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Just 15 miles from bustling Kolkata, Gagan Das mixes fish feed by sun-drenched ponds. Mango, palm, and neem trees line the banks, painting a serene picture far removed from city life.
Vultures are vanishing in Nigeria, seen as sinister or hunted for rituals. But these birds play a vital role in nature's cycle, and the 'Vulture King' is fighting to save them.
Scientists brave "fire clouds," Finland innovates with a sand battery, and food banks transform waste into millions of meals. Discover these stories and more!
Knee-deep in peat, Harisyah toiled until dusk on Indonesia's Siak River. The 53-year-old palm oil and pineapple grower cleared riverbanks on Sumatra's north coast, preparing a nursery for new seedlings.
Sage LaJoie often spots animals in need on her Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge runs. But this time, she faced her biggest challenge yet.
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Leading a Florida Keys kayak tour, Allison Calhoun got a call: "a little guy" needed help. Her adventure was about to take an unexpected turn.
Beat the heat! Andrew Ingram's living room, a cool 21C sanctuary even when it's 35C outside, offers a refreshing escape. He even jokes about needing thick pajamas to sleep there!
World Elephant Day is August 12! Mongabay celebrates by highlighting how connected habitats are crucial for elephant survival. New research shows Asian elephants are adapting their diets to changing landscapes.
Sacred groves in India's Western Ghats are ecological powerhouses. These community-protected forest patches regenerate native trees far more effectively than surrounding village lands, a new study reveals.
Jellyfish shut down three reactors at France's Gravelines nuclear plant Monday. This triggered new preventative measures after a similar swarm took the entire plant offline last year.
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A rare gene slashes disease risk, Kazakhstan welcomes its first wild tiger in 70 years, and a sacred talking drum returns home. Plus, night vision gets a technicolor upgrade.
India leads Asia in wildlife corridors, building the world's 10 largest underpasses and overpasses to protect Bengal tigers dispersing into human areas, despite rising poaching and habitat loss.
A Bronx Zoo giraffe keeper's midnight dedication captivated new Wildlife Conservation Society CEO Adam Falk. He saw a familiar bond, echoing his own diverse career from physicist to college president.
Urbanization in Bangladesh fragments forests, leading to more roads and deadly wildlife collisions. Tangail's Forest Department installed low-cost ropeway bridges for $5,000 across 5 locations to save animals.
Sweden is banning "forever chemicals" (PFAS) from consumer products like clothing, cosmetics, and kitchenware by 2028. A major win for health and environment!
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For 30+ years, Willie Tucker has protected Sierra Leone's western chimpanzees, witnessing immense pressure changes. He co-founded Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary, rescuing hundreds since 1995.
Palo Alto Baylands visitors, mesmerized by birds and golden hills, often miss the Bay's newest levee. Unlike barren seawalls, this flood-prevention project is a vibrant, native plant-filled ecosystem.
Mountain lions: a threat, or a hidden protector? New research reveals more big cats mean fewer deer-car collisions, making us safer.
Kazakhstan just released its first tiger in 70 years! On July 31, 2026, Umit, an Amur tiger whose name means "hope," leapt into the wild, marking a historic return for the big cat.
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Forget disposable cups. At Aarhus University, your to-go coffee comes in a reusable cup for 5 DKK ($0.76). It's part of a system designed for reuse, not waste.
After 25 years studying marmots, UCLA Professor Daniel Blumstein faces an unprecedented funding freeze. The Trump administration cut over $700M from the NSF, jeopardizing his research.
I-95's construction near Midway, GA, left a deep pit. Now a public park, it's bounded by a tidal creek and that dredge pit. Despite being 15 miles inland, high tide washes up twice daily, filling the marsh with grass.
40% of insect species face extinction, driven by habitat loss, pollution, and climate change. But a surprising culprit? Artificial light from streetlights and security lamps.
A struggling baby sea turtle, a viral TikTok with 16M+ views, and a couple's dilemma: help it or let nature take its course? This Barbados vacation video sparked a heated debate.
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Great Britain's solar power shattered records in July! Rooftop panels, driven by households cutting bills, supplied 14.4% of the nation's electricity—more than ever before.
Sal leaf plates: a low-carbon, minimal-energy alternative. These traditional plates, still used in rural Nepal, offer a sustainable choice over modern disposables.
Neil and Momo ditched city life! Swapnil Rao and Mrunmayee Deshpande Rao traded urban bustle for a new adventure.
21-year-old Iesetyn Morgan regularly free dives, capturing stunning marine life footage he shares on social media. He aims to "give back" to the ocean that has profoundly impacted him.
Auckland's International Coral Reefs Symposium ended not with a whimper, but a roar! Rage Against the Machine's revolutionary lyrics inspired scientists to tackle climate change head-on.
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Beyond instability, a new story emerges from the Central African Republic's southwest. Mongabay founder Rhett Butler explores conservation efforts in Dzanga-Sangha National Park.
India's smallest cetacean, the finless porpoise, hides in turbid waters, making it hard to spot. New research suggests they're more common than thought, but disappearing before we can count them.
Dogger Bank, a vast North Sea sandbank spanning UK, Dutch, German, and Danish waters, was Europe's most productive marine nursery. This ecological heart teems with sharks, rays, dolphins, and shellfish.
A pigeon reappears after 140 years, DNA's 'secret gate' is found, and quiet innovations like hydrogen trains pick up speed. Plus, art that defies time.
Catch invasive pikeminnow and win! California's 1.7 million licensed anglers can join the Eel River Pikeminnow Fishing Derby, running July 1 - August 31, to help native wildlife.
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Transit agencies can now apply for $610 million in federal grants! The FTA opened two competitive programs for zero- or low-emission buses and new bus facilities.
Two hours from Rio, a special park in Brazil's Atlantic Forest offers a glimpse of vibrant orange: the endangered golden lion tamarin. This tiny monkey's population was decimated by a 2017-2019 yellow fever epidemic.
India just launched its first domestically built, hydrogen-powered train! Now operating in Haryana, this eco-friendly marvel signals a new era for sustainable transport.
A global mission is underway to rediscover "lost" bird species—those unseen for years or decades. Researchers aim to document their distribution, population, and natural history to boost conservation efforts.
At just 13, Kenyan climate champion Baraka Moruri has already planted over 7,600 trees. His next goal? An ambitious 1 million trees before he turns 18.