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Eaglets Sandy and Luna spent their first night alone in the nest, a major step towards independence! Parents Jackie and Shadow watched from a nearby roost tree.
Ebola outbreak forces confinement for over 200 primates at Lwiro Primates Rehabilitation Center in DRC. This follows a man's death, testing positive for the virus just 2 km from the center.
Lost for 20 years, the blue-spotted bamboo shark, unique to Madagascar, has been rediscovered! Researchers found four new records, suggesting this "lost" species may be more common than thought.
How does the Javan leopard, Earth's rarest big cat, survive on one of its most crowded islands? University of Twente research reveals its secret using camera traps and spatial models.
Wild rodents love exercise wheels, even in nature, running up to 18 minutes with no reward. This challenges the old idea it's a captive neurosis, suggesting their physiology and dopamine drive the behavior.
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European wildcats are back! In the Czech Republic's Lusatian Mountains, conservationists found Jonáš and Tonka—the first in nearly a century—and Tonka's already had three kittens.
San Diego, once heavily reliant on the Colorado River, now has surplus water. They may even sell it to states facing severe cuts from the shrinking river.
In North Kivu's lush forests, Gangala Yafali Mangusa Jr. and his community patrol to stop illegal logging, mining, and hunting. They're the frontline defense for biodiversity.
57 Global South nations, a "coalition of the willing," met in Santa Marta, Colombia (April 24-29, 2026) for the inaugural TAFF summit, aiming to transition away from fossil fuels.
For Oxfordshire farmer Chris Park, bees are a "blessing," sacred creatures that have thrived for 40 million years. His viral Instagram videos share this ancient wisdom with thousands.
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Clara Macciocchi's beach run turned wild on Feb 6 when she found a stranded green sea turtle. "That is not normal," she thought, kicking off her "craziest night ever" to save it.
AI and computer vision are revolutionizing Australian wildlife monitoring. A new platform, WildObs, will process millions of camera trap images, boosting conservation efforts nationwide.
Toxic PFAS levels in Canadian seabird eggs plummeted thanks to early 2000s regulations. This 74% drop proves environmental policies effectively clean up our world.
A green sea turtle named Sir Barksalot arrived at The Turtle Hospital in Marathon, Florida, covered in barnacles, hypothermic, and battling a severe disease. His recovery is a testament to resilience.
Ugandan grassroots groups declare women are climate change's most powerful weapon. They're not just victims; they're vital leaders in the fight for local solutions.
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Fewer than 1,000 leatherback sea turtles remain in the Eastern Pacific, nesting from Mexico to Ecuador. Lucero is one of them.
Five years in the making, Captain Dan Salas of Harbor Breeze Cruises is finally bringing his lifelong passion project to fruition.
For 70 years, a massive wartime concrete slab, 53m long and packed with railway steel, choked North Macedonia's Pčinja River, blocking water and fish for 70km upstream.
Underwater seaweed forests: a climate change game-changer? New research reveals their vast, overlooked potential to slow global warming.
Don't toss that old sponge! Repurpose it for surprising household tasks: sprout seeds, protect floors, dust plants, or scrub the bathroom. Give it a new life!
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Thomas Crowther's career makes big claims about small things. His new book, *Nature's Echo*, reveals how a seed or a soundscape can drive vast systems, from star formation to climate change and ecosystem repair.
Wiped out from Guam, the sihek survived only in captivity. Now, conservationists have released them on Palmyra Atoll in 2024, where they are thriving.
Scientists developed "living plastics" that self-destruct on command. Imagine plastic waste disappearing when triggered.
In Brazil's arid caatinga, Geraldo Gomes has single-handedly preserved over 200 types of Indigenous seeds. His vital work safeguards biodiversity against the odds.
Humans don't just reshape habitats; our mere presence alters wildlife behavior in surprising ways. Even small movements can significantly impact animals, with major conservation implications.
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A "killer fungus" offers a surprising glimmer of hope for British habitats. This newly discovered species could restore areas decimated by invasive moss.
Monsoon arrives early in Andaman & Nicobar, bringing hope to a parched India. Delhi faces severe water shortages, with the Yamuna running low and tanker queues a daily reality.
Pretty girls care about wildlife," reads Katalina Daley's Instagram. This gator-loving grad worked at Gator Country Adventure Park & Sanctuary for a year, even featuring Big Al and Tex in her graduation photos.
Toxic sediments poisoned the Columbia River near Bradford Island, a sacred Yakama fishing ground. Officials saw a cleanup; the Yakama Nation, a treaty-protected site. Davis Washines called it a crime.
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Rare Mediterranean monk seals hide in an air-filled "bubble cave" on Formicula, a Greek islet. This underwater chamber offers refuge and breathing room, possibly from tourists.
Sir David Attenborough is 100! Discover his 10-minute secret to longevity, plus belugas recognizing themselves, boil-proof hemp plastic, and an ocean sanctuary boosting fishermen's wealth.
Meet Labrujasuchus expectatus: a bizarre, ostrich-like dinosaur mimic that was actually a crocodile relative. This two-legged, tiny-armed, toothless-beaked creature defies everything you know about crocodiles.
Sarah Kamen rescues sea turtles, but "Chlorophyllis," a loggerhead hooked at a fishing pier, was different. This late March case at Florida's Gulfarium C.A.R.E. Center was uniquely tough.
African cities face climate change, biodiversity loss, and inequality. A new book argues urban trees are no longer a luxury, but a critical solution.
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Papua New Guinea just created a marine protected area the size of the UK! On May 13, it banned all fishing and extraction in 214,000 sq km of the Bismarck Sea.
7,500 feet deep in the Norwegian Sea, a Greenpeace robot unfurled a protest banner: "LISTEN TO THE SCIENCE!" It's the deepest banner protest ever, speaking for voiceless ocean ecosystems.
Portland artist Rachael Harms Mahlandt (@pdxdinorama) transforms ordinary sidewalks into vibrant, interactive art. She helps neighbors create tiny libraries, Wishing Trees, and more, spreading "sidewalk joy" globally.
Green sea turtles swim 1,200 miles to nest on French Frigate Shoals. NOAA tracks their epic journey, crucial for these endangered creatures' survival and conservation.
Utah's 40,000-acre Stratos data center faces fierce opposition. Critics cite massive pollution in an already smog-choked region, while MIDA officials champion the controversial project.