Arctic tundra now emits planet-warming pollution, federal report finds
Arctic tundra, which has stored carbon for thousands of years, has now become a source of planet-warming pollution.
Wildlife Officials Warn Public After Angler Catches Piranha-Like Fish in South Carolina Lake
15-year-old Drew Patrick was fishing for striped bass when he unexpectedly hooked the exotic fish
Rehabilitated monk seals get second chance at survival, released back into the wild
Thanks to a multi-agency effort, three endangered Hawaiian monk seals have been released back into the wild after being treated for malnourishment.
‘We can’t take their homes’: how the ‘Nest Man of India’ is saving sparrows
At the optimistically named Happy School, in a neighbourhood of Old Delhi, a gaggle of entranced children watch intently as they are shown how to weave together materials to make a sparrow’s nest.
Rhino Calf Born to Rescued Orphan, a Celebration of Conservation Efforts in SA
The Rhino Orphanage is celebrating the birth of a calf; the reason it is so special, is because mom Faith was rescued as an orphan and is today, free again.
Endemic Southeast Asian birds seized far from home raise questions
The 17 birds seized from two suspects in a vehicle were believed to have been smuggled into India from Myanmar.
Florida aquarium to release orca after more than 50 years in captivity
A Florida aquarium has reached a deal with animal welfare advocates to release Lolita, a 5,000-pound (2,268 kg) orca held in captivity for more than half a century, officials said on Thursday.
First cheetah cubs born in India since extinction 70 years ago
India has welcomed the birth of four cheetah cubs – more than 70 years after the animals were declared officially extinct there.
Burmese Pythons, Other Invasive Animals, Devour the Competition in Florida
Florida has captured more than 17,000 Burmese pythons since 2000, but tens of thousands more are likely roaming the Florida Everglades.
African rats are being used to sniff out wildlife crime
An unlikely little hero is being trained to sniff out smuggled wildlife products stashed inside shipping containers – African giant pouched rats.
Most of Lord Howe Island closed to visitors after outbreak of plant fungus
Permanent park preserve temporarily closed over fears myrtle rust fungus outbreak may compromise endemic plant species
How Volunteers are Fighting Wildlife Crime in Uganda and DRC
Queen Elizabeth National Park, with its sweeping savannahs on the eastern shore of Lake Edward, is famously home to a large number of tree-climbing lions.
‘Historic moment’ for nature as Europe’s first wild river national park announced in Albania
One of the last wild rivers in Europe, home to more than 1,000 animal and plant species, has been declared a national park by Albania, making the Vjosa the first of its kind on the continent.
Bumblebee population increases 116 times over in ‘remarkable’ Scotland rewilding project
‘The sound of traffic and a uniform sea of barley have been replaced by the most beautiful meadows, full of wildflowers, young saplings and the buzz of bees’
Barbados Completes World’s First ‘Debt-for-Climate’ Swap
Barbados has secured the world’s first “debt-for-climate” swap to finance crucial water and sewage projects that will help the island cope with the destructive impacts of climate change.
Killer whales have found new homes in the Arctic Ocean, potentially reshaping marine ecology
The vast ice sheets that historically kept killer whales out of the Arctic Ocean are melting as the region rapidly warms.
Pollution in Delhi hits record high, cloaking city in smog
India’s capital, Delhi, imposes emergency measures including closing schools and offices and barring heavy vehicles.
Denmark will plant 1 billion trees and convert 10 per cent of farmland into forest
Danish lawmakers on Monday agreed on a deal to plant one billion trees and convert 10 per cent of farmland into forest and natural habitats over the next two decades in an effort to reduce fertilizer usage.