Conservation news covering wildlife protection, habitat preservation, endangered species, national parks, and environmental conservation efforts.
Gujarat Forest Department captured 31 lions and declared seven as 'maneaters' after a surge in attacks killed six people since last month. The department enlisted the Wildlife Institute of India to study possible changes in lion behavior. A cowherd survived an attack by putting his hand in the lion's mouth.
This commentary argues that South Korea's tidal flats expansion on the UNESCO World Heritage List is ecologically significant, not just territorial. It contends that natural heritage sites are undervalued compared to cultural ones, and that the inscription recognizes the tidal flats' global importance for biodiversity and ecosystem services.
This commentary describes research on Canada lynx near Alaska's Dalton Highway, arguing that understanding their response to traffic is crucial as industrial development increases. It highlights the lynx's resilience alongside the road and the need for continued study to inform conservation amid growing human disturbance.
This commentary argues for the conservation of Midwestern prairies, using the dickcissel bird as a charismatic symbol. It highlights that over 99% of prairies have been destroyed by agriculture and emphasizes restoration efforts by various conservation groups in Ohio.
The commentary argues that sharks are vital to ocean health as top predators and do not deserve their negative reputation. It contends that shark attacks are rare and that humans pose a greater threat to sharks, emphasizing the need for conservation.
This article reports on a new study revealing unprecedented images and data on Sunda clouded leopards in Malaysian Borneo. It highlights findings on female arboreal behavior and a potential new lifespan record, arguing that such research is crucial for understanding and conserving this elusive species.
This commentary argues that Neil the Seal's viral antics in Tasmania are normal developmental behavior for a young male elephant seal, not cause for alarm. It contends that human-wildlife coexistence is possible through public education and temporary barriers, contrasting Neil's positive outcome with the tragic euthanasia of Freya the walrus.
This commentary argues that the discovery of a blacktip shark nursery in Brazil's Ilha Grande bay has shifted local fishing community perceptions from viewing sharks as food to recognizing their ecological importance. It contends that protecting such nurseries is vital for global ocean conservation, given Brazil's high shark consumption and the species' vulnerability.
Unprecedented large groups of bull rays are threatening mussel farms in the Gulf of Trieste. A trial using magnetic deterrents, run by Amp Miramare and co-financed by the EU's Life programme, aims to drive the rays away. The protected species' surge is linked to warming seas and policy changes.
Mollie's Pack, the last remaining pack from Yellowstone's historic wolf reintroduction, has moved to northwest Wyoming's Sunlight Basin. Wyoming officials voted to allow killing up to four wolves in that area, raising fears for the pack's future.