Wild mammals: animal news with sources
Wild mammals: the latest stories from newsrooms and wildlife agencies, in full, with the source named and a link to the original report.
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Koalas face chlamydia threat as vaccine debate continues
Researchers question the efficacy of a newly approved koala chlamydia vaccine while antibiotic treatments also pose risks to the endangered marsupials.
The Guardian · · 1 min read
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Climate change threatens Australia's kangaroo species
Scientists warn that worsening droughts, fires and heatwaves are pushing kangaroos toward extinction, especially smaller species.
Mongabay · · 2 min read
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Iconic Sri Lankan elephant's death spurs protection measures
Kavantissa, a beloved wild elephant known for never harming humans, was killed by a gunshot wound, prompting urgent conservation measures in Sri Lanka.
Mongabay · · 1 min read
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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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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
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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
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Listening devices track deer calls to map tiger movements
A pilot project in Nepal used artificial intelligence and deer warning vocalizations to warn local communities of nearby predatory tigers and leopards.
Mongabay · · 2 min read
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Red squirrels find safe haven on Jersey
The Channel Island provides a vital refuge free from grey squirrels, supported by community protection efforts and legal safeguards.
BBC News · · 1 min read
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Scientists urge caution over animals as climate tools
A new scientific review warns against promoting the recovery of elephants and whales primarily as a high-risk mechanism to fight climate change.
Mongabay · · 1 min read
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Human brain implants in mice complicate welfare checks
Scientists say modifying rodent neurological systems with human organoids could make standard signs of distress and discomfort harder to evaluate accurately.
Phys.org · · 1 min read
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Eight capybara pups born at Curraghs Wildlife Park
The unexpected baby boom at the Isle of Man wildlife facility has driven record attendance numbers while funding wetland conservation projects.
BBC News · · 1 min read
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Proposed glamping pods raise concerns for woodland bats
A wildlife assessment warns that artificial illumination from a planned cabin retreat could severely disturb several protected bat varieties.
BBC News · · 1 min read
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Seal pups arrive at Cumbrian nature reserve
Two new grey seal pups have been spotted at a nature reserve in Cumbria, marking the twelfth consecutive year the animals have bred there.
BBC News · · 2 min read
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Scavengers select carcass parts by nutrition, not chance
New research shows dingoes and eagles target fat-rich areas first, shifting diets seasonally like diners at a selective buffet rather than random feeders.
Phys.org · · 2 min read
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Pine marten damages thatched roof in Angus glen
A tradesperson restoring a roundhouse near the Cairngorms discovered an exploratory hole left by a mustelid living in the Scottish glen.
The Guardian · · 2 min read
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New book highlights decades of big cat conservation
Wildlife photographer Steve Winter and journalist Sharon Guynup released a new volume showcasing their years tracking wild felines.
Mongabay · · 1 min read
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Regulators say Cambodia lags on monkey trade reforms
Global wildlife trade monitors report minimal progress in resolving oversight gaps among breeding facilities that supply endangered macaques for research.
Mongabay · · 2 min read
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Thailand seizes elephant ivory hidden in timber
Forensic specialists are conducting genetic tests on roughly 400 seized tusks to uncover the geographical origin of the targeted African herds.
Mongabay · · 1 min read