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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…
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,…
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…
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…
A groundbreaking discovery in urban ecology reveals a troubling pattern: wealthy neighborhoods consistently support greater biodiversity than low-income areas, creating what researchers call the “luxury effect.” This phenomenon has far-reaching implications for both human health and environmental equity in cities…
Marine wildlife enthusiasts and beachgoers witnessed an extraordinary natural spectacle this week when a large group of sharks was observed feeding close to shore at one of Australia’s most famous surfing destinations. The feeding frenzy occurred at Rainbow Bay on…
What transforms someone from a casual observer into a passionate environmental advocate? According to Mongabay founder Rhett Butler, it’s rarely statistics or scientific graphs that spark genuine concern for nature—it’s deeply personal moments of connection. Butler traces his own environmental…
A Sri Lankan court has handed down the country’s harshest sentence ever for illegal elephant possession, signaling a major shift in wildlife protection enforcement. The Colombo High Court sentenced Samarappulige Niraj Roshan Fernando to 15 years in prison and fined…
For millions of years, the distinctive calls of hornbills have filled Africa’s forests and savannas. These large, charismatic birds with their striking curved beaks once thrived across the continent’s diverse landscapes. But when ornithologist Nico Arcilla returned to West African…
A tragic milestone has been reached in Australia’s ongoing struggle to balance marine safety with wildlife protection. A two-year-old humpback whale was found dead Tuesday after becoming fatally entangled in shark netting off the New South Wales coast, marking the…
