The number of critically endangered alpine tree frogs, found only in the Australian alps, has crashed by about 80% since the 1980s. Populations have been hit by chytrid fungus, a disease that has devastated amphibian populations globally. But a new study has found a surprising silver lining that – for now – is helping the […]
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Birds Have Best Friends Too, Study Shows
In a discovery that challenges long-standing ideas about animal behavior, a new study has revealed that African superb starlings form long-term social bonds strikingly similar to human friendships. According to a recent article by Jay Kakade for New Atlas, this 20-year study is one of the first to provide strong evidence of non-family cooperative relationships […]
Birds vs. Wind Turbines: New Research Aims to Prevent Deaths
Wind energy is an important tool for reducing carbon emissions. Hundreds of thousands of wind turbines now operate globally, and despite recent challenges in some countries, analysts predict that wind power capacity could grow tenfold by 2050. But wind turbines can have significant environmental impacts, particularly on birds. In 2021, the American Bird Conservancy estimated […]
Dehorning rhinos reduces poaching by 80%, study finds
Cutting the horns off rhinos causes a large reduction in poaching, according to a new study, which raises questions about the effectiveness of expensive anti-poaching techniques used to protect the African mammals. Poaching for horn is a significant threat to the world’s five rhino species. The substance, which is similar to human fingernails, is commonly […]
Man jailed after exotic animal trafficking gang exposed
Noticing a strange smell, officials opened a package from overseas to discover snakes, iguanas, turtles and tarantulas – many of them dead. Two years later, a sweeping investigation into an illegal wildlife trafficking ring has led to a Queensland man being sentenced to jail. Jesse Sayeg pleaded guilty to three offences related to smuggling exotic […]
Wildlife Advocates Condemn Proposed ‘Barbaric’ Florida Black Bear Hunt
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) officials are moving forward with plans for a black bear hunt in the state in December. The proposed 23-day hunt could result in the slaughter of nearly 200 bears — almost five percent of the state’s estimated total. Opponents are calling it a bloodlust-driven trophy hunt with no […]
Rarely seen metres-long ‘doomsday’ oarfish washes up on Tasmania’s wild west coast
At first it looked like a great silver streak on the sand. An oarfish, fantastically long and rarely seen, had washed up on Tasmania’s rugged west coast. Oarfish, one of the ocean’s longest fish, are astonishing creatures that grow up to eight metres long. Nicknamed the “king of herrings” or more unkindly the “doomsday fish”, […]
Jackpot Sounds Names the Top Nature-Rich Brick-and-Mortar Casino Resorts to Visit With Family in 2025
For families who love the thrill of a casino but don’t want to sacrifice fresh air, mountains, or lakeside tranquillity, nature-rich casino resorts are the perfect solution. Jackpot Sounds explored licensed, family-appropriate resorts where world-class gaming meets scenic surroundings — and where both parents and children can find their version of fun. These top five […]