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Greater gliders not as great at gliding as thought – but still look like magic carpets, experts say

While new study challenges assumptions about how far they travel, witnessing them in action still takes your breath away, scientists say

The Guardian - AU · Jul 15

Invasive fish do far more than eat native species; a review of 149 studies finds they can shift clear lakes into murky, nutrient-rich water that may be hard to restore

Invasive fish species are altering freshwater ecosystems by disturbing lakebeds. This disturbance releases nutrients, causing uncontrollable algae blooms that block sunlight. Native plants die, removing natural filtration and sediment stability from the water. Restoring these damaged lakes requires long-term interventions and careful biosecurity policies. Understanding these interconnected freshwater systems is…

The Times of India · Jul 15

Scientists discover rising heat leaves trees struggling to turn sunlight into energy: 57 million hectares of tropical forests already affected; Heat waves goes beyond photosynthesis limits

Rising global temperatures are pushing millions of hectares of tropical forests beyond the heat levels where trees can efficiently carry out photosynthesis, according to a study published in PNAS. Researchers found that 57 million hectares have already crossed critical heat thresholds, raising concerns over forests’ ability to absorb carbon and…

The Economic Times · Jul 15

Heavy traffic turns flower-rich road verges into bumblebee traps, and in southern Sweden, scientists found dead bees outnumbered live ones at about 4,000 vehicles a day

Flower-covered roadsides attract bumblebees but become ecological traps with heavy traffic. A Swedish study found increased bumblebee mortality along busier roads. Nests were found near quieter roads offering similar floral resources safely. Conservation efforts should prioritize low-traffic roads for pollinator protection. Natural meadows remain the best habitats for bumblebee activity…

The Times of India · Jul 14

California faces highest shark numbers in years as great whites head north

El Niño climate phenomenon heating waters off Mexico but incidents with humans remain a rarity

The Guardian - US · Jul 14

Argentina lost jaguars from its Iberá wetlands nearly 70 years ago, but conservationists have now brought the country's largest wild cat back through an ambitious rewilding project

Jaguars have returned to Argentina's Iberá wetlands after a 70-year absence. Conservationists released a female jaguar and her cubs into Gran Iberá Park. This reintroduction is part of a broader rewilding effort to restore ecosystems. The project aims to re-establish a self-sustaining jaguar population in the region. This initiative helps…

The Times of India · Jul 14

Britain hunted beavers to extinction around 400 years ago, but they are now returning to England's wetlands to rebuild rivers and restore disappearing ecosystems

For generations, the sound of a beaver working along an English waterway was something found only in history books. The animals that once shaped rivers and wetlands across Britain disappeared after centuries of hunting, leaving behind only traces of their former presence. Now, a new chapter has begun in Dorset,…

The Times of India · Jul 14

Meet Carol Ruckdeschel: 84-year-old 'wildest woman in America' who has been living on an island for the 53 years in order to preserve nature for the future

Carol Ruckdeschel has lived on Cumberland Island for 53 years, preserving its natural state. She meticulously documents the island's diverse flora and fauna in her field journals. Her dedication led to legislative changes protecting sea turtles from shrimping trawlers. Ruckdeschel sustains herself by living off the land and off the…

The Times of India · Jul 14

Dolphin deaths in South Australia spike after algal bloom decimates food sources

The marine disaster may be linked to a high number of dolphin deaths in the region, scientists say

The Guardian - AU · Jul 13

The Myth That Baby Rattlesnakes Are More Dangerous Than Adults Has Been Formally Debunked

A new Loma Linda University study debunks the baby rattlesnake danger myth — adults inject far more venom and cause worse bites. Here is what to know if you encounter either one.

Medical Daily · Jul 13