Just Over 30 Balkan Lynx Left In The Wild
The current range of the Balkan lynx (Lynx lynx balkanicus) largely corresponds with the line of the Balkan Green Belt which runs between Albania and North Macedonia as well as between Albania,
The Last of Her Kind: Yangtze Giant Soft-Shell Turtle Dies, Leaving Only Two Known Survivors
The Yangtze giant soft-shell turtle is on the brink of extinction. Having been washed ashore, the last known female of the species was discovered ashore, dead in Vietnam at Dong Mo Lake. The turtle measured 156 cm and had a
Mysterious Manis Mysteria: The Tale of the Ninth Pangolin and a Call for Conservation
Unveiling a chapter unknown in the realm of biodiversity, a groundbreaking study published on September 25, 2023, has brought to light a previously unrecognized
Amur Tigers Roam Kazakhstan Again After 70 Years, Breeding Plans Set for Future Wild PopulationsUpto 50 by 2035
A pair of Amur tigers, Bodhana and Kuma, who were captive at the Anna Paulowna Sanctuary (Netherlands), have been transferred to the Ile-Balkhash Nature
South Africa Loses 103 Rhinos in 2025: National Parks Targeted as KwaZulu-Natal Sees 72% Drop
Rhino poaching in South Africa remains stubbornly high despite conservation efforts. In the first three months of 2025, poachers killed 103 rhinos, averaging 34.3 per month—virtually unchanged from 2024’s monthly average of
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Florida’s First Fatal Bear Attack: 89-Year-Old Man and Dog Killed as Black Bear Population Exceeds 4,000
A man identified as Robert Markel and his pet dog were reportedly killed in what might be Florida’s first documented fatal. The incident occurred on May 5, 2025 in a remote area
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Philadelphia Zoo’s First Pied Tamarin Twins Born Amid 80% Species Decline Projection
Philadelphia Zoo recently welcomed two critically endangered pied tamarin twins, born on February 27 to first-time parents Whitney and Napoleon. This marks the first birth of pied tamarin twins at the zoo
Escaped Kangaroo Shuts Down Alabama Interstate, Marks Third Such Incident in Four Years
Interstate travel in Alabama took an unexpected turn on April 29, 2025, when Sheila, a pet kangaroo decided to go walkabout on I-85. The marsupial’s highway adventure caused more than just double-takes
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Ethiopian Wolves Feed on Nectar, Possibly Aiding Pollination Amid Disease Threats
Recent observations have documented an extraordinary behavior among Ethiopian wolves. Interestingly, these rare carnivores engage in nectar feeding from Ethiopian red hot poker flowers, potentially making them the first large carnivore known
100 Humans vs. 1 Gorilla: How a Viral Debate with 4B Impressions Exposed Our Primate Connection
The internet’s strangest wildlife showdown has experts, celebrities, and millions worldwide picking sides in a battle that will never happen—yet reveals surprising truths about our relationship with our closest relatives in the
Endangered Masai Giraffe Born as Wild Numbers Fall Below 33,000
A male Masai giraffe calf wobbled into existence on April 23 at San Diego Zoo Safari Park, born to mother Mara and father Gowon. This spotted youngster, while undeniably adorable with those
Washington Bans Commercial Fish Farms After 250,000 Salmon Escape: First Worldwide Complete Ban Takes Effect 2025
After more than 40 years of commercial fish farming in its waters, Washington has become the first place worldwide to completely remove and permanently ban commercial finfish net pen aquaculture. On January
King Vulture Puppet‑Rearing: Bronx Zoo Revives 40‑Year‑Old Conservation Technique
A fuzzy white king vulture chick hatched at the Bronx Zoo on February 25, 2025, is getting an unusual start to life. Zoo staff are raising this rare chick with a specially
Rahul Somvanshi
EPA Pesticide Permit Lawsuit Exposes 97% Reporting Loophole Threatening Endangered Species and Water Quality
A major lawsuit filed by the Center for Biological Diversity is taking the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to task over its handling of pesticides in America’s waterways. The legal action targets what