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In the quiet countryside of Somerset, England, a magical scene unfolds each summer evening. Tiny green lights flicker beneath hedgerows as female glow-worms emit their ethereal glow, desperately seeking mates in what may be one of nature’s most enchanting mating…
A coalition of UK wildlife charities has secured nearly £10 million—one-third of their ambitious £30 million (US$39 million) fundraising goal—to purchase a massive tract of land in northeastern England for conservation. The Rothbury Estate spans 3,839 hectares (9,486 acres), roughly…
Each October, the crystal-clear waters of Blue Bay in Mauritius transform into a spectacular pink wonderland as corals release millions of eggs and sperm in a synchronized spawning event. This natural phenomenon has now become the centerpiece of an ambitious…
What if getting dirty was actually the key to better health? Finnish researchers are finding compelling evidence that exposing children to natural biodiversity—including soil, plants, and microorganisms—can significantly improve their wellbeing. At nurseries across Finland, scientists from the Natural Resources…
Bangladesh is taking groundbreaking action to end centuries of elephant captivity by launching an ambitious rehabilitation program that could serve as a model for conservation efforts across Asia. The government has begun retrieving privately owned elephants with the goal of…
