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In one of conservation’s most inspiring success stories, the stunning Bali starling has soared back from the edge of extinction thanks to the dedicated efforts of Indigenous communities who embraced traditional protection methods where modern conservation had failed. The beautiful…
In a remarkable wildlife discovery, conservation researchers have documented an extraordinarily rare pink grasshopper during their annual survey near Lake Tekapo on New Zealand’s South Island. The vibrant insect represents a striking departure from nature’s usual camouflage playbook, showcasing the…
The magnificent peregrine falcon, once teetering on the brink of extinction, now faces a new threat as Canada and the United States propose reducing international trade protections for these remarkable birds of prey. Scientists are raising alarm bells about the…
A groundbreaking study has exposed significant gaps in the marine aquarium fish trade, revealing that almost 90% of ornamental fish sold in the United States—the world’s largest market for aquarium pets—are captured directly from wild ocean habitats rather than bred…
In a remarkable discovery that has captivated wildlife enthusiasts, conservation researchers in New Zealand have encountered an extraordinarily rare pink grasshopper during their routine fieldwork. The vibrant dark pink female was found sunbathing along a riverbank near Lake Tekapo in…
The rugged limestone cliffs of France’s Dauphiné Alps are witnessing a remarkable transformation as the country embarks on its largest rewilding initiative to date. This June, the nonprofit organization Rewilding Europe designated the southeastern Alpine region as its 11th restoration…
In a landmark vote for environmental protection, Ecuadorian citizens delivered a decisive blow to President Daniel Noboa’s constitutional reform efforts on Sunday, with nearly 62 percent of voters rejecting his proposal to convene a constituent assembly. The outcome preserves Ecuador’s…
Marine biologists establish exact plastic amounts that kill ocean wildlife, while 500,000 protesters flood Manila demanding answers about $10 billion in missing flood protection money. Brazil recognizes 10 new Indigenous territories following climate summit demonstrations.
Colombian indigenous communities face foreign mining companies seeking critical metals beneath ancestral lands, while Brazilian agricultural interests mount pressure to eliminate Amazon soy restrictions. Meanwhile, Storm Claudia batters Britain as flooding becomes the dangerous new normal.
France’s insect-eating birds are beginning to bounce back after the European Union’s groundbreaking 2018 ban on neonicotinoid pesticides, offering the first concrete evidence that wildlife protection measures can yield measurable results. A new study reveals that populations of species like…
