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Sameen David

NEWS
What the grim outlook for Alpine Ash forests tell us about forestry dogma (commentary)

Alpine Ash Forests Declared Endangered: Australia’s High Country Faces Uncertain Future

Australian Alps – Federal authorities listed mainland Australia’s Alpine Ash forests as an endangered ecological community on March 20, 2026. The decision stemmed from recommendations by the independent Threatened Species Scientific Committee and fell under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act. These towering eucalypt woodlands, spanning high elevations in Victoria, New South Wales, and ...

Sameen David

NEWS
World’s fattest parrots have mating frenzy

Kākāpō Parrots Hatch Nearly 100 Chicks in Record Breeding Surge

The kākāpō, recognized as the world’s heaviest parrot species, faced a dire future with just 236 adults remaining in the wild. Conservationists had long battled to prevent its total disappearance. This breeding season, however, brought a dramatic turnaround as the birds produced almost 100 healthy chicks, marking a significant milestone in their recovery. A Flightless ...

Sameen David

NEWS
Rare funeral pyre discovered at Sizewell C

Prehistoric Pyre’s Fiery Legacy: Rare Cremation Site Emerges at Sizewell C

Suffolk – Archaeologists working on the Sizewell C nuclear power project have unearthed the remnants of a rare funeral pyre at the Goose Hill site. This find, reported on April 22, 2026, reveals a timber structure once used for cremation rites, positioned on a slope overlooking the ancient coastline. The discovery highlights how preparatory excavations ...

Sameen David

NEWS
Rehab center opens for Brazil’s golden-headed lion tamarins amid urban sprawl threat

Brazil Unveils First Rehab Center for Golden-Headed Lion Tamarins Amid Habitat Crunch

Ilhéus, Bahia – Brazil recently inaugurated its first dedicated rehabilitation center for golden-headed lion tamarins, small primates now venturing into urban zones as their forest homes dwindle. These endangered monkeys, known scientifically as Leontopithecus chrysomelas, face mounting pressures from expanding cities and shifting agricultural practices. The new facility marks a critical step in efforts to ...

Sameen David

NEWS
LISTEN: Big cats can cross the border wall, but future is uncertain

Mountain Lions Squeeze Past Border Wall Through Tiny Gaps, Connectivity in Jeopardy

U.S.-Mexico border, Texas — Researchers recently uncovered evidence that mountain lions navigate the 30-foot-high border wall via improvised openings no larger than a sheet of paper. These so-called “kitty doors” provide a narrow pathway for the big cats, preserving links between populations on both sides of the divide. Wildlife experts monitoring the situation, however, warn ...

Sameen David

NEWS
A Spontaneous Musical Debut

Ayumu the Drummer: Chimpanzee’s Floorboard Performances Illuminate Music’s Primate Origins

Kyoto, Japan – Researchers at Kyoto University’s Center for the Evolutionary Origins of Human Behavior witnessed an extraordinary display when a resident chimpanzee began transforming ordinary floorboards into percussion instruments. Ayumu, a 26-year-old male and alpha of his group, repeatedly pried loose planks from his enclosure’s walkway and launched into structured drumming routines accompanied by ...