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.
Colorado could bring back wolverines in an unprecedented rewilding effort
A bipartisan group of Colorado lawmakers are proposing legislation to reintroduce wolverines, one of the country’s rarest carnivores, into a state primed with deep snow and high mountains.
Mexican Wolf Population Grows for Eighth Consecutive Year
The wild population of Mexican wolves saw another year of growth in 2023, according to the results of the annual survey.
Ridding Macquarie Island of pests pays off as seabirds come back from the brink – but recovery has just begun
One of the largest publicly funded conservation investments in history is starting to pay off on Macquarie Island.
Hungry sea otters are helping save California’s marshlands from erosion
The return of sea otters and their voracious appetites has helped rescue a section of California marshland, a new study shows.
Just 18% of Land Needed to Meet Biodiversity Goals Is Adequately Protected, Study Finds
A new study has found that much of the land needed to preserve biodiversity and maintain well-being for humans is lacking protections that would prevent development.
Forest restoration planned for Colombia’s Farallones de Cali National Park
Farallones de Cali National Park, located on Columbia’s Pacific coast, will undergo long-term habitat restoration.
African elephant populations stabilise in southern heartlands
African elephant populations have stabilised in their southern heartlands after huge losses over the last century.
Saving the African penguin from climate change and overfishing
A hatchery and protected sanctuary in South Africa is boosting penguin numbers.
Elephants on the loose after reserve fence stolen
Communities in northern KwaZulu-Natal have been urged to stop cutting and stealing game reserve fences after a group of elephants escaped from the iThala Game Reserve.
Locking Horns With Challenges: How Wildlife Vets Play a Vital Role in Advancing Conservation!
Besides treating animals that live in the wild for diseases and injuries, wildlife veterinarians also assist in introducing animals to new sanctuaries
Seabirds Can Help Predict the Size of Fish Stocks—If Only We’d Listen
The scientists who study terns, puffins, and other seabirds are trying to get fisheries managers to heed their warnings.
DNA From Paw Prints in the Snow Could Help Monitor Polar Bears and Other Threatened Animals
Scientists are adopting non-invasive techniques to track elusive wildlife like polar bears, snow leopards, and Eurasian lynxes, using environmental DNA extracted from their paw prints in the snow. This provides details on population size, migration patterns, and species interconnectedness, aiding in conservation efforts.
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.