Hundreds of captive-bred, critically endangered frogs are managing to survive after being released at a fast-flowing mountain stream near Mount Beauty in Victoria, with some moving a “considerable distance” from the release point. More than 600 spotted tree frogs have joined dwindling wild populations in the Kiewa River, as part of a Zoos Victoria conservation […]
Concern over ‘cruel’ fox traps on Black Mountain
A wildlife conservationist has spoken of his “heartbreak” after finding makeshift fox traps on Belfast’s Black Mountain. Aaron Kelly said the traps were made out of old shopping trollies and hidden on privately-owned land overlooking the city. One was baited with a dead magpie on a lever which would slam the trapdoor shut behind any […]
SpaceX Rocket Debris Is Polluting a Turtle Nesting Beach in Mexico
A peaceful stretch of beach in northern Mexico is now a dumping ground for rocket debris—some of it from one of the world’s most powerful private space companies. According to CNN, melted plastics, steel fragments, and blue adhesives from recent SpaceX launches are littering Bagdad Beach in Tamaulipas. This area is home to Kemp’s ridley […]
Rescuers use drones to search for Alaska hiker who “couldn’t walk” after grizzly bear attack on popular trail
A woman was mauled by a grizzly bear while hiking on a popular trail near Anchorage, officials say. The hiker, who has not been identified, was on the Basher Trail in the Chugach Mountains in Anchorage at around 2:30pm on July 22 when the bear attacked, according to The Anchorage Fire Department. The bear reportedly […]
VOTE for the Best Photo of the Month July 2025
Welcome to the “Best Photo of the Month” competition showcasing and celebrating the biodiversity of Planet Earth. Voting is easy and lots of fun. By popular request the number of images to be selected has been increased to six. First click an image and the slideshow will start automatically. Select the SIX images you like best […]
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‘Hero’ father pulls four-year-old child out of mountain lion’s jaws in Washington state
A mountain lion bit a four-year-old child on Sunday while the child hiked with family on Hurricane Ridge in Washington state’s Olympic national park, authorities said. The child’s father reportedly saved the minor’s life by pulling the child from the creature’s jaws. The harrowing – though rare – encounter occurred at about 3.15pm, according to […]
Viral Yellowstone Animal Exodus Is Fake News, Say Park Officials
Rumors that Yellowstone’s wildlife is fleeing en masse have been officially debunked (ABC News) — but that didn’t stop social media from running wild with it. After a series of viral TikTok and Instagram videos claimed that bison, elk, and even bears were evacuating the park in droves, the National Park Service (NPS) has stepped […]
‘It’s spectacular’: volunteer Dorset divers see summer of surging seahorses
The divers emerged from the water smiling with satisfaction. They had found what they were looking for in the undersea meadows off the south coast of England. “Seahorses are tricky to spot,” said Mark Fox. “The seagrass sways and they blend into it pretty well. It helps if it’s sunny and not too choppy but […]