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22 hours ago

"Embrace the Penguin" - But on the Right Continent - SnowBrains

Penguins originated in the Southern Hemisphere, evolving in temperate regions before migrating to Antarctica, contrary to the misconception of their Arctic association.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Woman bitten three times by snake is third Californian to die from snake bite this year

A 78-year-old woman died from snake bites in Mendocino County, marking the third snake-related fatality in California this season.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

A prickle of hedgehogs and an armada of newts: wildlife settles in at London's new Queen Elizabeth garden

The Royal Parks has transformed the former brownfield site into a 8,000 sq metre paradise for flora and fauna, bringing about an estimated 184% increase in biodiverse wildlife habitat.
London
Coronavirus
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Bitten by snakes 200 times on purpose: US man's quest to help deliver new antivenom

Tim Friede's self-experimentation with snakebites aims to develop a universal antivenom to combat rising snakebite incidents due to climate change.
Pets
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

They poo all over the yard': little corellas are terrorising Kangaroo Island and nothing can stop them

Culling thousands of little corellas on Kangaroo Island has not resolved the ongoing issues caused by their presence.
Pets
fromWIRED
3 weeks ago

Snake Bros Keep Getting Bitten by Their Lethal Pets. Only Zoos Can Save Them

Chris Gifford was bitten by a venomous snake and relied on antivenom from a distant zoo to survive.
OMG science
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Deepwater discoveries: scientists find more than 110 new fish and invertebrate species in the Coral Sea

More than 110 new fish and invertebrate species have been discovered in the Coral Sea, with potential for over 200 as more are identified.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Harrowing': Cyclone Narelle leaves graveyard of turtles, dolphins and seabirds in Western Australia

Tropical Cyclone Narelle caused devastation along Ningaloo coastline, leaving thousands of dead turtles, fish, and seabirds on Graveyards beach.
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 month ago

These snakes steal poison from their preyhere's how they know they have enough

Red-necked keelback snakes possess a potent toxin derived from the toads they consume, which can cause severe harm to predators like mongooses. The snakes store these toxins in specialized nuchal glands.
Pets
Roam Research
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

I discovered three new geckos in Cambodia's limestone caves and that's not all we found

Caves host unique ecosystems, often isolated, leading to the evolution of distinct species over time.
Pets
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

New England-based rescue takes in batch of neglected axolotls

Libertyland Axolotl Rescue seeks donations for the rehabilitation of 16 axolotls with injuries and infections.
Science
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Marsupials previously thought extinct for millennia discovered in New Guinea

Two marsupial species presumed extinct for 6,000 years were discovered alive in West Papua rainforests, representing rare Lazarus taxa that survived despite disappearing from fossil records.
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
2 months ago

These Bahamian Islands Are Home to a Rare, Pink Species of Lizard Found Nowhere Else on Earth-Here's How to Visit

The Exuma Island iguana, found only on Bitter Guana Cay in the Bahamas, is nearly extinct with approximately 5,000 remaining and faces threats from illegal hunting and invasive predators.
Environment
fromNature
1 month ago

How these koalas bounced back from the brink of extinction

Victorian koala populations have recovered genetic diversity after near-extinction, demonstrating that species can regain lost genetic variation through effective conservation strategies.
OMG science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 month ago

Koalas show how species can bounce back from genetic dead ends

Koala populations demonstrate that genetic bottlenecks don't necessarily lead to extinction, with some species recovering surprising amounts of genetic diversity after population collapses.
Science
fromNature
1 month ago

Daily briefing: How koalas escaped a genetic bottleneck

Koalas recovered substantial genetic diversity after near-extinction through increased recombination during rapid population expansion, demonstrating that severely depleted species can restore lost genetic material.
Environment
fromTravel + Leisure
2 months ago

This May Be the Most Snake-infested National Park in the U.S., According to Experts

Big Bend National Park in Texas hosts close to half of all U.S. snake species, making it the snakiest national park in North America, with venomous species concentrated in southwestern desert regions.
London
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Large tortoiseshell butterfly confirmed no longer extinct in UK

The large tortoiseshell butterfly, extinct in Britain for decades, has returned as a resident species with spring sightings across southern England, increasing Britain's native butterfly count to 60.
Pets
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 month ago

What would happen if snakes disappeared like in Zootopia 2? An investigation

Zootopia 2 defends snakes as misunderstood creatures while highlighting their critical ecological importance as mesopredators that control rodent populations and sustain food chains.
Environment
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 months ago

Galapagos tortoise once believed extinct is now roaming free

After nearly 200 years of extinction, 158 tortoises with Floreana ancestry were released onto Floreana Island following a captive breeding program that used genetically-matched pairs from Isabela Island populations.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Disbelief as crocodile captured in Newcastle creek thousands of kilometres from natural habitat

I get there, I look and here's this little crocodile swimming around in the water. The sighting occurred at Federal Park in Wallsend, close to a local pool and primary school. Kirsop said she was met with initial disbelief when she contacted the wildlife rescue group Wires, and the Australian Reptile Park.
Pets
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Good luck Dua Leaper: scientists return frogs wiped out by fungal disease to wild

Green and golden bell frogs were reintroduced to the ACT after about four decades using immunised, microchipped individuals and engineered thermal refuges to combat chytrid fungus.
Environment
fromInsideHook
2 months ago

A Subspecies of Tortoise Returns to the Galapagos Islands

Conservationists reintroduced Floreana giant tortoises to the Galápagos using genetics, captive breeding, NASA habitat mapping, and invasive predator removal to restore the species.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Australian wildlife in harm's way' with volunteers left to pick up the pieces' amid climate crisis, fires and floods

Labor is urged to establish national wildlife protection standards for disaster response, with advocates warning biodiversity risks could become irreversible without coordinated government-funded rescue and rehabilitation services.
Pets
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

My lovely distraction': Live stream of kakapo world's fattest parrot and her chicks captivates New Zealand

A live stream of a rare kakapo parrot nesting in New Zealand has attracted over 100,000 global viewers, with the mother successfully raising three chicks during a record breeding season.
Environment
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

'There are crocodiles everywhere' - thousands are evacuated after major floods in northern Australia

Flooding in Australia's Northern Territory has displaced crocodiles, increasing human danger as police warn against water contact due to aggressive saltwater crocodiles and fast-flowing rivers.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Bermuda snail thought to be extinct now thrives after a decade's effort

Greater Bermuda snail, once feared extinct, has been bred and released with over 100,000 individuals and is now thriving with populations confirmed safe from extinction.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

We are hopeful': small signs of recovery for Scotland's rare capercaillie bird

Capercaillie numbers in parts of the Scottish Highlands show promising recovery due to targeted habitat management and conservation interventions.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

A beaver blind date': animals given freedom to repopulate Cornish rivers

Beavers have been legally released into an English river system for the first time, with reintroductions aiming to establish self-sustaining populations and improve ecosystems.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Lynx could return to Scotland but can rewilders win over wary Highlanders?

Scottish wildlife charities are pursuing a six-year effort to reintroduce lynx to Scottish forests, with 61% public support, while conducting extensive consultations with farmers and stakeholders to address livelihood concerns and build acceptance for the apex predator's return.
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