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In 2016, Montana researchers used drones to drop peanut butter vaccine pellets for prairie dogs, hoping to protect the endangered ferrets that depend on themIn Montana, drones were utilized to distribute peanut butter-flavored plague vaccines to prairie dogs in a crucial effort to protect the en...
Svalbard polar bear woken by foghorn, triggering fine worth thousands of dollars for wildlife disturbanceA visitor in Svalbard received a substantial fine for using a foghorn to wake a polar bear. This action unnecessarily disturbed protected w...
The hidden owl war: An invasive owl is conquering ancient forests, putting the threatened northern spotted owl at even greater riskInvasive barred owls are occupying ancient forests vital for northern spotted owls. These aggressive competitors concentrate in the exact h...
In 1924, a couple travelled miles by boat to study Alaska's wildlife on their honeymoon. 18 years later, they reshaped 8.9 million Arctic acres for ecological conservationOlaus and Mardy Murie dedicated their lives to protecting America's wild landscapes. Their research and advocacy significantly influenced c...
Gujarat's Deesa to get Asia's first desert-themed night safari & zooGujarat's Deesa will soon host Asia's first desert-themed drive-through night safari and zoological park. This expansive park will cover ap...
In 1964, Wisconsin closed this railway line. Today, 60,000 visitors come here every yearA railway line in Wisconsin that stopped carrying trains in 1964 has found a surprising second life. The former Elroy-Sparta route is now a...
Jackie the famous Big Bear eagle has died; What happens to her body next could help native American tribesJackie, the adored bald eagle and internet icon, has left us at the age of fourteen. Her remains will be sent to a federal program aimed at...
What psychologists say about emotional weakness often surprises people, but can understanding these underlying psychological triggers empower us to rebuild unbreakable mental resilience?Feeling mentally weak does not always mean a person lacks emotional strength. Psychologists often look at the stress behind the reaction. C...
In 1922, biologist Olaus Murie entered the Alaskan wilderness to study caribou; his field research later influenced how Mount McKinley National Park managed predators and wildlifeOlaus Murie's early caribou studies provided crucial data for Mount McKinley National Park. His brother Adolph later researched wolves, inf...
In the 1800s, Americans planted tamarisk for windbreaks and erosion control; by 2005, the tree had spread across western river systems and become a major management concernTamarisk was originally brought in for various practical applications, but it has since proliferated across western waterways. This invasiv...
The parrot on America’s El Yunque quarter once had only about 13 birds left in the wild; biologists bred and released new flocks across Puerto RicoFeatured on the 2012 US quarter, the Puerto Rican parrot symbolizes a triumph over extinction. In the 1990s, a genetic analysis unveiled a ...
'Ajit Doval’s undercover agent': Man posing as IAS officer arrested; police seize Tesla, 31 litres of imported liquor and barasingha hornsIn Bihar, police apprehended an individual masquerading as both an IAS officer and a National Security Agency agent. During a raid on his h...
In 1970s American bald eagles were saved from brink of extinction, decades later California's internet sensation, social media viral species Jackie dies. Officials announce cause of deathAmerican bald eagles teetered on the brink of extinction until the pesticide DDT was banned in the 1970s and other protections were establi...
Mining project near India's first marine sanctuary, national park in Gujarat gets nodA bauxite and marl mining initiative has secured essential clearance close to Gujarat's important marine conservation zones. Nestled severa...
US tightens travel rules for people returning from Ebola-hit regionsUnited States is restricting travel from certain African nations to curb Ebola spread. Passengers from Uganda and South Sudan will undergo ...
In 1990, Guatemala launched an ambitious mahogany restoration program in Petén to combat deforestation. Years later, it produced Central America's largest natural forest and transformed the province into a global conservation modelGuatemala's 1990 mahogany restoration program changed the future of the country's forests. Instead of losing more rainforest, the Maya Bios...
Ladakh to launch India's first high-altitude wildlife safari, LG approves eco-tourism initiativeLadakh is set to embark on a groundbreaking initiative by launching India's first high-altitude wildlife safari focused on eco-tourism. Thi...
Human-wildlife conflict: Parliamentary panel backs AI, drones and GIS for mitigationInnovative tools like GIS and AI are being explored to enhance responses to human-wildlife conflicts. The committee emphasized strategies f...
Jackie the bald eagle's recovery takes a worrying turn after latest health updateJackie the bald eagle faces a health setback after recent blood tests revealed concerning results. Her packed cell volume has fallen, promp...
Big Bear bald eagle Jackie faces new health crisis as bloodwork shows worsening anemiaBeloved bald eagle Jackie's anemia has worsened, veterinarians reported. Her packed cell volume fell to thirteen percent, indicating a decl...