Articles for author: Sameen David

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Study maps tree-planting risks and rewards for climate and biodiversity

Strategic Tree Planting: Study Charts Prime Locations for Climate Wins and Biodiversity Safeguards

Researchers unveiled a comprehensive global assessment that pinpoints where establishing forests delivers the strongest benefits for carbon storage and wildlife protection across diverse ecosystems. Forest Revival’s High Stakes Forest Revival’s High Stakes (Image Credits: Imgs.mongabay.com) High-profile restoration drives captured imaginations worldwide, positioning tree planting as a frontline defense against rising temperatures. Yet experts long warned ...

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Indigenous knowledge helps guide conservation of Australia’s endangered northern quoll

Martu Elders’ Accounts Chart Northern Quoll’s Sharp Decline, Fueling Targeted Conservation

Western Australia – Martu elders’ longstanding observations have exposed a steeper drop in northern quoll numbers across remote desert lands than Western science had detected. Iconic Marsupial Faces Uncertain Future Iconic Marsupial Faces Uncertain Future (Image Credits: Imgs.mongabay.com) Australia recorded the world’s highest rate of mammalian extinctions after European settlement, with at least 40 terrestrial ...

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Electrocution, conflict, poaching mark grim start to year for Sumatran elephants

Deadly Fences, Clashes, and Poachers: Sumatran Elephants’ Perilous Start to 2026

Central Aceh, Indonesia — Multiple fatalities among critically endangered Sumatran elephants highlighted escalating human-wildlife tensions and illegal activities in the opening months of 2026. Electrified Barriers Prove Fatal Electrified Barriers Prove Fatal (Image Credits: Imgs.mongabay.com) A female Sumatran elephant, estimated at 20 years old, met a tragic end on February 20 in Karang Ampar village, ...

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Daily Horoscopes: Today In Your Stars

Unlock Your Day: Daily Horoscopes for March 10, 2026

March 10, 2026 brings a vibrant cosmic shift as the sun and planets form intriguing patterns, guiding each zodiac sign toward potential growth and reflection. Fire Signs Ignite with Bold Energy Fire Signs Ignite with Bold Energy (Image Credits: Flickr) Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius feel a surge of confidence today, fueled by Mars’ assertive influence. ...

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Luck of Pets at Overcrowded Shelters is About to Change with One-Way Tickets to Freedom

Freedom Flights Bring Hope to Over 50 Pets in Bursting Southern Shelters

Louisiana and Alabama – Animals crammed into overflowing cages at local shelters face a brighter future through an innovative transport initiative scheduled for next week. Southern Shelters Reach Breaking Point Southern Shelters Reach Breaking Point (Image Credits: Pexels) Facilities in Louisiana and Alabama have filled to capacity with dogs and cats awaiting adoption. Staff members ...

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Are grizzlies worsening the decline of Bathurst caribou?

Grizzlies Target Newborn Caribou as Bathurst Herd Faces Collapse

Northwest Territories – Grizzly bears increasingly overlap with the calving grounds of the Bathurst barren-ground caribou herd, potentially exacerbating one of North America’s most severe wildlife declines. A Staggering Population Drop A Staggering Population Drop (Image Credits: Pixabay) Surveys tracked the Bathurst herd’s rapid descent over decades. Officials estimated roughly 470,000 animals in the mid-1980s. ...

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Can Singapore rewild its lost reptiles?

Rewilding Singapore: Prospects for Returning Lost Lizards and Snakes

Singapore – Scattered forest remnants in the city-state’s historic areas shelter rare reptiles, including species absent for generations amid relentless urban growth. A Surprising Reptile Resilience A Surprising Reptile Resilience (Image Credits: Imgs.mongabay.com) Researchers revealed that snakes and lizards endured better than expected in Singapore’s transforming landscape. About 17% of native squamate species vanished locally ...

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Podcast: Weekly Horoscope for March 9-15

Momentum Builds as Jupiter Awakens: AstroTwins’ Insights for March 9-15

The AstroTwins, Ophira and Tali Edut, outline pivotal cosmic shifts in their latest podcast, guiding listeners through the astrological landscape of the coming week. Jupiter Ends Retrograde, Igniting Fresh Energy Jupiter Ends Retrograde, Igniting Fresh Energy (Image Credits: Unsplash) Expansive Jupiter stations direct in Cancer on Tuesday, March 10, after four months in reverse since ...

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Unprecedented Expansion of Protections

Over 85 Nations Approve Sweeping Trade Curbs for Sharks and Rays

Delegates from more than 85 countries forged a landmark agreement at the CITES Conference of the Parties to impose stringent trade controls on dozens of shark and ray species threatened by overexploitation. Unprecedented Expansion of Protections Unprecedented Expansion of Protections (Image Credits: Flickr) The decision marked one of the most comprehensive advances in global shark ...