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Illinois drained two lakes for farmland for about 70 years; after conservationists bought Emiquon in 2000 and began restoring the wetlands, spring waterbird counts exceeded 119,000Since its transformation from farmland into a flourishing wetland began in 2000, Emiquon Preserve has seen extraordinary returns in wildlif...- Maryland gave disappearing seabirds a floating wooden island in 2020; six years later, common terns built 376 nests on it and 84 more on nearby restored landIn Maryland, conservationists created a floating island to provide nesting sites for common terns. This solution came as natural nesting ar...
- Adani Group rejects allegations of lowering Tarali PSP project costs to cut statutory obligationsThe group spokesperson in a statement said the online proposal was submitted solely for site investigation purposes, while the State Board ...
- Most of Louisiana's Rabbit Island was flooded in 2020; after crews restored 102 acres of nesting habitat, birds built more than 11,600 nests in the first seasonRabbit Island, located in southwestern Louisiana, is undergoing an extensive restoration project aimed at reviving habitats for colonial wa...
- Yosemite had lost its red-legged frogs; in 2016, teams began restoring the population, and 10 years later, the program reached 10,000 releases as recovery continuesThe successful reintroduction of California red-legged frogs to Yosemite marks a significant achievement in conservation efforts that began...
- Since 2017, over 20,000 volunteers have classified hidden-camera photos from Kenya; more than 4,000 showed giraffes, including 175 calvesIn a remarkable showcase of citizen science, over 20,000 volunteers rallied together to classify images captured by motion-activated camera...
- More than 5,500 volunteers classified Florida wildlife photos; over 1 million classifications recorded 43 species across 14 management areasIn the Everglades, thousands of enthusiastic volunteers have played a pivotal role in wildlife identification through camera trap images. S...
- Python at Taj Mahal: 7-foot-long snake found at India's most visited tourist place in a washroomA snake rescue operation was launched at the Taj Mahal after a CISF personnel spotted a large reptile in a staff washroom. The incident als...
- Congress flags 'gigantic scandal' as Adani cuts Maharashtra hydropower project cost by 99%Congress has raised concerns regarding a significant cost reduction by Adani Green Energy for a hydropower project. The price dropped from ...
- In 2024, 1,865 volunteers reviewed underwater videos; cameras recorded 4 fish species missed by traditional trapsThe Where's Walleye? project showcases how researchers leveraged traditional fish traps and high-tech underwater cameras to refine fish sur...
- Connecticut restored 34 acres of damaged salt marsh in 2022; two years later, native grasses were thriving, and shorebirds were nesting on newly built moundsA major salt marsh restoration project at Great Meadows Marsh in Connecticut is showing promising results for coastal wildlife and biodiver...
- Indian popular tourist spot ranked in among World’s top 10 beaches. Check the listGoa's Palolem Beach has secured the sixth position in the Global Beach Index 2026, becoming the only Asian beach in the global top 25. Know...
- Environmental groups embrace AI, even as they warn of data center impactsEnvironmental organisations are increasingly leveraging artificial intelligence to enhance conservation efforts and analyze ecological data...
- In 1990, a Texas family donated a cave to protect its bats; today, about 4 million female bats use it as a nursery each summerA Texas family's vision for conservation transformed their cave into the Eckert James River Bat Cave Preserve in 1990, eschewing fertilizer...
- Two Iowa families donated adjoining properties totaling 21 acres for wildlife; the land was transferred to county conservation for public useA heartwarming act in Pocahontas County, Iowa, sees neighbors John and Sally Pascal team up with Gail Ewan to donate land for a new 21-acre...
- A couple helped fund a new hospital for rescued wildlife in Thailand; it opened in December 2025 to provide emergency treatment and ongoing careA newly established wildlife hospital in Thailand aims to enhance medical care for rescued animals facing injuries and threats from exploit...
- Vantara hosts EARAZA conference, puts data and technology at the heart of wildlife conservationThe four-day EARAZA Annual Conference 2026 at Anant Ambani’s Vantara in Jamnagar brought together 98 institutions from 30 countries. Vantar...
- In Washington, scientists excluded elk from rainforest plots for 36 years; shrubs became 5 to 6 times more abundant, while 46 plant species disappearedA comprehensive study conducted over 36 years in Washington's Olympic Peninsula has unveiled striking insights into elk exclusion's impact ...
- SC notices to Centre, Assam on Oil India plea on rejection of drilling proposal at national parkThe Supreme Court has requested responses from the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas regarding Oil India's proposal. This proposal invo...
- In 1992, Louisiana had as few as 150 black bears left; 30 years later, habitat restoration and relocations helped rebuild the population to about 750 bearsIn the early 1990s, Louisiana black bears were on the brink of extinction due to habitat loss caused by human development. Thanks to dedica...
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