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Apple invests in 14,000 acres of California redwood forest; How tech giant is helping restore wildlife habitats- In 2004, Texas sank 152 discarded concrete power poles weighing 1,457 tons in the Gulf; the unusual load became an artificial reef 130 feet underwater
- UN biodiversity summit to take stock of 2030 goals
- Texas sank a 113-metre cargo ship in 2017; What divers discovered just 7 months later was remarkableIn 2017, Texas deliberately sank the 113-metre cargo ship Kraken in the Gulf of Mexico, to create an artificial reef . The 499 tonne vessel...22 Oct, 2026, 12.39 PM IST
- 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...21 Oct, 2026, 03.40 PM IST
- Over 30,000 species face critical danger: Amazon's Jeff Bezos backs $500 million wildlife plan, but one key detail is missingLaunched at the UN Biodiversity Conference, the New Species Recovery Alliance has garnered a substantial pledge of $500 million. This colla...20 Oct, 2026, 06.47 PM IST
- USDA scientists fenced 1 hectare of aspen against elk but allowed deer, bears and other animals through; within 1 year, protected trees gained 14.5 cm more heightResearch on a ranch in Colorado highlighted the effectiveness of a unique fence in fostering the growth of young aspens. It successfully ke...20 Oct, 2026, 03.00 PM IST
- 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...19 Oct, 2026, 10.05 PM IST
- 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...19 Oct, 2026, 05.14 PM IST
- Nevada removed invasive blue tilapia from Moapa dace habitat from 2009 to 2012; the endangered fish later returned to an 868-meter stretch where it had vanishedConservation efforts in Nevada have successfully removed invasive blue tilapia to protect the native Moapa dace fish. After targeted remova...19 Oct, 2026, 04.00 PM IST
- A Tanzanian dam cut a waterfall’s flow by 90%; Engineers built sprinklers to save the coin-sized toad that lived thereA Tanzanian dam cut a waterfall’s flow by 90%, threatening a toad that lived on five acres. Sprinklers, a 499-toad zoo rescue and a 2012 re...19 Oct, 2026, 12.38 PM IST
- Leonardo DiCaprio bought 104-acre island for $1.75 million to create an ecological paradise; Why his Belize project remained uncertainLeonardo DiCaprio's vision for Blackadore Caye focuses on intertwining luxurious hospitality with environmental recovery. Facing scrutiny o...16 Oct, 2026, 10.25 PM IST
- Billionaire MacKenzie Scott donated $15 million to African conservation group; How her generous contributions helped 28 organisations sustain ecology in AfricaMacKenzie Scott has made a significant $15 million donation to the conservation organization Maliasili. This gift aims to enhance community...16 Oct, 2026, 09.03 PM IST
- In 1969, J. David Bamberger bought 3,000 acres of damaged Texas ranchland; 50 years later, 11 springs flowed and 221 bird species thrived thereBamberger wanted to do something different with his massive wealth. He made his fortune as a co-founder of Church's Fried Chicken reportedl...16 Oct, 2026, 02.40 AM IST
- OpenAI co-founder Greg Brockman donated $5.5 million to protect 63 acres near California's famous bald eagle nest. His wife helped raise $10 million and saved it from residential developmentIn a community initiative, Friends of Big Bear Valley have successfully secured over $10 million to acquire the Moon Camp property, ensurin...14 Oct, 2026, 04.44 PM IST
- Ted Turner was 10 when National Geographic inspired him to save bison. He has now protected over 2 million acres of land, restored native and endangered wildlifeTed Turner, motivated by a childhood encounter with a National Geographic article, embarked on his passionate journey of conservation by st...14 Oct, 2026, 04.40 PM IST
- Train stopped in nick of time: Forest staffer's quick thinking averted possible tragedy when elephant herd approached railway tracks; video wins hearts onlineA forest staffer, Akash Kerketta, helped save a herd of elephants in West Bengal by waving a red flag to alert an approaching Sikkim Mahana...12 Oct, 2026, 01.24 PM IST
- In 2006, Maryland couple bought a 116-acre farm. 20 years later, it's home to otters, beavers and dozens of bird speciesMaryland couple Louise and John Durocher originally purchased a vast 116-acre farm for hunting. With time, they stopped farming the land, a...12 Oct, 2026, 11.26 AM IST
- A 400-acre island built from Tampa Harbor dredging became a nesting refuge for birds decades laterIn the late 1970s, engineers expanded Tampa Bay by developing an island from dredged materials. This man-made island has since become a cru...11 Oct, 2026, 02.00 PM IST
- The 113,613-acre Montana landscape where Ted Turner’s wild conservation legacy lives onTed Turner purchased the Flying D Ranch in 1989, transforming it into a conservation-oriented property. The ranch is home to diverse wildli...06 Oct, 2026, 01.35 PM IST
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