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"World Chimpanzee Day: the strength — and fragility — of chimp memory"
#Chimpanzee #Animals

World Chimpanzee Day: the strength — and fragility — of chimp memory
The more we try to understand chimpanzees, one of our closest relatives, the more we find ourselves humbled by the richness and complexity of their lives — and of their intelligence. Today, on World Chimpanzee Day, we look back at some of the latest studies that reveal facets of these great apes’ long, powerful memories. […]

"Researchers Use Al to Predict Beavers' Impact on Local Habitats-and Show How Humans Can Help"
#Beavers #Animals

Researchers Use AI to Predict Beavers’ Impact on Local Habitats—and Show How Humans Can Help - Inside Climate News
By linking pond size to dam length, vegetation and stream power, researchers give land managers more precise tools to anticipate water storage, biodiversity and climate resilience.

"Hedgehogs, salmon and birds at risk after dry summer, says Natural England"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Animals

Haven't posted #animals in a while so I'll just dump some pics from my gallery.
- Meet #hashiDog , this stinker is a male white "aspin" (#mutts) and very loud as heck.
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"Raccoons may look cute, but scientists warn they’re causing ecological havoc in Germany"
#Germany #Raccoons #Animals

"Largest turtle nest in the world revealed in drone study"
#Turtles #Animals
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🦖 The first dinosaurs might have been bigger than expected
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The first dinosaurs might have been bigger than expected
An ancient leg bone uncovered in Africa might provide a step forward in understanding how dinosaurs and their close relatives evolved.

#Animals #Health Pets Appear to Slow Cognitive Decline in Older People Who Live Alone

Pets Appear to Slow Cognitive Decline in Older People Who Live Alone
Owning a pet could protect against the mental decline that can foreshadow dementia in older folks living alone, a study of nearly 8,000 people has found.

"Switzerland Rolls Out Labels Flagging Animal Suffering In Food Products"
#Switzerland #Animals #Food

Switzerland Rolls Out Labels Flagging Animal Suffering In Food Products
Switzerland is tightening up its food labeling by requiring animal products linked to "painful procedures" to include this information

"Natural England hails recovery of 150 struggling species"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Animals #Conservation

"Animals boost tropical forests' carbon absorption by aiding seed dispersal"
#Animals #Trees #Forests

Animals boost tropical forests' carbon absorption by aiding seed dispersal
A lot of attention has been paid to how climate change can drive biodiversity loss. Now, MIT researchers have shown that the reverse is also true: Reductions in biodiversity can jeopardize one of Earth's most powerful levers for mitigating climate change.

Umm excuse me po. Bawal po bebetime sa workplace po.
#animals #cats #notMyCat #philippines

"Jaguar cub born in Argentina’s Gran Chaco after three decades"
#Argentina #Jaguars #Animals

Jaguar cub born in Argentina’s Gran Chaco after three decades
A 5-month-old jaguar cub has been spotted along the Bermejo River in northern Argentina’s Gran Chaco region — the first wild-born cub in the region following a rewilding program at El Impenetrable National Park led by conservation nonprofit Rewilding Argentina. Researchers had suspected a birth several months prior, finding paw prints and other indirect signs, […]

The week in wildlife | The Guardian #photography

"Monkeys falling from trees and baking barnacles: how heat is driving animals to extinction"
#Climate #ClimateChange #Animals

"New list of primates in peril aims to focus attention and inspire action"
#Primates #Animals

New list of primates in peril aims to focus attention and inspire action
ANTANANARIVO — For more than six decades, the International Primatological Society (IPS) has brought scientists, conservationists and educators from around the world together every two years to exchange ideas and drive primate research and conservation. The 30th IPS Congress welcomed nearly 800 participants from around the world to Madagascar, the “Land of Lemurs.” It’s a […]

"North Korea’s hidden wildlife trade: new research reveals state involvement"
#NorthKorea #Animals #Wildlife

North Korea’s hidden wildlife trade: new research reveals state involvement
Refugee testimonies help shed light on the way wild animals are being captured and traded.

"Rhino horns made radioactive to foil traffickers in South African project"
#SouthAfrica #Rhinos #Animals

"Hedgehog highways could become requirement for new buildings"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Animals #Hedgehogs

"Giant river otter returns to Argentina after almost four decades"
#Argentina #Otters #Animals

Giant river otter returns to Argentina after almost four decades
A family of giant river otters was released into the Iberá National Park in northeast Argentina on July 1. The endangered species, with no known breeding populations in Argentina over the past 40 years, was considered probably extinct in the country. The release, led by conservation nonprofit Rewilding Argentina, included a breeding pair named Coco […]

"One giant leap for bettongs released into sanctuary as wildlife conservancy aims to operate on 5% of Australia"
#Australia #Animals #Wildlife

"Saving the world’s fattest parrot: can we vaccinate our rarest species before bird flu gets to them?"
#Parrots #Animals

"Scientists reconfirm rare shark sightings after 50 years in PNG"
#PapaNewGuinea #Sharks #Animals

Scientists reconfirm rare shark sightings after 50 years in PNG
In 1973, researchers scientifically described a species of shark based on a single specimen: a pregnant female caught a few years earlier by a fisherman near the mouth of the Gogol River in Astrolabe Bay, Papua New Guinea. They named this new-to-science species the sailback houndshark (Gogolia filewoodi). And then, for the next half-century, they […]

"‘We’re winning a battle’: Mexico’s jaguar numbers up 30% in conservation drive"
#Mexico #Jaguar #Animals

#dogNamedBana mga aso't posa sa daan
#animals #cats #dogs

"New bat species described from Western Himalayas"
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New bat species described from Western Himalayas
Researchers reviewing the diversity of bats in the Western Himalayas in India recently confirmed a new-to-science species from Uttarakhand state. Named the Himalayan long-tailed myotis (Myotis himalaicus) in a new study, the bat boasts a tail nearly as long as its body. Rohit Chakravarty, a bat researcher and conservationist with the nonprofit Nature Conservation Foundation, […]

"Nepal launches plan to boost science, awareness to save dholes"
#Nepal #Animals #Dholes

Nepal launches plan to boost science, awareness to save dholes
KATHMANDU — Nepal has launched a species action plan focused exclusively on conserving the endangered dhole (Cuon alpinus), also known as the Asiatic wild dog. The new 262.9 million rupee ($1.9 million) five-year plan, targets key conservation challenges by trying to strike a balance between improving scientific understanding of the species and promoting awareness among […]

"More than 10,000 species on brink of extinction need urgent action: Study"
#Animals #Extinction

More than 10,000 species on brink of extinction need urgent action: Study
Extinction is an overwhelming concept, difficult to grasp in its enormity and finality. Thousands of species are barreling toward that grim fate, unless we help. A comprehensive new study provides the clearest picture yet of Earth’s most imperiled species, and offers evidence that conservation can work. The study published in Nature Reviews Biodiversity found that […]

"How Dogs That Protect Penguins Are Saving a Species"
#Penguins #Dogs #Animals

How Dogs That Protect Penguins Are Saving a Species | Happy Eco News
Dogs that protect penguins are helping save the world’s smallest penguin species on Middle Island, Australia. Maremma sheepdogs guard the colony during breeding season, scaring off predators and preventing extinction. This unique conservation approach has revived a once-dying population and inspired similar efforts worldwide. Their story continues to spread hope.

"Malaysia’s turtle egg buyback scheme saved thousands — but is it sustainable?"
#Malaysia #Turtles #Animals

Malaysia’s turtle egg buyback scheme saved thousands — but is it sustainable?
On the moonlit beaches of Terengganu state, on Malaysia’s east coast, green sea turtles have been returning for generations to lay their eggs. For just as long, people have collected, sold and eaten the eggs as a delicacy, supporting coastal livelihoods but stressing turtle populations. As a conservation compromise to balance livelihoods and turtle protection, […]

"Giraffe is now officially four species"
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Giraffe is now officially four species
The IUCN, the global wildlife conservation authority, now officially recognizes four distinct giraffe species, it announced on Aug. 21. Until recently, giraffes across Africa were classified as a single species with eight to 11 subspecies. However, since 2016, when the giraffe’s threat status was last assessed for the IUCN Red List as vulnerable, several studies […]

"Advanced Whale Communication Technology Could Reshape Conservation Efforts"
#Whales #Animals #Conservation

Advanced Whale Communication Technology Could Reshape Conservation Efforts | Happy Eco News
Whale communication technology is advancing rapidly as Project CETI works to translate sperm whale vocalizations in the Caribbean. This technology could transform animal rights law, prevent ship collisions, protect critical habitats, and provide insights into marine ecosystems, while challenging assumptions about the fundamental differences between humans and animals.

"Bangladesh plans new reserve for trapped elephants"
#Bangladesh #Elephants #Animals

Bangladesh plans new reserve for trapped elephants
Founder’s Briefs: An occasional series where Mongabay founder Rhett Ayers Butler shares analysis, perspectives and story summaries. Bangladesh is preparing to add to its tally of 56 protected areas by declaring a new sanctuary in its northeast — not for forests or tigers, but for a group of elephants trapped by geopolitics, reports Mongabay’s Abu […]

"Sharks risk losing their bite as oceans turn acidic: Study"
#Sharks #Animals #Oceans

Sharks risk losing their bite as oceans turn acidic: Study
Sharks continually shed and regrow teeth throughout their lives, replacing worn or lost teeth with new ones. That makes them particularly good at catching prey. However, these top marine predators could lose their literal edge as ocean acidification damages their teeth and makes it harder to keep and replace them, a new study says. “Shark […]

"Greenpeace survey finds ‘beautiful’ and vulnerable whale species in areas marked for deep sea mining"
#Animals #Oceans

Threatened whale species found in areas earmarked for deep sea mining
Vulnerable marine life is getting caught in the crosshairs of our electrifying world, the new study suggests.

"2,000 species at high risk of extinction from natural disasters, study finds"
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2,000 species at high risk of extinction from natural disasters, study finds
In the aftermath of Hurricane Maria’s assault on the Caribbean island of Dominica in 2017, researchers made a heartbreaking discovery: dead and dying hummingbirds scattered across the forest floor. Among them were purple-throated caribs (Eulampis jugularis), the specialized pollinators of the island’s Heliconia plants. This single storm threatened an evolutionary partnership millions of years in […]

"‘Extinction crisis’ could see 500 bird species vanish within a century – report"
#Birds #Animals

"Study highlights dangers of declaring conservation success too soon"
#Animals #Conservation

Study highlights dangers of declaring conservation success too soon
The IUCN Red List has long been the globally recognized gauge for assessing how close to extinction a given species is. An improvement in the species’ conservation status from a higher to a lower threat category, known as downlisting, can signal conservation success. But a recent study says this must be done cautiously to avoid […]

"Can we undo extinction? A growing effort to restore lost sharks"
#Sharks #Animals #Conservation

Can we undo extinction? A growing effort to restore lost sharks
Founder’s Briefs: An occasional series where Mongabay founder Rhett Ayers Butler shares analysis, perspectives and story summaries. In the turquoise shallows of Raja Ampat, Indonesia, a conservation experiment is attempting the rewilding of an endangered shark. The initiative, known as ReShark, seeks to restore populations of the Indo-Pacific leopard shark (Stegostoma tigrinum), also called the […]

"World’s smallest snake rediscovered in Barbados after 20-year absence"
#Barbados #Snakes #Animals

World’s smallest snake rediscovered in Barbados after 20-year absence
“I was making a joke and in my head I said, ‘I smell a threadsnake,'” Justin Springer, Caribbean program officer for the NGO Re:wild, recalled. “I just had a feeling, but I couldn’t be sure because we turned over a lot of rocks before that and we saw nothing.” Springer’s intuition proved correct when his […]

"‘In rare triumph, camera traps snap endangered wildcats in Pakistan"
#Pakistan #Animals #Wildcat

In rare triumph, camera traps snap endangered wildcats in Pakistan
Conservationists snapped images of two small wildcat species in Pakistan earlier this year: an Asiatic caracal (Caracal caracal schimitzi) and a sand cat (Felis margarita) — both which are incredibly rare in the country. Information on both cats in Pakistan is limited, with the sand cat presumed possibly extinct there, according to the IUCN, the […]

"Cheetah cubs destined for the illegal trade in exotic wildlife rescued in Somaliland"
#Somaliland #Animals #Cheetah

Ten cheetah cubs rescued from illegal exotic wildlife trade
One eight-month-old cub was unable to walk after being tied up for six months, while a five-month-old was “very malnourished".

The comfyest cat pile for the rainy season spotted at work
#animals #cats #comfy #notMyCat

"Darkest-ever dwarfgoby fish gets named after Darth Vader"
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Darkest-ever dwarfgoby fish gets named after Darth Vader
From the volcanic fjords of Tufi in Papua New Guinea, researchers have described a new-to-science species of a coral reef fish called a dwarfgoby with an unusual purplish-black color. The tiny fish is the “darkest of all described dwarfgobies,” the researchers say in the study, naming it Eviota vader after the Star Wars villain Darth […]

"After 500 Years, the Beaver Is Back in Portugal and Ready to Give a Dam"
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After 500 Years, the Beaver Is Back in Portugal and Ready to Give a Dam
Gradually, signs began to appear that the Spanish beaver (Castor fibre) was progressively inching closer to Portugal.

"Sniffer dogs may have rediscovered a lost population of Sumatran rhinos"
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Sniffer dogs may have rediscovered a lost population of Sumatran rhinos
Sumatran rhinos — hairy and noisy — were thought to have gone extinct from southern Sumatra for years. Then came the dogs. Recently, dogs with Working Dogs for Conservation have discovered what are believed to be several heaps of Sumatran rhino dung in Way Kambas National Park, located in the southern part of the Indonesian […]

"Endangered rays, sharks and native oysters 'could thrive' despite climate change, report claims"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Animals

Endangered rays, sharks and native oysters 'could thrive' despite climate change, report claims

"Could giving this pod of dolphins the same legal rights as humans help keep them safe?"
#Dolphins #Animals
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"Study finds Europe’s red squirrels may cope better with global warming than expected"
#Europe #Animals #Squirrels #Climate

Red squirrels resilient to climate change, study finds
Habitat loss, food, disease and competing species appear to have a greater impact on the species.

"England wildlife regulator chair ‘enthusiastic’ about lynx rewilding"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Lynx #Animals

"Labour could end badger cull but only with Covid-style testing and vaccines – report"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Badgers #Animals

"EU remains major wildlife trafficking hub, report finds"
#EU #EuropeanUnion #Animals #Wildlife

EU remains major wildlife trafficking hub, report finds
The European Union remains a major hub for global wildlife trafficking, with nearly 5,200 seizures reported in 2023. The confiscations mostly involved critically endangered European eels (Anguilla anguilla), timber and medicinal plants, according to a new report by wildlife trade monitor TRAFFIC. Worth an estimated $23 billion a year, the illegal wildlife trade is a […]

"Why Badger Vaccination won’t save the badger"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Badgers #Animals

Why Badger Vaccination won’t save the badger
Badger Trust Chief Executive Nigel Palmer: Why Badger Vaccination won’t save the Badger. Published in the Yorkshire Post, August 2025

"When heat waves hit, clownfish shrink to survive, study finds"
#ClownFish #Fish #Animals #Climate

When heat waves hit, clownfish shrink to survive, study finds
Clownfish are known for their remarkable ability to change sex to survive. Turns out, one species, clown anemonefish (Amphiprion percula), popularized in the Pixar hit movie Finding Nemo, have yet another surprising survival trick up their fins: they can also shrink themselves to weather heat waves and dodge social squabbles. When things get hot and […]

"Torgerson Paper Exposes Deep Flaws in Pro-Culling Analysis"
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Torgerson Paper Exposes Deep Flaws in Pro-Culling Analysis
New study exposes critical flaws in the evidence base behind England’s badger cull.

"Scheme to release beavers into wild in England has stalled, say nature experts"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Beavers #Animals

"Four Montagu’s harrier chicks take flight in first UK breeding success since 2019"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Birds #Animals

"Badgers still under threat despite government’s Planning Bill Amendments"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Badgers #Animals

Badgers still under threat despite government’s Planning Bill Amendments
The government proposes amendments to the Planning & Infrastructure Bill, but threats to badgers remain unaddressed.