Conservation
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newscientist.comHoutman Abrolhos Corals Show High Resilience to 2025 Heatwave, Unlike Global Losses
Coral reefs at the Houtman Abrolhos Islands off Western Australia endured a prolonged heatwave in early 2025 virtually unscathed, unlike widespread global die-offs. Researchers found exceptional heat tolerance across multiple species, with lab tests showing survival rates far exc…
france24.comFrance Faces Decision on Relocating Two Captive Orcas from Abandoned Park
French authorities must determine the next steps for two orcas currently held at a deserted marine park. Options under consideration include transferring them to another facility or releasing them into an open-water sanctuary. The decision involves weighing animal welfare and log…
thehindubusinessline.comColossal Biotech Launches De-Extinction Project for Extinct Bluebuck Antelope
Dallas-based Colossal announced a de-extinction effort for the extinct bluebuck antelope, emphasizing technologies applicable to conserving threatened species. CEO Ben Lamm said the company will open-source relevant tools for free. Ecologist Douglas McCauley praised the approach…
Substrate placeholder — needs review · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)HMS Victory Set for Mast Removal in Decade-Long £42 Million Renovation Project
A 750-tonne crane will lift the mizzen mast, foremast and bowsprit from HMS Victory at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. The operation marks a milestone in The Big Repair, leaving the 260-year-old ship without masts for the first time since the early 1890s. New scaffolding and visito…
Illustration: Substrate (Quartr-Edge style, Grok)Asian Elephant Calf Makes Public Debut at Smithsonian National Zoo
A 2-month-old Asian elephant calf named Linh Mai made her public debut at the Smithsonian's National Zoo on Earth Day. Born on February 2, 2026, she is the first calf at the zoo in nearly 25 years. Zoo officials hope her presence will raise awareness about conservation efforts fo…
Substrate placeholder — needs review · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)Blue Tit Tops Bird Counts in Surrey Contrary to UK National Trend in RSPB Survey
A survey by the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds found the blue tit as the most common bird in Surrey, differing from the national trend where the house sparrow led. The study also highlighted declines in greenfinches and song thrushes. The RSPB advised against feeding b…
Peter Facey / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 2.0)Regrowing Forests on Farmland Recover Biodiversity and Species Richness Within 30 Years
A study reports that forests regrowing on former farmland regain much of their lost biodiversity and species richness in about 30 years. This recovery demonstrates resilience in these ecosystems. The findings suggest potential benefits for conservation efforts involving natural r…
NRCS / Wikimedia (Public domain)Conservationists in Wales Collect Seeds to Preserve Native Species
Two conservationists in Wales are collecting seeds from native plant species to protect them against potential environmental threats. The effort aims to maintain biodiversity in the region. This initiative focuses on storing seeds for future restoration if needed.
rte.ieConservationists Collect Seeds to Preserve Wales' Native Plant Species
Two conservationists at the National Botanic Garden of Wales collect and store seeds from native plants to protect against extinction and potential disasters. Their work has restored species lost to natural events and supports ecosystem resilience. The seed bank holds over five m…
sciencealert.comResearchers Report Eight-Year Conflict Among Ngogo Chimpanzee Community in Uganda
Researchers have documented an eight-year conflict within the Ngogo chimpanzee community in Uganda's Kibale National Park. The community, previously described as close-knit, has split into factions engaged in territorial disputes. The study highlights patterns of violence and div…
Ars TechnicaStudy Documents Chimpanzee Group Division and Intergroup Violence in Uganda
Researchers observed a chimpanzee community in Uganda divide into two factions, leading to the deaths of 18 individuals from one group. The event occurred in Kibale National Park and involved territorial conflicts. The findings, reported by Ars Technica, highlight patterns in pri…
Nbc NewsStudy Documents Internal Conflict and Lethal Attacks in Uganda's Ngogo Chimpanzee Community
Researchers observed a large chimpanzee group in Uganda's Kibale National Park split into two factions starting in 2015, leading to coordinated attacks by one subgroup on the other. The western subgroup conducted 24 attacks from 2018 to 2022, resulting in at least seven adult mal…
zmescience.comStudy Documents First Observed Civil War Among Wild Chimpanzees in Uganda
Researchers have documented a years-long conflict within the Ngogo chimpanzee community in Uganda's Kibale National Park, marking the first observed case of civil war in wild chimpanzees. The group split into two factions in 2015, leading to coordinated attacks that killed at lea…
Substrate placeholder — needs review · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)Bald Eagles Stella and Irvin Hatch Three Eaglets at U.S. Steel Facility Near Pittsburgh
A pair of bald eagles named Stella and Irvin have hatched three eaglets at a nest located at U.S. Steel's Mon Valley Works Irvin Plant in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania. The nest, established in 2021, is viewable via a live camera on pixcams.com. Bald eagles first nested in Pittsburg…
Substrate placeholder — needs review · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)Live Bald Eagle Cams Monitor Nesting Activities Across United States
Live video feeds from bald eagle nests nationwide capture mating pairs, single parents raising young, and recent hatchlings. These cams, operated by various organizations and companies, allow public viewing of eagle behaviors in locations including Florida, California, Pennsylvan…
Amaury Laporte / Wikimedia (CC BY 2.0)Two Bald Eagle Chicks Hatch from Eggs of Jackie and Shadow at Big Bear Lake
Two chicks of the bald eagles Jackie and Shadow hatched over the Easter weekend at their nest in Big Bear Lake, California. The Friends of Big Bear Valley nonprofit operates a livestream of the nest, which has drawn viewers since 2015. The bald eagle remains protected under feder…