Articles for author: Sameen David

Sameen David

This bird is disappearing from Indonesia’s forests for its song

Indonesia – Songbird Contests Drive White-Rumped Shama from Wild Forests

Indonesia – The white-rumped shama’s flute-like melodies, once a staple of the country’s forests, have faded amid surging demand from songbird singing competitions. Champion Voices Command Sky-High Prices Champion Voices Command Sky-High Prices (Image Credits: Imgs.mongabay.com) Judges at Indonesia’s songbird contests evaluate entrants on a precise set of traits that turn ordinary birds into stars. ...

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Across South America, canopy bridges evolve as a lifeline for tree-dwelling wildlife

High Above the Highways: Canopy Bridges Rescue South America’s Arboreal Wildlife

South America’s rainforests, vital habitats for countless tree-dwelling species, suffer increasing isolation from expanding roads and development projects. Researchers deploy innovative canopy bridges to reconnect these fragmented canopies and safeguard vulnerable animals. Fragmentation’s Deadly Divide Fragmentation’s Deadly Divide (Image Credits: Imgs.mongabay.com) Rapid infrastructure growth severed continuous forest canopies across the Amazon and Atlantic regions. Highways, ...

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Indonesian communities try to reclaim lands following company permit revocations

North Sumatra Tribes Advance Land Reclamation After Pulpwood Permit Crackdown

North Sumatra province – Indigenous Batak communities are pressing forward with efforts to recover thousands of hectares of ancestral land after the Indonesian government revoked operating permits from PT Toba Pulp Lestari and dozens of other companies implicated in environmental violations. Floods Prompt Bold Government Action Floods Prompt Bold Government Action (Image Credits: Imgs.mongabay.com) Deadly ...

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Milestone Recognition for Unsung Heroes

11 Louisiana Guardians Earn Top Honors in 60th Conservation Achievement Awards

Louisiana – The Louisiana Wildlife Federation unveiled the recipients of its landmark 60th Annual Conservation Achievement Awards, saluting 11 individuals and organizations for their pivotal roles in advancing wildlife protection and environmental stewardship during 2025. Milestone Recognition for Unsung Heroes Milestone Recognition for Unsung Heroes (Image Credits: Unsplash) Established in 1965, these awards marked their ...

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Daily Horoscopes: Today In Your Stars

Stars in Motion: Daily Horoscopes for March 7, 2026

Celestial influences shape the day ahead for all zodiac signs on March 7, 2026, offering guidance through planetary alignments. Fire Signs Ignite New Beginnings Fire Signs Ignite New Beginnings (Image Credits: Pixabay) A surge of vibrant energy dominates fire signs today, pushing Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius toward bold actions and creative pursuits. Aries individuals encounter ...

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Climate change is messing with tropical plants’ flowering times, study shows

Tropical Plants’ Flowering Times Shift Amid Climate Change, Herbarium Analysis Reveals

Global researchers discovered that tropical plants, long thought resilient to phenological disruptions from warming temperatures, now show clear changes in their annual blooming periods. Challenging Long-Held Assumptions Challenging Long-Held Assumptions (Image Credits: Imgs.mongabay.com) Scientists previously believed the stable year-round temperatures in tropical regions would shield plants from the flowering shifts seen in temperate areas. Such ...

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Antarctic krill sustainability label questioned

Conservation Groups Challenge Antarctic Krill Fishery’s Sustainability Recertification

Antarctica – A draft report from the Marine Stewardship Council recommending the recertification of the world’s largest Antarctic krill fishery has prompted formal objections from prominent conservation organizations. Spotlight on a Keystone Fishery Spotlight on a Keystone Fishery (Image Credits: Imgs.mongabay.com) Norway-based Aker QRILL Company dominates the Antarctic krill harvest, accounting for about 60 percent ...