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In 2017, conservationists began moving young ospreys from Scotland to Dorset; five years later they bred in southern England for the first time since 1847

Conservationists successfully reintroduced ospreys to Dorset, England, after a century-long absence. A study revealed pioneering pairs are crucial for rapid species expansion into new territories. These birds establish separate breeding groups, accelerating population growth significantly. Translocation projects create artificial pioneers, saving decades of natural recolonisation time. New osprey populations are…

The Times of India · Aug 14

California has added more than 50,000 tons of gravel to a river below Keswick Dam since 2022 to help endangered salmon lay eggs

Below Keswick Dam on California's Sacramento River, salmon face a problem the dam itself created. Winter run Chinook salmon, now listed as endangered, once spawned across hundreds of miles of cold mountain streams before Shasta and Keswick Dams cut off access to that historic habitat entirely. Confined now to a…

The Times of India · Aug 14

In 1978, writer Adam Nicolson inherited three Scottish islands for his 21st birthday; decades later, a joint project made them rat-free seabird refuges

On his twenty-first birthday, Adam Nicolson became the owner of the Shiants, three remote Scottish islands. In a significant conservation effort, over 3,600 invasive rats were eradicated, allowing endangered seabirds to thrive. With Britain’s seabird populations declining due to environmental factors, the Shiants now stand as a crucial refuge, showcasing…

The Times of India · Aug 14

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In 2018, Australian scientist Jaimie Cleeland spent a year on remote Gough Island; in one week, she watched mice kill 15 albatross chicks

Mice introduced to Gough Island are now killing seabird chicks and adults. These invasive rodents are pushing the Tristan albatross species toward extinction. Ecologists estimate millions of seabird eggs and chicks perish annually due to mice. Warmer winters allow more mice to survive and spread their harmful behaviors. Conservation efforts…

The Times of India · Aug 14

Rosemary Mulholland is planting a forest for people she will never meet, and calls it the “greatest privilege” of her life

Rosemary Mulholland passionately commits to planting forests, envisioning a world that will blossom long after she's gone. Her dedication embodies delayed gratification and the beauty of ecological restoration. She perceives this endeavour as a privilege, not a burden, gifting future generations with habitats and carbon storage. This narrative underlines the…

The Times of India · Aug 14

In 2012, conservationists began working to remove an obsolete Massachusetts dam; 14 years later, demolition started to reconnect 7 miles of stream and restore 6 acres of wetland

For more than a century, a small concrete dam stood in the way of a river’s natural flow. Built to serve industries that no longer exist, the Temple Street Dam in Duxbury, Massachusetts, had long outlived its purpose. It blocked fish from reaching their spawning grounds, trapped sediment, created a…

The Times of India · Aug 14

Country diary: It’s not easy, finding grass seeds in the sea – but this search matters

Calshot, Hampshire: Underwater meadows are vanishingly rare habitats, so I join a group who are gathering eelgrass seed to help restore them

The Guardian - UK · Aug 14

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In 2022, Buffalo completed the first emerald shiner passage on the Niagara River; four years later, baffles are being extended along another 700 feet of seawall

The city of Buffalo is enhancing a fish passageway to facilitate the journey of emerald shiners to Lake Erie. By installing steel baffles along the seawall, this initiative aims to mitigate strong currents. This effort is part of a significant multi-million-dollar restoration project for the Niagara River Area, alongside transforming…

The Times of India · Aug 13

Washington began a two-year project to restore 270 acres in the South Fork Skagit estuary, reconnecting two islands to natural tidal habitat

In a significant environmental effort, the restoration of 270 acres of estuary habitat in the South Fork Skagit River is underway, starting from June 2026 and set to finish by fall 2028. This initiative focuses on enhancing the habitat for the endangered Puget Sound Chinook salmon, ensuring a sustainable ecosystem…

The Times of India · Aug 13

Stop the bites! How to survive another summer of mosquitoes, midges and horseflies

Dress like a zebra, wash your feet, keep off the beer: insect experts explain what works and what doesn’t – and why some of us get bitten more than others

The Guardian - UK · Aug 13

In 2006, Alaska began rebuilding a creek damaged by decades of gold mining; the first restored stretch was followed by a six-fold rise in salmon runs

For decades, gold mining has done more than alter the scenery around Resurrection Creek in Alaska, it has changed the creek itself. Degradation of riverbanks, alteration of stream channels and loss of wetlands that once provided habitat for salmon and wildlife. But nearly 20 years ago, restoration efforts began to…

The Times of India · Aug 13

Ireland’s ancient rainforest vanished after thousands of years of human activity. Now nearly 30,000 trees are being planted to bring it back

Almost 30,000 young native trees have been planted at Lenamore Wood in Northern Ireland, marking the beginning of a restoration project that could take a century to mature. Oak, alder and rowan now cover parts of the 41-acre site near Gortin, though the future woodland is still difficult to picture.…

The Times of India · Aug 13

The golden lion tamarin seen on a R$20 banknote nearly vanished from Brazil: Zoologist Devra Kleiman helped bring it back

Once teetering on the brink of extinction with just two hundred golden lion tamarins left, Brazil has witnessed a remarkable turnaround thanks to the efforts spearheaded by Devra Kleiman. Through a blend of captive breeding and dedicated habitat protection, these programs have successfully reintroduced captive-born tamarins into their natural forests.…

The Times of India · Aug 12

Humpbacks return to Rio: the whales are back from the brink of extinction – but will tourism help or hinder?

The gigantic aquatic acrobats are exciting Brazil’s tourists as numbers recover from whaling. But some marine biologists question how booming tourism and conservation can coexist

The Guardian - UK · Aug 12

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The Guardian - UK · Aug 12

‘Like an alien invasion’: the neon flying squid that can fly in formation above the ocean

Smart, sociable squid use funnel-like organ to force water to jet propel themselves along in and out of sea

The Independent UK · Aug 12

Dolphins caught on camera using seashells to catch fish for first time

Dolphins chase fish into large empty shells and drain catch into their mouths in unique hunting behaviour

Bangkok Post · Aug 12

Sharks assist storm forecasters

From the killer shark of Jaws to the tornado-tossed predators of the Sharknado movies, films have long portrayed sharks as objects of summer fear. But when a shark cuts through the waters off the US East Coast, it now may be doing more than hunting. It may also be gathering…

The Guardian - AU · Aug 11

Male redback spiders invite cannibalism through a ‘self-sacrificial somersault’ during sex – but why?

New research sheds light on the genetic basis of the venomous arachnid’s ‘weird mating behaviour’

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The Guardian - UK · Aug 11

‘I feel motherly towards them’: the nature reserve manager sharing her office with a wasp nest

Eilish Rothney’s first instinct was to get rid of the wasps entering her converted shipping container in Norfolk. Now she enjoys their constant hum

The Times of India · Aug 11

Ireland's white-tailed eagles went extinct due to human persecution, now the country has released 245 chicks in the wild about 100 years later

Once extinct, white-tailed eagles now soar across Ireland's skies again. Conservationists released 245 young eagles since 2007, which has boosted the population. These magnificent birds are now breeding and expanding their territory independently across the country. The National Parks and Wildlife Service estimates around 150 eagles live in the wild.…

The Times of India · Aug 11

Brazil lost the Spix’s macaw from the wild for more than 20 years, then conservationists released captive-bred birds back into the Caatinga

Spix's macaws, extinct in the wild for over two decades, have returned to Brazil's Caatinga. Conservationists bred captive birds and released them, aided by blue-winged macaws. Habitat restoration was crucial for the species' potential self-sustaining population. Despite risks like habitat loss and trafficking, monitoring continues for adaptation. This reintroduction demonstrates…

The Times of India · Aug 11

In 1927, Welsh naturalist Ronald Lockley moved his family onto an uninhabited island; he later helped create Britain’s first bird observatory there

In 1933, Ronald Lockley founded the first bird observatory in Britain on Skokholm Island, making significant strides in the study of puffins and Manx shearwaters. His detailed observations on their behaviors and navigation techniques paved the way for ecological research. Additionally, Lockley conducted vital studies on the island's European rabbit…

The Times of India · Aug 11

In 1936, a Rockefeller heir gave a Canadian island to a college for $1 on one condition: it had to remain a bird sanctuary

In 1936, John Rockefeller made a remarkable gesture by donating a Canadian island to Bowdoin College for merely one dollar. This altruistic act gave rise to a crucial bird sanctuary and an unparalleled outdoor research laboratory. Since then, the island has become an essential site for scientific inquiry and hands-on…

The Guardian - UK · Aug 11

The return of the caspian tiger: how a species feared extinct has come back to Kazakhstan

The wild capture and release of a female big cat into a nature reserve is the first step towards reintroducing a population that hasn’t been seen for 70 years

The Times of India · Aug 11

In 2016, a biologist entered a remote Pacific Atoll five years after its rats were removed; she documented a 5,000% explosion in native tree seedlings

The successful removal of invasive rats from Palmyra Atoll marked a significant milestone after years of strategic planning. This pivotal action fostered an impressive surge in the population of native tree seedlings, leading to a vibrant rise in young native trees across the forest floor. The ecological ripple effect also…

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