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For 25+ years, Malasen Hamida, a Nubian Muslim from Kibera, has fought for her community. This aspiring politician and environmental activist champions the "land of forests," Kenya's largest informal settlement.
A robot surgeon performed a first, a microscope revealed the invisible, and a woman planted 8,000 trees. This week's news shows the future arriving in unexpected, often quiet, packages.
Grizzly bears in Glacier National Park scale talus slopes for a fatty feast: army cutworm moths. These inch-long moths migrate en masse from the Great Plains to escape heat in the Rockies.
Kemp's ridley sea turtles faced extinction. Marine biologist Katherine Sayler marvels at their resilience, a trait that saved them.
Good news for West African leopards! Despite conflict and trafficking, Pendjari National Park saw leopard density rise from 2017-2023, offering hope for the species.
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Feb. 2, 2026: French ornithologists Pierre Defos du Rau and Julien Birard, lifelong birders, found ideal conditions in Chad. They were at Abou Telfane Game Reserve, surveying migratory birds.
America is falling for heat pumps! These appliances use physics to extract warmth from wintry air, a far more efficient way to heat your home than gas furnaces. They even cool in summer.
Hurricane Helene plunged Burnsville, NC into darkness. Fire Chief Niles Howell kept the station running on a generator, transforming it into a vital hub for rescues, medical aid, and helicopter landings.
Some people are fearless around wild animals. While a dangerous encounter for most, it's just another day for them. Instagram's Loopy Outside recently shared water with a rattlesnake—a stunt most wouldn't dare.
At a 2024 Dhaka protest against Panthakunja Park's destruction, Pavel Partha stood out. Amidst activists, he meticulously documented every plant, bird, and species affected, arguing their right to recognition.
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Got eucalyptus oil for your diffuser or shower? Good news: pests hate it! But skip the cotton balls; there's a better way to use its sharp, herbal scent to repel rodents and insects.
Brutal summer heat got you down? Cool off with the annual Beluga Cam, live July 15! Watch thousands of beluga whales on their Canadian summer vacation.
Childless, Saalumarada Thimmakka and Chikkayya nurtured the Earth. They planted 10 banyan saplings, then over 8,000 trees across Karnataka, earning her the title "Mother of Trees.
Climate change and biodiversity loss demand effective forest restoration. A new study reveals cutting vining lianas dramatically boosts canopy height in Borneo's logged forests, enhancing carbon capture.
Sea turtle nesting season is here! We asked marine biologist Katherine Sayler your burning questions. She specializes in sea turtle conservation in Florida, home to 5 of the world's 7 species.
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Weighing animals isn't always easy! The Aquarium of the Pacific devised a clever way to weigh Glinda, their Giant Pacific Octopus, using a basket.
Nepal's birdwatching boom aids conservation via public engagement and data. Yet, poor participation and data sharing hinder record-keeping, despite its economic and ecological benefits.
Virtual fences promise flexible, efficient livestock management and improved animal welfare. A Göttingen study shows they trigger cattle behavior similar to conventional electric fences.
RSPB just bought a "magical" 96-hectare landscape in Gallt-y-bere. This move will help conservationists protect internationally important habitats.
Once a forgotten well in Bengaluru's Sampangiram Nagar, choked with plastic and debris, few dared approach it. Now, this circular stone structure tells a different story.
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Kashmir's lakes and wetlands, vital for biodiversity, farming, and water, are vanishing. Pollution and urbanization have erased nearly half (315 of 697) of them, with 203 more shrinking.
Hundreds of snake hunters just invaded the Florida Everglades! They're battling invasive pythons for 10 days, vying for a $10,000 top prize and other payouts in the annual Python Challenge.
Washed ashore "lifeless" on a Jersey beach, a loggerhead sea turtle was discovered by a dog-walker. This January find, 85 miles south of England, sparked a rescue mission.
Sierra Leone's western chimpanzees face critical threats: habitat loss, deforestation, and illegal trade. For 30 years, Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary has rescued and protected them, with "Pa Willie" at the forefront.
A 150-pound loggerhead sea turtle, tangled in an abandoned anchor, was rescued by the U.S. Coast Guard in Florida. Named Hope, she's now recovering at The Turtle Hospital.
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Five countries hold 70% of global seagrass, yet only 21% is protected. A new high-resolution map reveals this critical imbalance, using satellite imagery and AI to chart seagrass cover.
The Smith family referred to the back part of their property as “the wasteland.” It opens up to the North Fork Toutle River in the U.S. state of Washington, which was swamped with volcanic sediment and runoff from the 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens. The sediment was further backed up when the U.S...
Two ecologists, same river, days of work—yet completely different species lists. Our traditional wildlife measurement methods are absurdly inconsistent, yielding unusable data.
Bangladesh is set to release a rescued tiger back into the wild—a national first! Forest officials saved the 10-year-old female from a poacher's trap on Jan. 4, providing critical medical care.
Cows are saving one of Britain's rarest butterflies! The High Brown Fritillary needs bracken and a specific violet to thrive, but only in moderation.
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Roads fragmenting forests are death traps for wildlife. Canopy bridges offer a lifeline, but do they work long-term? A Costa Rican study tracked bridge use for 3 years, revealing steady increases in animal crossings.
A bizarre birth at an Olmsted Falls farm left Joe Johnson thinking he was "crazy." Their rescued sheep, Ramona, gave birth to baby Clara, but something was immediately off.
North Carolina just committed a historic $10.2 million to wildlife crossings! This massive boost follows 2023's $2M, establishing a permanent, biennial fund for safer roads and wildlife.
California just unlocked a new renewable energy source! Governor Newsom signed SB 1350, classifying green hydrogen electricity as renewable, offering financial incentives to power plants using it.
Roads kill wildlife and fragment habitats. But ecologists and engineers are fighting back, building strategic wildlife crossings like underpasses and overpasses to reconnect landscapes and protect animals and people.
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A 125-million-year-old "living fossil" goblin shark, filmed alive for the first time in the deep ocean, reveals its secrets. Its known range and depth are now greatly expanded.
Your beach photos could help save our coasts! Scientists are now using public snapshots to study climate change's impact on shorelines.
Two centuries ago, Talaysay Campo's ancestors harvested abundant clams and cockles from Vancouver's False Creek. "It was a huge aquaculture site," says Campo, Squamish First Nation member and Talaysay Tours manager.
Vultures, nature's clean-up crew, prevent disease by devouring carcasses. Yet, these vital birds are critically endangered, especially in West Africa, due to poaching and traditional medicine demand.
For millennia, the snow leopard reigned as king across 12 Asian countries. Today, this mountain monarch faces a steep decline from poaching, habitat loss, prey scarcity, and the looming threat of climate change.