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"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

"Sperm whales blow bubbles to stay afloat while resting, research shows"
#Whales #Animals

Sperm whales blow bubbles to stay afloat while resting, research shows
Sperm whales are the only whales known to rest vertically, floating steadily just below the ocean’s surface. Scientists have hypothesized that the whales release air bubbles to help them stay neutrally buoyant but the mechanism for how they do so has not previously been demonstrated — until now. “We already knew that sperm whales rest […]

"Scientists discover first new penguin species in more than 100 years"
#Penguins #Animals
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Scientists discover first new penguin species in more than 100 years
Genetic evidence has revealed a previously unknown gentoo penguin species on the remote Kerguelen Islands and shown that gentoos actually consist of four distinct species. The discovery also highlights a growing threat, as warming oceans could leave several island populations with little suitable habitat by 2050.

"46% of wild-caught fish could be fed to farmed fish and shrimp by 2040, says report"
#Fish #Animals

46% of wild-caught fish could be fed to farmed fish and shrimp by 2040, says report
ROME — Nearly half of the wild-caught fish harvested globally could be used to produce feed for farmed aquaculture products by 2040 if the industry were to grow exponentially in line with a roadmap developed by the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), according to a report published Sept. 4. The report was published by […]

"Park rangers rescue days-old elephant after she was separated from her mother and hid among a herd of zebras for safety"
#Elephants #Animals

Baby elephant rescued in Kenya after losing its family and hiding among zebras for safety
Wangalla huddled among a herd of zebras after a pack of lions scared off her family.

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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.

"Migrating elephants kept getting struck by high-speed trains. New radar sensors will bring trains to a halt to let them pass in peace"
#Elephants #Animals

High-speed trains keep striking elephants across South Asia. New sensors will halt them in their tracks
Sri Lankan officials are taking a new approach to keeping elephants safe from high-speed locomotives.

"New cat species identified for first time in more than a century in Bolivia"
#Bolivia #Cats #Animals

New cat species identified in Bolivia for first time in more than a century
New species of wild cat was discovered in Bolivia’s Yungas forest and is smaller than the average domestic ⁠cat

"Australia has just 12,000 sea lions left – and ‘carnage’ may await them as bird flu takes hold, scientists warn"
#Australia #SeaLion #Animals

Australia has just 12,000 sea lions left – and ‘carnage’ may await them as bird flu takes hold, scientists warn
Virus has already caused catastrophic losses in pinnipeds in South America and sub-Antarctica, particularly among pups

"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.

"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

"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.”

"Scientists discovered a new species of horned lizard in Thailand. They named it after Rhaenyra's dragon in 'House of the Dragon'"
#Thailand #Animals #Lizards

New species of horned lizard named after Rhaenyra's dragon in 'House of the Dragon'
“House of the Dragon” may be on a two-year hiatus, but it is still making headlines — especially in the scientific community.

"Australia is working to catch 5,000 of the world's smallest penguins to vaccinate them against bird flu"
#Australia #Penguins #Animals

Australia working to catch 5,000 penguins, vaccinate them against bird flu
Capturing wildlife to vaccinate them is difficult, particularly because the bird flu vaccination requires they be caught twice, for two doses.

“Kangaroos cause 90% of wildlife crashes in Australia. This new car feature emits a sound only they can hear”
#Australia #Cars #Vehicles

A new car safety feature emits a 'kangaroo frequency' to deter wildlife crashes
Kangaroos are the leading cause of wildlife-vehicle collisions in Australia. Volkswagen's breakthrough technology aims to use specific frequencies to alert them to oncoming traffic.

"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

"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.

"This photographer left trail cameras in a remote Kenyan forest for months. He uncovered a hidden 'wildlife highway'"
#Kenya #Animals #Wildlife

Trail cameras uncover hidden 'wildlife highway' in remote Kenyan forest
Wildlife photographer Will Burrard-Lucas initially visited Maasai Mara to study its black rhino population. Then he found an oasis for all forest species.

"Baby elephants are learning how to 'play doctor' at a young age: 'They can participate in their own medical care'
#Elephants #Animals

Baby elephants are getting 'jobs' as their own medical assistants
Since the 1990s, elephant caretakers have been teaching calves how to take part in their own medical check-ups.

"Researchers discover groundbreaking details about sea turtle migration patterns: 'Crucial to conservation'"
#Turtles #Animals

Florida researchers uncover groundbreaking insights into male sea turtle migration
The new research followed male sea turtles, which often do not get the same attention as female nesting turtles.

"Family sells 136-year-old farm to make way for wildlife crossing deemed 'a lifeline' for mountain lions"
#Wildlife #Animals
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Family sells 136-year-old farm to make way for Washington wildlife crossing
The I-5 wildlife crossing would bridge the Cascades and the Olympic Peninsula.

"Seabird researchers report good year for razorbills and puffins"
#Birds #Puffins #Razorbills #Animals

Seabird researchers report good year for razorbills and puffins
Seal Island saw a record 127 razorbill nests, while Eastern Egg Rock saw a record 213 puffin burrows.

"Wild beaver kits born in Norfolk for first time in more than 500 years"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Beavers #Animals

Wild beaver kits born in Norfolk for first time in more than 500 years
Pair are offspring of two beavers who mysteriously arrived in Pensthorpe nature reserve near Fakenham in December

"Rescuers race against time as fires ravage orangutan habitat inside Indonesian oil palm concession"
#Indonesia #Environment #Orangutan

Rescuers race against time as fires ravage orangutan habitat inside Indonesian oil palm concession
JAKARTA — Conservationists are racing to rescue orangutans from a fire-ravaged peat-swamp forest inside an RSPO-certified oil palm concession in West Kalimantan, with smoke still rising and the ground remaining dangerously hot. The 657-hectare (1,623-acre) forest, designated as a High Conservation Value (HCV) area inside PT Kayung Agro Lestari (KAL), is home to around 60 […]

"A 'new' pangolin species was hiding in plain sight for nearly 200 years"
#Pangolin #Animals
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A 'new' pangolin species was hiding in plain sight for nearly 200 years
All eight species of pangolin are imperiled. A ninth arms researchers with new data on how to better protect the “walking pinecones.”

"These 3 small changes to your next beach trip could save endangered sea turtles"
#Turtles #Animals
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Knock down your sandcastles. Sea turtles will thank you
Plastic litter, bright lights, and abandoned sancastles can pose threats to sea turtles. Here’s how to help.

"Rescued Orangutans Released Into Isolated Forest Are Now Raising Babies, Creating New Wild Population"
#Orangutans #Animals

Rescued Orangutans Released Into Isolated Forest Are Now Raising Babies, Creating New Wild Population
15 years ago, conservationists began releasing rescued orangutans into a protected Sumatran forest—and today they are having babies.

"How women farmers are helping elephants and forests in a Sumatran national park"
#Women #Elephants #Animals

How women farmers are helping elephants and forests in a Sumatran national park
LUBUK KEMBANG BUNGA, Indonesia — Tesso Nilo National Park, located on the Indonesian island of Sumatra, often makes headlines due to human-wildlife conflict — a byproduct of illegal encroachment and deforestation by oil palm plantations. However, there is a ray of hope, thanks to female farmers who live in a buffer zone of the national […]

"Electric fences that kill and the Maasai trying to save Kenya’s last giant pangolins"
#Kenya #Pangolin #Animals

Electric fences that kill and the Maasai trying to save Kenya’s last giant pangolins
Naserian, a giant ground pangolin, lived for about two years in Kenya’s last remaining stronghold for this animal, Nyekweri Forest. When researchers from The Pangolin Project began tracking her in 2025, they observed her threading her way through a landscape where forests, farms and fences increasingly intersected. Each night, she emerged from the darkness of […]

"Gen Z flocks to BirdTok as birding takes flight: ‘It’s a craving for something real’"
#Birds #SocialMedia #Animals #Nature

Gen Z flocks to BirdTok as birding takes flight: ‘It’s a craving for something real’
Social media and Shazam-like birdsong apps drawing young people to hobby as they seek a gentler connection to the outside world

"100 species on the brink get a $200m conservation lifeline"
#Conservation #Animals

100 species on the brink get a $200m conservation lifeline
Recovery projects for 100 critically endangered and extinct-in-the-wild species across the world are set to receive new funding under a conservation initiative announced Aug. 4. Re:wild and the Bezos Earth Fund, both U.S.-based environmental organizations, created the Phoenix Species Project and committed $100 million each, for a total of $200 million, to the project. The […]

"By 1985, the world's rarest sea turtle had declined by 99%. Their comeback has been 30 years in the making"
#Turtles #Animals

By 1985, the world's rarest sea turtle had declined by 99%. Their comeback has been 30 years in the making
Kemp’s ridley sea turtles were nearly wiped off the planet. Here’s what kept them from going extinct.

"Can we stop ships from killing the Mediterranean’s last great whales?"
#Mediterranean #Whales #Animals

Can we stop ships from killing the Mediterranean’s last great whales?
Collisions with ships are a leading anthropogenic killer of the Mediterranean’s two endangered large-bodied cetacean species, sperm and fin whales. In 2025, thousands of vessels traveled through the Mediterranean’s key whale habitats at speeds above 15 knots (28 km/h), the threshold at which vessel strikes are almost always fatal, according to an analysis by Magma […]

"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 […]

"Man saves otter strangled by fishing net using mouth-to-mouth CPR"
#Animals #Otter
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BC man saves otter strangled by fishing net using mouth-to-mouth CPR
The otter has made a full recovery and has been reunited with its family in the wild.

"Pangolin habitat at risk in Pakistan"
#Pakistan #Animals #Pangolin

Pangolin habitat at risk in Pakistan
The endangered Indian pangolin, already devastated by the illegal wildlife trade, is facing another crisis in Pakistan, one of the four countries where it’s found: rapid habitat loss. Key habitats of the Indian pangolin (Manis crassicaudata) have particularly disappeared in Pakistan’s rural, mountainous northern province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, according to new research, reports contributor Emma […]

"75 'confused' baby sea turtle hatchlings rescued after crawling up a road in search of the ocean"
#Turtles #Animals

Florida police rescue 75 'confused' baby sea turtle hatchlings
Local officials are urging Florida residents to help keep beachfronts turtle-safe for nesting season.

"Zoo welcomes 'pups' with shocking lineage: 'It's incredible to think these little animals are so closely related to elephants'"
#Zoo #Animals

England zoo's newest pups look like badgers — until you see their 'elephant-like' feet
Spud, Russ, and Jackie are just 12 ounces — the same size as a soda can.

"How Marmots, OnlyFans and a Meme Coin Generated Big Bucks for Wildlife Biology"
#Marmots #Wildlife #Animals

"The bird that changed Ecuador: how a chance discovery of a rare species helped to save many more"
#Ecuador #Birds #Animals

The bird that changed Ecuador: how a chance discovery of a rare species helped to save many more
Thirty years after a US ornithologist first sighted a jocotoco antpitta, the foundation he set up to restore biodiversity is a model for conservation globally

"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.

"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.

"Wildlife will be affected by current drought for years to come, UK government says"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Wildlife #Animals

Wildlife will be affected by current drought for years to come, UK government says
The number of potentially damaging environmental incidents triggered by this year’s hot and dry weather has surpassed that of 2025

"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 […]

"Iceland to submit bill that could ban whaling in its waters"
#Iceland #Animals #Whales

Iceland to submit bill that could ban whaling in its waters
The country is one of just three that still permits commercial whaling, while its government has faced mounting pressure to ban the practice

"One in nine migratory birds threatened with extinction, global report says"
#Birds #Animals

One in nine migratory birds threatened with extinction, global report says
Findings on decline of species such as Arctic tern and turtle dove published alongside flyways pledge at Kenya summit

"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 […]

"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.

"Beavers were brought to the desert to save a dying river. 6 years later, here are the results."
#Beavers #Animals

"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.

"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.

"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

"A ‘Living Roof’ is Growing Atop Ford’s Largest Factory–Saving Energy and Boosting Birds"
#Birds #Animals

A 'Living Roof' is Growing Atop Ford's Largest Factory–Saving Energy and Boosting Birds
The mixture of drought-resistant sedum and freely-growing wild plants provides amazing benefits to biodiversity and energy bills.

"A researcher and 'lifelong Swiftie,' discovered a new species of insect — and named it after Taylor Swift"
#Insects #Animals

Taylor Swift inspired the name of a new type of insect — and each subspecies is its own 'Easter egg'
The bugs have a “blonde” exterior and red accents, similar to Swift’s signature red lip.

"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.

"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

"A fisherman rescued an orphaned seal in 1971. Five years later, the animal started speaking English."
#Seals #Animals

A fisherman rescued an orphaned seal in 1971. Five years later, the animal started speaking English.
When a Maine fisherman rescued an orphaned harbor seal in 1971, he had no idea the animal would eventually learn to speak English with a thick regional accent.

"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.

"Researchers give warblers tiny backpacks to learn more about bird migration"
#Birds #Animals
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Researchers give warblers tiny backpacks to learn more about bird migration
The devices are light enough to be carried by small migratory songbirds, which often weigh less than a spoonful of sugar.

"Beaver dams store millions of gallons of water. Could the rodents help prevent droughts?"
#Beavers #Animals
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Beavers serve as unexpected key players in drought preparedness plans across UK
Water backs up behind beaver dams, spills across the valley bottom, and soaks into the surrounding soil.

"New-to-science Amazon frog stands out for its slow ‘lazy’ song"
#Amazon #Frogs #Animals

New-to-science Amazon frog stands out for its slow ‘lazy’ song
Scientists recently described a new species of a tiny brown frog found in the Amazonian floodplain forests of Ecuador and northwestern Brazil. It looks nearly identical to related species but its slow, widely spaced out call sets it apart, researchers note in a study. “I’ve had to get into arguments because people said the frog […]

"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

"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 […]

"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.

"These are the five best (and worst) birdsongs, ranked by science"
#Birds #Animals #Nature

These are the five best (and worst) birdsongs, ranked by science | BBC Science Focus Magazine
From soothing warblers to screeching owls, scientists have worked out exactly which birdsongs calm us down – and which ones grate

"World Heritage status for South Sudan parks will be a boon for the birds"
#Sudan #Birds #Animals

World Heritage status for South Sudan parks will be a boon for the birds
The onset of the rains in South Sudan around April each year is accompanied by a remarkable avian spectacle. “There are so many storks that they kind of look like flies in the sky,” said Megan Claase, a conservation manager with African Parks, the organization that manages the Boma and Badingilo national parks in partnership […]

"Satellite Images of Penguin Droppings Reveal Impact of Antarctic Warming"
#Antarctic #Penguins #Animals

Satellite Images of Penguin Droppings Reveal Impact of Antarctic Warming

"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 […]

"This vineyard adopted a clever alternative to using pesticides: Let 1,000 ducks roam free instead"
#Ducks #Animals #Pesticides

This vineyard in South Africa doesn't use pesticides. It releases 1,000 ducks instead
Wine farmers in South Africa are borrowing inspiration from a centuries-old practice in Indonesia.

"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.

"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 […]

"Wildlife researchers discover tigers doing something we previously thought went against their very nature"
#Wildlife #Tigers #Animals

Wildlife researchers discover tigers doing something we previously thought went against their very nature
Think tigers are fiercely independent? Wouldn't be caught dead cuddling with another tiger's cubs? Guess again.

"‘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

"A UK prison offers carpentry classes. The inmates used their new skills to make 'hedgehog boxes'"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Animals

Inmates in a UK prison's carpentry class make and donate 'hedgehog boxes'
Other vocational programs at the prison have led to incarcerated individuals refurbishing bikes, restoring memorial benches, and more.

"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.

"Zoo welcomes baby porcupine for the first time in 121 years. It has its own 'emotional support log'"
#Porcupine #Animals

Tacoma zoo welcomes porcupine for first time in 121 years. It has its own 'emotional support log'
First-time parents, Nigel and Quillow, welcomed a porcupette at Washington's Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium.

"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.”

"The World’s Rarest Great Ape Is Worse Off Than We Thought"
#Animals #Apes
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"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.

"A breathtaking new museum dedicated to whales is shaped like a breaching humpback. It will open next year in Norway"
#Norway #Whales #Animals

A breathtaking new whale museum is shaped like a breaching humpback. It will open next year in Norway
Located about 190 miles from the Arctic Circle, the museum touts rooftop viewpoints and under-the-sea journeys.

"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

"Five orangutans found in India face long road back home to Indonesia"
#Indonesia #India #Orangutans #Animals

Five orangutans found in India face long road back home to Indonesia
ACEH, Indonesia — The five infant orangutans found roaming a woodland in India’s Odisha state earlier this month may have been trafficked across several international borders — and now face a long journey home through the different legal and bureaucratic systems of India and Indonesia, conservationists say. “This starts with hunting in the wild, separating […]

"This rare wild cow is making a comeback"
#Cow #Animals
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This rare wild cow is making a comeback
Thailand’s banteng (Bos javanicus) population has declined dramatically across much of its range. But inside Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuary, this rare wild cattle species is making a comeback. Anti-poaching efforts and community-led ecotourism have allowed banteng to return to the forests, benefiting both wildlife and local livelihoods.

"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 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"
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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.”

"Camera traps capture adorable images of Costa Rica's 'sloth bridges,' built to help the slowpokes cross roads safely"
#CostaRica #Sloths #Animals

Camera traps capture sloths adorably using rope bridges to safely cross Costa Rica’s roads
The canopy wildlife crossings are a lifeline for the mammals native to Central and South American rainforests.

"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.

"Are zoos ready for the changing climate?"
#Zoos #Animals #Climate #ClimateChange

Are zoos ready for the changing climate?
The species most at risk may not always be the ones we expect.

"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.

"This frog has been 'invisible' to the science community for over a century. Researchers are finally setting the record straight"
#Frogs #Animals

A frog that was 'invisible' to the science community for over a century is finally getting a name
The adorable frog can be found across 16 million acres in the Chocó forests of Colombia.

"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.

"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.