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Humpback Whale Washes Ashore in Kitty Hawk; Investigation Underway

December 29, 2024

A juvenile female humpback whale washed ashore on Friday near the Bennett Street Beach Access in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, on December 27, 2024. The 27-foot whale showed visible signs of shark

A large snake resting among a dense tangle of branches near a body of water, likely in a rainforest or swamp-like habitat. Photo Source: The University of Queensland Australia

Discovery·News·Wildlife

Amazon Expedition With Will Smith Locates New Snake Species, DNA Reveals 10 Million Year Split

May 1, 2025

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Scientists have found what might be the world’s largest snake. The Northern Green Anaconda was discovered deep in the Amazon rainforest during filming of a National Geographic series featuring actor Will Smith.

Jackie and Shadow.Photo Source:Sarah Kuta (Smart News)

News·Wildlife

Big Bear Eagles Jackie and Shadow Await Hatching of Three Eggs

February 27, 2025

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Thousands of viewers from around the world are closely watching as Jackie and Shadow, a mated pair of bald eagles nesting in Big Bear Valley, California, incubate three eggs expected to hatch

Marine Life·Science·USA

USF’s Marine Science Team Sets Sights on Sargassum Forecasting with $3.2M Grant

November 7, 2023

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The University of South Florida’s College of Marine Science is on a mission. With a $3.2 million boost from NOAA, they’re tackling a sea of trouble caused by Sargassum. This isn’t your

Forest used as an illustrative image for Vancouver Island old-growth coverage

Environment·Nature

Vancouver Island Old-Growth Debate Returns as Walbran Blockade Reports Logging

Blockaders and forest advocates say logging activity is continuing near the Walbran area of Vancouver Island, where some of British Columbia’s remaining old-growth temperate rainforest stands are located. The campaign has renewed

Rahul Somvanshi

October 14, 2026

An Aldabra giant tortoise, the species of Jonathan

Environment·Nature

Jonathan the 194-Year-Old Tortoise: What His Genome Reveals About Ageing

Could the world’s oldest known land animal help explain why some species age so slowly? A new genetic study of Jonathan, a 194-year-old Aldabra giant tortoise living on St Helena, has identified

Rahul Somvanshi

October 14, 2026

Water flowing over the 25-foot crest of Abrams Falls into a deep rock basin in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Adventure·Nature·News·USA

Texas Hiker Sahil Jilani, 24, Found Dead at Abrams Falls—A Trail With 29 Recorded Water Deaths Since 1971

The body of Sahil Jilani, a 24-year-old from Houston, Texas, was recovered near Abrams Falls in Great Smoky Mountains National Park on October 8, 2026, following a multi-day search. His family confirmed

Rahul Somvanshi

October 14, 2026

A large adult Amur tiger with orange and black striped fur resting on grassy ground within a protected wildlife enclosure.

Nature·News·UK

Yorkshire Wildlife Park confirms Altai the Amur tiger will not be euthanised following Monday’s fatal enclosure incident

Yorkshire Wildlife Park has confirmed that the tiger involved in a fatal incident on 10 October is safe, well, and will not be euthanised. South Yorkshire Police confirmed the animal, named Altai,

Govind Tekale

October 13, 2026

Trail sign at Cumberland Island National Seashore, Georgia

Environment·Nature·World

Cumberland Island Land Exchange Proposal: What the NPS Plan Would Do

A proposed exchange of federal and private land on Georgia’s Cumberland Island is open for public comment until 16 October, putting a long-running question about conservation and private property at one of

Rahul Somvanshi

October 11, 2026

Nature·News·UK

Man Dies After Entering Yorkshire Wildlife Park Tiger Enclosure

A man has died after entering a tiger enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park near Doncaster. South Yorkshire Police said the tiger attacked him and that he was pronounced dead at the scene.

Govind Tekale

October 11, 2026

Lush green forest canopy of the Western Ghats enveloped in mist, showing dense native tree cover threatened by mechanized clearance.

Environment·India·Nature

Dodamarg Tree Felling Update: What the Sasoli Allegations Claim

Since Karmactive’s September report on Sasoli village, the number of trees felled in Dodamarg taluka has climbed past 7,500 — up from 6,000 documented last month. Contractors with heavy earthmoving machinery are

Rahul Somvanshi

October 9, 2026

Male Blue Grosbeak perched outdoors in Freeport, Texas.

Nature·News·USA

Miami Airport Bird-Smuggling Case: Cuban Man Charged

A traveler arriving at Miami International Airport from Havana was arrested after U.S. federal agents discovered 10 live birds concealed in plastic containers sewn into his underwear. The arrest triggered federal charges

Govind Tekale

October 8, 2026

Environment·India·Nature

Afro-Asian Sand Snake Recorded in Kutch After 150-Year Gap

A forest department officer on routine patrol in Kutch has documented the Afro-Asian sand snake (Psammophis schokari) for the first time in the district since 1872. The slender, fast-moving reptile had not

Govind Tekale

October 8, 2026

A large adult Greenland shark swimming in cold deep ocean waters during an offshore scientific survey.

Environment·Nature·Sustainability

Greenland shark bounty: why the $45 payout for 1,000 animals was stopped

If you buy sustainably certified cold-water halibut from North Atlantic fisheries, a municipal dispute off Greenland’s coast came close to threatening the supply chain that certifies it. The Avannaata municipal council approved

Rahul Somvanshi

October 6, 2026