Beloved Birds Return to Islands for First Time in 40 Years After Damming Damage Reversed
What’s secretive, pretends to be a stick, and is sometimes confused with a mythical creature? The answer lies in the enigmatic presence of the Australasian bittern, a bird that has stealthily reclaimed its habitat in Tasmania after a 40-year absence. This remarkable return marks ...
Mexican Wolf Numbers Growing in U.S. for 8th Consecutive Year, Soon to Be Howling at a Reserve Near You
The annual survey conducted by the US Fish and Wildlife Service revealed promising results for the wild population of Mexican wolves in 2023. With a minimum count of 257 wolves across Arizona and New Mexico, this marks the eighth consecutive year of population growth, showcasing the ...
How Singapore Became an Unexpected Stronghold for a Critically Endangered Bird
Amidst the concrete jungle of Singapore, an unexpected tale of conservation success unfolds, centered around the plight of the critically endangered straw-headed bulbul. Targeted by poachers for its melodious song, this species faced the brink of extinction in its native habitats ...
Yurok Becomes First Tribe to Co-Manage Land With National Park Service
The historic memorandum signed on March 19, 2024, marks a significant milestone as the Yurok Tribe becomes the first tribe to co-manage land with the National Park Service in northern California. This momentous agreement, which transfers a vital 125-acre parcel known as ‘O Rew back ...
Abandoned Golf Courses Are Being Reclaimed by Nature Thanks to Conservation Groups
As the environmental impacts of golf courses become increasingly apparent, conservation groups have stepped in to reclaim abandoned courses, turning them back into natural habitats. With approximately 15,500 golf courses scattered across the United States, the toll on the environment ...
Full Recovery for Coral Reef Within 4 Years – The Speed of Restoration They Saw was ‘Incredible’
In a groundbreaking revelation, researchers investigating coral restoration efforts in Indonesia have uncovered a remarkable phenomenon: artificially restored coral reefs can achieve full recovery within a mere four years, rivaling the growth rates of naturally occurring reefs. This ...
The Bellagio on Las Vegas Strip Turns off Its Famed Fountain Show After a Rare Bird Lands in the Water
The iconic fountain show at the Bellagio Hotel & Casino on the Las Vegas Strip had an unexpected interruption on March 5 when a yellow-billed loon, a rare bird not commonly found on the U.S. mainland, landed in the water. The hotel staff took to Twitter to share the unique occurrence, ...
American Marten May Be Set for Return to Pennsylvania Forests After 100 Year Absence
After a century-long absence, the American marten may be on the brink of a comeback in Pennsylvania, thanks to an ambitious reintroduction plan led by the state’s Bureau of Wildlife Management. The tree-dwelling marten, a distant relative of the mink, was extirpated from Pennsylvania ...
First Known Photos of ‘Lost Bird’ Not Seen in 2 Decades Are Captured by University of Texas Scientists
In a groundbreaking achievement, scientists from the University of Texas at El Paso have unveiled the first known photographs of the elusive Yellow-crested Helmetshrike, a bird species that had been classified as ‘lost’ for nearly two decades by the American Bird Conservancy. ...
