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 · · 1 min read
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Habitats and conservation
Novel species mixes prompt rethink of conservation goals
Researchers argue that conservation must adapt to novel ecosystems rather than trying to preserve past conditions as climate shifts reshape habitats.
Phys.org ·
Ocean life
New deep-sea coral family found in Pacific
Marine researchers exploring underwater mountains near Costa Rica have described an unusual branching coral that required its own taxonomic family.
ScienceDaily ·
Birds
Kakapo recovery highlights wildlife conservation gains
A biennial biodiversity report details successful interventions that saved dozens of species from extinction, including New Zealand's rare parrot.
The Guardian ·
Wild mammals
Canopy bridges protect Amazon primates from highway traffic
Aerial rope crossings installed across Brazilian roads have recorded thousands of safe animal transits and stopped vehicle strikes.
The Guardian ·
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Birds
House martins leave Britain for migration
Departing flocks leave British skies behind as mysterious routes toward Africa highlight migration wonders and ecological pressures.
The Guardian · · 1 min read
Birds
Painting wind turbine blades cuts bird deaths
A Spanish wind farm experiment shows that coating a single rotor blade in dark paint significantly lowers fatal avian collisions.
Mongabay · · 2 min read
Birds
Nightjar wings balance agile hunting with migration
Wind tunnel tests show European nightjars produce thrust on upstrokes while sacrificing high-speed lift to maneuver after prey.
Phys.org · · 2 min read
Wild mammals
Injured Sri Lankan tusker sparks debate on protection
Veterinarians have treated Sri Lanka's tallest wild tusker for a gunshot wound, prompting calls for armed guards and broader conservation reform.
Mongabay · · 1 min read
Wild mammals
Exotic collection of animals ordered to move
A keeper in rural Wales must relocate his diverse menagerie of wallabies, porcupines and exotic birds after planning appeals failed.
BBC News · · 1 min read
Birds
Bald Eagle Nest On Display
After years of roaming, an eagle’s nest has found its final home at Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge. But how does a nest wind up traveling?
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service · · 4 min read
Habitats and conservation
Great Lakes Habitat Conservation
Critical habitat across Wisconsin’s Lake Superior coast benefits from a partnership between the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Landmark Conservancy.…
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service · · 3 min read
Ocean life
Urban waters cause hidden stress in reef fish
A study reveals that damselfish thriving near developed shorelines face chronic internal strain despite having easy access to abundant nourishment.
Phys.org · · 1 min read
