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Snake in natural habitat used as a representative photograph for guidance about protected Indian rock pythons.

November 4, 2026

Indian rock pythons are not venomous, but they are protected by law

Indian rock pythons are large snakes, but they are not venomous. The safe approach is to keep your distance and call trained rescue teams rather than trying to handle the snake. The

Australian fisheries officer inspecting maritime equipment during enforcement work

Australia·Environment

Queensland Fisher Fined $10,000 and Boat Crushed as Australia Tightens Illegal Fishing Crackdown

A Queensland fisher has been fined $10,000 and had his boat crushed following an illegal fishing conviction, as Australian authorities step up enforcement across a sector that ABC reported costs Australia millions of dollars per year in lost marine resources.

September 23, 2026

A thresher shark beached at Ocean Shores had its head removed—what WDFW says was lost when that happened

Nature·USA

A thresher shark that washed ashore on a Washington state beach was found with its head removed in the days after it arrived. The

California Petition Seeks State Protection for Pacific Pocket Mouse

Conservation·Wildlife

A major conservation group has filed a petition to protect one of North America’s smallest rodents under California law, as federal protections fall short

Nature·News·Wildlife

Rare Nilgiri Tit Butterfly Found Using Orchid as Host Plant—How This Orchid Could Help Save Endangered Species

Nilgiris in Tamil Nadu is famous for its hill resort of Ooty and the Lawrence School and Defence Services Staff College. They are also a habitat of butterflies. The discovery of Nilgiri

Govind Tekale

October 25, 2024

Conservation·Wildlife

Alstom’s AI-Powered Tech to Tackle Sweden’s 5,000 Annual Train-Wildlife Collisions—Vinnova Funded Field Tests Begin 2024

These are the days of new breakthroughs in AI. One such innovation is taking place in Railways. Vinnova is funding Alstom-and Flox to conduct field tests of a groundbreaking AI system. The

Rahul Somvanshi

October 20, 2024

Conservation·Nature·News·Wildlife

Why The Northern Hairy-nosed Wombat’s Struggle for Survival with Just 400 Alive

The largest and rarest of the wombat species, the northern hairy-nosed wombat is not a much-sighted creature as it prefers mostly to live in burrows According to the Queensland government’s official research

Anisha Sharma

September 7, 2024

The Rhisotope Team experienced a surreal and emotional day as they achieved a significant milestone. ( Photo Credit: Chante (@wits__university) )

Conservation·Nature·Science·Wildlife

Can Radioactive Rhino Horns Prevent Poaching? South Africa Injects 20 Rhinos in Pioneering Study

Researchers in South Africa injected radioactive material into the horns of 20 rhinos to reduce poaching. The idea is for radiation detectors already installed at national borders to detect these horns and

Rahul Somvanshi

July 4, 2024

Conservation·Wildlife

Bioluminescence Under Siege: Over 2,000 Firefly Species Threatened by Habitat Loss and Light Pollution

One of those mysteries is a firefly. Fireflies belong to a family of elatoroid beetles with more than 2,000 species. Their general name is Lampyridae. They appear just before the rainy season.

Govind Tekale

June 26, 2024

Conservation·Nature·Wildlife

$8.2 Million Boost: 92 Hectares of Western Chorus Frog Habitats Protected Across Quebec

The federal Minister of the Environment, Steven Guilbeault, announced on Friday that an investment of $8.2 million granted to various partners since 2022 has allowed for the restoration of western chorus frog

Govind Tekale

June 3, 2024

Activism

The Verdugo Mountains Controversy: Luxury Homes vs. Nature’s Sanctuary!

‘Canyon Hills’ is not just a proposed luxury gated community; it’s a looming shadow over 300 acres of the pristine Verdugo Mountains in Sunland-Tujunga. With 276 lots in the blueprint, the project’s

Govind Tekale

October 2, 2023

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