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.
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Birds
Specialized neck bones protect diving seabirds
A study reveals how unique cervical vertebrae prevent fatal injuries when gannets strike ocean waters during high-speed hunting dives.
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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.
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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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Birds
World's largest penguin colony plunges by two-thirds
A drastic collapse among chinstrap penguins on an Antarctic island signals growing ecosystem vulnerability linked to shifting ocean temperatures.
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Wild mammals
Grants open to boost red squirrel protection projects
Community initiatives across northern England and southern Scotland can now apply for funding to protect the endangered native mammal and engage the public.
BBC News · · 1 min read
Reptiles and amphibians
Rescued Australian turtles return to restored wetland
Thirteen reptiles have returned to a replenished New South Wales water hole months after halted river flows caused an ecological crisis.
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Habitats and conservation
Study urges better local tracking of wildlife disease
Researchers present a collaborative plan to help countries establish lasting surveillance networks to monitor dangerous pathogens in wild animal populations.
Mongabay · · 1 min read
Pets
Dog owners link pet illness to toxic site
A family in Wales suspects their pet developed severe health problems after coming into contact with an oily residue near a former industrial dumping area.
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Insects and pollinators
Mosquito outbreak in Los Angeles pushes virus cases higher
Unusually warm weather and invasive species have triggered high insect numbers and raised health risks throughout the region.
The Guardian · · 1 min read
Wild mammals
Ugandan chimp community divided by lethal conflict
Long-term research at Kibale National Park reveals how a record-sized group of wild apes fractured into rival factions over several years of fatal clashes.
The Guardian · · 1 min read
Wild mammals
Australia drafts strategy to curb fox predation
A thirty-year national proposal aims to safeguard vulnerable wildlife from invasive foxes through secure refuges and coordinated conservation methods.
The Guardian · · 1 min read
Habitats and conservation
Study reveals why some wildlife habitats thrive
Researchers found that community leadership and traditional knowledge help vulnerable wildlife and ecosystems beat environmental odds.
Phys.org · · 1 min read
