Alaska – State wildlife managers have killed nearly 200 grizzly bears and about 20 wolves since 2023 in an effort to protect the declining Mulchatna caribou herd from predation. The herd, vital for subsistence hunting in remote southwest Alaska communities, plummeted from a peak of 200,000 animals in the 1990s to a low of 12,000 ...
Forests in northeastern Gabon often appear pristine on satellite imagery, their dense green canopies signaling untouched wilderness across the Congo Basin. Yet beneath this canopy lies a rich tapestry of human history that global maps frequently overlook. The Massaha community recently turned this oversight into an advantage, using their own detailed mapping to defend an ...
Eastern Indonesia – Remote coastal communities in the Maluku and Papua regions have long relied on the sea for survival. A traditional practice called Sasi Laut enforces periodic fishing bans that allow marine life to recover, offering lessons for today’s resource management challenges. Recent research highlights how this custom aligns with national efforts to expand ...
Intermountain West – Across the sagebrush steppes of western North America, invasive cheatgrass has spread rapidly, drawing more bird species to affected areas. This apparent ecological windfall, however, conceals a troubling shift in wildlife dynamics. Scientists analyzing over a decade of data revealed that while overall bird richness climbs in the short term, vital specialist ...
Researchers at the University of Georgia recently examined the impact of highly pathogenic avian influenza on black vultures, revealing a devastating outbreak. Their analysis of 134 carcasses showed that 113 tested positive for the H5N1 virus, an 84 percent infection rate. This discovery suggests tens or even hundreds of thousands of black vultures across the ...
Peterborough Cathedral – A colossal full-scale skeleton of Patagotitan mayorum will soon dominate the historic nave, marking the first time London’s Natural History Museum has displayed this prehistoric giant outside the capital. Scale That Defies Imagination Scale That Defies Imagination (Image Credits: Flickr) Stretching 37 meters from head to tail and rising up to eight ...
North Bihar – Sightings of the rare fishing cat have surfaced in the region’s river floodplains over recent years, turning long-held suspicions into confirmed reality. Local news reports from multiple localities documented these elusive felines, which thrive in wetland environments now under pressure. Conservationists warn that without immediate action, this vulnerable species risks vanishing from ...
Australia – Researchers have uncovered a profound disconnect between the nation’s biodiversity goals and its spending priorities. A study from the Australian National University identified A$26.3 billion in federal subsidies from the 2022-23 budget that experts rated as moderately or highly harmful to ecosystems. This figure, equivalent to about 4% of the federal budget, towers ...
Bangladesh – The nation’s vast river deltas and coastal lowlands expose millions to relentless floods, cyclones, and erosion, amplifying the toll of climate change. From 2008 to 2024, disasters triggered 21.2 million internal displacements, with cyclones and storm surges alone accounting for 11.3 million movements, many pre-emptive evacuations. Tens of thousands faced prolonged homelessness each ...
Cincinnati – Keepers at the Cincinnati Zoo celebrated an 11-year-old bonobo’s birthday with a family announcement that delighted visitors and staff alike. Bolingo, affectionately known as Bo, learned he is the proud father of one-year-old Daisy, thanks to a recent paternity test. The revelation underscores the intricate social bonds in the zoo’s bonobo troop, mimicking ...
