Tag: Wildlife conservation
Mice Show ‘First Responder Behavior’ to Revive Unconscious Peers
Mice Exhibit Remarkable 'First Responder Behavior' to Aid Unconscious Peers In a groundbreaking study by researchers at the University of Southern California’s Keck School of Medicine, it has been revealed that mice, much like humans,...
Legal Protections for Wildlife in Jeopardy: House Oversight Meeting
In a recent House Oversight meeting, Republican members of the U.S. House Committee on Natural Resources challenged the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), questioning their federal authority and alleged...
Impacts on Land, Water, and Wildlife After Federal Holiday Firings
President’s Day weekend brought a wave of shock and sadness as thousands of federal employees in the U.S. Forest Service and Department of Interior were suddenly let go, leaving behind chaos and uncertainty. The...
Benefits of Reintroducing Wolves to Scottish Highlands – Study
A groundbreaking study led by scientists at the University of Leeds has shed light on the potential benefits of reintroducing wolves to the Scottish Highlands. The research, which focuses on the impact of wolves...
Rare Sighting of Plains-Wanderer in Australia After 30 Years
Rare Sighting of Plains-Wanderer in Australia After 30 Years After more than three decades, the critically endangered Plains-wanderer has been spotted in Australia, specifically west of Melbourne. This remarkable discovery was made by Zoos Victoria,...
US Wildlife Trade: Billions of Animals Imported, Fueling Global Market
The global wildlife trade is a complex and lucrative market, with the United States emerging as a major player in recent years. A recent study revealed that over the past two decades, approximately 2.9...
Beavers Transform Czech Wetlands Project – Eco-Friendly Solution
A Beaver's Touch: How Nature's Engineers Transformed Wetlands in the Czech Republic In a remarkable turn of events, a colony of eight beavers in the Czech Republic has taken matters into their own paws, flooding...
Veteran Oil and Gas Lobbyist Nominated to Lead BLM: Wildlife and Renewable Energy Concerns
President Trump has nominated Kathleen Sgamma, a longtime oil and gas lobbyist, to lead the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), the federal agency responsible for managing vast swaths of public land and mineral leases...
Trump Blames Delta Smelt: Impact on Endangered Species
Trump Blames Delta Smelt for California Water Crisis: A Story of Politics and Environmental Conservation In the heart of California's water system controversy lies a tiny, silver fish known as the delta smelt. This endangered...
Giant Iceberg A23a Threatens South Georgia Island Wildlife – EcoWatch
Giant Iceberg A23a Threatens South Georgia Island Wildlife The largest King penguin colony in the world in St. Andrews Bay on South Georgia Island, sub-Antarctica, on Nov. 21, 2022. Wolfgang Kaehler / LightRocket via Getty...
