You probably picture dinosaurs when you think of prehistory, but the real quiet architects of those worlds were plants. Long before humans showed up, strange forests of towering ferns, scaly tree trunks, and giant clubmosses were rewriting the planet’s atmosphere, soils, and even the climate. If you could walk through those landscapes, you’d feel like ...
Australian Alps – Federal authorities listed mainland Australia’s Alpine Ash forests as an endangered ecological community on March 20, 2026. The decision stemmed from recommendations by the independent Threatened Species Scientific Committee and fell under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act. These towering eucalypt woodlands, spanning high elevations in Victoria, New South Wales, and ...
The kākāpō, recognized as the world’s heaviest parrot species, faced a dire future with just 236 adults remaining in the wild. Conservationists had long battled to prevent its total disappearance. This breeding season, however, brought a dramatic turnaround as the birds produced almost 100 healthy chicks, marking a significant milestone in their recovery. A Flightless ...
Selsey Peninsula – Local birders experienced a memorable day of spring migration on April 16 as light northwest winds and high pressure delivered unexpected visitors. A male Woodchat Shrike appeared at Pagham Rife, marking the first sighting on the peninsula since 2007. Observers also heard a Hoopoe calling nearby, adding to the excitement amid strong ...
Suffolk – Archaeologists working on the Sizewell C nuclear power project have unearthed the remnants of a rare funeral pyre at the Goose Hill site. This find, reported on April 22, 2026, reveals a timber structure once used for cremation rites, positioned on a slope overlooking the ancient coastline. The discovery highlights how preparatory excavations ...
Ilhéus, Bahia – Brazil recently inaugurated its first dedicated rehabilitation center for golden-headed lion tamarins, small primates now venturing into urban zones as their forest homes dwindle. These endangered monkeys, known scientifically as Leontopithecus chrysomelas, face mounting pressures from expanding cities and shifting agricultural practices. The new facility marks a critical step in efforts to ...
Yala National Park, Sri Lanka – Renowned for harboring one of the world’s highest leopard densities, the southern park welcomed more than 380,000 visitors from January to June 2025, generating over $5 million in revenue. This economic boon, however, has fueled persistent overcrowding in Block I, where safari jeeps often speed through narrow roads and ...
Kibale National Park, Uganda – A once-unified community of nearly 200 chimpanzees in the remote Ngogo forest underwent a rare permanent split around 2015, igniting years of lethal violence among former allies. Researchers, drawing on three decades of observations, documented the division of the world’s largest known wild chimpanzee group into Central and Western factions. ...
U.S.-Mexico border, Texas — Researchers recently uncovered evidence that mountain lions navigate the 30-foot-high border wall via improvised openings no larger than a sheet of paper. These so-called “kitty doors” provide a narrow pathway for the big cats, preserving links between populations on both sides of the divide. Wildlife experts monitoring the situation, however, warn ...
New Orleans – A coalition of environmental organizations has filed a federal lawsuit challenging a rare and sweeping decision by the Endangered Species Committee, known as the “God Squad,” to exempt oil and gas operations across the Gulf of Mexico from key wildlife protections. The move, made in late March, has ignited concerns for critically ...
