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"Researchers celebrate record leatherback sea turtle hatchling season"
#Turtles #Animals
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Endangered sea turtle hatchlings are having a record-breaking season in Florida
The endangered leatherback sea turtles are flocking to Palm Beach County for nesting season.

Urge the Government to Take Action for Animals! #animals

Urge the Government to Take Action for Animals! - PETA UK
The UK’s new Labour government is in place, and we must press newly elected ministers to take action for animals.

"Kayak guide interrupts tour in the Florida Keys to paddle out to a sea turtle in distress"
#Turtles #Animals
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Kayak guide pauses Florida Keys tour to save a sea turtle covered in tumors
Allison Calhoun was leading a tour in the Florida Keys when she got the call to help “a little guy” in need.

"New species of octopus — blue and the size of a golf ball — was just identified by scientists"
#Octopus #Animals
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A golf-ball sized blue octopus was found in the Galapagos. It's a new species
The sea creature is so small it could curl up in the palm of your hand.

"Rhinos reintroduced to Indian park are breeding, but still need support"
#Rhinos #India #Animals

Rhinos reintroduced to Indian park are breeding, but still need support
Manas National Park in India’s Himalayan foothills was once home to some 100 Indian rhinos, almost all of which were wiped out by poaching by the late 1990s. After a campaign to reintroduce them, the population is growing and several calves have been born. But their recovery still needs active support, reports contributor Sneha Mahale […]

"Nepal's young birdwatchers are becoming conservationists one sighting at a time"
#Nepal #Birds #Animals

They used to hunt birds for fun. Now, they lead Nepal's birdwatching, conservation efforts
Nepal is home to more than 900 bird species, of which 40 are globally threatened and 172 are nationally threatened.

"Trail cameras capture adorable sighting of first wild pine marten babies born in a century"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Animals

Trail cameras capture first wild pine marten babies born in the UK in a century
The new kits are the offspring of a group of endangered pine martens who were released into the wild in 2024 and 2025.

"Pollinators in peril: scientists reveal the hidden human health costs of the world’s disappearing bees"
#Insects #Bees #Animals

"Rhino Reintroduction in Uganda Brings an Iconic Species Back to Kidepo Valley National Park After 43 Years"
#Uganda #Rhinos #Animals

Rhino Reintroduction in Uganda Brings an Iconic Species Back to Kidepo Valley National Park After 43 Years | Happy Eco News
The rhino reintroduction in Uganda ends more than four decades of absence, returning a keystone savannah species to one of East Africa's most ecologically intact national parks.

"Wildlife" encounter recently when we were walking down from a local mountain.
I'm not really sure who found whome more interesting to be honest.
#goats #animals

I've having good luck with squirrels on sunny days with harsh light, I'm wondering the shadows disrupt their outlines making it harder for hawks to swoop down on them
#photo #photography #animals

"A win-win, animal crossings make roads safer for wildlife and people"
#Animals #Wildlife

A win-win, animal crossings make roads safer for wildlife and people
Worldwide, roads act as both death traps and barriers for wildlife, fragmenting the landscapes animals need to survive. However, ecologists and engineers are working to “reconnect the wild” through the strategic construction of wildlife crossings. As Mongabay contributor Ben Goldfarb reports, structures, including underpasses and massive overpasses paired with roadside fencing, have proved highly effective […]

"Oregon Records 5 Years of Zero Pesticide-Related Deaths in Bees"
#Oregon #Animals #Bees

Oregon Records 5 Years of Zero Pesticide-Related Deaths in Bees
Oregon State was charged with developing a suite of educational materials to help inform private sector businesses and professionals.

"Wildlife" encounter recently when we were walking down from a local mountain.
I'm not really sure who found whome more interesting to be honest.
#goats #animals

"Four days of extreme rain in Indonesia killed 7% of world’s rarest great apes, study finds"
#Indonesia #Animals #Apes

"A rare sea turtle was found 'lifeless' on a beach. Now, it's flying 1500 miles to be released back into the ocean"
#Turtles #Animals

Rare sea turtle flies 1500 miles to be released back into the ocean after being found 'lifeless' on a beach
The patient is named Crush, after the beloved “Finding Nemo” character.

"Long Lost African Bird Captured in Striking Photos"
#Africa #Birds #Animals
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Long Lost African Bird Captured in Striking Photos

"Pets can suffer heatstroke even when resting, UK vets warn"
#Animals #Pets #Heatwave

Pets being hit by heatstroke even when resting, say UK vets
Experts say most cases used to be seen in pets after exertion or being left in cars, but extreme heat has widened scope

"Kazakhstan releases first tiger into the wild in 70 years"
#Kazakhstan #Tiger #Animals

Kazakhstan releases first tiger into the wild in 70 years
Kazakhstan has released its first tiger into the wild more than seven decades since the last confirmed sighting of the big cat in the country. On July 31, 2026, an adult female Amur tiger called Umit, which means “hope” in Kazakh, leapt from her cage on the back of a pickup truck, as she was […]

"Leo DiCaprio Launches $200M Project to Bring 100 Most Threatened Species Back From the Brink"
#Animals #Environment

DiCaprio Launches $200M Project to Bring 100 Most Threatened Species Back From the Brink
Leonardo DiCaprio and the Bezos Earth Fund just committed $200 million to support the recovery of 100 species facing extinction worldwide.

"Illegal fishing takes a toll on Australia’s sea cucumbers"
#Australia #Animals #Oceans

Illegal fishing takes a toll on Australia's sea cucumbers
Off the northwestern coast of Australia, in some of the world’s most pristine and diverse coral reefs, sea cucumbers are rapidly vanishing. Overall populations of these tubular, blobby animals declined by more than half from 2018 to 2023 in the Rowley Shoals, a remote Australian marine park, according to a recent survey. Some especially vulnerable […]

"Harbor seals abandon their pups when beach-goers get too close. These mom-shaped pillows help save the babies' lives"
#Seals #Animals

Harbor seals abandon their pups when people get too close. Mom-shaped pillows help save their lives
A wildlife rescue in the Pacific Northwest has found creative ways to rehab the abandoned pups.

"How social media and parrotfish poop are protecting the Maldives"
#Maldives #SocialMedia #Animals

How social media and parrotfish poop are protecting the Maldives
It started six years ago when Shaha Hashim began seeing posts across social media: Vulnerable and protected species were being fished throughout the atoll islands of the Maldives, and some were even turning up in fish markets. This included animals like the giant clam (genus Tridacna), Napoleon wrasse (Cheilinus undulatus), and even species of parrotfish […]

"Scientists Unite on Wildlife’s Role in Climate Mitigation"
#Wildlife #Animals
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Scientists Unite on Wildlife's Role in Climate Mitigation | Happy Eco News
287 scientists endorsed the first Scientific Consensus on Wildlife and Climate at UNFCCC talks in Bonn, calling for wildlife's role in climate mitigation to be formally recognized.

"This 'turtle-sniffing dog' searches miles of New York woods to save endangered species"
#Turtles #Animals #NewYork

'Turtle-sniffing dog' traverses NY woods to save endangered species
April, the 16-month-old Labrador retriever, is becoming a pro at finding the Eastern box turtle.

"Elephant Conservation in Kenya Helps Reunite Lost Calf with Her Family"
#Elephants #Kenya #Animals

Elephant Conservation in Kenya Helps Reunite Lost Calf with Her Family | Happy Eco News
Elephant conservation in Kenya received a powerful demonstration of the value of long-term research when scientists successfully reunited a lost four-month-old elephant calf with her family.

"Two of Africa's rarest birds broke a dry spell after the dad finally stepped in to raise his eggs, a first in 95 years"
#Africa #Birds #Animals

Two endangered 'lovebirds' just broke a dry spell for their species, a first in 95 years
Two secretarybirds, John and Jolene, have welcomed five chicks for the first time in the zoo’s 95-year history.

"Fears of ‘catastrophic’ decline of giant Australian cuttlefish after only 44 counted in dive survey"
#Australia #Cuttlefish #Animals

Fears of ‘catastrophic’ decline of giant Australian cuttlefish after only 44 counted in dive survey
Calls for South Australian government to release official estimates for cuttlefish, which once numbered in hundreds of thousands in upper Spencer Gulf

"What the platypus can teach us about smarter conservation"
#Platypus #Animals #Conservation

What the platypus can teach us about smarter conservation
Founder’s Briefs: An occasional series where Mongabay founder Rhett Ayers Butler shares analysis, perspectives and story summaries. The platypus offers a useful lesson in conservation: before acting, it helps to know where the animal still lives, and where risks are growing. Australia’s best-known oddity is also difficult to count, reports contributor Paul Harvey for Mongabay. […]

"Rare Chinese pangolin found in a sacred community forest in Nepal"
#Nepal #Animals

Rare Chinese pangolin found in a sacred community forest in Nepal
Researchers in Nepal have confirmed a rare Chinese pangolin living in a small community forest considered sacred by locals, according to a recent study. It may also be the first video evidence of the pangolin in Nepal’s Sunsari district, researchers said.  The Chinese pangolin (Manis pentadactyla), listed as critically endangered on the IUCN Red List […]

"100 Animals and Plants Just Got Some Much Needed Help"
#Animals #Plants
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Phoenix Species Project Announces Funds for Imperiled Wildlife
A new fund called the Phoenix Species Project will provide $200 million to help pull imperiled wildlife back from the brink of extinction.

"The ‘ghost dog’ of the Amazon reveals the value of intact forests"
#Amazon #Animals

The ‘ghost dog’ of the Amazon reveals the value of intact forests
Over more than two decades, researchers have recorded "perro fantasma", or ghost dog, in Bolivia’s lowland Amazonian forests.

"Global boom in livestock farming since 2006 is piling pressure on nature, report finds"
#Animals #Farming #Livestock

Global boom in livestock farming since 2006 is piling pressure on nature, report finds
Wildlife at risk as demand for cropland and water grows to feed 50% rise in farmed animals, campaign alliance says

"Sightings off Southern Africa suggest blue and fin whales may be rebounding"
#Africa #Whales #Animals

Sightings off Southern Africa suggest blue and fin whales may be rebounding
Sightings of blue whales and fin whales off Southern Africa’s Atlantic coast have increased in recent years, according to a newly published study. This could signal recovery of the marine mammals after being virtually eliminated from the area by commercial whaling in the 20th century, the study authors say. Scientists estimate around 350,000 Antarctic blue […]

"The fight to save Australia’s ‘incredibly captivating’ endangered spiny crayfish"
#Australia #Crayfish #Animals

"One of the world's rarest sea turtles was found stranded 5,000 miles from home. He's finally on his way back"
#Turtles #Animals

One of the world's rarest sea turtles, found stranded 5,000 miles from home, flies back to Texas
After two years, the critically endangered sea turtle is making his way back to the Gulf of Mexico.

"Toronto zoo announces birth of pygmy hippo calf, third for mother Kindia"
#Kindia #Zoo #Animals

Toronto Zoo announces birth of pygmy hippo calf, third for mother Kindia
The 20-year-old’s third calf is being monitored by officials as survival rates for the species are challenging, the zoo said

"Sightings off Southern Africa suggest blue and fin whales may be rebounding"
#Africa #Fish #Animals

Sightings off Southern Africa suggest blue and fin whales may be rebounding
Sightings of blue whales and fin whales off Southern Africa’s Atlantic coast have increased in recent years, according to a newly published study. This could signal recovery of the marine mammals after being virtually eliminated from the area by commercial whaling in the 20th century, the study authors say. Scientists estimate around 350,000 Antarctic blue […]

"‘Scavenger’ dolphins increasingly rely on trawlers for food in overfished Adriatic, say scientists"
#Dolphins #Animals

‘Scavenger’ dolphins increasingly rely on trawlers for food in overfished Adriatic, say scientists
In one area 76% of fishing boats were followed, with baby dolphins learning the technique from their parents

"Prague zoo keeps polar bears cool with ice cubes as European summer heatwave hits"
#Europe #Zoo #Animals

Prague zoo keeps polar bears cool with ice cubes as European summer heatwave hits
PRAGUE (AP) — Keepers at Prague Zoo used tons of ice on Thursday to give its animals some much-needed relief as yet another heat wave hit Europe. Polar bears Aleut and Gregor wasted no time and were rolling in the beds of ice cubes after entering their outside enclosure. The twins looked to have fun with the […]

"Hedgehog Conservation Technology Reveals New Insights into How These Animals Hear and Survive "
#Hedgehogs #Animals

Hedgehog Conservation Technology Reveals New Insights into How These Animals Hear and Survive    | Happy Eco News
Hedgehog conservation technology helps scientists understand how noise impacts hedgehog survival and guides practical solutions to protect habitats, reduce sound pollution, and improve conservation efforts in urban and rural environments.

"Finland creates clever new ‘moose crossings’ that reduce collisions in a dangerous area to zero"
#Finland #Animals #Moose

Finland creates clever new ‘moose crossings’ that reduce collisions in a dangerous area to zero
Finland is experimenting with new moose crossings to protect the wild animals and motorists from deadly collisions.

"This giant snail is the size of a croissant. Conservationists are banding together to save it from extinction"
#Snail #Animals #Conservation

A croissant-sized snail is at the center of an urgent conservation effort
The Obô Giant Snail is just one of many vulnerable species worth protecting in the “Galapagos of Africa.”

"Hawaiians set sea turtle hatchlings free on the 4th of July: 'It's Turtle Independence Day'"
#Hawaii #Turtles #Animals

Hawaiians set sea turtle hatchlings free on the 4th of July: 'It's Turtle Independence Day'
The program has been a staple for conservationists since 1989.

"Since 2018, over 9,000 animals have crossed this wildlife bridge in Washington. Trail cameras just spotted its first bear"
#US #USA #America

Trail cameras spot bear using Washington wildlife overpass for the first time
Black bears are notoriously skittish when it comes to wildlife crossings, but one brave bear gave the I-90 Snoqualmie Pass wildlife bridge a try.

"Female dolphins remember who is aggressive when choosing a mating partner, research shows"
#Animals #Dolphins

"Signs of a house sparrow comeback in the UK after decades of decline"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Birds #Animals

Signs of a house sparrow comeback in the UK after decades of decline
Populations starting to stabilise but much still needs to be done to reverse loss of 30m that almost led to species vanishing

"Scottish gannet chick hunt blocked for first time in 400 years"
#Scotland #Animals #Birds

Scottish seabird hunt cancelled for first time in 400 years
NatureScot refuses licence for hunt on Hebridean island of Sula Sgeir in which up to 2,000 gannet chicks are killed

"The World’s Rarest Great Ape Is Worse Off Than We Thought"
#Animals #Apes
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"Introduced fish thrive amid Kasmir’s freshwater habitat degradation"
#India #Fish #Animals

Introduced fish thrive amid Kasmir’s freshwater habitat degradation
Native fish in the lakes and rivers of India’s Kashmir Valley are under increasing pressure from pollution, habitat loss, dam construction and other human activities, a recent review finds. These same threats are also likely giving exotic fish introduced to these freshwater habitats an edge, researchers say. “Our indigenous fishes are becoming vulnerable, endangered and […]

"Scientists discover some bees have tiny magnetic, internal compasses helping them navigate the world"
#Bees #Insects #Animals

New study: Some bees have tiny magnetic, internal compasses to help them navigate
Some animals are able to use iron-based magnetic compounds to detect and navigate via the Earth’s magnetic field, a sense called magnetoreception. Some bee species are among them.

"Scientists fit tracking device onto 2,000-pound sea turtle to protect rare species"
#Turtles #Animals
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Scientists fit tracking device onto 2,000-pound sea turtle to protect rare species
Fewer than 1,000 leatherback sea turtles remain in the Eastern Pacific. Lucero is one of them.

"See these ‘crusty green’ sea turtles after two months of rehabilitation: ‘The difference is remarkable’"
#Turtles #Animals

‘Crusty green’ sea turtles covered in barnacles get a 2-month spa treatment
Sir Barksalot, Shih Tzu, Cavalier, Boykin, and Rottweiler were all rescued sea turtles dubbed the “Crusty Greens."

"Scientists just cleared an endangered species' name — with the help of camera traps"
#Animals #Environment

An endangered species took the blame for vanishing crops. Trail cameras told a different story
The Baird’s tapir had long been accused of cassava theft. Researchers stepped in to see what was really going on.

"This first-of-its-kind wildlife overpass crosses a 6-lane highway. People can walk across it, too"
#Animals #Environment

A San Antonio wildlife overpass crosses a 6-lane highway. People can walk across it, too
The Robert L.B. Tobin Land Bridge has won awards for “balancing the needs of humans and non-humans alike.”

"Owls Found Thriving in Abandoned Coal Mine as Wildlife Reclaims Industrial Heritage Site"
#Owls #Animals #Wildlife

Owls Found Thriving in Abandoned Coal Mine as Wildlife Reclaims Heritage Site
New photos show owls and wildlife reclaiming an abandoned coal mine 50 years after it closed—a living example of nature’s rewilding.

"Trail cameras show elephants, leopards, and more embracing India's 7-mile wildlife crossing months ahead of schedule"
#India #Animals #Nature

Elephants, leopards, and more use India's 7-mile wildlife crossing months ahead of schedule
Researchers observed over 60 instances of the elephants safely utilising the corridors beneath the six-lane highway in India.

"Endangered sea turtle makes full recovery after being covered in algae and barnacles: 'She’s unrecognizable now in the best way'"
#Turtles #Animals

This sea turtle was covered head to toe in algae and barnacles. See her dramatic transformation
Chlorophyllis required over sixty days of rehabilitation after she was rescued from the Pensacola Beach Fishing Pier in Florida.

"Volunteers’ Tiny Bamboo Bridges Have Helped Double Migratory Crab Populations on Taiwan"
#Taiwan #Crabs #Animals

Volunteers' Tiny Bamboo Bridges Have Helped Double Migratory Crab Populations on Taiwan
The mangrove land crab presents an ethical and ecological conundrum for citizens near Taijiang National Park during the migration season.

"‘Six lanes of tarmac and vehicles doing 70mph’: can ‘green bridges’ help animals cross the UK’s motorways in safety?"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Animals

"Four states just made it easier to build wildlife crossings. The bipartisan effort is being called a 'blueprint'"
#US #USA #America

These states just made it easier to build wildlife crossings in 'bipartisan blueprint'
Studies show that a single wildlife crossing can prevent around 1,400 accidents over a 70-year lifespan, saving billions of dollars.

"Orcas Returning to UK Coast in Numbers Rarely Seen–With an Acrobatic Flip for Excited Tourists (Watch)"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Orcas

Orcas Are Returning to UK Coast in Numbers Rarely Seen–With One Performing Acrobatic Flip for Excited Tourists (Watch)
Orca sightings in the North Sea are creating excitement for tourists and fishermen—some of whom can't remember ever seeing them before—WATCH.

"A sea turtle washed ashore with a stingray barb lodged in his tongue. After an incredible 8-month recovery, he's returning to the ocean"
#Turtles #Animals

A sea turtle washed ashore with a stingray barb lodged in its tongue. He has a happy ending
Diamond the loggerhead sea turtle was on the verge of death when locals called the Virginia Aquarium's Stranding Response Team.

"São Tomé declares first two of eight planned marine protected areas"
#SaoTome #Turtles #Animals

São Tomé declares first two of eight planned marine protected areas
The West African island nation of São Tomé and Príncipe has formally designated its first two coastal marine protected areas.

"Inside the global movement to build more wildlife overpasses: 'It's like the whole world is open to wildlife now'"
#Animals #Wildlife

Highway overpasses see a global boom: 'It's like the whole world is open to wildlife now'
Decades of research have proved that wildlife crossings, combined with roadside fences, prevent deadly collisions, protecting both animals and people.

"In Amazon rivers, fish breathe and ingest plastics"
#Plastic #Plastics #Fish #Animals

In Amazon rivers, fish breathe and ingest plastics
For Amazon fish, oxygen now comes with microplastics.

"Colorful birds are at greater risk of extinction than drab birds, study finds"
#Birds #Animals

Colorful birds are at greater risk of extinction than drab birds, study finds
A new study finds colorful birds face a higher extinction risk than drab species, even beyond the pet trade, pointing to unexplained conservation threats.

"Critics doubted a $1.46B wildlife crossing. Trail cameras tell a success story: '75 recorded uses each night'"
#Animals #Wildlife
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Critics doubted a $1.46B wildlife crossing. Now, trail cameras tell a success story
The major wildlife corridor project includes 19 rope bridges, 24 underpasses, and two land bridges for local fauna.

"Cheetahs reintroduced to Zambia’s Greater Luangwa Ecosystem"
#Zambia #Animals #Cheetahs

Cheetahs reintroduced to Zambia’s Greater Luangwa Ecosystem
Cheetahs are back in Zambia’s Greater Luangwa Ecosystem, nearly 30 years after the big cats’ last recorded presence in the massive landscape. Six cheetahs (Acinonyx jubatus), three males and three females, were earlier in July moved by Zambia’s Department of National Parks and Wildlife (DNPW) and several conservation groups, including the South Africa-based Endangered Wildlife […]

"Island conservationists celebrate 80X increase in nesting loggerhead turtles"
#Conservation #Animals #Turtles

Cabo Verde conservationists celebrate 80X increase in nesting loggerhead sea turtles
Globally, the loggerhead population has decreased by 47% over the past three generations.

"Major orangutan study finds Sumatran population fell nearly 20% despite slower forest loss"
#Orangutan #Animals

Major orangutan study finds Sumatran population fell nearly 20% despite slower forest loss
JAKARTA — The number of Sumatran orangutans has declined by nearly 20% in the past decade and the critically endangered Tapanuli orangutan remains perilously close to extinction despite years of conservation efforts, according to a new study. The study, published in Global Ecology and Conservation, also suggests that habitat loss alone cannot explain the species’ […]

"Conservationists celebrate birth of rare Mongolian wild horse: 'This foal is wildlife conservation in action'"
#Mongolia #Horse #Animals

This foal is further proof that the last 'truly wild' horse in the world is no longer extinct
In 1969, the Przewalski's horse was officially declared extinct in the wild.

"Beavers restored a volcano-scarred river. Now it’s at risk again"
#Beavers #Animals #Environment

Beavers restored a volcano-scarred river. Now it’s at risk again
More than 40 years after sediment from a volcanic eruption filled up a stretch of the North Fork Toutle River in the U.S. state of Washington, beavers are turning the smothered waterway into a thriving wetland. However, a planned infrastructure project now threatens to undo five years of restoration progress, reports contributor Isabel Gil for […]

"This sea turtle hatchling was barely a pound when he was rescued. 6 years later, the 220-pound loggerhead is ready to swim free"
#Turtles #Animals

A 1-pound sea turtle hatchling was rescued in 2020. Now, he's finally swimming free at 220 pounds
Kai the sea turtle was barely hanging on when he was rescued in 2020 on the coast of South Africa.

"Deadly bird flu strain confirmed in Australia for first time"
#Birds #Australia #Animals

Deadly bird flu strain confirmed in Australia for first time
A deadly strain of avian influenza, H5N1, that has killed millions of wild and domestic birds and mammals across the globe, has for the first time reached Australia’s shores. Australian authorities confirmed that two migratory seabirds, a brown skua (Stercorarius antarcticus) and a northern giant petrel (Macronectes halli), have both tested positive for H5N1, a […]

"Rare heron seen at Somerset estate where river has been allowed to run free"
#Somerset #Animals #Birds

Rare heron seen at Somerset estate where river has been allowed to run free
Black-crowned night heron one of many species thriving at Holnicote Estate where river ‘reset’ has transformed area into lush oasis

"Animal DNA Samples Can Pinpoint Hotspots of Illegal Wildlife Trade Routes"
#Animals #Conservation

Animal DNA Samples Can Pinpoint Hotspots of Illegal Wildlife Trade Routes
DNA samples taken from a wide variety of animal sources can pinpoint hotspots of the illegal wildlife trade, utilizing a new technique.

"Researchers have been following this rare 'ghost dog' species for 23 years to better learn how to protect it"
#Animals #Dog

Trail cameras spot rare 'ghost dog' in the Amazon, one of the world's most elusive species
The short-eared dogs of the Amazon Basin are notoriously hard to spot in the wild, but new trail camera footage is shedding light on the endangered species.

"First sighting of African wild dogs in Malawi national park in more than 10 years"
#Africa #Dogs #Animals

First sighting of African wild dogs in Malawi national park in more than 10 years
Four African wild dogs were recently spotted in Kasungu National Park in Malawi, making it the first confirmation of the endangered species in the park in more than a decade. The wild dogs appear to have travelled hundreds of kilometers from a park in eastern Zambia to reach Kasungu. Matthew Becker, chief executive of the […]

"Rodent-killing baits threaten small wild cats and other wildlife"
#Animals #Wildlife
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Rodent-killing baits threaten small wild cats and other wildlife
Cat kills rodent. Cat eats rodent. Cat is exposed to potentially lethal rodenticides. That scenario is increasingly likely for many small wild cat species across the globe, and yet, only a handful of researchers are investigating this underrecognized conservation issue. Thus far, researchers confirmed that one wild cat population has declined from exposure to these […]

"Increased Sightings of the Two Largest Whale Species Decimated By Hunting Provides New Hope for Survival"
#Whales #Animals

Increased Sightings of World’s Two Largest Whale Species Decimated By Hunting Provides New Hope for Survival
Increased sightings of the world's two largest whale species–the blue and fin—offers new hope for the future of the endangered ocean giants.

"Koala-sniffing dogs' are saving the endangered marsupials from fires and floods: 'They smell what we can't see'"
#Koala #Animals #Conservation

'Koala-sniffing dogs' train to save Australia's marsupials from fires and floods
The most famous koala-sniffing canine, Bear, has just retired after a decade of service.

"After a fisherman accidentally hooked one of the world's most endangered sea turtles, these rescuers stepped in to save it"
#Turtles #Animals

Emerald Isle rescue team steps in after fisherman accidentally hooked one of the world's rarest sea turtles
On May 20, a fisherman hooked a sea turtle from a fishing pier in North Carolina. That’s when the Emerald Isle Sea Turtle Patrol leapt into action.

"This sea turtle nest would have washed away without intervention. Thanks to a conservation team, hundreds of sea turtle hatchlings were saved"
#Turtles #Animals #Conservation

Hundreds of sea turtle hatchlings race towards the ocean: 'They would not have survived without intervention'
“Turtle Eggsplorer” Alessia Lavigne shared a video of a hawksbill sea turtle release, wowing millions of viewers.

"Orcas seen ramming prey so hard it explodes may be playing game"
#Orcas #Animals
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Orcas seen ramming prey so hard it explodes may be playing game
Scientists believe sunfish-smashing behaviour could be form of entertainment or to help younger whales feed

"Before tourists can see bonobos, trackers must earn their trust"
#Bonobos #Animals

Before tourists can see bonobos, trackers must earn their trust
Founder’s Briefs: An occasional series where Mongabay founder Rhett Ayers Butler shares analysis, perspectives and story summaries. In Salonga National Park in the Democratic Republic of Congo, researchers and trackers are working to habituate a group of about 60 bonobos. The aim is to help the great apes accept a limited human presence, first for […]

"Cattle in England to get tuberculosis vaccine from 2030 as badger cull to end"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #England #Animals

"Different sperm whale ‘dialects’ detected on separate sides of the Mediterranean"
#Mediterranean #Whales #Animals

Different sperm whale ‘dialects’ detected on separate sides of the Mediterranean
Matriarchal groups in east and west exhibit distinct click patterns, used to form social structures

"Jane Goodall's grandson keeps her conservation work alive: 'Hope is rooted in action'"
#JaneGoodall #Conservation #Animals

How Jane Goodall's grandson keeps her memory alive: 'Hope is rooted in action'
Goodall's grandson, Merlin Van Lawick, has been working in the field in Tanzania for years, now supporting science and communication efforts at his late grandmother's nonprofit.

"Experts celebrate record-breaking start for sea turtle nesting season"
#Turtles #Animals
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Florida sea turtles are off to a record-breaking start for nesting season
A devastating hurricane season in 2024 meant low nest counts for sea turtles across Florida. So far, 2026 is proving to be a banner year for the endangered species.

"Experts thought this critically endangered species had vanished. Then, one was spotted on a trail camera"
#Kenya #Animals

Horned creature thought to have vanished spotted on trail camera for the first time in years
One of the conservationists working to protect the species called the sighting “huge news.”

"Bird flu is here. Can we stop the spread?"
#Birds #BirdFlu #Animals

Bird flu is here. Can we stop the spread?
An ecologist explains how Australia can curb the spread of the H5N1 strain.

"Sperm whales change ‘vowel’ sounds when boats are nearby, scientists discover"
#Whales #Animals

Sperm whales change ‘vowel’ sounds when boats are nearby, scientists discover
Researchers listening off the Caribbean island of Dominica found variations in the mammals’ audible clicks when marine traffic was close

"About 40M squirrels are killed by drivers each year. So this city created the world's first-ever 'squirrel bridge'"
#Squirrels #Animals

Washington state home to world's first 'squirrel bridges' for critters to cross the road
The city’s passion for protecting squirrels has even led to an annual “Squirrel Fest.”

"Zero roadkill as Amazon canopy bridges secure 15,000 crossings"
#Amazon #Animals
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Zero roadkill as Amazon canopy bridges secure 15,000 crossings
For some of the world's rarest monkeys, the path to survival now runs through a simple network of ropes.

"Watch an orangutan swing over a busy road via canopy bridge: 'We have watched and waited for this moment'"
#Orangutan #Animals

Endangered orangutan caught on camera using canopy bridge in world-first
A camera captured a critically endangered Sumatran orangutan using a specially built canopy bridge to cross a road in Sumatra.

"From small cats to pangolins: Detection dogs help track elusive species"
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From small cats to pangolins: Detection dogs help track elusive species
In the grassy dwarf shrublands of South Africa’s Karoo, Michelle Marie Schroeder is looking for a very specific kind of poo. Black-footed cats spend most of the day hidden in burrows and emerge mainly under the cover of darkness, making them notoriously difficult to study. That’s why the conservation biologist relies unconventional assistants: Lyka and […]

"War on Iran may threaten conservation of the world’s rarest big cat"
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War on Iran may threaten conservation of the world's rarest big cat
The world’s most endangered big cat faces an increasingly precarious future as ongoing conflict in Iran disrupts critical conservation efforts.

"Thousands of Flamingo Chicks Hatch in Major Comeback From Climate Disaster in Turkiye (WATCH)"
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Thousands of Flamingo Chicks Hatch in Major Comeback After Climate Disaster in Turkiye
In a conservation triumph, 5,000 flamingo chicks have hatched at Lake Tuz, a key breeding ground that had nearly dried up five years ago.

"Sampling DNA in Seawater Can Reveal the Health of Dolphin Populations, in First for Conservation"
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Sampling DNA in Seawater Can Reveal the Health of Dolphin Populations, in First for Conservation
DNA floating in seawater is now enough to let scientists monitor the health of America’s dolphin populations.