US officials plan to cull hundreds of thousands of non-native barred owls to protect endangered spotted owls.

US wildlife officials are planning to kill hundreds of thousands of non-native barred owls over the next few decades to protect and save the endangered spotted owl population. The barred owls compete with the spotted owls for food and territory, which has led to declining spotted owl numbers. This controversial measure aims to restore balance in the ecosystem by reducing the number of barred owls, thus improving the habitat and survival rate of the spotted owl species.

July 03, 2024
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