Animal news, with the source on every story (Page 7)
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 · · 2 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
Ocean life
Cephalopod brain evolution tied to folded DNA structure
A study reveals how three-dimensional chromosome reorganization helped octopuses, squids, and cuttlefish develop intricate nervous systems.
Phys.org · · 2 min read
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
Habitats and conservation
Norfolk data centre plans raise wildlife concerns
A proposed computer facility near Norwich nature reserves faces local opposition over potential acoustic disruption and broad environmental impacts.
BBC News · · 2 min read
Birds
Terns defend feeding grounds from migrating osprey
A visiting raptor trying to catch fish in a Hampshire harbour was repeatedly driven off by resident terns before continuing its autumn journey south.
The Guardian · · 1 min read
Ocean life
Recent findings highlight diversity of octopuses
Recent scientific studies reveal giant prehistoric cephalopods, nesting behaviors in Patagonia, and a tiny new species found near the Galapagos.
Mongabay · · 1 min read
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.
The Guardian · · 2 min read
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 · · 1 min read
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 · · 2 min read
Insects and pollinators
Urban garden supports migrating monarch butterflies
A Chicago resident cultivates native flora to offer essential refuge and nourishment for imperiled pollinators traveling southward toward Mexico.
The Guardian · · 1 min read
Ocean life
Reef sounds attract coral and fish larvae
Underwater audio recordings help guide young marine creatures toward artificial structures designed to rebuild damaged habitats.
Phys.org · · 1 min read
Habitats and conservation
Mine chemical leak triggers fish deaths in Zambia
Zambian authorities investigate a toxic spill linked to a copper mine that caused fish deaths and contaminated the Kafue River in Chingola district.
Mongabay · · 1 min read
Wild mammals
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
Habitats and conservation
African wildlife numbers down 80 percent since 1970
A comprehensive biodiversity survey reveals steep drops in monitored African vertebrates alongside localized conservation gains.
Mongabay · · 1 min read
Habitats and conservation
Targeted protection aids wildlife recovery
Encouraging gains for tigers, tuna, and sea turtles demonstrate that dedicated conservation interventions can successfully halt severe wildlife drops.
The Guardian · · 1 min read
Ocean life
Arabian Sea humpback whales may form distinct subspecies
A genetic survey shows isolated Arabian Sea humpbacks diverged millennia ago and face severe survival threats from shipping and fishing.
Mongabay · · 1 min read
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.
The Guardian · · 1 min read