Endangered species, habitat loss, conservation efforts, and the biodiversity crisis.
First H5 bird flu death of endangered Australian sea lion recorded amid fears for small population
# First H5 Bird Flu Death Strikes Endangered Australian Sea Lion Population South Australian authorities confirmed the first recorded death of an Aus…
Turn Off The Lights: Birds Are Migrating
Artificial lighting during fall migration season poses a direct threat to hundreds of bird species navigating toward their southern wintering grounds,…
How Marmots, OnlyFans and a Meme Coin Generated Big Bucks for Wildlife Biology
# Unconventional Fundraising Powers Wildlife Research in the Digital Age Emily Renkey's marmot research project has discovered an unlikely funding st…
Florida Proposes Stronger Protections for Sloths After Dozens Died at a Tourism Attraction
# Florida Tightens Import Rules for Sloths Following Deaths at Tourism Facility The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has drafted str…
California confirms rare sighting of gray wolf in Mendocino national forest
California's Department of Fish and Wildlife confirmed a gray wolf sighting in Mendocino National Forest in late August, marking the first documented …
‘We have really cool sharks’: three-year project to lift lid on Britain’s little-understood species
# Scientists Launch Three-Year Study of Britain's Vulnerable Shark Species Britain harbors three shark species far more vulnerable than their fearsom…
Glowworms shine again in North Yorkshire after larvae reared in garden shed
# Glowworms Return to North Yorkshire After Century-Long Absence Female glowworms lit up Nosterfield nature reserve in North Yorkshire this summer, m…
‘Sharks are my film stars’: how the Jacques Cousteau of the North Sea finally unlocked its beauty
Dutch cinematographer Peter van Rodijnen has documented the North Sea's hidden ecological wealth in a new film that challenges decades of public indif…
Beekeepers warn of Asian hornet threat and call for UK awareness campaign
Asian hornets are advancing across the UK, and beekeepers say the government must launch a national awareness campaign before the invasive predator de…
Country diary: The wild, riotous sounds of otters in battle | Cal Flyn
# Otters' Territorial Battle Creates Cacophony on Scottish Shore On the Isle of Lismore in Argyll, Scotland, naturalist Cal Flyn documented an intens…
Trump order directs officials to consider stripping protections for gray wolves
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Friday directing the Interior Department to strip federal protections from gray wolves within three m…
20,000 Salmon Return to the Klamath—but Challenging Conditions for Recovery Remain
# 20,000 Salmon Return to the Klamath River After Historic Dam Removal Over 20,000 chinook salmon have migrated upstream on the Klamath River in the …
‘I love it. It’s hope’: the mysterious self-willed wildflower meadow that seeded itself
# Farmer's Hands-Off Approach Transforms Barren Field Into Haven for 150 Plant Species A Norfolk farmer has documented one of England's most striking…
More than 50 Sloths Died at a Florida Wildlife Attraction. Officials Say No Crime Occurred.
The Orange County Sheriff's Office released investigative findings on the deaths of more than 50 sloths at a Florida wildlife attraction, concluding n…
The winner of the Guardian's Invertebrate of the year 2026 revealed
The Guardian has announced its 2026 Invertebrate of the Year following a closer-than-usual voting contest. The competition, launched three years ago, …
How one American couple ditched their lawn and created a wildlife haven – and you could too
James Reed McGuire and Crystal Fritz removed their lawn in Highland Park, Illinois, replacing turf with native plants. McGuire, an avid birder, reject…
Australian children’s classics: Storm Boy’s tough, tender ode to wild childhood will make you cry
Colin Thiele's "Storm Boy" stands as one of Australia's most enduring children's classics, celebrated globally for its unflinching portrayal of wild c…
The first wave of bird flu is the worst: what Australia can learn from overseas
Australia faces its first significant bird flu outbreak as global outbreaks demonstrate the virus's capacity for rapid spread and ecological damage. M…
NOAA’s New Priorities Put Profits Ahead of Marine Protections
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has signaled plans to weaken protections for multiple marine species, prioritizing commercial fish…
‘We humans are inept at taking care of baby animals’: why well-fed orphan bears die in the wild
A rehabilitation program in British Columbia released twelve orphaned grizzly bear cubs into the wild after up to a year of care. Ten of the twelve be…
How we found Haida Gwaii’s first marbled murrelet nest in more than 30 years
Researchers discovered the first marbled murrelet nest on Haida Gwaii in over three decades, marking a significant finding for a seabird facing dual e…
‘Our new normal’: how marine heatwaves affect life in British seas
Marine heatwaves are reshaping British waters at an accelerating pace. Native species retreat northward as temperatures climb, while tropical and subt…
More than 5,000 little penguins will be vaxxed against bird flu. How will this protect them?
Australia will vaccinate more than 5,000 little penguins against avian influenza at Phillip Island, Victoria, in response to outbreaks that have devas…
From the coasts to the plains, bird flu could threaten not just birds – but their homes
# Bird Flu Poses Ecological Threat Beyond Direct Mortality Avian influenza now circulates across Australia, raising concerns that extend far beyond i…
Analysis: 84% of nations miss deadline to identify ‘nature-harming’ subsidies by 2025
Eighty-four percent of nations missed a 2025 deadline to identify subsidies that harm biodiversity, according to analysis by Carbon Brief. The require…
Poor genetic health threatens many species – but it’s fixable
# Genetic Bottlenecks Threaten Vulnerable Species. Scientists Say Restoration is Possible. Wildlife populations compressed by habitat loss and huntin…
Is bird flu infecting humans? How would we know?
Bird flu continues circulating in Australian poultry and wildlife, but human infection remains rare. The virus, detected in multiple bird populations …
Iberian orca known for ramming boats seen with suspected gunshot wounds
Spanish authorities have launched an investigation after Toñi, the matriarch of an endangered orca pod operating off the Iberian Peninsula, was spotte…
A new type of levee is taking root in Northern California
# Northern California Tests "Horizontal Levees" to Merge Flood Protection with Habitat Northern California is piloting an alternative to traditional …
As Trump Expands Hunting and Fishing Access on Wildlife Refuges, What Will the Impact Be?
# Trump Administration Opens 92 Million Acres of Wildlife Refuges to Hunting and Fishing The U.S. Department of the Interior announced Thursday that …