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Cougar cubs lying down in snow. Photo Source - Michigan Department of Natural Resources (Facebook)

Cougar Cubs Confirmed in Michigan After Over a Century

In a remarkable wildlife discovery, cougar cubs have been confirmed in Michigan’s wilderness for the first time in over 100 years. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) verified the presence of

Govind Tekale

March 16, 2025

A vibrant lizard, likely a skink, resting in its natural habitat. Photo Source - Jonathan Mays, (FWC)

Conservation·Wildlife

Trump Sued Over 11 Florida Species Facing Extinction Due to Delays

A major legal battle has begun in Florida as environmental advocates take action to protect several unique species facing extinction. The Center for Biological Diversity, backed by legal support from Stetson University’s

Govind Tekale

March 16, 2025

Florida International University scientist Diego Cardeñosa inserts the collected samples from imported fish into the PCR device to identify the fish species. Photo Source:: NOAA Fisheries

Marine Life

NOAA’s New Device Identifies 100+ Fish Species in Hours, Halts 40 Tons of Illegal Seafood

NOAA has successfully tested a new field device that can identify fish species on the spot, helping catch over 40 tons of illegally trafficked seafood during its first trial. The device, which

Govind Tekale

March 13, 2025

Spiny-Tail Crayfish, in a natural setting with dry grass, rocks, and soil. It appears to be well-adapted to its environment. Photo Source: U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service

Conservation·Marine Life

Spinytail Crayfish Populations Stable Across Six Mississippi Counties

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) announced that the spinytail crayfish, native to southern Mississippi, does not need federal protection under the Endangered Species Act. After careful study, researchers found the

Govind Tekale

March 11, 2025

Representative Image. Vulture conservation in Tamil Nadu gets a boost as TN Govt sets up a State level committee to work on an Action Plan for vulture conservation. Photo Source: Supriya Sahu IAS (twitter)

Conservation·India·Wildlife

Wayanad Vulture Population Surges: 2025 Census Reveals Significant Increase

The 2025 synchronized vulture census across Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Karnataka has revealed encouraging results for these crucial scavengers. Most notably, the vulture population in Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary more than doubled from

Govind Tekale

March 10, 2025

Award-winning Yorkshire Wildlife Park has welcomed a new Crowned Lemur. (Yorkshire Wildlife Park)

Conservation·Wildlife

Yorkshire Wildlife Park’s New Lemur Bindi Joins Conservation Efforts

Yorkshire Wildlife Park has welcomed Bindi, a 12-year-old crowned lemur, to its Lemur Woods habitat as part of ongoing efforts to protect this endangered species. The female lemur arrived from Suffolk last

Govind Tekale

March 9, 2025

Butterflies. Photo Source: Jack Cochran (Binghamton University).

Wildlife

US Butterfly Populations Plummet 22% Over 20 Years

America’s butterfly populations have plummeted by 22% in just two decades, according to a landmark study published in Science. This significant decline means that for every five butterflies present in 2000, only

Govind Tekale

March 9, 2025

Energy·USA

Carrboro Sues Duke Energy: Allegations of Climate Deception Amid Fossil Fuel Expansion Plans

A coalition of over 150 organizations has called on North Carolina Governor Josh Stein to address Duke Energy’s continued reliance on fossil fuels. The pressure comes as Carrboro files a landmark climate

Sunita Somvanshi

March 9, 2025

Monarch butterflies, Photo Source: Collette Adkins (Biological Diversity)

Conservation·Wildlife

Monarch Butterfly Numbers Nearly Double Yet Remain 80% Below Historical Levels

The population of Eastern Monarch butterflies has nearly doubled over the past year, according to data released by the World Wildlife Fund and Mexico’s National Commission of Protected Natural Areas. The iconic

Govind Tekale

March 8, 2025

Scientists Have Bred Woolly Mice on Their Journey to Bring Back the Mammoth.

Science

Colossal’s ‘Woolly Mice’ Created with 7 Gene Edits: A Step Toward Reviving Woolly Mammoths

Scientists at Colossal Biosciences have created genetically modified “woolly mice” with thick, wavy golden coats as part of their broader effort to bring back the extinct woolly mammoth. This development, announced in

Govind Tekale

March 8, 2025