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In 2014, New York completed the Javits Center’s bird-safe renovation and green roof; bird collisions fell by more than 90%, while 65 species later used the roof

The Javits Convention Center in Manhattan became safer for birds after a major renovation. Thousands of glass panels were replaced with low-reflection glass, reducing bird collisions by over ninety percent. A large green roof was added, providing a vital stopover for migrating birds. This rooftop habitat now supports sixty-five bird…

The Times of India · Aug 21

Country diary: Ten tonnes of solid muscle, basking sharks are booming here once again

Port Erin Bay, Isle of Man: A few years ago they disappeared from these shores, but with food stocks on the up, they’ve made a magnificent return

The Guardian - UK · Aug 21

In 1990, Utah used the world’s largest rotenone treatment on Strawberry Reservoir; over 99% of fish biomass vanished and the rebuilt fishery later produced 715,000 catches a year

In an ambitious effort to rejuvenate the ecosystem, Utah wildlife officials undertook the removal of nearly all fish from Strawberry Reservoir in 1990. This strategic chemical operation was designed to halt the deterioration of the lake's environment. Following the fish removal, biologists introduced native trout to reinvigorate the food web…

The Times of India · Aug 20

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Spotted lanternfly season is at its peak — 3 free DIY ways to stop them today

Spotted lanternflies are swarming this season. Discover safe, effective household hacks to clear them out and protect your trees.

Tom’s Guide · Aug 20

In 1912, a Rhode Island woman began recording every day's bird sightings on Block Island; she continued for more than 50 years and left behind one of the island's longest wildlife records

For more than five decades, Elizabeth Dickens kept a detailed account of bird sightings on Block Island. Her comprehensive journals offered insights into local bird populations and their migratory habits while she inspired students through educational efforts about avian life. Dickens' commitment to her craft resulted in invaluable contributions to…

The Times of India · Aug 20

'Deeply concerning': mass deaths spark bird flu alarm

Authorities are seeking approval to vaccinate captive animals against bird flu after more than 1000 crested terns and 30 penguins died across two states.

AAP · Aug 20

In 1958, Pan Am helped introduce bass to Guatemala’s Lake Atitlán for sport fishing; by the late 1980s, the lake’s endemic grebe was no longer found

In 1958, largemouth bass were introduced into Lake Atitlán in Guatemala as a sport fishing endeavor. This introduction had dire consequences on the native ecosystem, significantly affecting local fish populations and the already vulnerable Atitlán grebe. Though conservation measures momentarily aided the grebe’s numbers, a devastating earthquake in 1976, along…

The Times of India · Aug 20

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In 1916, Japan released American mosquitofish to control disease-carrying mosquitoes; they spread across much of the country, attacking Medaka and eating their young

In 1916, Japan introduced mosquitofish as a biological control to combat mosquitoes and their associated diseases. While these fish were effective at consuming larvae, they posed a threat to native species, including medaka, through competition and aggressive behavior. This invasive species' spread, compounded by alterations in habitat, highlighted the unforeseen…

The Times of India · Aug 20

More than 1,000 birds found dead in three mass mortality events amid ‘significant’ H5 escalation in Australia

South Australian premier Peter Malinauskas says there have still been no detections in poultry or livestock and no mass deaths involving mammals

The Guardian - AU · Aug 20

In 1997, Florida released Australian insects to fight an invasive tree. Nearly three decades later, its invaded range has fallen by about 75%

For decades, a tree from Australia spread across South Florida’s wetlands with little to hold it back. Melaleuca quinquenervia, often called paperbark, had been introduced to Florida for practical reasons, including landscaping and efforts to alter wet ground. It eventually escaped those uses and established dense stands across parts of…

The Times of India · Aug 20

Australia races to shield little penguins from H5N1 bird flu

SYDNEY - Australian wildlife workers have launched an unprecedented effort to vaccinate wild populations of little penguins against the highly contagious H5N1 avian influenza.

Bangkok Post · Aug 20

In 1968, Australia released 275,000 dung beetles across its cattle country to solve a problem caused by imported cattle

Australia's dung beetle problem began almost two centuries before scientists found a solution, when European settlers introduced cattle whose droppings were unlike anything most native Australian dung beetles had evolved to process. The First Fleet brought five cows and two bulls in 1788, and as cattle numbers grew, their large,…

The Times of India · Aug 19

Squid games: 20-ton spill of foul-smelling sea creatures causes eight-hour traffic jam in Rhode Island

‘Squid has a distinctive odor to it,’ said one witness

The Independent UK · Aug 19

Giant 746lb bluefin tuna caught off Yorkshire coast after nearly 90 years as scientists reveal why species is returning to UK waters near Whitby, where 851lb British record was set in 1933

A giant 746lb (338kg) Atlantic bluefin tuna has been caught off the Yorkshire coast, around 10 miles from Whitby, after nearly 90 years. Scientists say warming seas, recovering fish stocks and tighter fishing controls may be behind the species’ return. The catch comes near Whitby, where an 851lb British record…

The Times of India · Aug 19

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The Guardian - US · Aug 19

Otter spotted for first time in 100 years in New York City’s Bronx River

Image captured in early June shows animal foraging in the waterway in first since early 1900s, signaling its recovery

The Guardian - UK · Aug 19

‘Success story’ hailed as bluefin tunas caught off Yorkshire for first time since 1960s

Researchers laud return of giant tuna to North Sea after being fished almost to point of extinction

Bored Panda · Aug 19

The Thames Has Enough Intoxicating Substances In It To Make The Fish Interesting At Parties

Saturday night's lines are in the water. So is everything else we have ever put in our bodies, from antidepressants to contraceptive hormones to enough caffeine to suggest that the Thames is essentially a cold brew. The fish are living in it, absorbing it, and behaving in ways that nobody…

The Times of India · Aug 19

Black locust was planted in Maine to stabilise soil; today, the fast-growing tree is widespread and severely invasive, altering habitats and soil chemistry

Once prized for its robust timber and role in soil preservation, the black locust has become a persistent invader in Maine. Its vigorous growth and capability to produce root suckers enable it to proliferate swiftly, disrupting local ecosystems. This species modifies soil nutrients in a way that benefits foreign flora…

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The Guardian - US · Aug 19

More than 20 tons of squid spilled on to Rhode Island highway during traffic accident

Sunday incident created ‘significant traffic disruptions’ and a foul odor as crews worked to clear cephalopod remains

The Times of India · Aug 19

A 9-year-old girl in the Philippines raised money to help one of the world's rarest birds; the child became an unlikely conservation campaigner

A nine-year-old girl named Gail Lim from Cebu City in Philippines has turned her love for wildlife into a meaningful conservation campaign, raising 20,000 Philippine pesos for the critically endangered ‘Cebu flowerpecker.’ She became interested in the tiny bird after learning that it is found only in Cebu and is…

Tom’s Guide · Aug 19

Want to attract hummingbirds to your yard? It turns out there's a sweet spot for hanging your feeder

Buying a special feeder to attract hummingbirds to your outdoor space is one thing, but making sure you hang it in the right place is also just as important. Here's everything you need to know about finding that sweet spot.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 19

Wildcat phenomenon captured on video for 'first time ever' in Scotland

A Scottish wildcat has been spotted swimming in rare footage which has been captured for the 'first time'

The Times of India · Aug 19

A polar bear destroyed almost an entire seabird colony in Alaska; scientists say changing food habits may explain why

A single polar bear destroyed 89% of an entire ‘eider bird colony’ on an Alaskan barrier island in less than a day, giving scientists a striking example of how a changing Arctic is altering relationships between predators and seabirds. The incident, recorded on Spy Island in July 2024, was part…

The Times of India · Aug 19

In 2021, South Carolina rebuilt a vanished bird island with 660,000 cubic yards of harbor sand: More than 500 nests appeared the next year

After being ravaged by erosion, Crab Bank island has been revitalized through the innovative use of dredged harbor sediment. This restoration effort has generated around thirty-two acres of vibrant new nesting areas for birds, quickly transforming it into a thriving breeding ground. In the inaugural breeding season post-reconstruction, over five…

The Guardian - UK · Aug 18

Shrews may grow bigger snouts in winter to cope with cold air, scientists say

Study of long-clawed shrew skulls from Japan shows that, while skulls get smaller in winter, snouts elongate

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