Ecosystem - Page 8

November 3, 2026

Virginia backyard pond: a $160 hand-dug build drew toads within weeks, and it carries a $100-a-year catch

A Virginia backyard pond wildlife habitat does not need a contractor or a big lot. In the fall of 2017, 14-year-old Maggie started digging a roughly 12-foot circular pond by hand in

Dhole standing in grassy habitat in India, illustrating wildlife coexistence discussed in the article

Environment·India·Nature·Policy

What India’s Dholes and Sloth Bears Teach Us About Coexistence

Valparai’s dhole traditions and Hampi’s sloth-bear knowledge show how cultural memory can support wildlife coexistence—alongside science, rights and safety.

October 30, 2026

Lowest Genetic Diversity of All Big Cats Puts Snow Leopards’ Future on Thin Ice Amid Climate Change

Climate·Conservation·Nature·News·Science·Wildlife

Snow leopards face an uncertain future due to their extremely low genetic diversity, according to a groundbreaking study published October 7, 2025, in the

MIT Chemical Fossils Study Reveals Sea Sponges as Earth’s First Animals 541 Million Years Ago

Discovery·Nature·Paleontology·Science

Scientists at MIT have uncovered compelling evidence that the humble sea sponge may have been Earth’s first animal. In a groundbreaking study published in

Dead Northern fur seal Photo Credit: Paul Melovidov (Fisheries.noaa)

Marine Life

Deadly Algal Blooms Kill Northern Fur Seals: Saxitoxin Found Throughout Bering Sea Food Web

A groundbreaking study has linked a powerful neurotoxin from harmful algal blooms to the deaths of northern fur seals in the Bering Sea near Alaska. According to the research published in Marine

Govind Tekale

June 7, 2025

Europe·News·Travel

Norway Approves 3% Tourist Tax as 38.4M Visitors Overwhelm Local Infrastructure and Gardens

Norway has approved a new tourist tax aimed at tackling overtourism problems facing its most popular destinations. Norwegian lawmakers passed legislation on Thursday, June 6, 2025, allowing municipalities to introduce a 3%

Tejal Somvanshi

June 7, 2025

Marine Life·Nature·Science

Coral Creates Islands: IIT Gandhinagar Study Maps How Lakshadweep Atolls Form While Facing 84.6% Coral Bleaching

Lakshadweep’s stunning white beaches aren’t just beautiful—they’re actually made from the remains of ocean creatures. As climate change threatens these low-lying coral atolls with rising seas, researchers from IIT Gandhinagar have conducted

Govind Tekale

June 4, 2025

News·USA·Wildlife

Big Bear Eaglet Sunny Takes Flight at 90 Days, Gizmo Still Nesting

In a moment watched by thousands of online viewers, Sunny, one of two eaglets born to Big Bear’s famous bald eagle pair Jackie and Shadow, has left the nest. The young eagle

Rahul Somvanshi

June 3, 2025

Aviation·Business·News·Travel

Solo Travelers Face Up to 70% Higher Fares; Delta and United Reverse Course Amid Backlash

Following intense public criticism, Delta and United Airlines have eliminated their contentious fare structure that imposed higher costs on people traveling alone. American Airlines remains the only major carrier still implementing higher

Sonali Tiwary

June 2, 2025

Nature·News·Wildlife

Big Bear Eaglet Sunny Hovers for 3.3 Seconds, Drawing 46,000 Live Viewers

After weeks of preparation, Sunny, one of two young bald eagles in Big Bear, achieved a significant milestone in her journey toward independence. During a windy afternoon on May 29, 2025, Sunny

Karmactive Staff

June 2, 2025

Activism·India·News

Valmik Thapar Dies at 73 After 50 Years Tracking Tigers and Serving on 150+ Wildlife Panels

Valmik Thapar, who spent 50 years fighting for India’s tigers, died on May 31, 2025, after battling cancer. He was 73. Thapar became a leading voice for tiger protection without any formal

Govind Tekale

June 1, 2025

Black-footed albatrosses are large seabirds that forage across large portions of the Pacific Ocean. Photo Source: NOAA Fisheries

Conservation·Nature·Wildlife

French Frigate Shoals Albatrosses Face 60% Bycatch Rate Despite Making Up Only 7% of Population

Scientists have developed a breakthrough method to track exactly which breeding colonies of black-footed albatrosses are most affected when these seabirds are accidentally caught by fishing vessels. Using a technique called Genetic

Govind Tekale

June 1, 2025

Canada·Nature·News

Snowy Owl Population Drops 40% in 24 Years as Canada Declares the Arctic Predator Threatened

Canada’s iconic snowy owl is in serious trouble. The Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada has officially labeled the species as threatened, marking a critical milestone for Quebec’s provincial

Rahul Somvanshi

May 29, 2025

Canada·Infestation·News

Invasive Egg-Carrying Pond Loach Found in Nova Scotia’s LaHave River for the First Time

A single female pond loach, heavy with eggs, was discovered in Morgans Falls near New Germany, Nova Scotia on April 29. This marks the first time this invasive fish species has been

Karmactive Staff

May 29, 2025

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