UNBELIEVABLE: 21 - Caught on Camera

These 36 Bird Photos Were Among The Best At The 2026 Academy Photo Awards

The 2026 Nature Photo Awards, organized by Academy Photo Awards, celebrate the incredible diversity and beauty of the natural world through photography. The international competition brings together photographers who capture everything from wildlife and landscapes to fascinating moments in nature, with images judged for their creativity, technical skill, and ability…

Bored Panda · Sep 4

In 2002, professor Ian Giddy and librarian Jenny Giddy bought a Costa Rican cattle farm to restore its cloud forest; 50,000 trees later, more than 300 bird species had been recorded

A couple's spontaneous decision led to the creation of Cloudbridge Nature Reserve. They transformed a barren cattle pasture into a vibrant cloud forest ecosystem. This project has successfully reintroduced over 300 bird species and all six Costa Rican wild cats. Innovative reforestation techniques significantly improved tree survival rates over two…

The Times of India · Sep 4

In 1965, scientists cut every tree in a New Hampshire watershed to determine how removing forest cover changes water supply; first-year streamflow rose about 40% and second-year nitrate topped 50 mg/L

In 1965, scientists conducted a groundbreaking experiment in New Hampshire's Hubbard Brook watershed by felling trees. This experiment uncovered a remarkable increase in streamflow and an earlier onset of snowmelt. Alarmingly, nitrate concentrations surged, surpassing safety limits for drinking water. The findings underscored the vital function of forests in managing…

The Times of India · Sep 4

In 2020, Ohio removed a dam from the once-polluted Cuyahoga River; it reopened 39 km of habitat, and scientists later detected 15 additional fish taxa

The removal of the Brecksville Diversion Dam has enhanced river habitats, allowing migrating fish to thrive. Researchers documented the arrival of fifteen new fish species within the lower Cuyahoga River. While native species have successfully reestablished their presence, the advent of nonnative species also marked a significant change in the…

The Times of India · Sep 3

Science says trees can send chemical warnings and SOS signals through the air, what plants do when danger strikes

The popular idea of trees sending messages to one another through a forest is fascinating, but scientists caution against oversimplifying the process. VOC signalling can vary widely depending on the plant species, environmental conditions, chemical concentration, wind patterns and the specific properties of the compounds involved.

The Economic Times · Sep 3

In the 1980s, conservationists protected gorilla habitat across 3 countries despite poaching and disease. 46 years later, about 1,000 mountain gorillas still survive in forests

Mountain gorilla numbers are steadily increasing due to dedicated conservation efforts. These efforts have helped the species recover from severe threats and near extinction. Restoration projects are vital for protecting endangered species and their habitats. The mountain gorilla population, though growing, still requires significant protection. Continued habitat management ensures the…

The Economic Times · Sep 3

In 2024, Naturskyddsföreningen Skåne launched a wetland revival when white storks vanished locally in the 1950s. 6 years later, it aims to support 100 pairs in Southern Sweden

Extensive agricultural drainage drove Sweden’s white storks to local extinction in 1954. To bring them back, Naturskyddsföreningen Skåne launched Storkprojektet in 1989 alongside regional bird conservationists. By restoring wet meadows and releasing captive-reared chicks each summer, the project encourages natural migration to Africa. Conservationists now focus on sustaining over 100…

The Economic Times · Sep 3

In 2003, scientists targeted invasive fish in the Grand Canyon. By 2006, Rainbow Trout fell from 90% to less than 10% of the catch

For four consecutive years, scientists actively removed invasive fish species from the Colorado River. This strategic initiative led to a notable shift in the river's fish population, giving native fish a competitive advantage free from predation. Yet, persistent drought conditions complicated efforts to isolate the improvements directly linked to the…

The Economic Times · Sep 3

In 2005, conservationists tackled Atlantic Forest loss after more than 80% of its woodland had vanished. 13 years later, jaguars in Upper Paraná rose 160% to 105 animals

In 2005, severe deforestation destroyed over 80 percent of South America’s Atlantic Forest, pushing local jaguars toward extinction. Conservationists across Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay responded by restoring wildlife corridors, curbing poaching, and working with ranchers. Their joint efforts paid off. Within 13 years, the Upper Paraná jaguar population surged 160…

The Economic Times · Sep 3

Invasive tropical mosquito found breeding in east London

Climate crisis could increase incursions of Aedes aegypti, which can transmit Zika virus and dengue, experts say

The Guardian - UK · Sep 3