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Out of captivity, into conflict: slow lorises struggle to survive after release

Wild Release Turns Deadly for Rescued Bengal Slow Lorises

Northeastern Bangladesh – Researchers tracked nine Bengal slow lorises released from captivity into a national park and discovered most faced fatal challenges in their quest for freedom. Alarming Low Survival Rates Emerge Alarming Low Survival Rates Emerge (Image Credits: Imgs.mongabay.com) Only two of the nine Bengal slow lorises survived beyond six months after release. Three ...

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Bird flu outbreak in California elephant seals prompts officials to cancel popular tours

Avian Flu Hits California Elephant Seals for First Time, Halting Popular Park Tours

Año Nuevo State Park, California – Officials suspended guided seal-watching tours after seven elephant seal pups tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1, marking the first such cases in the state’s marine mammals. Rapid Surveillance Uncovers Early Threat Rapid Surveillance Uncovers Early Threat (Image Credits: Imgs.mongabay.com) Researchers spotted the outbreak quickly thanks to heightened ...

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Fossil Tracks Expose a Delicate Step

T. Rex Tiptoed Like a Giant Bird: Study Reveals Nimble Predator Stride

Bar Harbor, Maine – Scientists have determined that Tyrannosaurus rex dashed across prehistoric landscapes on its tiptoes, adopting a gait akin to modern birds that allowed for greater agility and speed. Fossil Tracks Expose a Delicate Step Fossil Tracks Expose a Delicate Step (Image Credits: Reddit) Deepest pressure marks in ancient tyrannosaur footprints fell under ...

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A Breakthrough in La Buitrera

Tiny Predator from Patagonia: Near-Complete Fossil Reveals Crow-Sized Dinosaur’s World

Northern Patagonia, Argentina – A meticulously preserved skeleton unearthed from desert sands has introduced scientists to Alnashetri cerropoliciensis, one of the smallest non-avian dinosaurs known from South America. A Breakthrough in La Buitrera A Breakthrough in La Buitrera (Image Credits: Unsplash) Paleontologists discovered the nearly complete specimen, nicknamed “Alna,” in 2014 at the La Buitrera ...

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In Thailand, old camera-trap photos shed new light on Asian tapirs

Dusty Camera Trap Photos Reveal Asian Tapir Stronghold in Southern Thailand

Southern Thailand – Archived images from camera traps have revealed a significant population of endangered Asian tapirs in the Khlong Saeng–Khao Sok Forest Complex, offering fresh hope for the elusive species. Bycatch Data Yields Surprising Population Insights Bycatch Data Yields Surprising Population Insights (Image Credits: Imgs.mongabay.com) Researchers identified at least 43 individual Asian tapirs from ...

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Hired guns will remove nonnative mule deer

Catalina Island’s Ambitious Push: Sharpshooters to Eradicate Invasive Mule Deer

Catalina Island – State wildlife officials recently approved permits for the Catalina Island Conservancy to hire professional sharpshooters, launching a multi-year effort to remove roughly 2,000 nonnative mule deer and restore the island’s battered ecosystem. An Invasive Legacy Unfolds An Invasive Legacy Unfolds (Image Credits: Unsplash) Mule deer first arrived on the island in 1928, ...

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Mars square Uranus, violent chaos, Aquarius Solar Eclipse

Volatile Cosmic Clash: Mars Squares Uranus Following Aquarius Solar Eclipse

Astrologers highlight mounting tensions as Mars in Aquarius squares Uranus in Taurus, an aspect linked to sudden disruptions and intense energies in the aftermath of last week’s solar eclipse. Unpredictable Energies Peak This Week Unpredictable Energies Peak This Week (Image Credits: Unsplash) Mars stationed at 27 degrees Aquarius formed the challenging square to Uranus at ...

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The First Mercury Retrograde Of 2026 Is Here & Each Zodiac Sign Is Feeling It A Little Differently

2026’s Debut Mercury Retrograde: Tailored Impacts Across the Zodiac

Mercury stations retrograde on February 26, 2026, initiating a period of introspection and potential disruptions in communication and plans that extends through March 20. A Surge in Intuition Kicks Off the Transit A Surge in Intuition Kicks Off the Transit (Image Credits: Unsplash) The retrograde occurs with Mercury in Pisces, heightening emotional sensitivity and psychic ...

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Career & Legal Astrology 2026: Awareness Is the New Power

2026 Career Astrology: Zodiac Roadmap to Legal Savvy and Success

Planetary influences in 2026 position awareness as the cornerstone of career advancement across all zodiac signs. Scrutiny Intensifies: The Astrological Wake-Up Call Scrutiny Intensifies: The Astrological Wake-Up Call (Image Credits: Unsplash) Workplaces face heightened emphasis on compliance and documentation this year. Stricter policies around ethics, approvals, and conduct create pressure points that astrology illuminates clearly. ...