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fromwww.bbc.com
6 hours ago

Cleaner Thames celebrated in latest health check

In the 1950s, the Thames was declared "biologically dead" due to industries disposing of chemicals, heavy metals, oils and dyes into the water. Since then, continued action and policy have seen the return of beloved species such as harbour porpoises and wading birds. However, experts warned the hard-earned resurrection was being threatened by climate change and pollution. Fox Photos The updated State of the River Thames health check report collated
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Hightailing along high streets and raiding ponds: otters' revival in Britain

Otter populations have rebounded across UK waterways and increasingly venture into towns due to decades of conservation and improving water quality.
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

New wolves found in Calif., month after authorities killed another pack

The wolves were originally thought to be from separate groups but were declared a pack after a pup was seen with them on a remote trail camera, according to Fish and Wildlife spokesperson Peter Tira. Fish and Wildlife declares a group of wolves a pack if there is evidence of reproduction, along with other criteria, Tira told SFGATE in an emailed statement.
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fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

For a century, they were gone. But California Condors are making a comeback in these parts of the Bay Area

California Condors are returning to the East Bay, with multiple tracked individuals exploring Alameda and Contra Costa counties, signaling population recovery and range expansion.
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fromFast Company
8 months ago

Signs of life return to Eaton Fire burn area 4 months after catastrophic L.A. wildfires

Wildlife is recovering in the Eaton Fire burn area, offering hope for the community impacted by the wildfires.
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fromNew York Post
9 months ago

Endangered sea turtle populations show signs of recovery in more than half the world, survey finds

Sea turtle populations show signs of recovery globally, particularly in the Atlantic, but some species like leatherbacks remain vulnerable.
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