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Sameen David

NEWS
Some forest restoration linked to short-term rise in zoonotic diseases

Forest Restoration’s Paradoxical Risk: Short-Term Zoonotic Disease Surge

Global pushes to restore degraded habitats reveal a counterintuitive challenge in combating zoonotic diseases that leap from animals to humans. Meta-Analysis Uncovers Surprising Short-Term Effects Meta-Analysis Uncovers Surprising Short-Term Effects (Image Credits: Imgs.mongabay.com) Researchers at the University of Stirling conducted the first comprehensive meta-analysis on habitat restoration’s impact on zoonotic risks. They sifted through thousands ...

Sameen David

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Loosely social animals at higher risk of decline than social species

Fleeting Friendships: Why Loosely Social Animals Face Steeper Paths to Extinction

Wildlife populations have declined dramatically in recent decades, yet researchers uncovered a hidden vulnerability in species that form only casual social bonds. Overturning Conventional Wisdom on Social Survival Overturning Conventional Wisdom on Social Survival (Image Credits: Imgs.mongabay.com) Scientists long assumed highly social animals, such as meerkats and African wild dogs, suffered most from population drops ...

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Provincial backing to phase out captive lion industry tests hand of new environment minister

South Africa’s Provinces Deliver Rare Unity on Captive Lion Phase-Out

South Africa – Parliament moved forward with reforms to dismantle the captive lion industry after a select committee secured unanimous backing from provinces, placing immediate pressure on the newly appointed environment minister. Parliament Secures Groundbreaking Consensus Parliament Secures Groundbreaking Consensus (Image Credits: Flickr) A select committee within the National Council of Provinces adopted a pivotal ...

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NEWS
University at Albany Certifies as a National Wildlife Federation Plastics Reduction Partner

University at Albany Achieves Bronze Milestone in National Plastics Reduction Drive

Albany, New York – The University at Albany earned Bronze-level certification from the National Wildlife Federation for its comprehensive efforts to curb single-use plastics across campus. 70 Refill Stations Fuel a Reusable Revolution 70 Refill Stations Fuel a Reusable Revolution (Image Credits: Upload.wikimedia.org) University at Albany staff and students turned hydration habits upside down with ...

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Wood storks deliver a bundle of good news

Wood Storks’ Remarkable Recovery: Delisted from U.S. Endangered Species Act

Southeastern United States – The wood stork, America’s only native breeding stork, achieved a significant conservation milestone with its removal from the federal Endangered Species Act after more than four decades of protections. A Turnaround from the Brink A Turnaround from the Brink (Image Credits: Flickr) Listed as endangered in 1984, the wood stork faced ...

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4 Zodiac Signs Receive An Important Message From The Universe On February 22, 2026

Venus Trine Jupiter Ushers in Hopeful Cosmic Messages for 4 Zodiac Signs on February 22, 2026

A supportive Venus trine Jupiter alignment on February 22, 2026, delivers targeted messages of love, generosity, and positivity to Gemini, Leo, Scorpio, and Sagittarius, signaling a return of hope amid favorable cosmic energies. The Transformative Power of Venus Trine Jupiter The Transformative Power of Venus Trine Jupiter (Image Credits: Pixabay) This rare transit creates an ...

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Life Gets Much Easier For These 3 Zodiac Signs After February 22, 2026

3 Zodiac Signs Gain Major Relief from February 22, 2026 Onward

Astrological energies align to deliver profound healing for Aries, Virgo, and Pisces as February 22, 2026, ushers in a transformative shift. Chiron’s Healing Wave Sparks Change Chiron’s Healing Wave Sparks Change (Image Credits: Upload.wikimedia.org) The asteroid Chiron, known as the wounded healer in astrology, plays a pivotal role in this transition. Its influence promises to ...

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Astrological Overview and Moon Caution

February 21, 2026: Cosmic Shifts and Daily Zodiac Guidance

Celestial energies peak on February 21, 2026, with the moon shifting from Aries to Taurus after 6 p.m., fostering a day of initial vigor followed by grounding stability. Astrological Overview and Moon Caution Astrological Overview and Moon Caution (Image Credits: Pixabay) A vibrant atmosphere prevails early, ideal for social interactions and light-hearted pursuits, though experts ...

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LISTEN: When wildlife and aviation collide

A Pioneer's Legacy: Battling Wildlife Strikes in Modern Aviation

United States – Collisions between aircraft and wildlife continue to challenge aviation safety professionals decades after the issue first gained attention. A Growing Threat Takes Flight A Growing Threat Takes Flight (Image Credits: Unsplash) Wildlife strikes with civil aircraft emerged as a concern soon after powered flight began in 1903. Reports remained sporadic until the ...

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NEWS
In Thailand, a coral cryobank tries to buy time for dying reefs

Freezing for the Future: Phuket’s Coral Cryobank Shields Reefs from Collapse

Phuket, Thailand – Researchers in a dedicated university laboratory are cryopreserving coral larvae and symbiotic algae to create a genetic archive that could one day restore the nation’s battered reefs. Reefs Under Siege Reefs Under Siege (Image Credits: Imgs.mongabay.com) Thailand’s coral ecosystems, home to more than 300 species of reef-building corals, endured repeated mass bleaching ...