Wild mammals
Mother bats' hearts race at sound of their own pups
New research shows Japanese house bat mothers experience immediate physiological arousal when hearing isolation calls from their biological offspring.
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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Insects and pollinators
Wasp nest removed from wildlife trust office
A nature reserve manager allowed insects to shelter inside her workspace for months before dismantling the structure once the colony moved away.
BBC News · · 1 min read
Habitats and conservation
English estate records over 5,000 wildlife species
Surveys at Cambridgeshire's Wimpole Estate reveal rare bats and insects thriving despite severe regional drought and ongoing habitat pressures.
BBC News · · 1 min read
Birds
Migrating waders gather in Poole harbour for winter
Thousands of traveling shorebirds, including dunlins from eastern breeding grounds, are flocking to Dorset mudflats along the East Atlantic Flyway.
The Guardian · · 1 min read
Wild mammals
Outbreaks make macaques wary of contaminated food
Japanese macaques that survived a deadly illness outbreak showed lasting caution around dirty feeding surfaces, according to a recent study.
Phys.org · · 2 min read
Birds
Maputo park shelters imperiled migratory birds
The protected haven in Mozambique offers critical feeding and resting grounds for declining species traveling along the vast East Atlantic Flyway.
Mongabay · · 2 min read
Insects and pollinators
Himalayan women sustain indigenous honey bees
In rural northern India, traditional wall hives maintained by village women offer vital refuge to native honey bees facing habitat loss.
Mongabay · · 1 min read
Ocean life
Costa Rica faces scrutiny over silky shark trade
An international wildlife treaty is reviewing high export volumes of silky sharks from Costa Rica to assess whether the marine species faces extinction risks.
Mongabay · · 1 min read
Wild mammals
California wildlife officials euthanize habituated coyote
State authorities confirmed the animal bit a toddler in a Los Angeles neighborhood after months of growing acclimated to human presence and food handouts.
The Guardian · · 2 min read
