While less than 1,000 Siamese crocodiles remain in the wild, community members in Laos have released ten of the rare animals into a local wetlands to boost the population. While crocodiles are not hunted, the species (Crocodylus siamensis) is ranked as Critically-Endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature because of the threats of […]
Lake District hikers called to join hunt for England’s only mountain butterfly as scientists fear climate change may squeeze it from its habitat
Hikers enjoying the peaks in England’s largest national park are being asked to keep their eyes on something other than the spectacular views this summer. Wildlife experts at charity Butterfly Conservation are asking trekkers in the Lake District to keep a look out for England’s only butterfly that lives in the mountains, the mountain ringlet. […]
Trump officials plan to destroy a critical government program they probably know nothing about
Nearly two decades ago, scientists made an alarming discovery in upstate New York: Bats, the world’s only flying mammal, were becoming infected with a new, deadly fungal disease that, in some cases, could wipe out an entire colony in a matter of months. Since then, the disease — later called white-nose syndrome — has spread […]
To Cope With Extreme Heat, Clownfish Shrink
During a severe heat wave in 2023, scientists scuba diving off the coast of Papua New Guinea captured clownfish to measure their bodies. Between February and August, they calculated the length of 134 of these iconic, orange and white fish once a month, taking a total of six measurements for each fish. Those measurements revealed […]
Parrots Might Understand More Than We Think About Human Language
Parrots are famous for mimicking human speech, but new research suggests they may also grasp some of what they’re saying. According to a recent article by Marilyn Perkins for Live Science, some parrots use words in context—and sometimes with surprising accuracy. In the wild, parrots communicate through signature calls, a bit like names. But in […]
Illegal killing of mother bear orphans five cubs near Williams Lake
British Columbia’s Conservation Officer Service says an investigation is underway to find the person who illegally shot and killed a female black bear near Williams Lake, leaving behind five cubs.Conservation officers say the incident took place between May 24 and 25 near the community of Big Lake, northeast of Williams Lake. The agency says […]
France’s Circus Lions Goliath and Coralie Begin Their Journey Home to Africa
After more than a decade confined in a barren circus cage, two lions named Goliath and Coralie are finally heading home. Thanks to Animal Defenders International (ADI) and a growing global movement to end wild animal circuses, these majestic animals will soon be roaming free under African skies at the ADI Wildlife Sanctuary in South […]
Petition: Stop the Helicopter Killings of Koalas in Victoria, Australia
The tragic culling of over 700 koalas in Budj Bim National Park in Victoria is a horrifying reminder of how our wildlife is being failed by shortsighted policies. This decision to shoot these beloved creatures from helicopters, after a bushfire ravaged their habitat, was not only a shocking act of cruelty but also a devastating […]