had lived so long with only wild animals for company that he might easily be confused, she added delicately.

From "The Incredible Journey" by Sheila Burnford