Newly built border wall segment further endangers rare desert fish, conservation organization says
A new section of border wall in southern Arizona will do more than just keep out illegal immigrants, a nonprofit conservation organization announced. A press release from the Center for Biological Diversity states that a portion of the border wall and a “paved road across Arizona's California Gulch are essential to the survival of one […]
Saving ‘old and wise’ animals vital for species’ survival, say scientists | Conservation
IA growing body of research shows that it's not just humans who get smarter as they age, but animals as well. Largemouth buffaloes can be 127 years old, Greenland sharks can be 392 years old, and some sponges can live for more than 10,000 years. And age is not just a number. As animals grow […]
Biden makes historic visit to Amazon rainforest, declares International Conservation Day
President Biden made a historic trip to the Amazon rainforest on Sunday to tour the Amazon River and the effects of ongoing climate change. Sunday's visit made Biden the first sitting U.S. president to set foot in the Amazon rainforest. After completing an aerial tour to view the ecosystem and deforestation, Biden said he was […]
‘Access to food is not the problem’: new orca study deepens mystery behind endangerment | Conservation
LThat same month, a sick orca living in the southern Pacific Ocean gave researchers a rare moment of hope. A new baby whale has been spotted swimming with its mother. To that point, only one calf had appeared this year, which died a few months later. But by mid-October, the new calf, named L128, appeared […]
State and federal officials announce expansion of California’s Salton Sea conservation project
California state and Biden administration officials on Tuesday announced a new ecosystem recovery plan for the dwindling Salton Sea. Salton Sea conservation efforts aim to improve regional air quality and support wildlife. The groundbreaking ceremony was held forSpecies conservation habitatAccording to the partners, this project marks the completion of the first phase of these efforts […]
San Diego Zoo welcomes two giant pandas from China in conservation partnership
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Ecologist taking on MoD to protect skylarks says he has faced threats and assault | Conservation
The song of the skylark has filled the minds of poets for centuries, from Shelley’s “merry spirit” to Wordsworth’s “ethereal minstrel,” but there is little poetry in the Colchester furor over the bird. Campaigners for the protection of the Middlewick Ranges, a former Ministry of Defence firing range in Essex, are furious that part of […]
Much cagou about something: New Caledonia’s favourite bird thriving after conservation push | New Caledonia
IIn the early hours of the morning, a powerful cry echoes through the Farino rainforest in southern New Caledonia. What sounds like a dog’s bark is actually the cry of a kagu. With its grey plumage and distinctive crown, this shy bird is difficult to spot among the trees. This striking bird is an important […]
Backstreet Boys respond to Denver Water viral parody promoting conservation efforts
In its latest effort to get people to follow local watering rules, the city’s water service provider introduced the Backstreet Boys, releasing a viral video that drew attention to the popular ’90s boy band. “Splash Street Boys” and its parody song “Water That Way” are an arrangement of the 1999 smash hit “I Want It […]
Georgia releases 34 rehabilitated sea turtles into ocean after conservation groups nursed them to health
April 3, 2024 was a glorious day for many as nearly 30 sea turtles were released into the ocean after months of rehabilitation. With the help of multiple marine conservation organizations and aquariums, 34 rehabilitated sea turtles were transported to Georgia’s Jekyll Island and released back into the ocean. According to a press release, sea […]