Giant Pandas in San Diego Zoo Revealed in First Images After Arriving in the US From China; Is China's 'Panda Diplomacy' Program Good For Their Conservation?

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 07.09.2024 23:03 PM

San Diego Zoo has revealed the first images of a duo of giant pandas that just arrived from China. Read to learn more.

Rhino Horns Implanted With Radioactive Isotopes To Poison Those Who Consume It; Would These Efforts Finally Ward Off Poachers?

06.27.2024 00:17 AM

Scientists are now considering implanting radioactive isotopes in rhino horns to combat poaching. Read to learn more.

Sea Otters’ Tool Use Key to Survival Strategy in Monterey Bay, Study Finds

05.17.2024 03:21 AM

Sea otters' tool use crucial for survival in Monterey Bay, study finds. Explore their remarkable strategy now!

Rarest Insect in the World Makes Comeback: San Diego Zoo Invites Visitors To Witness Extinction-Defying Lord Howe Island Stick Insects

01.15.2024 22:51 PM

The Lord Howe Island stick insects were declared to be extinct until their rediscovery in 2001. Read to learn more.

San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance and IUCN Launch First Center for Biodiversity Banking to Save Species

10.17.2023 09:20 AM

The Frozen Zoo initiative preserves genetic samples from 1,280 species, potentially aiding in wildlife species restoration through cloning advancements. Read the article for more details.

AI Tiger Detector? Tiny AI-Powered Camera Developed by Scientists Could Help With Conservation of These Predators, Enable Coexistence With People

10.08.2023 00:50 AM

The AI tiger detector camera system was able to pick up a tiger 300 meters from a village at one time and detect a poacher team in another occasion. Read to learn more.

Extremely Rare Spotless Giraffe Born at Tennessee's Brights Zoo; Naming Opportunity Sparks Conservation Awareness

08.22.2023 06:00 AM

Check out this one-of-a-kind spotless giraffe born at Tennessee's Brights Zoo, distinguished by its brown fur lacking the usual spots.

Winning Wildlife Photo Features Face-off Between a Sloth and a Dog, Highlights Heartbreaking Conservation Issue

09.02.2022 08:11 AM

The photo of a terrified sloth facing off against a dog has been "highly commended" in the 58th Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition of the London Natural History Museum. Check it out in this article.

Elephants Learn to Adapt to Varying Landscapes Brought by Increasing Human Development

07.28.2022 21:10 PM

Human-elephant conflict is on the rise in many places on Earth as elephants compete for space and resources due to increasing human development. Check out in this article how these two species learned to coexist in a changing environment.

Wildlife Threatened by Human Activity, New Data Can Boost Conservation Efforts

07.20.2022 09:00 AM

Prioritizing areas and threats are key to securing successful conservation. Read on to find out how a new database allows conservationists to make better efforts by understanding how and where human activities threaten different areas and species.

3D Manta Ray Model Developed to Promote Conservation, Awareness of the Species

07.18.2022 10:30 AM

3D models of manta rays, a first of its kind, have been developed for the promotion of awareness and conservation of the species. Read to discover more about it.

Orphaned Baby Manatee in Colombia Rescued in A Swamp in Hopes of Saving It

06.16.2022 08:42 AM

Tasaherito, the orphaned baby manatee, was only three days old when conservationists found him lost in a Colombian swamp. Read the full article to know his full story.

Phylogenomic Study Corrects Misclassified Black Bass Species Present in More Than 50 Countries

06.07.2022 11:30 AM

Scientists carried out the first comprehensive genetic study on black bass species to find out their correct identities. Read more about the overlooked issue regarding the bass fish and the unknown details about their biodiversity the experts found.

Scientists Use Fish Sounds to Study, Conserve Underwater Ecosystems [Listen]

05.11.2022 08:55 AM

Fish make sounds to communicate, attract made and send distress signals. Read on to find out how those could help scientists conserve underwater ecosystems.

5-Meter Long Crocodile in Kowanyama 'Humanely Euthanized' for Displaying Aggressive Behavior Despite Potential Icon Status

03.24.2022 23:03 PM

Rangers shot the infamous Kowanyama crocodile in the Western Cape York despite its potential icon status. Find out why they did it.

Wrasse First Thought As Different Fish Species Rediscovered in First-Ever Study in Maldives

03.09.2022 11:00 AM

Maldives is full of animals that are yet to be named or even encountered. Click and check out how this new fish species was rediscovered by the country's local scientists.

UK Signs Deal With Faroe Months After Dolphin Massacre: Conservations Call On European Nations to Cease Whaling Activities

02.23.2022 12:12 PM

Conservationists are against the UK and Faroe Islands deal following a mass dolphin slaughter in September 2021. Read full details in this article.

Vacation Photos of Zebras, Whales and Other Animals Can Help Scientists' Conservation Efforts, Fight Wildlife Extinction

02.21.2022 02:32 AM

Vacation photos sometimes serve another purpose other than capturing the moment as scientists are also using them to track the movements of zebras, whales, and other endangered species.

Carleton Scientist's Work on Whales Helps Documentary Land an Emmy Award

09.24.2021 01:15 AM

Shane Gero was one of the marine biologists whose work and insights helped shape the documentary "Secrets of the Whales," which recently won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Series.

Ivindo National Park Becomes Second UNESCO World Heritage Site in Gabon, Securing International Support for Conservation

07.29.2021 06:10 AM

Recognizing Gabon as a global biodiversity and conservation leader, UNESCO has declared the Ivindo National Park as a World Heritage Site.

Using Satellite Cameras, Scientists Counted Elephants From Space

01.20.2021 01:55 AM

Scientists used satellite cameras coupled with deep learning to count elephants in complex geographical landscapes from space.