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UN biodiversity summit to take stock of 2030 goalsRepresentatives from 196 countries are meeting in Yerevan to evaluate biodiversity progress under the 2030 targets. The Kunming-Montreal Gl...- Why did crocodiles survive the asteroid that killed dinosaurs? New study of 7,000 fossils points to warmer climatesAround 250 million years ago, crocodiles and their archosaur relatives faced a significant extinction event. Their survival can be attribut...
- In 2020, Virginia created temporary seabird nesting habitat at Fort Wool and nearby barges; by 2021, royal tern nests there numbered up to 6,283South Island, once a vital breeding ground for seabirds, suffered degradation due to construction activities. In a remarkable turn of event...
- California’s endangered fox is surviving inside solar farms; how a small gap in the fence could help save themThe San Joaquin kit fox has adapted to residing alongside solar panels in California’s San Joaquin Valley. Researchers discovered that a pu...
- Angelina Jolie’s foundation spent 20 years protecting 150,720-acre Cambodian forests; rangers saved nearly 142 species from wire snaresOver twenty years ago, Angelina Jolie launched the Maddox Foundation to promote conservation in Cambodia. Focusing on the vital Samlout for...
- ‘Could you...’: Last words of man killed in Yorkshire Wildlife Park tiger attack revealedIn a shocking incident at Yorkshire Wildlife Park, a young man trespassed into a restricted area, seeking a photograph with a tiger. Tragic...
- This rare green pigeon is vanishing from Southeast Asia. Scientists say fewer than 500 may be leftNew research indicates the Timor green pigeon population is declining rapidly, with estimates suggesting fewer than 500 exist. Hunting and ...
- Greenland sharks can live 400 years without losing their vision: Scientists once thought they were blind, now they know whyGreenland sharks can live for more than 400 years, but scientists once believed the deep-sea giants were functionally blind because of thei...
- New Jersey dumped 219 turtles in a river; now rescuers are building stations to help them survive winter season. Now their return to the wild is complicatedA significant number of turtles have been rescued from a river in New Jersey, sparking urgent rehabilitation efforts. The rescued turtles i...
- Earth’s 7 of 9 Planetary Boundaries have been breached: Amazon, oceans and climate are among systems under pressure as situations continue to worsenEarth's natural systems face mounting pressures, with seven of nine planetary boundaries now breached. The Planetary Health Check 2026 high...
- North Carolina removed 4 to 7 tons of abandoned crab pots from coastal waters; fishermen recycled the metal into 700 feet of new oyster-reef structureAbandoned fishing traps contribute significantly to the deaths of marine life, notably in Chesapeake Bay. A North Carolina initiative creat...
- In 2014, Texas dumped 126,000 cubic yards of mud dug from a ship channel onto a shrinking island; the unusual move rebuilt about 5 acres for nesting birdsSundown Island in Texas has encountered harsh shoreline erosion that has greatly impacted local bird populations. To counter this, a recent...
- In 2021, 654 volunteers began counting insect splats on cars across the UK; by 2024, the survey recorded a 62.5% dropA concerning recent study has highlighted a staggering 62.5% decline in insect populations in the UK, drawing parallels with similar patter...
- In 2016, Wisconsin used 385,000 cubic yards of harbor mud to rebuild vanished Cat Island; more than 30 bird species returned, and 3 piping plover chicks fledgedPiping plovers are thriving on Cat Island in Green Bay thanks to a successful conservation initiative. Engineers repurposed dredged materia...
- 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 ...
- In 2003, Florida reused 6,000 tons of concrete rubble in Pensacola Bay: The material helped build a 7-acre oyster reef, and seagrass later spread to 2.5 acresDowntown Pensacola has witnessed an inspiring transformation through Project GreenShores, which repurposed recycled concrete rubble into a ...
- Oysters disappeared from Ireland's Dublin Bay for 200 years; now 18,000 of them are restoring water purity and reducing coastal erosionOysters are more than fine dining choices; they can also restore ecosystems and purify water. After disappearing from Dublin Bay for over 2...
- 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...
- In 2019, AXA launched a $175 million climate and biodiversity fund. Within a year, $41.5 million had been allocated to projects targeting measurable environmental outcomesIn July 2019, AXA Group launched a $175 million private equity vehicle with a mandate that traditional financiers usually leave to non-prof...
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