California just took a historic step to protect migratory birds. Now, the rest of the country must do the same. A new law permanently reinstates the California Migratory Bird Protection Act, ensuring continued enforcement of the federal Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA). This legislation safeguards over 1,000 native bird species, from the majestic bald eagle […]
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Grisly recording reveals bat catching, killing and eating robin mid-flight
Bats are generally viewed as harmless, if spooky, creatures of the night. But scientists have revealed a more savage side, after witnessing a greater noctule bat – Europe’s largest bat species – hunting, killing and devouring a robin mid-flight. The grisly recording reveals the bat as a formidable predator, climbing to 1.2km (4,000ft) before embarking […]
Green hydrogen development threatens wildlife in Chile
Green hydrogen promoters tout it as the clean energy of the future. In 2020, Chile launched its National Green Hydrogen Strategy, looking to position the country as a leader in producing and exporting hydrogen by 2030 while reaching carbon neutrality. “Today we are taking a new step forward in producing clean energy, protecting nature and […]
Encounter Africa’s Iconic Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
Nuzzled in the center of Tanzania lies the Ngorongoro Crater — a hotspot for wild animals with nature in full bloom. A spectacular place where wild species roam freely across the sweeping landscapes, in a setting that can only be described as a natural masterpiece. As you gaze across the expansive caldera, cast your eyes […]
How to become a birder: 10 easy ways to start this life-changing hobby
I’m assured this is a big deal: on the far side of a field in Thetford, separated from me by a gate, there is a stone-curlew. Jon Carter, from the British Trust for Ornithology, patiently directs my binoculars up, down and past patches of grass until my gaze lands on an austere-looking, long-legged brown bird. […]
Thousands of Protected Birds Slaughtered in Lebanon for Social Media Clout
A shocking new study has revealed the staggering scale of illegal bird poaching in Lebanon, where social media has become a disturbing trophy wall for wildlife crime. Published in Oryx and reported by Mongabay’s Spoorthy Raman, the study analyzed over 1,800 images posted on Instagram and Facebook between 2011 and 2023, showing nearly 30,000 dead […]
The watchers who prey on Israel’s falcon poachers
For the volunteer watchers scanning southern Israel’s wheatfields, protecting migratory falcons from poachers is a highly coordinated security operation. The raptors may top the food chain in the wild, but here the predators can themselves become the prey. Many protected species of migratory birds spend their winters in this agricultural area close to the Gaza […]
As Trump Attempts to Reform Federal Government, Hunters and Anglers Face ‘Unintended Consequences’
If hunters and anglers look at hits to America’s conservation infrastructure over the last two months, it’s easy to spot the wreckage. The wholesale firing of U.S. Forest Service personnel has reduced field staff to just one or two employees to manage visitation and timber sales, and to enforce laws on entire National Forest districts. […]