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"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.

"Australia has dedicated more than 20% of its land to conservation but not where it matters most"
#Australia #Environment #Conservation

Australia has dedicated more than 20% of its land to conservation but not where it matters most
We’ve committed to protect 30% of our lands and waters by 2030. But our endangered species are still struggling, according to four environmental scientists.

"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.

"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.

"War on Iran may threaten conservation of the world’s rarest big cat"
#Iran #Animals #Conservation

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.

"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.

"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.

"Sampling DNA in Seawater Can Reveal the Health of Dolphin Populations, in First for Conservation"
#Dolphins #Animals #Conservation

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.

"Are government subsidies undermining conservation efforts in Australia?"
#Australia #Conservation

Are government subsidies undermining conservation efforts in Australia?
Australia has long struggled to reconcile its environmental ambitions with the structure of its economy. The country is both a global biodiversity stronghold and a major exporter of resources, agricultural commodities, and energy. A new study led by Paul Elton of the Australian National University suggests that this tension is embedded not only in land […]

🐮 Feral horses and cattle create more resilient nature, rewilding study reveals
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Feral horses and cattle create more resilient nature, rewilding study reveals
Protected natural areas across Europe are changing. Climate change, with rising temperatures and heavy rainfall, is turbocharging the growth of shrubs and trees, choking the flowers and insects that need the light and heat of open spaces. Traditionally, this scenario prompts nature managers to reach for chainsaws and brush cutters to keep the landscape open. But researchers at Aarhus University and the Natural History Museum, Aarhus, Denmark, can now show that horses and cattle represent a more…

"Conservation efforts help an endangered dipterocarp spread roots in Bangladesh"
#Bandladesh #Conservation #Trees

Conservation efforts help an endangered dipterocarp spread roots in Bangladesh
On Jan. 23, 2026, Mahbubul Islam Polash, a 34-year-old man from Bangladesh’s northern district of Sirajganj, traveled to Teknaf area in the southeastern coastal district of Cox’s Bazar, around 600 kilometers (373 miles) south of his hometown. Here, he planted a sapling of Anisoptera scaphula, a dipterocarp tree commonly known as boilam in Bangladesh. That […]

"Captive-bred Panamanian golden frogs released to the wild"
#Frogs #Animals #Conservation

Captive-bred Panamanian golden frogs released to the wild
Captive-bred Panamanian golden frogs are returning to the wild for the first time since 2009, as scientists study how to rewild species lost to fungal disease.

"Conserving 30% of the planet will only succeed if people are part of the plan"
#Conservation #Environment

Conserving 30% of the planet will only succeed if people are part of the plan
People are central to conservation.

"Indigenous lands can outperform protected areas on conservation, researchers find"
#Environment #Conservation
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Indigenous lands can outperform protected areas on conservation, researchers find
A new study led by UBC researchers has found that lands managed by Indigenous Peoples consistently protect forests, biodiversity and carbon stores at levels equal to or greater than government-designated protected areas—yet most of these lands remain inadequately recognized or resourced.

"44 Miles of Major Balkan River Freed from Wartime Concrete Obstruction – LOOK"
#Conservation #Environment

44 Miles of Major Balkan River Freed from Wartime Concrete Obstruction – LOOK
More than 40 miles of its path were interrupted by a mound of concrete built to allow battle tanks to cross the river during World War II.

"Conservationists Successfully Tackle Invasive Trees and Fish in Vital South Africa Ecosystems"
#SouthAfrica #Conservation

Conservationists Successfully Tackle Invasive Trees and Fish in Vital South Africa Ecosystems
Invasive species of plants and animals cost the African continent's crop, fisheries, livestock, and eco-tourism industries some $65 billion

"‘Coming home’: kiwi enter parliament for first time as New Zealand marks conservation win"
#NewZealand #Conservation #Animals

"24 creatures get their first names and a shot at being protected"
#Animals #Conservation

24 creatures get their first names and a shot at being protected | The Optimist Daily
In Poland, 16 scientists gave 24 deep-sea creatures their first formal identities. Until now, none of them could legally be discussed, conserved, or protected.

"Bilby boom: breeding trial to reintroduce species to Mallee Cliffs national park shows signs of success"
#Animals #Conservation

"Mining in Oklahoma Left Toxic Wasteland Until Indigenous Tribe Brought it Back to Life"
#Oklahoma #Environment #Conservation

Mining in Oklahoma Left Toxic Wasteland Until Indigenous Tribe Brought it Back to Life
There is now enough good grassland in the Quapaw Nation to run a herd of 400 cattle on a rotational basis, as well as bison.

"As global 30×30 goal lags, Colombia shows how progress can be made"
#Colombia #Environment #Conservation

As global 30x30 goal lags, Colombia shows how progress can be made
In 2022, at the U.N. Biodiversity Conference in Montreal, Canada, 196 nations pledged to conserve 30% of land and inland waters, and 30% of marine and coastal areas, by 2030. Popularly known as “30×30,” and officially known as Target 3, the pledge was one of 23 targets detailed in the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF), […]