On a cloudless morning in September, sunlight poured through the canopy of a banyan tree near the banks of the Onilahy River, which runs from southwest Madagascar to the Indian Ocean. The tree grew on the edge of a small karst cliff. Its roots spilled over the side like melting candle wax. I scrambled up […]
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Researchers find evidence of elephant poaching in remote Bangladesh forest
Communities living around a remote, mountainous forest in southeastern Bangladesh, close to Myanmar, have reported cross-border incidents of elephant poaching for years but there was no confirmed evidence. A new study has now documented the first known physical signs of elephant poaching in the forest. The Sangu-Matamuhuri Reserve Forest in southeastern Bangladesh, bordering Myanmar’s Rakhine […]
Cultural Etiquette Around the World: What You Need to Know Before You Go
Travel has a strange way of shrinking the planet while stretching our ideas about how people should behave. One moment, you are sipping tea in a quiet corner of a busy city. The next time you are trying to decide whether a gesture that feels ordinary at home might be rude across the globe. These […]
Gear Up for Nature: Must-Do Active Wildlife Activities in Florida
If you’re looking to shake up your outdoor adventures with some unforgettable wildlife experiences, Florida is the place to be. This state is teeming with opportunities to get up close and personal with nature in dynamic ways. Discover wildlife activities that not only thrill but also educate, ensuring a memorable journey through Florida’s natural wonders. […]
Haunting new study reveals why hundreds of dolphins were found dead in Amazon lake
Scientists have finally discovered why hundreds of dolphins mysteriously washed up dead on the shores of an Amazon lake. Dangerously high temperatures in Brazil’s Lake Tefé led the sea mammals to practically boil to death. Scientist Ayan Fleischmann and his colleagues discovered that an extreme heat wave and severe drought in 2023 skyrocketed the lake’s […]
Amid Japan’s surge in bear attacks, a torrent of AI-generated videos is adding to anxiety
If a record number of fatal bear attacks wasn’t terrifying enough, experts say a torrent of AI-generated videos in Japan purporting to show people in close encounters with the animals is only adding to public anxiety – and could put people at greater risk. While headlines about real attacks and disruption appear on a regular […]
The barred owl’s westward migration threatens other species and a whole ecosystem
A new study of nearly 800 barred owls on the West Coast shows the invasive predator feeds on 29 species given special conservation status by federal and state governments. The list includes mammals, birds, fish, amphibians and reptiles, according to an analysis led by researchers at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, who describe the wide-ranging pressure […]
Birds Feast on Sunflower Seeds in Perfect Autumnal Scene Captured From Kitchen Window
Stunning pictures from England show hungry birds feasting on sunflower seeds in a gorgeous autumn scene. Photographer Andrew Fusek Peters captured the magical moment from his kitchen in Shropshire, as the birds dove into the seeds to release them from fading sunflowers. “It’s basic botanical biology happening before our eyes,” he mused in an interview […]