YOU WONT BELIEVE: 16 - What They Never Told You

Christmas Trees Aid Fish Habitat: Discarded evergreens feed fish; anglers track sites by GPS

In a unique recycling initiative, discarded Christmas trees and vegetation are submerged underwater to form vital fish habitats. This innovative program improves lake environments that lack natural cover and food sources. As these materials decompose, they nurture insects and microorganisms, which in turn support a thriving aquatic food chain, benefitting…

The Times of India · Sep 18

Venomous sea snake returns to California beach after 8 years

A venomous yellow-bellied sea snake washed ashore at Crystal Cove, California. This marks the first such sighting in the state since 2018. Scientists believe warm ocean waters and shifting currents brought the reptile north. Experts advise the public to avoid handling the snake and report sightings. This unusual event offers…

The Times of India · Sep 18

Yellow bellied sea snake found at California beach: Is it poisonous? What you should do if you encounter the rare snake nearby

A rare yellow-bellied sea snake was spotted at a Southern California beach, prompting questions about its venom and safety. Here is what to know about the snake, why it may have appeared in California and what to do if you encounter one.

The Economic Times · Sep 18

The Messy Garden Habit That Could Help Bees Survive Winter

When the vegetable garden starts turning brown in fall, the instinct is often to grab the rake, pruning shears, and yard-waste bags and make everything look tidy again. But some of those dead stems, fallen leaves, bare patches of soil, and scruffy corners may be doing something more useful than…

Frugal Gardening · Sep 17

Only 25 oryx returned to Chad in 2016; the population now exceeds 600

In 2016, just 25 scimitar-horned oryx were flown from Abu Dhabi to Chad, marking the first time the species had set foot in the wild since it vanished there in the 1980s. Since then, according to Sahara Conservation and the Environment Agency, Abu Dhabi, 285 oryx have been released into…

The Times of India · Sep 17

New Zealand moved 1,152 seabird chicks to an island; they later formed three breeding colonies

Mana Island seabird restoration efforts show significant success after decades of work. Translocated chicks returned as adults, establishing new breeding populations on the island. Fluttering shearwaters are now breeding in natural burrows, indicating project advancement. Common diving petrels and fairy prions also have established colonies there. This long-term project demonstrates…

The Times of India · Sep 17

Tiny penguin-like sea birds are dying in droves along the California coast

Dozens of emaciated seabirds have been taken to rescue centers

The Independent UK · Sep 17

Rescuers free 18-foot Minke Whale entangled in rope after dragging fishing gear for 40 miles off cape cod

A young minke whale was freed from heavy fishing rope after days of entanglement. Rescuers located the whale more than forty miles from its initial sighting location. They carefully cut away most of the rope, avoiding deeply embedded lines. The whale resumed normal swimming after the successful disentanglement operation. This…

The Economic Times · Sep 17

Iguanas Raft To Anguilla: scientists track 200-mile hurricane voyage; study reshapes island origins

Hurricanes in 1995 created a giant debris mat carrying living green iguanas. Fishermen on Anguilla discovered these iguanas, previously unknown to the island. Scientific analysis confirmed their journey across approximately 200 miles of open ocean. This event provided direct evidence for how island species colonize new lands. The iguanas established…

The Times of India · Sep 17

Island Becomes Private Reserve: One man restores Île aux Pommes; eider colony now thrives

A man's dedication transformed a small island into a thriving bird sanctuary. Gaston Déry began restoring Île aux Pommes in 1980, facing significant ecological challenges. His persistent efforts led to a remarkable recovery of eider duck populations over forty years. This private initiative resulted in the island becoming Quebec's first…

The Times of India · Sep 17