Tag Wildlife Protection

Invasive Frogs Threaten Galápagos’ Unique Ecosystem

The Galápagos Islands, famous for their pristine ecosystems that inspired Darwin’s theory of evolution, face a new ecological crisis. Hundreds of thousands of invasive Fowler’s snouted treefrogs have colonized the archipelago, which naturally had no amphibian species before their arrival.…

Photographer Captures Earth’s Beauty and Environmental Threats

Renowned conservation photographer Cristina Mittermeier presents a stunning visual journey through Earth’s most magnificent landscapes and inhabitants in her latest exhibition, “A Greater Wisdom.” The show features breathtaking imagery spanning from underwater encounters with sharks and rays to the dramatic…

Severe Hailstorm Injures Nearly 120 Flying Foxes in Queensland

A devastating hailstorm that struck the small Queensland town of Esk over the weekend left nearly 120 flying foxes severely injured, highlighting the vulnerability of native wildlife to extreme weather events. The bats, caught defenseless in their roost during the…

Wildlife Author Reveals Yosemite’s Hidden Animal Kingdom

High in Yosemite’s granite wilderness, conservation writer Beth Pratt greets a small pika by name as it darts between sun-warmed boulders. “Hello, Sophie!” she calls to the round, rabbit-like creature—just one of over 150 species that call this iconic national…

Britain Ranks Near Bottom in Global Nature Connection Study

A groundbreaking international study has revealed a concerning disconnect between people and nature across developed nations, with Britain ranking among the world’s least “nature-connected” countries. The comprehensive research, which surveyed 57,000 people across 61 nations, placed Britain at a disappointing…

Endangered Macaques Win Scientific Battle Despite Population Crisis

The long-tailed macaque faces a troubling paradox: while the species continues its slide toward extinction, it has scored a crucial victory for scientific integrity. In early October, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) upheld the macaque’s endangered status,…

This Week’s Most Stunning Wildlife Photos From Around the Globe

From the dense jungles of Asia to the rugged highlands of Scotland, this week’s collection of wildlife photography captures some of nature’s most remarkable moments and behaviors. These images showcase the incredible diversity of animal life on our planet and…