SHOCKING: 7 - What They Never Told You

Montana removed non-native brook trout and repaired mining-damaged White's Creek; the struggling native cutthroat trout population then grew at least sevenfold

In White's Creek, Montana, a dedicated conservation project took shape to safeguard the native westslope cutthroat trout from the encroachment of non-native brook trout. By utilizing habitat restoration techniques and electrofishing for brook trout removal, researchers observed a dramatic rise in the trout population, climbing from approximately 80 to over…

The Economic Times · Oct 19

Seabird numbers bounce back in Solent region after 2022 avian flu wipeout

Conservation work by RSPB has led to recovery of terns, gulls, plovers and oystercatchers on English south coast

The Guardian - UK · Oct 19

Wind Farms and Raptors in India: What Mortality Surveys Found

What the Surveys Actually MeasuredRaptor mortality surveys do not rely on chance sightings. Trained observers walk transects beneath turbine arrays on a fixed schedule, recording carcasses, feathers, and strike evidence. In Kutch, surveys have documented collision mortality among species using the Rann's open scrubland and seasonal wetlands as foraging and…

Times Life · Oct 19

Juvenile Salmonid Collection System: DWR redesign cuts predators; salmon capture rises

California is implementing a trial floating salmon-collection system to assist endangered winter-run Chinook salmon. The project, led by California Department of Water Resources, began testing in 2022. Various modifications have been made to improve the effectiveness of the system and increase fish collection. Recent reports indicate some adult salmon have…

The Times of India · Oct 17

Dairy Farm Becomes Bird Refuge: residents and agencies save Fairbanks fields; crane festival now thrives

Since the early 1900s, migrating waterfowl have found a sanctuary in Fairbanks' dairy fields, providing essential food and habitat. Local conservationists successfully secured this land, creating the Creamer's Field Migratory Waterfowl Refuge, which attracts around 150 species of birds. With the addition of ponds to foster nesting, initiatives like Sandhill…

The Times of India · Oct 17

How the quirky puffin became a symbol of the climate crisis – and hope

In an extract from his new book, the nature historian explains how technology could help the seabird survive

The Guardian - UK · Oct 17

Testing Efficacy Of Bird Deterrents: Nova Scotia pilot finds no owl effect; calls for stronger evidence

In a comprehensive study conducted in Nova Scotia, researchers explored the use of owl decoys and predator sound recordings as bird deterrents near wind turbines. By comparing bird activity at sites with these deterrents to control sites without them, they discovered that there was no significant alteration in bird behavior.…

The Times of India · Oct 17

Honeybees are barging aside wild pollinators in hunt for pollen and nectar, study finds

As a surge in beekeepers has led to increased numbers of honeybees, researchers record them pushing bumblebees and other rival species away from flowers

The Guardian - UK · Oct 17

By 2023, nearly 14,000 volunteers helped count Galápagos marine iguanas in drone photos; later phases reached 91% to 92% agreement with expert counts

Thousands of volunteers contributed to counting endangered marine iguanas through drone images from the Galápagos Islands. Participants used a citizen-science platform to identify and count the reptiles in aerial photographs. Research indicated that most volunteers undercounted the animals, posing challenges for conservation efforts. The study highlighted the potential of crowd…

The Economic Times · Oct 17

How a False Medical Claim Turned the Tokay Gecko Into a Trafficking Target

A Lizard That Announces ItselfThe Tokay gecko does not hide. At up to 35 centimetres long and coloured a vivid blue-grey spotted with orange-red, Gekko gecko is built to be noticed. Its call, a loud, two-syllable bark that sounds like its own name, carries across rooftops and through walls on…

Times Life · Oct 17