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app.buzzsumo.comworld24 days ago
Malaysia Installs Canopy Bridges for Dusky Langurs in Penang
Conservationists in Penang state are building canopy bridges to help endangered dusky langurs cross roads and reach additional habitat. The project also involves citizen science efforts to monitor the primates.
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Tourist Throws Rock at Endangered Hawaiian Monk Seal, Mistaking It for Sea Lion Attacking Turtles
Federal prosecutors filed charges against a Washington state resident accused of throwing a rock at a Hawaiian monk seal. The tourist's lawyer said the man has faced online harassment and threats after the incident.
bbc.co.ukscience30 days ago
North Atlantic Right Whale Calf Count Reaches 23 in 2026 Season
Researchers recorded 23 North Atlantic right whale calves this year, the highest number since 2009. The New England Aquarium maintains a catalog of more than 800 individual whales dating to 1935.
New York Postpolitics31 days ago
Wildfire on Santa Rosa Island Burns 17,554 Acres
A wildfire that began May 15 on Santa Rosa Island has burned 17,554 acres and reached 44 percent containment by Thursday afternoon. Fire crews have confirmed damage to three historic structures inside Channel Islands National Park.
Le Mondeworld34 days ago
Iran Reports 27 Asiatic Cheetahs in Latest Count
The Asiatic cheetah population in northeastern Iran has increased to at least 27 individuals. Conservation efforts face indirect risks from the conflict involving the U.S. and Israel.
nypost.comworld35 days ago
California Man Charged With Attempting to Export Hundreds of Turtles
A Daly City resident was arrested and charged Friday with conspiracy and Lacey Act violations after allegedly trying to ship hundreds of turtles to Taiwan. Prosecutors say the scheme involved false permit claims and purchases of poached reptiles.
theinertia.comworld37 days ago
Washington Man Charged With Harassing Endangered Hawaiian Monk Seal
Federal authorities arrested a 38-year-old man from Covington, Washington, on charges of harassing an endangered Hawaiian monk seal in Maui. Prosecutors said the man threw a rock at the seal known as Lani on May 5, nearly striking the animal.
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Nbc Newsworld39 days ago
Washington Man Arrested After Video Shows Him Throwing Rock Near Hawaiian Monk Seal
Igor Mykhaylovych Lytvynchuk, 38, of Covington, Washington, was arrested May 13, 2026, near Seattle after video showed him hurling a coconut-sized rock at a beloved monk seal named Lani in Lahaina, Hawaii. He faces federal charges of harassing and attempting to harass an endanger…
The Independentscience39 days ago
Congo Sanctuary Cares for Orphaned Bonobos Rescued From Bushmeat Trade
A sanctuary on the outskirts of Kinshasa houses the world's only dedicated facility for orphaned bonobos, which are rescued from poachers or kept as pets. Staff provide foster care for the young apes, which share nearly 99 percent of their DNA with humans. Officials have proposed…
Abc Newsworld43 days ago
Conservationists Reintroduce Mountain Bongos to Kenyan Forests
A Kenyan conservancy has imported four male mountain bongos from Europe to breed with an existing captive population as part of an effort to increase the numbers of the critically endangered antelope. Fewer than 100 mountain bongos remain in the wild. The animals were last seen i…
nypost.comworld45 days ago
Federal Authorities Charge Louisiana Man With Turtle Poaching Conspiracy
Authorities detained Albert Bazaar of Angie, Louisiana, on charges of conspiracy and violations of the Lacey Act. An indictment alleges he poached more than 1,800 turtles from Florida waterways between January 2022 and December 2023 and sold them to an exporter who shipped the an…
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nationalobserver.comworld50 days ago
North Atlantic Right Whales Record 23 New Calves in Recent Season, Highest Since 2009
North Atlantic right whales saw 23 new calves born during the calving season that ended in mid-April, marking the fourth highest number on record and the most since 2009. Three of the mothers were first-timers, including two at age 10. Conservation efforts have contributed to the…
South China Morning Postfinance50 days ago
Thai Authorities Seize Tortoises from Passenger at Bangkok Airport in Latest Smuggling Incident
A 19-year-old passenger was arrested at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi airport for attempting to smuggle dozens of tortoises strapped to her body while bound for Taipei. This follows recent seizures of turtles, iguanas, a crocodile, raccoons, chameleons and endangered gibbons at the same…
abcnews.go.comworld57 days ago
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…
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680news.comworld58 days ago
Young Male Sumatran Orangutan Uses New Canopy Bridge Over Indonesian Road, Footage Shows
A young male Sumatran orangutan was captured on camera using a newly built canopy bridge to cross a road in North Sumatra, marking the first such recorded instance. The bridge, constructed in 2024, aims to reconnect fragmented habitats for the critically endangered species. Conse…
Usa Todayscience73 days ago
IUCN Classifies Emperor Penguins as Endangered Due to Sea Ice Loss
The International Union for Conservation of Nature has added emperor penguins to its endangered species list, citing declining Antarctic sea ice. The decision follows a 10% population drop between 2009 and 2018. Antarctic fur seals also face similar threats from reduced sea ice a…
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IUCN Red List Classifies Emperor Penguins as Endangered Due to Declining Populations
The International Union for Conservation of Nature has updated its Red List to classify emperor penguins as endangered. Researchers attribute the population decline to retreating sea ice caused by climate change. The species relies on stable sea ice for breeding and survival.
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Swift Parrot Calls Recorded in Tasmanian Forest Before Logging Clears Habitat
Scientists recorded the calls of the critically endangered swift parrot 68 times in Tasmania's Wielangta forest in December and January. The area was later clear-felled by Sustainable Timber Tasmania, which stated it operated within legal frameworks. The incident highlights ongoi…