Brown Pelican, Black Bear cub and Rhinos
It has been entirely too long since I have been able to share any news about wildlife with all of you, so today’s posting will address several issues, I apologize and hope that you have a big pot of coffee nearby~
To begin this morning, and it is with great sadness that I share this, the state of Florida is entertaining the idea of allowing Black Bear Hunts.
Yes, you did hear that correctly.
After I was promised by the “man at the top” only a year ago that this could and would NEVER happen, it was on our local news last night and again this morning.
They claim that since bears are no longer in severe shortage here in central Florida and have become a more or less, ” invasive species,” something must be done to correct this problem, before someone gets killed.
They forget to mention the fact that over the past two years, MANY bears have been killed for being proved of, or suspected of, being “problem” bears.
What is seldom mentioned, is that for nearly a century, no one here, was ever killed by a Black Bear, it is only just recently that these ugly situations started happening.
May we please say why?
People, Humans, are, in record numbers, moving into all parts of the suburbs and shoving bears out of their ancestral habitats, they are keeping food available that tempts the bears, even though they are repeatedly warned that doing this will only cause many more problems.
Of course the bears are always the ones to pay for the indiscriminate, stupid and thoughtless behaviors of the Humans who live in Orlando’s Black Bear areas.
The news is constantly showing pictures of people feeding the bears, leaving pet food outside, leaving garage doors open with filled and open trash containers in them.
These behaviors have cost many bears their lives, but not a single human theirs.
So, now with another “incident”, the answer in their minds, is that an “open season” on the bears, will surely end the problem.
Stay tuned for the follow-up on this…
Next story
Brown Pelicans are being butchered here.
When I left California in 1999, I had hoped that I would never have to hear about this ugly behavior again.
Well, it is happening here right now.
Once again, people who are yet unnamed, are attacking and maiming innocent Brown Pelicans, local fishermen may be prime suspects.
In South Florida and the Keys, Brown Pelicans are being found that have been brutally attacked.
As always, more when it is learned, will be found here.
Next, a Florida Auction President in Boynton Beach has pleaded guilty in Miami to Wildlife trafficking.
His truly ugly, disturbing and disgusting story is below.
And finally, for today, the League of Women Voters has had their request to stop the use of silencers on Florida hunting guns, rejected by a Judge.
Is anyone surprised about this?
It has been a pretty tough week for animals here in Florida.
But, the year is young and I refuse to give up hope.
As always, “we must speak for those with no voice, we are their only hope.”
Places to learn more:
FWC seeks information on Pelicans
U.S. Auction House President Guilty of Rhino Horn & Ivory Trafficking
Judge dismisses request by League of Women Voters to stop suppressor hunting in Florida
Walking with the Alligators 
I am sooooooooo glad you are back to keep us all informed.
Thank you Dear Anarette.
It is where I want to be!
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Great article!
Thank you so very much~
You are very welcome! 🙂
Fabulous article!
Thank you for caring about them!
Always!
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Why not fine the lazy Floridians?
Thank you Dear for sharing this~
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So good to read your good articles again…
Very few “problem” bears, and so many “problem” humans. The battle never ends, I wish I could do more to help, but meanwhile I will always be by your side, for those with no voice.
Dear kind Ronald.
The world needs so many more like you.
I am Blessed to know you~
GW, this is probably an inane, but pertinent comment. I am, in fact, a very experienced (read old) Landscape Designer-Have done a zillion yards. Nobody ever wants the trash cans in the garage, which is exactly where they should be to save the bears!?
The residents in the Orlando Bear areas have been told repeatedly to lock up their garages and their trash cans. The continue to fail to do so and Black Bears continue to pay the price for this.
I can’t understand why anyone would want to hurt a brown pelican, one of my all time favorite birds. –Curt
Mine too Curt.
Watching them fly in formation along the coast lines is a favorite sight of ours.
This vile act was done in California years ago and I had prayed I would never hear of it again.
Sadly, I was wrong.
Fishermen on occasion lose sight of the overall picture. Nothing like the devastation of DDT that almost wiped out the Brown Pelican, however. Curt
Thank you for all of you hard work. You are a great defender of the wild animals. Hugs, Barbara
Dear Barbara, thank you.
You are an inspiration to us all.
May any one of us only follow your lead.
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Bless you and thank you for sharing this Barbara.
You share without fear or favour
In Admiration
john
Dear John. Thank you.
But, I do have fear.
I fear that the Hackers will return and do more evil.
There are so many of them and I am but one.
Your heart embraces the globe to speak for the most vulnerable, Donna. Thank you for raising awareness and compassion.
Thank you so much Carol.
Now, if only the world would listen to the voices of the animals.
Many do – unfortunately they’re not usually people in positions of power, so many voices are needed to help those in power learn to care. You provide inspiration for others to voice their concerns.