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Euronewsworld18 hrs ago
EU Shark Fin Exports Drop 15 Percent in 2025 to 3,000 Tonnes
Member states exported nearly 3,000 tonnes of shark fins worth around €45 billion outside the bloc last year. The decline follows new CITES inspection rules and an expanded protected species list.
world21 hrs ago
Northern giant petrel found sick on Noosa beach tested for avian influenza
A sick northern giant petrel discovered on a Noosa beach Saturday was taken to a seabird rescue facility and tested for avian influenza. Officials are investigating a possible case in Queensland after 13 prior detections across Australia.
news.sky.comworld1 day ago
NOAA Approves Transfer of 30 Beluga Whales from Closed Ontario Park to U.S. and Spanish Aquariums
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration approved an emergency plan last week to move the animals to accredited facilities. Twenty-eight whales will go to four U.S. aquariums and two will go to Spain. The park had threatened euthanasia if no transfer was approved.
world1 day ago
Tasmania Added Nest Setbacks and Habitat Buffers Before Logging 49-Hectare Coupe in Lonnavale
Abc reported that logging continued in a key breeding area after more than 100 swift parrot sightings prompted extra reviews by the Forest Practices Authority. The regulator described the added workload as unsustainable. Four more coupes are scheduled for harvest in the next 18 m…
wral.compolitics1 day ago
Film on Proposed Grays Bay Road and Port Released During Nunavut Impact Review
The Kugluktuk Angoniatit Association released a documentary this week on the Grays Bay project. The film highlights concerns over effects on the Dolphin and Union caribou herd and calls for greater consultation.
washingtonpost.comworld4 hrs agoUpdated
Bison Charges and Injures Man at Yellowstone Campground
A bull bison charged an unidentified man walking with his grandson at Bridge Bay Campground on Friday evening. The animal hooked the man with its horn and flipped him about eight feet into the air before he landed on his side. The man was hospitalized with pain in his hips and le…
investing.comworld1 day ago
Cameras in Central American Forests Record Screwworm in Wildlife and Cattle
Remote cameras monitoring cattle trafficking captured jaguars, pumas, tapirs and other mammals with screwworm wounds. The Guardian reported the parasite has become endemic in forest interiors, prompting expanded U.S. sterile-fly releases and new breeding facilities.
croatiaweek.comworld2 days ago
U.S. Authorities Approve Relocation of 28 Beluga Whales from Closed Canadian Park
Federal wildlife officials have cleared the transfer of 28 beluga whales from a shuttered Niagara Falls facility to four U.S. aquariums. Two additional whales are slated for a Spanish facility pending separate approval.
world3 days ago
Floods inundate towns in Guangxi province after reservoir dams fail
Record rainfall caused dams at local reservoirs to fail in Hengzhou on Monday, flooding towns and villages. Hundreds of snakes escaped from a breeding farm during the flooding.
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theconversation.comscience3 days ago
Desert Rain Frog Classified Vulnerable on IUCN Red List
The desert rain frog was listed as vulnerable this week, with its population projected to fall 20 percent over the next decade without conservation. Mining and development threaten most of its narrow coastal range in South Africa and Namibia.
abcnews.go.compolitics4 days ago
Potomac River hits 94 degrees, triggering fish kill near Little Falls
Maryland officials recorded a record water temperature of 94 degrees in the Potomac River on July 4. The extreme heat contributed to a fish kill spanning nearly 14 miles.
news.sky.comworld4 days ago
Study Finds Microplastics in 29 of 38 Pet Food Products Tested
Researchers collected hedgehog droppings and analyzed pet food samples to trace microplastic ingestion. The study found plastic particles in 76 percent of the brands examined and higher contamination in lower-priced items.
news.sky.comworld4 days ago
Rescued loggerhead turtle cleared for release in Azores
A loggerhead turtle rescued in Jersey in January will be flown to the Azores for release after recovering at a UK sea life centre. Officials confirmed the turtle received medical clearance following scans and monitoring.
The Japan Timesworld4 days ago
Cambodia Approves Tiger Reintroduction Plan from India Starting 2027 Despite Local Concerns
The environment ministry endorsed a plan to bring tigers to Cardamom National Park after a decade of local extinction. The project carries a budget of nearly $43 million through 2030 and faces questions over prey and local input.
Euronewsworld4 days ago
Portugal’s Last Circus Elephant Moves to New Sanctuary in Alentejo
Julie, captured in Africa about 40 years ago, has become the first resident at the Pangea elephant sanctuary after Portugal's ban on wild animals in circuses took full effect. The 400-hectare site will stay closed to visitors while she settles in.
theconversation.comscience4 days ago
British Conservationists Collect New Forest Cicada Eggs from French Base
The Species Recovery Trust gathered 20 bracken stems with cicada eggs from a military academy in Brittany. The samples were transported to Paultons Park Zoo in Hampshire last month. The project aims to reintroduce the species last recorded in the UK in the 1990s.
theconversation.comworld5 days ago
Research links landfill diets to weight gain and DNA damage in European white storks
White storks in Poland that feed at landfills show higher body mass and energy stores than birds that forage naturally. Researchers also found DNA damage in landfill-fed chicks as young as one week old. The findings come as EU waste policies reduce open landfill access.
bleedingcool.comsports5 days ago
Baby raccoons enter outfield during baseball game at Dodger Stadium
Two young raccoons appeared on the warning track during a game Tuesday night. Video of the animals spread quickly on social media while the home team lost 4-3.
The Japan Timesworld5 days ago
Tokyo Weighs Lifting Bear Hunting Ban After One Injury and New Population Estimate
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government is weighing an end to its 18-year ban on hunting Asian black bears. Officials cite population estimates of 120 to 378 animals and a recent hiker injury in western Tokyo.
forbes.comfinance7 days ago
65 Unprovoked Shark Bites Worldwide in 2025, Nine Fatal
Wildlife biologist Forrest Galante said shark populations have rebounded in California and Florida due to reduced overfishing. Global unprovoked bites fell below the decade average, Fox News reported.
focustaiwan.twworld7 days ago
Four Climbers Airlifted from Hokkaido Mountain After Bear Blocks Trail
Four climbers were stranded for more than three hours on a 2,141-meter mountain in Hokkaido after spotting a brown bear. Emergency services airlifted the group to safety with no injuries reported.
The Sydney Morning Heraldworld9 days ago
H5N1 bird flu confirmed in east coast giant petrel
A giant petrel tested positive for the H5N1 strain on Australia's east coast. Officials confirmed the first such case in the region.
winnipegfreepress.comworld9 days ago
Sixteen Pilot Whales Found Stranded on Sable Island National Park Reserve
Sixteen pilot whales stranded on the north shore of Sable Island on June 10. Most died before responders could reach the remote site 290 kilometres southeast of Halifax.
londonist.comworld9 days ago
36-Year-Old Avocet Confirmed as Britain's Oldest Recorded
The BBC reported that a bird ringed in 1990 was identified at RSPB Middleton Lakes in Staffordshire. At 36 years old it exceeds the species average lifespan by a wide margin and extends the prior British record.
ibtimes.co.ukscience10 days ago
Orangutan Mothers Traveled Farther and Fed Less During Offspring Play Encounters, Study Finds
@NewScientist reported that wild Bornean orangutan mothers with similarly aged young spend more time near each other so the offspring can play. The 15-year analysis of 31 mother-offspring pairs found these encounters occur regardless of fruit availability and reduce mothers' feed…
world10 days ago
Elephant seal returns to Tasmania streets after six months at sea
An elephant seal known as Neil has returned to Tasmania after nearly six months away. Local reports describe the animal moving through streets and drawing attention from residents.
Euronewsworld10 days ago
Six Asiatic black bears from South Korean bile farms arrive at Danish safari park
Euronews reported that six bears rescued from bile farms arrived at Knuthenborg Safaripark after more than two years of planning. The animals were transported from Cheongju by truck and plane before release into a forest habitat. Staff observed them swimming and feeding on leaves…
news.sky.comworld10 days ago
Gannett colonies at two sites recover from 2022 bird flu by 2041
A study projects that northern gannet populations at Bass Rock and Grassholm will not return to pre-outbreak levels before 2041. The 2022 H5N1 outbreak caused a fourfold rise in adult deaths and reduced colony sizes by 26% and 38%. Researchers recommend reviewing the species' con…
The Sydney Morning Heraldworld10 days ago
Migratory giant petrel near Newcastle tests positive for H5 bird flu; strain confirmation pending
A migratory giant petrel found near Hawks Nest north of Newcastle tested positive for H5 bird flu. It is the first suspected case recorded in the state, with further testing under way.
nbcnews.comworld11 days ago
Bodycam Footage Shows Deputy Response After Woman Killed by Alligator in Florida River
Newly released video from the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office captures a deputy running to the Econlockhatchee River after 31-year-old Brittany Clark was mauled by a 12-foot alligator while swimming. The footage shows efforts to treat her injuries before it ends.
Science Newsscience11 days ago
Study Finds Elk Involved in Most Aggressive Wildlife Encounters in Canadian Parks
Researchers examined nearly 3,000 aggressive wildlife incidents recorded in Canadian national parks between 2010 and 2023. Elk accounted for 62 percent of incidents, with the highest share occurring at campgrounds.
caracaschronicles.comworld11 days ago
Female Jaguar Yaguara Released Into Bolivian National Park
Yaguara, orphaned in 2024 wildfires, became the first jaguar successfully rehabilitated and freed in Bolivia. The release into Noel Kempff Mercado national park followed nearly two years of preparation by CIWY staff.
kpbs.orgpolitics12 days ago
Marine heat wave off California linked to seabird deaths as El Niño forms
Surveys along San Diego beaches have recorded elevated numbers of dead seabirds this year. Scientists attribute many of the deaths to a marine heat wave that has persisted for more than a year and is now overlapping with a newly formed El Niño.
abcnews.go.comworld12 days ago
Woman Dies in Alligator Attack While Swimming in Florida River
Brittany Clark, 31, was killed by an alligator in the Econlockhatchee River. Her boyfriend attempted to free her during the attack before CPR was started on shore.
sciencealert.comfinance13 days ago
1611 Brueghel Painting Shows Bat Preying on Songbird, Study Says
GB News reported that a new PNAS study identifies a greater noctule bat catching a bird in Jan Brueghel the Elder's 1611 work titled Air. The depiction matches behavior confirmed by scientists only in the past year.
Japan Timesworld13 days agoUpdated
Police Investigate Suspected Fatal Bear Attack in Aomori Prefecture
Authorities in Aomori Prefecture reported Monday that a man found dead on a mountain may have been attacked by a bear. Police are continuing to investigate the cause of death.
winnipegfreepress.comfinance13 days ago
Eastern Imperial Eagle Feliks Returns to Serbia After Capture in Syria
The one-year-old bird reached Serbia on a military transport plane on June 22 after poachers seized it in Syria and a rescue network moved it across the Lebanon border. It is now quarantined for 21 days before release with a new transmitter.
washingtonpost.comworld15 days ago
Ohio Family Reports Daily Visits From Wild Buck
A family in Ohio says a wild buck has begun appearing at their property each day. The animal's repeated presence has created an ongoing interaction between the household and the deer.
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usatoday.comworld15 days ago
Wildfire Near Whooping Crane Nests in Wood Buffalo National Park Held With No Confirmed Losses
A wildfire that burned near several whooping crane nests in Wood Buffalo National Park began in late May 2026 and was declared held in mid-June. Experts said population impacts appear limited while individual nest success remains uncertain. Researchers plan to review remote camer…
en.antaranews.comscience18 days ago
U.S. Government Partners With Company to Store DNA From At-Risk Species
Federal agencies will collaborate with a private firm to collect and preserve genetic samples from threatened animals and plants. The effort aims to create a backup repository for imperiled species.
theconversation.comscience18 days ago
Extreme weather events reduced breeding success for seals, albatross, and shearwaters in Tasmania
New research found that extreme weather events lowered breeding success for three marine species in Tasmania. The study examined seals, albatross, and shearwaters over multiple seasons.
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nypost.comworld19 days ago
Tests Find 46% of Sampled Klamath River Salmon Carry Parasite, Up From 22% Last Year
nypost.com reported that 46 percent of 696 Chinook salmon tested positive for Ceratonova shasta during the 2026 outmigration season. The rate marks an increase from 22 percent the prior year. Officials in California and Oregon are monitoring the parasite in the river system.
america.cgtn.comscience20 days ago
Camera Traps Document Wildlife Behavior Shifts During Ukraine Conflict
Researchers in Ukraine used camera traps to examine how armed conflict affects wildlife. The study, published in Science, recorded behavioral adjustments in mammals and immediate responses to conflict events. It points to the method's role in tracking ecological effects of war.
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The Japan Timesscience22 days ago
Brown Boobies Follow Passenger Ferry Near Ogasawara Islands to Capture Fish
A study published in PeerJ in May details brown boobies following a ferry near Japan’s Ogasawara Islands to feed on fish flushed by the vessel. The work adds to records of seabirds associating with non-fishing ships.
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H5 Avian Influenza Found in Washed-Up Bird on Western Australia Beach, First Detection on Mainland
A sick bird found near Esperance tested positive for the H5 variant, the first such detection on mainland Australia. Authorities are investigating a second case while governments increase preparedness funding.
thehindu.comworld23 days agoUpdated
Australia Confirms First H5N1 Case in Brown Skua on Western Australia Beach
The H5N1 strain of bird flu has been detected for the first time in Australia, ending the continent's status as the last without the virus. Officials reported the case in a migratory seabird and convened an emergency response meeting.
gamereactor.euworld25 days ago
Major Oak in Sherwood Forest Dies After Failing to Leaf in Spring 2024
The 1,200-year-old tree did not produce leaves this spring. The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds confirmed its death on Thursday.
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BBC Newsworld25 days ago
Bird flu kills more than 75% of southern elephant seal pups on remote Australian islands
H5N1 avian influenza has killed an estimated 13,000 southern elephant seal pups on Australia's Heard and McDonald Islands. Researchers documented the deaths through drone surveys and ground sampling conducted between October and January.
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theconversation.compolitics26 days ago
UK Government Says No Dartmoor Pony Cull Planned Under Grazing Rules
The UK government stated it will not allow a cull of Dartmoor ponies. Officials said new grazing contracts aim to reduce livestock numbers but do not target ponies specifically.
New York Postpolitics26 days ago
Black Bear Attacks 19-Year-Old Inside California Home
A black bear entered a California teenager's home early Monday morning and attacked him, leaving bloody scratches across his face. Video of the incident was released after the attack.
New York Postpolitics26 days ago
Alaska Woman Shoots Bear After It Attacks Her Dog
An Alaska woman fired shots at a bear that attacked her dog during an outdoor encounter. She reported firing a second round before retreating with her animals.
dnaindia.comscience27 days ago
Cyclone Senyar Killed Over 1,000 People and 58 Orangutans in Sumatra
A study published this month found the storm wiped out 7% of the global population of the critically endangered apes. Researchers documented more than 20,000 acres of landslide damage in the animals’ main habitat.
New Scientistscience27 days ago
Camera Trap Records Wolves Attacking Bison Calf, Herd Drives Pack Away
Footage from September 2025 shows a pack of seven wolves targeting a newborn European bison in Białowieża Primaeval Forest. The 20-minute encounter ended with the herd driving the wolves away.
Fox Newsscience28 days ago
Echinococcus multilocularis Found in 37 of 100 Coyotes Sampled Near Puget Sound
University of Washington researchers report the first detection of the fox tapeworm in West Coast wildlife. The study found a European variant now dominant in North America.
The Hillscience29 days ago
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Proposes Allowing Hunting and Fishing on 92 Million Acres of Refuges
The agency issued a rule that would open more than 95 percent of the National Wildlife Refuge System to hunting and sport fishing. The public comment period runs through June 26.
mises.orgscience29 days ago
Extinct Atlas bear ate only plants unlike modern brown bears
Researchers report that an extinct African subspecies of brown bear consumed a plant-based diet. The finding contrasts with the meat-heavy diets of living brown bears.
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themarketherald.com.auworld31 days ago
Peer-Reviewed Study Confirms Two Live Goblin-Shark Sightings in Central Pacific
Two separate deep-sea sightings, one in 2019 and one in 2024, have been verified in a Journal of Fish Biology study published June 12, 2026.
news.sky.comscience32 days ago
Scientists Win Nature Photo Contest With Bald Ibis Migration and Neon Mosquito Images
Winners of the Scientist at Work photography competition captured northern bald ibis migration, algal blooms, whale shark sampling, coral research, and fluorescent mosquitoes.
upi.comworld33 days ago
Snake Found on TUI Flight from Mexico to London After Landing
A snake was discovered on a TUI flight from Cancun to London Gatwick after the plane landed. The reptile remains missing and the aircraft is grounded.
The Japan Timesscience33 days ago
Japanese Researchers Find Adelie Penguins Often Reach New Foraging Grounds by Following Colony Members After Failed Solo Attempts
A Sokendai-led team tracked 116 Adelie penguins near Japan’s Showa Station and found that unsuccessful foraging trips prompted penguins to follow colony members to new feeding areas.