Wild mammals: animal news with sources (Page 2)
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Sumatran rhinos expect two calves at Indonesian sanctuary
Both mothers have reached the midpoint of gestation, providing a conservation boost despite genetic limitations among the small captive group.
Mongabay · · 2 min read
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Wildlife photo awards showcase elephant grief
A poignant snapshot of an elephant holding a deceased calf won top honors as the annual competition revealed rare moments across the animal kingdom.
BBC News · · 2 min read
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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
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Elephant remains reshape savanna ecology for years
A study in South Africa reveals that decomposing elephant bodies create fertile feeding zones that draw herbivores long after the animal dies.
Phys.org · · 2 min read
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South African cheetah survey finds just 83 mature adults
A comprehensive census across vast unprotected lands indicates the predators face severe isolation, prompting calls for endangered status.
Mongabay · · 1 min read
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Rescued orangutans returned to protected forest in Borneo
Eight apes saved from intensified seasonal wildfires have been relocated to a secure nature reserve with abundant food and water.
BBC News · · 1 min read
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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
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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
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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
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African antelopes could expand across US West
A new study warns that gemsbok introduced to New Mexico could spread to several western states as warming creates continuous desert habitats.
Phys.org · · 1 min read
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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
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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 · · 2 min read
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British wildlife to appear on future banknotes
A nationwide public vote selected four native creatures to replace historic figures on the next generation of British paper currency.
The Guardian · · 1 min read
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Carcass feeding brings wild habits to captive lions
An Australian study finds that serving whole animal carcasses on a feast and fast routine prompts zoo lions to mirror wild behavioral cycles.
ScienceDaily · · 2 min read
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Australian newsreader remembered for wildlife rescue work
Tributes for the late broadcaster Richard Morecroft highlight his dedication to nursing an orphaned flying fox pup while anchoring television bulletins.
The Guardian · · 1 min read
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UK youth breed harvest mice at home for release
A project led by teenagers invites children in Devon to raise captive harvest mice to help rebuild wild populations facing steep decline across Britain.
The Guardian · · 1 min read
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Primate study challenges assumptions on violence
An analysis of one hundred primate species indicates routine disputes and deadly aggression evolved along separate biological pathways.
ScienceDaily · · 1 min read
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Indonesian rhinos face severe extinction crisis
Both Sumatran and Javan rhino species now have populations under fifty animals, leaving them facing acute extinction threats across Indonesia.
Phys.org · · 1 min read