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A Florida chimpanzee sanctuary cut off by flooding; uses drone to deliver food to a stranded chimp

A chimpanzee named Kaleb faced isolation during heavy flooding at Save the Chimps sanctuary. Staff utilized a drone to deliver essential food and blankets to him safely. The floodwaters disrupted normal delivery routes, which required creative solutions to ensure animal welfare. By using trucks and a drone, caregivers managed to…

The Times of India · 3h ago

Dock leaves: a handy but not very good cure for nettle stings

Brief letters: Sting relief | Romans in Scotland | A wild translation | Wrapping paper solution

The Guardian - UK · Nov 11

A Live Fish Slipped Into a Bather's Throat in India and Wedged Head-Up Behind His Nose

A 52-year-old Indian man developed breathing and swallowing problems after a live fish entered his throat while bathing. Surgeons removed it intact and found no injury.

Medical Daily · Nov 11

Scottish boat operator fined £2,500 for disturbing dolphins and pilot whales

Dolphin and pilot whale disturbance convictions against Aberdeen sea life tour operator Richard James Greenhowe have been upheld by the Sheriff Appeal Court, which refused his appeal on 3 November 2026. Greenhowe, owner and skipper of the sailing vessel Seacab, was found to have deliberately or recklessly disturbed the animals…

The Times of India · Nov 10

The pest I’ll never forget: the wattle bird who dive-bombed me

To help native birds through the winter, I put out honey. It worked a treat until one chased the rest off – and then turned on me

The Guardian - UK · Nov 10

Auckland hit by swarms of bees after milder than usual New Zealand winter

Beekeepers say they are fielding a record number of calls from people needing assistance in removing swarms

The Guardian - AU · Nov 10

Cobie Smulders joined a campaign to protect whales from fishing gear

Whale entanglement in fishing gear off the West Coast of the United States is the focus of the Whales in Crisis public service announcement campaign featuring actress Cobie Smulders. Launched in March 2024 by Oceana, the largest international advocacy organisation dedicated solely to ocean conservation, the campaign calls on decision-makers…

The Times of India · Nov 10

Mosquitofish Backfire On Wildlife: Early mosquito fix turns invasive; New Jersey counts the cost

In 1905, Gambusia fish were brought to New Jersey to combat mosquito populations. However, these fish, which consume mosquito larvae, ended up disrupting local ecosystems. Research has revealed that their presence has negatively impacted native fish and amphibian populations, potentially leading to the decline of at-risk species. It is now…

The Times of India · Nov 9

320 acres around 200-year-old North Carolina iron mine bought to protect five bat species

A former iron mine in North Carolina, which operated from the 1820s to the 1930s, now provides a winter shelter for five bat species, including rare and endangered ones. The Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy has purchased 320 acres around the historic mine to protect its underground tunnels, recovering forest and…

The Times of India · Nov 9

In 2017, California replaced a fish-blocking road crossing on Upper Green Valley Creek; surveys later found 136 young steelhead upstream of the former barrier

In 2017, engineers undertook a significant project to replace an old culvert that hindered fish migration in Upper Green Valley Creek. The successful replacement is evidenced by the discovery of 136 young steelhead fish in previously unreachable habitats. Researchers are actively studying the long-term effects on these fish populations and…

The Economic Times · Nov 8