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Beak evolution in a flash: As COVID-19 emptied LA's streets, city birds swiftly adapted their beaks to altered food sources and human activity, a rare glimpse into rapid urban adaptation.
A never-before-seen worm species has been discovered thriving in the extreme salinity of Utah's Great Salt Lake, the third known animal able to survive its harsh conditions.
Defying threats, Muhammad battles illegal deforestation in court - but climate litigation worldwide faces daunting barriers.
Legendary Grateful Dead co-founder Bob Weir, who passed away on January 10th, dedicated decades to relentless environmental advocacy, treating nature as a material system in need of protection.
A new peer-reviewed study reports that claims of a “world-leading” trophic cascade in Yellowstone National Park are not supported, citing problems with the methods used in earlier research. A newly published peer-reviewed analysis questions one of the most widely publicized claims about wolves in...
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Charophytes, the unsung heroes of lake ecosystems, are vanishing from many waters, even without signs of pollution. Uncovering the mystery behind their decline could unlock the secrets to healthier, more vibrant lakes.
The New England Aquarium was busy counting North Atlantic right whale mom-calf pairs off the Southeast coast, including a 40-year-old mother with her ninth calf, while most of us indulged in holiday feasts.
On her 44th birthday, Kate Middleton reflected on the solace she's found in nature, particularly during her cancer battle, in a captivating "Mother Nature" video.
Shifting rainfall patterns may have driven ancient Pacific islanders to migrate across the vast ocean, chasing water to survive in a changing climate.
Stumbling upon a giant spider in the Philippine forests would strike fear in most. Yet this arachnid marks an exhilarating new species discovery, part of a recent trove unearthed.
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Amidst the challenges facing the world's most endangered great apes, a glimmer of hope emerges - the birth of twin mountain gorillas in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Thousands of global leaders gathered at COP30 in Brazil, where Indigenous voices took center stage in shaping the future of climate action and conservation.
When people imagine national park sites, they probably envision the geysers of Yellowstone or the crisp ocean breeze of Acadia. But national park sites aren’t just a feature of the great outdoors. Of the 433 park sites in the National Park System, only 63 are actually parks. The rest are a mix of na...
Gotta catch 'em all at the Natural History Museum's Pokémon pop-up! Timed entry slots have already sold out for this must-see event running January 26 to April 19.
Uncovering the unknown: Researchers at the California Academy of Sciences discovered 72 new species across six continents in 2025, from the ocean depths to the Galápagos Islands.
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Endangered Western leopard toads once thrived across South Africa's Cape Peninsula, but urban sprawl has devastated their habitat, warns CapeNature's Andrew Turner.
Basket, a 7-year-old Border collie, knows over 200 toy names. This new study reveals these super-learners can pick up words just by overhearing, like human toddlers.
Once a common sight, wild beehives have become a rarity in Aécio Luiz's Afro-Brazilian community, as the farmer-turned-beekeeper grapples with a mysterious decline in local bee populations.
Bowing to public pressure, Ghana has scrapped a controversial 2022 law that let the president greenlight mining in protected forests. The government now seeks to strengthen environmental safeguards.
Unearthing a prehistoric partnership: Researchers discover ancient owls and solitary bees coexisting in a fossil-rich Dominican cave 20,000 years ago.
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Your dog's dinner may be harming the planet. New research reveals wet, raw and meat-rich pet foods have a far greater environmental impact than dry kibble.
Shrouded in mystery, Europe's ancient megalithic structures often grace remote, rural landscapes. Yet the Tarxien Temples in Malta defy this norm, standing tall in a suburban setting near the nation's capital.
Braving the bitter chill, I venture to a field teeming with life, thanks to the efforts of Speyside Fields for Wildlife - a community-driven charity transforming "spare" land into wildlife havens.
When a 2018 fire burned across 73,000 hectares (180,000 acres) of the Santana Indigenous Territory, located in Brazil’s Cerrado savanna, the local Bakairi people waited helplessly for authorities who came far too late. That devastating experience was a turning point. The community mobilized to creat...
In recent decades, mangroves along the Atlantic coast of North America have expanded into areas traditionally dominated by salt marshes. This shift shows that climate change is already reshaping temperate coastal ecosystems, with consequences for biodiversity, carbon storage, and shoreline protectio...
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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 ...
Devastating floods and landslides have claimed over 1,100 lives in Sumatra, prompting Indonesia's government to launch a sweeping, science-driven overhaul of environmental policies and corporate accountability.
Infected ant larvae send a "kill me" signal to worker ants, a shocking new study reveals. This altruistic act prevents deadly pathogens from spreading through the colony.
Like a scene out of a Jules Verne novel, scientists from Schmidt Ocean Institute recently encountered a giant phantom jelly (Stygiomedusa gigantea). The enormous deep-sea jellyfish was spotted about 830 feet below the surface of the Pacific Ocean b...
Judith Enck, a former regional administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency appointed by President Barack Obama, is the founder of Beyond Plastics, an organization dedicated to eradicating plastic pollution worldwide. She joins Mongabay'...
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California, a biodiversity hotspot, hides a trove of undocumented life. Mongabay explores this contradiction through the California All-Taxa Biodiversity Inventory.
Bamboo tissue's eco-friendly facade crumbles under the weight of coal-powered factories, exposing a dirty truth behind its green claims.
Escape the winter chill from your couch - Gaylord, Michigan's elk cam offers a glimpse of nature's majesty, letting you connect with the outdoors year-round.
The earth trembled in western Japan, but miraculously, no catastrophic damage or lives were lost. This quake's surprising lack of devastation leaves many questions unanswered.
The mountainous Batang Toru forest, home to the world's rarest great ape, has become a critical test for Indonesia's ability to enforce environmental law amidst competing industrial interests.
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Thought extinct, a colossal squid emerges from the deep, stunning researchers with the first confirmed recordings of this elusive, massive invertebrate.
Discarded Christmas trees find new purpose, as businesses breathe fresh life into the festive foliage, diverting waste from landfills and reducing emissions.
Tiny flippers and big conservation wins - Adventure Aquarium in New Jersey welcomed two endangered African penguin chicks, and now a 53rd penguin has joined the flock.
Fido's winter walks may be chilly, even with a fur coat. Gauge your pup's tolerance for snow based on size and breed, not just their love of eating it.
A newly discovered marine fungus holds the key to combating toxic algae that endanger human health, a groundbreaking study reveals.