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How an endangered Washington ground squirrel is determining when crews can dig at Oregon’s renewable energy site built for 100,000 homes - The unexpected environmental challenge behind a massive wind, solar and battery project and why construction work must be carefully timed to protect the tiny mammalA significant renewable energy initiative in Oregon is experiencing delays in its construction schedule due to the presence of the endanger...
For 35 years, Dolly Parton’s Tennessee theme park was home to bald eagles. Now they’re movingFollowing a severe storm, Dollywood's Eagle Mountain Sanctuary will be closing its doors, leading to a relocation of non-releasable bald ea...
Hyderabad engineer quits 13-year IT career to build wildlife startup, says ‘Nature is the greatest teacher’, earns Rs 80 lakh annuallySai Kiran Bhagavatula left his IT career to launch Wildlife Whisperers in 2023. This venture teaches corporate lessons by observing animal ...
In 2022, Alaska began replacing a fish-blocking culvert with a 100-foot bridge at Little Tonsina River with a $1.3 million budget. 1 year later, 70.4 miles of salmon habitat were reopened to fish safelyA flood-damaged culvert along Alaska’s Little Tonsina River long prevented salmon from swimming upstream. In July 2022, crews began replaci...
In 2024, Florida scientists found a hidden trail left behind by invasive snakes — their DNA can linger in water and soil even after they disappearA 2024 study by Florida scientists found that invasive snakes can be detected through traces of DNA left behind in water and soil. The new ...
In 1998, Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek donated 74 acres in Hollywood Hills worth $2 million and the land is now a protected open space beside Runyon CanyonAlex Trebek’s legacy extends beyond Jeopardy!: in 1998, the beloved game show host donated 74 acres of Hollywood Hills land valued at $2 mi...
In 1980s, scientists moved 140 sea otters to a California island as an insurance policy; most disappeared, but the population eventually reboundedIn the late 1980s, wildlife officials initiated a relocation effort by moving southern sea otters to San Nicolas Island. Initially, many of...
Dr. Seuss’ ‘Cat in the Hat’ trend sparks school fears in Kentucky and Tennessee as creepy posts name students and schoolsDr. Seuss’ iconic Cat in the Hat has taken a disturbing turn online, with creepy AI-generated videos and images spreading across TikTok and...
In 1987, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service captured 27 wild California condors to save them from extinction. 32 years later, the recovery program hatched its 1,000th chick, marking one of North America’s greatest wildlife recoveriesCalifornia condors faced extinction with only twenty-seven birds remaining. Conservationists captured all remaining birds for a successful ...
In 1972, English photographer bought a remote island in south Atlantic Ocean with rats. Today, 2 million seabird pairs and 5 penguin species call it homeIn 1972, English naturalist and photographer Ian Strange bought New Island in the Falklands with Roddy Napier, finding it overgrazed and af...
Amitabh Bachchan's co-actress ruled Bollywood in 90s. After quitting films, she became a wildlife photographer. What led to her second career in her 80s?Waheeda Rehman transitioned from a legendary Indian actress to a dedicated wildlife photographer. She initially trained as a dancer before ...
In 2026, scientists tracked 4,581 animals across 37 species; more than 65% changed their behaviour simply when humans were nearbyResearchers tracking 4,581 animals across 37 species in the US found that more than 65% changed how they used space when humans were nearby...
Love exploring wildlife? These 7 countries are a must-visit?From open grasslands and dense forests to wetlands and tropical coastlines, these destinations offer different ways to see wildlife in its ...
In 2018, Natasha Whetzel helped burn 20 acres at Delaware’s Hurley Tract to restore habitat. 10 weeks later, native purple love grass had spread extensively, transforming the site into habitats for birds and pollinatorsConservation work in southern Delaware is helping restore and protect important habitats within the Nanticoke River watershed. At Middlefor...
COVID lockdowns accidentally created an experiment scientists could never have deliberately run: What happens when the roads and buildings stay, but the people disappear?The COVID-19 lockdowns accidentally created a rare real-world experiment for scientists, as human activity suddenly dropped while roads, bu...
Nashville airport could turn into one dedicated to Dolly Parton after Tennessee governor's proposal: What does it say?Tennessee Governor Bill Lee has proposed renaming Nashville International Airport after Dolly Parton, three days after the country music ic...
Beneath one of America's most visited national parks, lies a forgotten town. What happened 100 years ago in Great Smoky Mountains National Park?In 1908, the lumber corporation laid the foundations of Elkmont, which flourished into a vibrant town housing over fifteen hundred resident...
In 1943, families displaced from a North Carolina town were promised a road home; 83 years later, the seven-mile ‘Road to Nowhere’ still ends above their lost villageThe Road to Nowhere ultimately represents much more than an unusual dead-end highway in North Carolina. It is a reminder of the human cost ...
In 2016, Dolly Parton gave $1,000 per month for six months to Tennessee wildfire victims, raising $8.9 million through My People fundThe world mourns the loss of country music legend Dolly Parton, who passed away peacefully at eighty in Nashville on August 25. From her mo...
Dolly Parton, country music legend, Miley Cyrus' godmother dies at 80 — The extraordinary life & legacy of the American iconDolly Parton, a celebrated singer and songwriter, has passed away at age eighty. Her career spanned over six decades, bridging musical genr...