Whale experts in Australia have shared extraordinary footage of the moment a baby humpback whale being born. Drone pilot Alexander Forrest had been watching humpback whale in New South Wales when he noticed one female acting very strangely. “I’d been observing this humpback whale drifting slowly northbound close to shore,” he says in a statement. “At first, I thought she was […]
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America’s retreat from wildlife protection will be felt far beyond its borders
For more than half a century, the United States treated the protection of habitat as part of protecting endangered wildlife. The Endangered Species Act prohibited killing protected wildlife, and the government interpreted that protection to include severe damage to the habitat needed for feeding, breeding, and shelter. A developer could violate the act by removing […]
“With a single bite, prey can be incapacitated or sliced in half, by fearsome, razor-sharp teeth the same size as a great white’s…”
In the vast wetland systems that make up the Congo Basin in Africa, there swims a fish that could have finned its way from the set of a horror movie. The goliath tigerfish might be unremarkable in form, with a sleek, muscular body that is perfectly weighted for powerful river currents, but its mouth is […]
AI-altered images on birdwatching forums putting research at risk
For many birdwatchers, recording a species outside its normal range is the holy grail. In the UK, the discoveries often make national headlines. The western reef heron, for example, usually found in Africa and southern Europe, was spotted in a seaside town in north Wales in June, and widely celebrated on birding forums. But a new scourge […]
Family-Friendly Outdoor Activities to Connect With Nature
Spending time outdoors as a family is one of the best ways to create lasting memories while developing a deeper appreciation for the natural world. In a time when many children and adults spend more hours indoors, outdoor activities provide an opportunity to explore forests, lakes, rivers, and wildlife habitats firsthand. Connecting with nature does […]
It looks like a friendly garden bird, sings like one too – but it’s one of the most toxic creatures alive
What do a poison dart frog from South America and a perching bird from New Guinea have in common? Well, both exude neurotoxins that are, gram for gram, some of the most powerful poisons in nature. That Phyllobates poison dart frogs are highly poisonous is well known – it’s in their name, after all, and a single frog can […]
How to stitch a massive wildlife corridor through the Rocky Mountains
BRITISH COLUMBIA, Canada — On a sunny Thursday in May, Kent Kebe had to scrape yet another bighorn sheep carcass off Highway 93/95 running through Radium, British Columbia. The necropsy confirmed what Kebe, the village’s protective service manager, already knew: A car collision killed the ram. Roadkill deaths hit this community hard. Residents love their […]
Psychiatric Service Dog Letter: How to Ask Your Doctor
A psychiatric service dog letter must be signed by a mental health professional who holds an active license in your state. Most requests fail because the patient asks for the wrong document or approaches a provider who cannot issue one. Under the federal Fair Housing Act, only a letter from a state-licensed mental health professional […]