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May 10, 2024

Wildlife at India’s 2024 Elections: Imaginary Polls Shed Light on Nature’s Demands During Voting Season

India is in the middle of the biggest general election ever. Almost one billion voters are voting to elect the 18th Lok Sabha, making it the largest in the world. There are

Wild tigers are returning to Kazakhstan after 70 years

Asia·Conservation·Wildlife

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 Reserve (Kazakhstan) as part of the reintroduction of the species in the area, where they have

October 14, 2024

Over 3,700 Endangered Species Face Extinction from Natural Disasters Globally, Study Finds

Climate·Conservation·Wildlife

Recently, researchers at the Globe Institute of the University of Copenhagen have discovered how natural hazards pose a threat to multiple endangered species. A

Nigeria’s Largest National Park Sees Alarming Local Wildlife Extinction: Gashaka Gumpti Witnesses Cheetahs, Lions, and Hippos Missing Amid 73% Global Decline

Africa·News·Wildlife

Nigeria’s Gashaka Gumpti National Park, established in 1991 as the country’s largest and most biodiverse protected area, is facing a severe crisis as iconic

Conservation·Nature·News·USA

OSU Acquires 3,110-Acre Forest Near Portland: $27M Deal Creates Research Hub, Opens Public Trails, Protects Salmon Habitat

Oregon State University has purchased 3,110 acres of forest just outside Portland, marking a significant addition to the school’s research forests and creating new outdoor opportunities for the public. The Tualatin Mountain

Govind Tekale

May 11, 2025

Crime·Nature·News·Wildlife

Kenya Busts Ant Smuggling Ring: 5,000 Ants Worth $7,700 Locally Valued at $900,000 in European Markets

In a landmark wildlife trafficking case, Kenyan authorities intercepted two Belgian teenagers with 5,000 live Messor cephalotes ants carefully packed in 2,244 modified test tubes and syringes designed to keep the ants

Govind Tekale

May 9, 2025

Giant Gecko. Photo Source: Lennart Hudel (CC BY 4.0)

Crime·Nature·Wildlife

Unprotected Treasure: 90% of Traded Reptile Species, Including New Caledonia’s Giant Geckos, Lack International Protection

Social media platforms fuel demand for New Caledonia’s extraordinary geckos, driving wild populations toward local extinctions. Wildlife traffickers target these endemic reptiles—some fetching €3,000 per breeding pair in European markets—while forest destruction

Karmactive Staff

May 9, 2025

News·USA·Wildlife

Venomous Asian Needle Ant Invades 19 US States: Health Alert for 2.1% Fatal Reaction Risk and 74.9% Habitat Expansion

A venomous ant from East Asia has quietly invaded much of the United States, with experts now warning about its painful sting and potential to trigger life-threatening allergic reactions. The Asian needle

Karmactive Staff

May 9, 2025

Activism·Nature

Sir David Attenborough at 99: 50+ Species Named After Conservation Icon Who Shaped Climate Policy

As David Attenborough reaches his 99th birthday, his life reveals an extraordinary journey from fossil-hunting child to global conservation icon. Born in 1926, his childhood fascination with ammonites in Charnwood Forest sparked

Rahul Somvanshi

May 8, 2025

A rhino laying on the ground in the dirt.

Africa·Conservation·Latest·Wildlife

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

Govind Tekale

May 7, 2025

Nature·News·USA·Wildlife

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

Tejal Somvanshi

May 7, 2025

Conservation·News·Wildlife

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

Govind Tekale

May 7, 2025

News·USA·Wildlife

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

Karmactive Staff

May 6, 2025

Conservation·Nature·Wildlife

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

Govind Tekale

May 6, 2025

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