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www.hamhigh.co.uk
1 week ago
London

Watch the moment adorable lion cubs take first steps outside

Asiatic lion cubs at London Zoo, born on March 13, venture out with mother Arya, a critical addition to conservation efforts for the endangered species. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
3 weeks ago
California

Steelhead trout, once thriving in Southern California, are declared endangered

Southern California steelhead trout are endangered due to habitat loss, fragmentation, and urbanization. Conservation efforts are crucial for their survival. [ more ]
Washington Post
1 month ago
Science

Meet Noreen and Antonia, cloned ferrets who might help save their species

Cloning baby ferrets from frozen cells aims to save species from extinction by adding genetic diversity. [ more ]
time.com
3 months ago
OMG science

Nearly Half of the World's Migratory Species Are in Decline, U.N. Report Says

Nearly half of the world's migratory species are in decline due to habitat loss, illegal hunting and fishing, pollution, and climate change.
More than a fifth of the 1,200 species monitored by the UN are threatened with extinction. [ more ]
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Sacramento Bee
5 days ago
OMG science

Massive sea creatures breach off California, video shows. 'I truly will never forget'

Humpback whales fascinated boaters off the coast of California, showcasing their massive size and power in thrilling displays. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 days ago
OMG science

Sea otters use tools to open hard-shelled prey, saving their teeth, research reveals

Sea otters in Monterey Bay use tools to access larger prey, reducing dental injuries. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
21 hours ago
OMG science

A push to bring wolverines back to California fizzles amid budget woes

Efforts to reintroduce wolverines to California face setback due to budget constraints. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago
OMG science

Corals bred in a zoo have joined Europe's largest reef. This is offering scientists hope

Corals are being bred in World Coral Conservatory to repopulate wild corals and combat climate change effects. [ more ]
www.npr.org
3 months ago
OMG science

Across the world, migrating animal populations are dwindling. Here's why

Nearly half of the world's threatened migratory species have declining populations, and over 20% are threatened with extinction.
Conservation efforts such as wildlife crossings, regulations, and habitat protections are helping some migratory species, but more needs to be done to reverse population declines. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
3 weeks ago
California

Gov. Newsom visits Modesto area to dedicate first new California state park since 2009

Dos Rios Ranch State Park opens to the public on June 12, featuring picnic areas, trails, and plans for future amenities [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
1 month ago
California

Year-old seadragons make debut at California aquarium after dad's historic pregnancy

Seadragons born after successful breeding efforts at a California aquarium are now on display.
Significant progress has been made in seadragon conservation efforts led by a dedicated curator. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
2 months ago
California

Hatch watch is underway at a California bald eagle nest monitored by a popular online camera feed

Bald eagle chicks may hatch in Southern California mountains this week
Conservation efforts have aided in the rebound of the American bald eagle population [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
2 months ago
California

Red-legged creature - the largest of its kind in CA - makes comeback. 'Remarkable'

Land Trust of Napa County working on endangered species conservation for California red-legged frogs.
California red-legged frogs now primarily found in coastal areas, only occupying 30% of their native habitat. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
2 months ago
California

China plans to send San Diego Zoo more pandas this year, reigniting its panda diplomacy

China plans to send new pair of giant pandas to San Diego Zoo.
Chinese President Xi Jinping raised hopes of sending pandas to the U.S. after meeting with President Joe Biden. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
3 months ago
California

Penguin chick makes history at California aquarium. Why is it a 'remarkable milestone'?

A little blue penguin has hatched for the first time on the West Coast of the US at an aquarium in California.
The penguin chick has nearly tripled in size in less than a month and will soon start eating whole fish. [ more ]
Mail Online
1 month ago
Data science

Pandas are NOT all black and white - and now scientists know why

Brown pandas are a result of natural genetic variation, not inbreeding. [ more ]
english.elpais.com
1 month ago
Chicago Cubs

A rancher finds three newborn lynxes in his haystack in Spain

Cattle rancher finds lynx cubs in Toledo province, Spain
Iberian lynx population increases over the years [ more ]
Futurism
1 month ago
Environment

Coral Reefs Coaxed Back to Life by Playing Happy Reef Sounds on Underwater Speakers

Playing happy coral sounds attracts larvae back to degraded reefs.
Hope to combine sound attraction with other conservation efforts. [ more ]
www.scientificamerican.com
4 months ago
Science

Which Lost Species May be Found Again? Huge Study Reveals Clues

Researchers in Indonesia have rediscovered an Attenborough's long-beaked echidna after more than 60 years without a sighting.
Scientists sometimes declare a species temporarily lost rather than extinct, in the hopes of rediscovering it in the future. [ more ]
Washington Post
5 months ago
Science

A blind but elusive critter that was presumed extinct is rediscovered

A blind mole thought to be extinct since 1936 has been rediscovered in South Africa using eDNA technology.
The rediscovery offers an opportunity to learn more about the mole and reinvigorate conservation efforts. [ more ]
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