"It's inspiring to see these underdogs making an incredible comeback," said Will Harlan, Southeast director at the Center for Biological Diversity. "These pups provide real hope for the future of red wolves."

Endangered Red Wolves rebound in NC with four new litters

Four litters of endangered red wolf pups born in eastern North Carolina this year are boosting hopes for the recovery of the species, which has only about 22 adults remaining in the wild.

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Photos like this remind us that wolves are sentient animals who form deep social bonds with their families. They experience joy, connection, and loss and deserve our compassion and protection.❤️

🚨 Montana admits it overestimated its wolf population by hundreds, yet still proposes allowing up to 250 wolves to be killed during the 2026–27 hunting season. There's no scientific or ethical justification for killing wolves for sport. 📣Submit comments by Aug. 12: https://bit.ly/4xbRFwi

Happy International Tiger Day! Alley Cat Allies' mission is to transform and develop communities to protect and improve cats' lives. But we also advocate for laws and policies to stop the sale, exploitation, and abuse of big cats. Because all cats, big or small, deserve protection and respect.

One ancient alerce tree supported more than 300 unique fungal species beneath its roots. Now imagine the invisible extinctions caused by cutting half the forest.

Scientists looked beneath one of the oldest trees on Earth. What they found is astounding

The researchers discovered a hidden world of life among the roots of Chile’s ancient alerce trees. Here’s why that’s important The towering conifers of Chile’s southern rainforests do far more than shape the skyline. Research in Biodiversity and Conservation reveals that these ancient trees are hubs of hidden biodiversity, highlighting their crucial role in the forest ecosystem. The temperate rainforests of the Chilean Coast Range are home to many unique and important species, including an

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Victory! TUI Airlines to officially prohibit the transport of hunting trophies in its planes. Today, 52 transport companies across 26 countries have adopted restrictions on the transport of hunting trophies, and nearly 80% prohibit the transport of all hunting trophies.

Grow native plants this summer or Tinsel *will* beat you up. She will haunt your dreams on behalf of the bees. Plant something native today.

Lunchtime for dragonflies in the prairie garden Eastern pondhawk (Erythemis simplicicollis) eating what looks like an amberwing (Perithemis tenera) Plant native plants, get the whole damn circle of life #inverts #NativePlants 🌱 #Minnesota

Sulawesi Pitta. The Sulawesi pitta (Erythropitta celebensis) is a species of pitta. It is endemic to Indonesia where it occurs in Sulawesi, Manterawu, and Togian Islands. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest. It is threatened by habitat loss. 📸: @takanagaphotogallery

Save mangroves—they are living barriers that protect coastlines, wildlife, and communities.

Trees Reflected in Rippling Water

ALT: Trees Reflected in Rippling Water

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PLEASE. PLANT MILKWEED. Their caterpillars have to have milkweed to survive.

We published a new study in npj Biodiversity showing how geopolitical inequalities continue to shape biodiversity documentation of new mammal species 🦇🐒🦥📚 🌐. Follow the thread 🧵(1/9)! @mmoroti.bsky.social @karolceron.bsky.social @natureportfolio.nature.com @agenciafapesp.bsky.social

A Review in Nature Reviews Biodiversity discusses population trends of migratory birds, dominant threats in different regions and existing conservation initiatives. It also recommends integrative conservation approaches for the future. go.nature.com/4z0KWae 🌎🧪

SpaceX rocket that exploded shortly after takeoff destroyed land & wildlife: Concrete chunks had left craters a foot deep & were strewn across tidal flats, almost four acres of state park burned, 7 bobwhite quail eggs & a collection of blue land crabs incinerated. www.bloomberg.com/news/feature...

SpaceX Blast Left Officials in Disbelief Over Environmental Damage

Fish and Wildlife Service biologists expressed frustrations in emails obtained by Bloomberg.

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A landmark reassessment shows Sumatran orangutans fell nearly 20% over 12 years, proving deforestation is not the only threat. Co-authored by Indonesia's Forestry Ministry, the study marks a shift toward science-based policy after past claims that orangutan numbers were rising. Learn more! 👇️

Major orangutan study finds Sumatran population fell nearly 20% despite slower forest loss

JAKARTA — The number of Sumatran orangutans has declined by nearly 20% in the past decade and the critically endangered Tapanuli orangutan remains perilously close to extinction despite years of…

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A new experiment in North Carolina shows that natural settings and birdsong independently lower stress, but their combined effect yields the strongest relief. The study highlight the vital role that restored urban green spaces play in supporting public health & biodiversity. Liz Kimbrough reports.

Listening to birdsong in a forest lowered a person’s stress during experiment

Sitting in a small, restored forest while listening to birdsong lowered people’s stress and lifted their mood in the moment, according to a recent study published in the journal Environmental…

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Project Reconecta installed eight rope bridges in a municipality in Brazil, and a 15-month study used camera traps to document thousands of arboreal wildlife adapting to new aerial crossings. Suzana Carmago on @mongabay.com news.mongabay.com/2026/07/zero...

Zero roadkill as Amazon canopy bridges secure 15,000 crossings

For some of the world's rarest monkeys, the path to survival now runs through a simple network of ropes.

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India's Bengal tiger population has more than doubled since 1972, driving big cats to disperse beyond protected reserves. While the nation has built Asia's longest wildlife underpasses to link fragmented habitats, expanding roads & mining still threaten ecological corridors. Nirmal Ghosh reports.

India’s tiger numbers are rising. Protecting their pathways is next

RAJAJI TIGER RESERVE, India — It is early morning in late May in the hardwood sal forests of Rajaji Tiger Reserve in north India, and the heat is rising. By afternoon it will reach 39° Celsius (102°…

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Today, on World Nature Conservation Day, we raise awareness of the natural resources that sustain life on Earth and reaffirm our shared responsibility to safeguard them. At Snow Leopard Conservancy, we believe meaningful change begins with collaboration.

Of all the wildlife in the Clark County Wetlands Park, one of the most unexpected is the beavers.

Beavers in Las Vegas? A secret garden in Sin City spotlights river restoration success • Nevada Current

On the eastern edge of the Las Vegas Valley sit hundreds of acres of watery wetlands.  A secret garden of sorts, the Clark County Wetlands Park seems like stepping into another world. The air slightly...

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*🛑 SEASONAL ALERT 🛑* Northern Cardinal males molt & it is not pretty ... do not be alarmed or horrified ... it is just nature naturing 🪶

The Royal Bengal tiger is the most numerous tiger subspecies, yet only about 2,500 remain in the world today. On #TigerDay, learn why this species is vanishing: vanishingtreasures.org/portfolio/be...

This is such a cool article. It says sharks are also older than Saturn's rings and the North Star www.popularmechanics.com/science/anim...

Sharks Are Older Than Trees, Which Seems Wrong

They were around before everything from Saturn’s rings to flowering plants to the literal North Star.

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This spring, purple martin boxes were installed on Wolf Haven’s prairie to help these birds return after being displaced by European starlings in the tree snags they historically nested in. We're thrilled to announce that purple martins have already been spotted showing interest! #prairierestoration

To help raise money for their marmot research after losing federal funding, a team of scientists started “OnlyMarms” — a free, G-rated account of cute videos that collects money through tips. nyti.ms/4fAfAOB

Found 7 miles south of Florida Keys, massive 450-pound turtle carried ashore to rehab wjla.com/news/offbeat...

Found 7 miles south of Florida Keys, massive 450-pound turtle carried ashore to rehab

A 450-pound sea turtle is recovering after being rescued off the Lower Florida Keys with help from the U.S. Coast Guard and wildlife conservation workers.

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Russia turning the Arctic into one big oil dump Pipes age, oil leaks According to data from the Central Dispatching Directorate of the Fuel and Energy Complex, 14,716 oil pipeline ruptures were recorded in Russia in 2023.

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Major oil spill risks in Arctic 20,000 tons of diesel fuel spilled into the tundra and rivers near Norilsk In total, 13 fields in Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug and Krasnoyarsk Krai form a resource base of 6.5 to 7 billion tons of oil for Rosneft’s Arctic www.thebarentsobserver.com/news/oil-pip...

UK has abandoned projects worth tens of millions of pounds that were meant to help protect Congo rainforests and support local people. Congo Basin benefits the entire planet To abandon it now for short term money gains is despicable www.carbonbrief.org/uk-withdraws...

UK withdraws millions in funding from world’s second-largest rainforest in Congo  - Carbon Brief

The UK has abandoned projects worth tens of millions of pounds that were meant to help protect Congo rainforests and support local people.

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"The elephant population in Mozambique has more than doubled since 2018, rising to 22,718 animals, according to data from the 2025 census..." Read more: https://macaubusiness.com/mozambique-elephant-population-more-than-doubles-to-over-22000-in-seven-years/

Mozambique: Elephant population more than doubles to over 22,000 in seven years | Macau Business

International, MNA | The elephant population in Mozambique has more than doubled since 2018, rising to 22,718 animals, according to data from the 2025 census, the National Administration

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