US to Grant Federal Protection to Monarch Butterflies
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposed classifying monarch butterflies as a threatened species by December 2025, citing population declines of 81% over 25 years and a 59% decrease in Mexican overwintering areas last year due to climate change, habitat loss, and herbicide use; the proposal inclu...
US to Grant Federal Protection to Monarch Butterflies
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposed classifying monarch butterflies as a threatened species by December 2025, citing population declines of 81% over 25 years and a 59% decrease in Mexican overwintering areas last year due to climate change, habitat loss, and herbicide use; the proposal inclu...
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"Wind Turbines Pose Collision Risk to Red Kites and Buzzards: Halberstadt Study"
"A study in Halberstadt, Germany, using GPS tracking of red kites and buzzards from 2016-2023, found no avoidance of wind turbines in a compared area, increasing the risk of collisions and necessitating preventative measures; over 2300 red kite breeding pairs were counted in Saxony-Anhalt in 2021/20...
"Wind Turbines Pose Collision Risk to Red Kites and Buzzards: Halberstadt Study"
"A study in Halberstadt, Germany, using GPS tracking of red kites and buzzards from 2016-2023, found no avoidance of wind turbines in a compared area, increasing the risk of collisions and necessitating preventative measures; over 2300 red kite breeding pairs were counted in Saxony-Anhalt in 2021/20...
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Lion Cub Evacuated from Lebanon
A lion cub is rescued from war-torn Lebanon and transported to South Africa by an animal welfare group, highlighting the challenges of rescuing animals amidst conflict.
Lion Cub Evacuated from Lebanon
A lion cub is rescued from war-torn Lebanon and transported to South Africa by an animal welfare group, highlighting the challenges of rescuing animals amidst conflict.
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Influencer's Malnourished Monkey Seized
A spider monkey owned by a Dallas influencer was seized due to malnutrition and a DWI incident, sparking debate over exotic pet ownership.
Influencer's Malnourished Monkey Seized
A spider monkey owned by a Dallas influencer was seized due to malnutrition and a DWI incident, sparking debate over exotic pet ownership.
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Eight Monkeys Still Loose After South Carolina Escape
Forty-three monkeys escaped from a South Carolina research facility, and eight remain at large. Recapture efforts are underway.
Eight Monkeys Still Loose After South Carolina Escape
Forty-three monkeys escaped from a South Carolina research facility, and eight remain at large. Recapture efforts are underway.
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Peanut the Squirrel's Rabies Test Negative
A social media-famous squirrel, Peanut, was euthanized after a DEC worker was bitten. Subsequent rabies tests returned negative, prompting criticism of the DEC's actions.
Peanut the Squirrel's Rabies Test Negative
A social media-famous squirrel, Peanut, was euthanized after a DEC worker was bitten. Subsequent rabies tests returned negative, prompting criticism of the DEC's actions.
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Environmental Groups Petition for Grizzly Bear Habitat Expansion Amid Upcoming Federal Protection Decision
Fourteen environmental groups petitioned the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on Wednesday to connect isolated Rocky Mountain grizzly bear populations to improve genetic diversity and resilience, facing a January 20th deadline for a decision on continued federal protection, opposed by ranchers concern...
Environmental Groups Petition for Grizzly Bear Habitat Expansion Amid Upcoming Federal Protection Decision
Fourteen environmental groups petitioned the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on Wednesday to connect isolated Rocky Mountain grizzly bear populations to improve genetic diversity and resilience, facing a January 20th deadline for a decision on continued federal protection, opposed by ranchers concern...
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Sydney's Funnel-Web Spider Roundup
The Australian Reptile Park is asking for public help in collecting funnel-web spiders to produce life-saving antivenom.
Sydney's Funnel-Web Spider Roundup
The Australian Reptile Park is asking for public help in collecting funnel-web spiders to produce life-saving antivenom.
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Wolf travels from Island to Mainland
A wolf's journey from the island of Norderney to the mainland, confirmed by DNA analysis of a sheep carcass, raises questions about wolf migration.
Wolf travels from Island to Mainland
A wolf's journey from the island of Norderney to the mainland, confirmed by DNA analysis of a sheep carcass, raises questions about wolf migration.
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Wolf Warning Signs Spark Debate in Brandenburg
Controversy in Brandenburg, Germany, over new wolf warning signs sparks debate about wolf management and human-wildlife conflict.
Wolf Warning Signs Spark Debate in Brandenburg
Controversy in Brandenburg, Germany, over new wolf warning signs sparks debate about wolf management and human-wildlife conflict.
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Euthanized Squirrel Tests Negative for Rabies
A social media-famous squirrel, Peanut, was euthanized by authorities after being seized from its owner. Subsequent tests revealed the animal was rabies-free, sparking controversy.
Euthanized Squirrel Tests Negative for Rabies
A social media-famous squirrel, Peanut, was euthanized by authorities after being seized from its owner. Subsequent tests revealed the animal was rabies-free, sparking controversy.
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Taxidermied Bird Drones for Wildlife Monitoring
Researchers create bio-inspired drones using taxidermied birds for wildlife monitoring, sparking ethical discussions about potential misuse.
Taxidermied Bird Drones for Wildlife Monitoring
Researchers create bio-inspired drones using taxidermied birds for wildlife monitoring, sparking ethical discussions about potential misuse.
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