Habitats and conservation
Survey reveals untouched marine havens in Pacific
Researchers evaluating two isolated Marshall Islands atolls discovered abundant wildlife from breeding seabirds to diverse deep-sea creatures.
Phys.org · · 2 min read
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Ocean life
Dozens of new deep-sea species found off Argentina
Scientists analyzing marine life from an underwater canyon identified 57 previously unknown animals alongside evidence of plastic waste.
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Ocean life
Chinook salmon return after Klamath River dam removals
Thousands of migrating salmon quickly repopulated hundreds of miles of newly opened habitat after barriers were dismantled in Oregon and California.
Mongabay ·
Reptiles and amphibians
New egg-eating snake discovered in Ethiopia
Biologists have identified a distinct reptile in the southern highlands that relies on bird eggs and faces pressure from human persecution.
Mongabay ·
Reptiles and amphibians
Aldabra tortoise population reaches 180,000 on atoll
A multiyear survey shows the wild reptile group has made an extraordinary comeback, though rising seas and invasive predators still pose long-term risks.
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Wild mammals
Coyote shot twice after surviving euthanasia attempt
Los Angeles wildlife officers confirmed the animal died following a second intervention after it reappeared in Atwater Village despite earlier efforts.
The Guardian · · 1 min read
Wild mammals
Funding crisis threatens search for rare Asian unicorn
A conservation group searching for the critically endangered saola in Laos faces financial shortfalls that endanger efforts to find remaining wild individuals.
Mongabay · · 2 min read
Habitats and conservation
£6m grant boosts Scotland’s rare rainforest restoration
A major funding injection will help revive Atlantic rainforest ecosystems and local communities across Scotland’s west coast.
BBC News · · 1 min read
Birds
Sparrows’ evening chorus brings back memories in Spain
A traveler recounts how the familiar sounds of house sparrows roosting in Spain evoked childhood nostalgia after decades away.
The Guardian · · 1 min read
Birds
Upper Laguna Madre Bird Nesting Island Cleanup
Every spring, the islands of the Upper Laguna Madre near Corpus Christi, Texas come alive with nesting waterbirds. Terns, herons, egrets, black skimmers…
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service · · 1 min read
Insects and pollinators
Bali project links firefly recovery to organic farms
A Bali conservation effort is breeding native fireflies while helping nearby farmers replace pesticides and restore the insects’ habitat.
Mongabay · · 1 min read
Birds
UK parakeets face public hunting push amid debate
A proposed legal change could allow widespread shooting of ring-necked parakeets, sparking controversy over invasive species management.
The Guardian · · 2 min read
Reptiles and amphibians
Lizard Scent Marks Linked to Rivalry, Not Seduction
A study on wall lizards reveals that male chemical signals are more influential in territorial battles than in directly attracting females for mating.
Phys.org · · 2 min read
