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"A rare whale is having an encouraging season for births. Scientists warn it might still go extinct"
#Whales #Animals

North Atlantic right whale numbers slowly rise after years of decline
Stronger laws are needed to protect the endangered whales, experts urge,

"This bird is disappearing from Indonesia’s forests for its song"
#Indonesia #Birds #Animals

This bird is disappearing from Indonesia's forests for its song
The rising popularity of songbird singing competitions in Indonesia has led to the dramatic decline of the white-rumped shama, a bird known locally as murai batu. Mongabay Indonesia video contributor Rizky Maulana Yanuar recently reported that keeping such birds is deeply rooted in local culture. In Javanese society, a man is considered to be successful […]

"DNA fingerprinting convicts Zimbabwe lion poachers in landmark case"
#Zimbabwe #Lions #Animals

DNA fingerprinting convicts Zimbabwe lion poachers in landmark case
A CSI-style investigation in Zimbabwe helped to successfully prosecute two people for killing a lion and trafficking its teeth, flesh and other body parts in February. Forensic specialists analyzed DNA collected from parts seized by authorities and matched it with a radio-collared lion that was killed two years ago. This conviction was historic: It’s the […]

"Luxury Fashion Brand Rick Owens Becomes Latest To Ban Fur"
#Fashion #Animals
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Luxury Fashion Brand Rick Owens Becomes Latest To Ban Fur
Rick Owens just became the latest fashion brand to ban fur following a five-day campaign by Coalition to Abolish the Fur Trade (CAFT)

Squirrel snacking on a tasty green leaves. LA Arboretum, Arcadia, California, USA. January, 2026. OM System OM-1 M.Zuiko 300mm F4 #laarboretum #squirrels #animals

🐘 Drones: An ally in the sky to help save elephants
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Drones: An ally in the sky to help save elephants
They say an elephant never forgets—and it turns out they can learn to adapt to drones. Once seen as a source of alarm, drones are now proving to be surprisingly elephant-friendly and a valuable research tool. Previously, the use of drones in elephant conservation has mostly relied on their power to disturb: elephants reliably run from them, making them a useful tool to drive elephants from croplands.

"5 unexpected animal behaviors we learned about in 2025"
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5 unexpected animal behaviors we learned about in 2025
Every year, researchers and people out in nature capture some aspect of animal behavior that’s unusual or unexpected in some way, changing how we understand the natural world. Here are five such examples that Mongabay reported on in 2025: Massive fish aggregation seen climbing waterfalls in Brazil For the first time, scientists observed a “massive […]

"Protect caterpillars as UK’s moth population plummets, urge charities"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Animals

"South Korea to stop breeding bears to extract their bile - but hundreds are still trapped in pens"
#SouthKorea #Bears #Animals

South Korea vows to stop breeding bears to extract their bile
South Korea officials have confirmed that the controversial bear bile farming industry will come to an end as part of an animal welfare drive.

I'm watching "My Epic Camel Adventure with Gordon Buchanan" on BBC 2, and the camel sounds a lot like a wookie.
#tv #animals #starwars

I don't consent. I don't consent! For the love of Poseidon...
#humor #funny #lol #animals

"Alaska Wolf Found With Record Amount of Mercury, a Sign of Growing Contamination"
#Alaska #Animals #Wolves

Alaska Wolf Found With Record Amount of Mercury, a Sign of Growing Contamination

"Video. Giant phantom jellyfish spotted in Argentina's deep sea"
#Argentina #Jellyfish #Animals #Oceans

Video. Giant phantom jellyfish spotted in Argentina's deep sea
Video. A rare phantom jellyfish has been spotted by scientists aboard Schmidt Ocean Institute's vessel exploring the deep sea near Argentina.

⏰ Examining why some species developed consciousness while others remained non-conscious
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Examining why some species developed consciousness while others remained non-conscious
What is the evolutionary advantage of our consciousness? And what can we learn about this from observing birds? Researchers at Ruhr University Bochum published two articles on this topic.

"Scientists fed biochar to cows. Here’s what happened."
#Cows #Animals
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Scientists fed biochar to cows. Here’s what happened.
A new experiment shows biochar survives cow digestion largely intact, potentially turning cattle into a vehicle for spreading this carbon-stabilizing ingredient into the soil.

"Older Male Whales More Successful at Mating Because They’re Better Singers, Shows Study"
#Whales #Animals

Older Male Whales More Successful at Mating Because They’re Better Singers, Shows Study
Older male whales are more successful at mating than their younger rivals because they are better singers, suggests new research.

"Can beavers help heal burn scars after wildfires? Researchers build their own dams to find out"
#Beavers #Animals #Nature

Can beavers help heal burn scars after wildfires? Researchers build their own dams to find out
High in the mountains west of Fort Collins, teams of scientists and engineers are pretending to be beavers.

"Emperor penguins face growing threat as sea ice disappears - video"
#Penguins #EmperorPenguins #Animals

Video. Emperor penguins face growing threat as sea ice disappears
Video. The emperor penguins of Antarctica are facing a growing threat from retreating sea ice, according to British scientists. New research suggests that climate change is forcing the iconic birds into smaller, crowded colonies, sometimes with deadly consequences. Watch the video for more.

"African Penguin Chicks Hatch at Maryland Zoo, Boosting Conservation Hope"
#Penguins #AfricanPenguin #Conservation

African Penguin Chicks Hatch at Maryland Zoo, Boosting Conservation Hope | Happy Eco News
African penguin chicks hatch at the Maryland Zoo as eight new offspring join the largest captive colony in North America.

"Norway bids farewell to fur farming in a milestone for animal welfare"
#Norway #Animals

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"Guatemala Opts Out of Oil Extraction in Favor of Protecting Jaguars and Macaws in Mayan Biosphere"
#Guatemala #Animals #Environment

Guatemala Opts Out of Oil Extraction in Favor of Protecting Jaguars and Macaws in Mayan Biosphere
Natural Resources Minister Patricia Orantes said the government is trying to do a “180-degree” shift on many management decisions.

"Canada’s Whale Sanctuary Gives Former Captive Whales a Place to Heal"
#Canada #Whales #Animals

Canada’s Whale Sanctuary Gives Former Captive Whales a Place to Heal | Happy Eco News
Canada’s whale sanctuary in Nova Scotia will become the country’s first natural-sea refuge for retired captive whales. Not built specifically for Marineland’s belugas, it nonetheless offers them and other whales a humane, long-awaited alternative to concrete tanks. The project could shape global standards for cetacean welfare.

"Sweden declares the famous Snowy Owl regionally extinct after a decade of ‘silence’"
#Sweden #Owls #Animals

Snowy Owl declared regionally extinct in Sweden. Will it ever return?
The Snowy Owl has vanished from Sweden, marking the first time in 20 years that the country has officially lost a bird species.

"Penguins are breeding much earlier in a warming Antarctic, study finds"
#Antarctic #Animals #Penguins

Penguins are breeding much earlier in a warming Antarctic, study finds
Penguins are dramatically shifting their breeding season as the Antarctic peninsula warms, a recent study finds. From 2012 to 2022, researchers used remote cameras to examine the timing of breeding for three penguin species across 37 colonies on the Antarctic peninsula and surrounding islands. They tracked their ‘settlement date’: when the penguins began continuously occupying […]

"Declared extinct in 2025: A look back at some of the species we lost"
#Animals #Nature

Declared extinct in 2025: A look back at some of the species we lost
Some species officially bid us farewell this year. They may have long been gone, but following more recent assessments, they’re now formally categorized as extinct on the IUCN Red List, considered the global authority on species’ conservation status. We may never see another individual of these species ever again. Or will we? Slender-billed curlew This […]

"Spider monkeys found to share ‘insider knowledge’ to help locate best food"
#SpiderMonkey #Animals

"Call for citizen scientists to monitor threatened turtle species on NSW beaches"
#Australia #NewSouthWales #Animals

Red Tailed Hawk with Open Beak
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"Bay of Biscay fishing ban to return in 2026 after proving successful at reducing dolphin deaths"
#Dolphins #Animals

Fishing ban in Bay of Biscay will return in 2026 to protect dolphins
Winter closures in recent years have gained positive results, although the measure will affect around 300 vessels.

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"158 Giant Endangered Tortoises Released on Galšpagos Island Where They’d Been Extinct for 180 Years"
#Tortoise #Animals

158 Giant Endangered Tortoises Released on Galápagos Island Where They’d Been Extinct for 180 Years
For the first time in 180 years, giant tortoises walk again on Floreana Island—in largest restoration effort ever undertaken in Galápagos.

"Drones reveal record-breaking turtle nesting site in the Amazon"
#Amazon #Turtles #Animals

Drones reveal record-breaking turtle nesting site in the Amazon | The Optimist Daily
A drone-led study has uncovered the world’s largest nesting site of endangered giant South American river turtles.

"New diets, bubble tricks and learning to share: The fascinating ways whales adapt to climate change"
#Whales #Animals #Climate

Whales may ‘divide resources’ to cope with climate change - study
Scientists have analysed almost 30 years of data to discover how whales in the North Atlantic Ocean are learning to co-exist in a warming world.

"Climate change is slowing southern right whale birth rate, 33-year study finds"
#Climate #ClimateChange #Whales #Animals

Climate change is slowing southern right whale birth rate, 33-year study finds
Southern right whales (Eubalaena australis) off Australia’s southern coast are having calves less often than they used to. A new study links this slowdown to warming water and shrinking sea ice in the Southern Ocean. The study, conducted by researchers at Australian, South African and U.S. institutions and published this month in Scientific Reports, tracked […]

"Endangered marine life is being caught in fishing nets, but it doesn’t need to be"
#Fishing #Animals

Endangered marine life is being caught in fishing nets, but it doesn’t need to be
Nets used in the Irish fishing industry could be replaced by other types of fishing to preserve marine life.

“Indonesia bans elephant rides nationwide in landmark move for wildlife welfare”
#Indonesia #Elephants #Animals #Wildlife

Indonesia bans elephant rides nationwide in landmark move for wildlife welfare | The Optimist Daily
Indonesia has banned elephant rides in all zoos and conservation centers, marking a major step toward ethical wildlife tourism.

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"Southern elephant seals recover in Southern Africa, but global picture is mixed"
#SouthAfrica #Animals

Southern elephant seals recover in Southern Africa, but global picture is mixed
The southern elephant seal population in South Africa has seen its conservation status improve from near threatened to least concern, with a recent assessment citing the absence of serious threats to the species’ breeding colonies. Elephant seals (Mirounga leonina) are native to sub-Antarctic islands, including Prince Edward Island and Marion Island, which are part of […]

"Thailand's Last Dugongs"
#Thailand #Dugong #Animals

"‘Conservation dilemma’ as pumas reclaim national park and feast on its penguins"
#Conservation #Animals

‘Surplus killing’: How pumas became these penguins’ biggest threat
A new study found that thousands of penguins have been killed by pumas over a four-year period, but most were left partly uneaten.

"Mexico Dolphin Show Ban, Paving the Way for Ethical Wildlife Tourism Alternatives"
#Mexico #Dolphins #Animals

Mexico Dolphin Show Ban, Paving the Way for Ethical Wildlife Tourism Alternatives | Happy Eco News
The Mexico dolphin show ban in 2025 promotes ethical wildlife tourism alternatives. Learn how this historic law changes travel and why responsible whale-watching is replacing cruel captive entertainment across Latin America.

"In Brazil, a new label gives more visibility to deforestation-free beef"
#Brazil #Animals #Food

In Brazil, a new label gives more visibility to deforestation-free beef
Amid growing pressure for beef supply chains to be deforestation-free, a new certification system in Brazil will allow meatpackers, importers and retailers to guarantee that the meat cuts they sell are not associated with deforestation. Down the line, this could also help companies become compliant with the European Union’s regulation on deforestation-free products (EUDR). The […]

"How chemicals from our laptops and TVs have ended up in the brains of dolphins and porpoises"
#Oceans #Environment #Technology

E-waste chemicals found in the brains of dolphins and porpoises
A new study has warned that liquid crystal monomers from electronic devices are accumulating in the organs of endangered marine species.

"North Atlantic right whale birth rate is up but extinction still looms"
#Whales #Animals

North Atlantic right whale birth rate is up but extinction still looms
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — One of the world’s rarest whale species is having more babies this year than in some recent seasons, but experts say many more young are needed to help stave off the possibility of extinction. The North Atlantic right whale’s population numbers an estimated 384 animals and is slowly rising after several years of […]

"Citizen scientists are spotting more and more rare frogs on private land"
#Frogs #Animals

Citizen scientists are spotting more and more rare frogs on private land
Threatened frogs aren’t just found in national parks – citizen scientists are finding them throughout private land too.

"Mexico’s Jaguar Population Increase Reaches 30% in Major Conservation Win"
#Mexico #Jaguar #Animals #Conservation

Mexico's Jaguar Population Increase Reaches 30% in Major Conservation Win | Happy Eco News
Mexico's jaguar population increase reached 30% over 14 years, climbing to 5,326 animals. Learn how conservation efforts are saving this endangered species and what you can do to help.

"Dublin Bay’s oyster graveyard rises from dead in effort to restore rich ecosystem"
#Dublin #Oysters #Animals

"Pesticides may drastically shorten fish lifespans, study finds"
#Fish #Animals #Pesticides

"Involuntary parks: Human conflict is creating unintended refuges for wildlife"
#Wildlife #Animals #Nature

Involuntary parks: Human conflict is creating unintended refuges for wildlife
Few locations on Earth are as haunting or deeply ironic as so-called involuntary parks — places too toxic, dangerous, or otherwise made off-limits for human habitation, but which have paradoxically and unintentionally become sanctuaries for wildlife in our absence. As the name coined by science fiction author Bruce Sterling suggests, involuntary parks weren’t established for […]

"RFK Jr Speaks Out Against Animal Testing, Says Alternatives Are ‘Better’ And ‘More Efficient’"
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RFK Jr Speaks Out Against Animal Testing, Says Alternatives Are 'Better' And 'More Efficient'
US Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr (RFK Jr) has said that he is working to wind down animal testing in the US

"Twin infant mountain gorillas born in DRC"
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Twin infant mountain gorillas born in DRC
Rare twin mountain gorillas born in DR Congo’s Virunga National Park are raising hopes for the survival of the endangered great ape.

"Numbers of Rare Butterfly Eggs are Best on Record After Hedges are Allowed to Grow Wild"
#Butterflies #Insects #Animals

Numbers of Rare Butterfly Eggs are Best on Record After Hedges are Allowed to Grow Wild
Numbers of rare butterfly eggs have skyrocketed in Wales after landowners let their hedgerows grow wild to help the Brown Hairstreak survive.

"Decades of protection pay off as endangered whales make a rare comeback in Canada"
#Canada #Whales #Animals

Decades of protection pay off as endangered whales make a rare comeback in Canada | The Optimist Daily
A population of endangered northern bottlenose whales in Canada is rebounding, offering rare hope for marine conservation success.

"Climate crisis linked to fall in southern right whale birth rates as researchers raise ‘warning signal’"
#Climate #ClimateChange #Whales

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"UK’s warmest spring on record led to rise in songbirds breeding, data shows"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Birds #Animals

"Shooting hares in England to be banned for most of the year"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Animals #Hares

"Kenyan wildlife census reveals conservation wins and losses"
#Kenya #Animals #Wildlife #Conservation

Kenyan wildlife census reveals conservation wins and losses
A new wildlife census finds Kenya’s elephants and rhinos are recovering, as cheetahs, wild dogs and waterbirds face sharp declines.

"PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ are falling in North Atlantic whales after phaseout"
#Atlantic #Whales #Animals #PFAS

PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ are falling in North Atlantic whales after phaseout
Levels of legacy PFAS “forever chemicals” are falling in North Atlantic long-finned pilot whales after industry phaseouts, offering rare evidence that regulation can reduce ocean pollution—though newer replacement chemicals are still rising.

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"Stingless bees win historic legal rights in Peru’s Amazon rainforest"
#Peru #Bees #Insects #Animals

Stingless bees win historic legal rights in Peru’s Amazon rainforest | The Optimist Daily

"A rare right whale spotted off Ireland resurfaces near Boston"
#Ireland #Boston #Whales #Animals

A rare right whale spotted off Ireland resurfaces near Boston
A critically endangered North Atlantic right whale first seen off Ireland has been re-identified near Boston, marking a rare transatlantic sighting.

"Citizen science rediscovers rare South African moth"
#SouthAfrica #Animals #Insects #Moth

Citizen science rediscovers rare South African moth
A strikingly handsome emerald-green moth, lost to science for nearly one-and-a-half centuries, has been rediscovered in South Africa by citizen scientists who posted photographs of it online. The moth, Drepanogynis insciata, whose body and wing margins look as though they’ve been stained with red wine, was thought to be extinct. The species hadn’t been recorded […]

"How extreme flooding in Somerset has created birdlife winners and losers"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Somerset #Animals

"‘We are hopeful’: small signs of recovery for Scotland’s rare capercaillie bird"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Scotland #Animals