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A museum axolotl named Gorda has achieved unexpected fame as the star of Mexico’s most coveted banknote, creating an unusual economic phenomenon that highlights the cultural significance of this critically endangered amphibian. The striking 50-peso note, featuring Gorda as a…
Brazil authorizes offshore drilling near the Great Amazon Reef while hosting COP30, as the U.S. House votes to eliminate protections for millions of acres of Alaskan wilderness. Meanwhile, New Jersey activists push for a $50 billion climate superfund targeting fossil fuel companies.
Sharks, ancient mariners that have roamed Earth’s oceans for over 400 million years—predating both dinosaurs and trees—now face their greatest challenge yet. According to the IUCN Red List, approximately one-third of all shark species are currently threatened with extinction, primarily…
A massive three-meter giant oarfish, one of the ocean’s most elusive deep-sea creatures, has washed ashore on a Tasmanian beach, providing researchers with a rare opportunity to study this mysterious species. Tony Cheesman discovered the serpentine fish while walking his…
Wildlife researchers in British Columbia have solved a coastal mystery that reads like an environmental detective story. For months, crab traps along the remote shoreline were being mysteriously dragged ashore, damaged by unexplained teeth marks, and stripped of their bait.…
A groundbreaking international study has revealed alarming new evidence that marine wildlife can die from ingesting far smaller amounts of plastic pollution than researchers previously understood. The comprehensive research examined over 10,000 animals across three major groups—seabirds, sea turtles, and…
A dramatic environmental event has unfolded in Quebec, Canada, where Lac Rouge has completely emptied its waters downstream, leaving behind only a dry lakebed. While scientists are still investigating the exact cause of this sudden disappearance, experts believe a perfect…
The Trump administration unveiled a controversial proposal Wednesday that would significantly weaken key provisions of the Endangered Species Act (ESA), one of America’s most important wildlife protection laws. Conservation experts warn the changes could accelerate species extinctions at a time…
Marine researchers have made a fascinating discovery in the Bay of Lübeck, where thousands of World War II munitions dumped decades ago have transformed into thriving artificial reefs. Scientists found that Nazi-era bombs, torpedo heads, and naval mines scattered across…
Turkey wins diplomatic deal to host 2026 UN climate summit after Australia drops three-year campaign for Adelaide venue. Meanwhile, Nazi-era bombs dumped in Baltic Sea have transformed into thriving artificial ecosystems off Germany's coast, surprising marine researchers.
