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Florida biologists remove 177 invasisve Burmese pythons weighing over 8,000 pounds. Stops 4,100 eggs from entering the ecosystem. Still there is a much bigger problemFlorida wildlife researchers conducted a significant removal effort by capturing 177 Burmese pythons and recovering 4,100 eggs. This remova...
First scientific record of Sistan sand boa in India: 3 snakes found In Rajasthan’s Sikar; here’s how to identify themResearchers have identified the Sistan sand boa in Rajasthan’s Sikar district, marking its first scientific record in India. The findings, ...
Douglas Tompkins backed giant anteater rewilding in Argentina's Iberá wetlands in 2007. 17 years later, more than 100 rescued anteaters had been returned to the wildGiant anteaters were reintroduced to Argentina's Iberá wetlands in 2007 after suffering population declines. Over 100 giant anteaters have ...
Rosita Corey was a Massachusetts schoolteacher who recorded spring bird arrivals for decades; her old notes now help show that some birds are arriving about 7 days earlierRosita Corey’s birdwatching records reveal significant changes in spring migration timing for various species. Migratory birds in Concord, ...
In 1967, Los Angeles Zoo began breeding mountain tapirs from one pair, and the effort still shapes the species todayThe Los Angeles Zoo launched its mountain tapir breeding program in 1967, starting with a single pair. A significant achievement followed i...
DNA reveals four gentoo penguin species instead of one after more than 100 years. Scientists now fear some island populations could lose their homes to global warmingNew genomic research has resolved a century-old debate over gentoo penguins, revealing four distinct species rather than one with several s...
Isabella Tree used free-roaming animals instead of intensive farming to revive soils; the result transformed 3,500 acres into a wildlife haven with 13 bat speciesOnce a struggling farm, the Knepp Estate is now a vibrant wildlife sanctuary thanks to the move away from intensive agriculture. Stretching...
Florida doesn't know where invasive giant Burmese pythons are hiding in the Everglades. So scientists are following the malesIn Florida, scientists are cleverly using male Burmese pythons equipped with transmitters to track down their breeding groups. These males ...
Crab egg predator found for the first time off US Pacific Coast: Tiny crustacean living on crab eggs has scientists worried about California fisheriesA tiny crab egg predator has been discovered off California’s Pacific Coast, where scientists found nicothoid copepods living on the eggs o...
A double take in Cape Cod: Rare two-headed turtle found after 5 yearsA rare two-headed diamondback terrapin hatchling was found in Cape Cod, Massachusetts. This unusual developmental anomaly, known as bicepha...
New wild cat species Leopardus tilcayo is identified for first time in 100 years and it’s smaller than a house cat. See picsA new wild cat species Leopardus tilcayo has been identified by the scientists for the first time in 100 years. It was found in Bolivia's l...
Conservationist Matt Conn bought 67 acres of damaged Louisiana land. For a decade, he personally rebuilt it; the restored wetland had recovered diverse native vegetation and multiple ecosystemsOver a decade, Matt Conn dedicated his efforts to the restoration of 67 acres of degraded land in Louisiana. By eradicating invasive specie...
Scientists found an 8-year-old Neanderthal child in a Belgian cave, and DNA from her molar is helping reveal a hidden chapter of our ancient pastThe Scladina child was an approximately eight-year-old Neanderthal who lived more than 120,000 years ago in what is now Belgium. Her remain...
Yellow bellied sea snake found at California beach: Is it poisonous? What you should do if you encounter the rare snake nearbyA rare yellow-bellied sea snake was spotted at a Southern California beach, prompting questions about its venom and safety. Here is what to...
In 2002, crews removed rats from California’s Anacapa Island; 10 years later, rare seabirds were returning and the island’s ecosystem was recoveringAnacapa Island shows significant seabird recovery ten years after rat removal. Ashy storm-petrels now nest there, and Cassin's auklets have...
In the 1940s, a few snakes arrived in Guam hidden in military cargo; decades later, nine of the island’s 11 native forest bird species were goneGovernment bodies are collaborating with local citizen scientists in a proactive approach towards snake removal on Guam. This program's aim...
In 1995, only 51 kakapo were left, including just 20 females. Now, New Zealand’s rare flightless parrot has reached 325, but they don't breed every yearNew Zealand's kakapo parrot has seen a remarkable increase in its population, which now stands at 325 individuals, a recovery from a mere 5...
In Florida’s Everglades, Burmese pythons are helping scientists track pollutionIn Florida's Everglades, Burmese pythons are unexpectedly aiding scientists in pollution research. By accumulating harmful substances like ...
First detected in the 1950s, an invasive snake has multiplied to more than 2 million on a US territory, wiping out native birds and surprisingly causing another species to boom to levels 40 times higher than on surrounding areasThe brown treesnake invasion in Guam has wreaked havoc on local ecosystems, decimating native bird populations and leading to a surge in sp...
17-year-old spends 40 nights searching mountains, finds rare snake that scientists confirmed as a new speciesA remarkable 17-year-old, Hu Jiahao, displayed unwavering commitment in his quest to uncover a new snake species in the rugged Kuocang Moun...