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In 1975, fewer than 800 Aleutian cackling geese remained; fox removal and habitat protection helped the population rebound to around 200,000, and regulated hunting later returned

The Aleutian cackling goose, once on the brink of extinction, has experienced a significant revival. Thanks to targeted predator removal and the establishment of safeguarded wetlands, this nesting success story transitioned the geese from endangered to a regulated hunting classification. Now managed by the US Fish and Wildlife Service, this…

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Alaska eradicated rats from a 6,869-acre Aleutian island more than two centuries after they arrived in a shipwreck; within two years some native bird populations had increased 200% or more and missing seabirds began returning

After two hundred years of invasive rat habitation, Hawadax Island witnessed a remarkable transformation. Within just two years of their removal, native bird populations surged by over 200 percent. Seabirds previously thought extinct began to return, nesting on the island's enchanting cliffs. The restoration of the island's original name, Hawadax,…

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A Florida couple bought a 45-acre swamp to save it from development; 15 years later, 275 wood storks were nesting there in a thriving wildlife haven

A Florida couple purchased a cypress swamp to protect its wildlife habitat. They actively managed the land, creating a thriving sanctuary for many species. Their efforts established a significant wood stork rookery, which is now a protected area. This private conservation initiative highlights the importance of private landowners in habitat…

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How a mosquitofish brought in to kill mosquito larvae became major freshwater ecosystem problem

A fish introduced to Hawaii over a century ago now threatens native freshwater wildlife. The mosquitofish, brought to control mosquitoes, now preys on native aquatic insects. These invasive fish have caused significant declines in Hawaiian damselfly populations. Mosquitofish also compete with native gobies and consume endemic crustaceans. Conservation efforts now…

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In 1905, Hawaii introduced mosquitofish to control mosquitoes; the tiny fish later became linked to declines of native damselflies and other threatened species

The introduction of mosquitofish in Hawaii has dramatically affected the ecosystem, leading to notable declines in native aquatic insects. These invasive fish fiercely prey on local species, disrupting food chains. The native damselflies, unprepared for such predation, are particularly vulnerable, seeing their populations plummet. Additionally, mosquitofish compete with endemic fish…

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Some fish swimming in the Great Lakes could be upward of 400 years old, new study finds

Previous research had put the ‘living dinosaur’ fish’s life expectancy at 150 years

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In 1877, America distributed carp across the country for food; escaped populations later uprooted underwater plants that native fish rely on

Introduced to America in 1877, common carp were sourced from Germany and initially served as an economical food supply. Over the years, they were distributed throughout the nation. However, their feeding patterns wreak havoc on aquatic ecosystems by damaging plant life and clouding water clarity. This environmental turmoil significantly harms…

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'The court has to intervene now': Indigenous groups and conservationists condemn SpaceX's South Texas land swap

A coalition of environmental and tribal groups filed an emergency injunction to stop a land swap between SpaceX and the federal government, saying courts should rule on its legality.

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How redefining one word strips the Endangered Species Act’s ability to protect vital habitat

It wouldn’t make much sense to prohibit people from shooting a threatened woodpecker while allowing its forest to be cut down, or to bar killing endangered salmon while allowing a dam to dry out their habitat.

The Conversation

California’s salmon fishery is reopening after a population crash led to a 3-year closure, but that doesn’t mean all is well

Along the California coast, from Bodega Bay to Morro Bay, commercial fishing boats have started pulling in salmon for the first time in three years, and local salmon are once again appearing on restaurant menus and in seafood markets across the state.

The Conversation

‘We cannot replace USAID, but we can do big things’: conservation plots a future without American money

The Trump administration’s cuts to biodiversity funding have imperiled species, habitats and the people who defend both. Now the world is seeking a new way forward

The Guardian - UK

Senate declines to halt plan to kill off half-million barred owls by Fish and Wildlife Service

Northern spotted owls are being squeezed out by the westward migration of the larger barred owls

The Guardian - US

The struggle to protect wildlife around the world as Trump’s aid cuts start to bite

IN FOCUS: Six months on from the US president’s order to halt all foreign assistance, Nick Ferris explores just how badly wildlife conservation programmes have been impacted – and how they have managed to keep operations going against the odds

The Independent UK

Endangered gray wolf poached in Oregon, reward set at $10,000

The radio-collared wolf, known to researchers as OR 159, was found dead in an area where the animals are federally protected.

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World’s oldest wild bird is about to become a mom again at 74

‘SHE DID IT AGAIN!’ US Fish and Wildlife said

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Washington state is set to kill 450K owls - in order to save another species of the bird

The proposal comes as part of the Barred Owl Management Strategy developed by the US Fish and Wildlife Service

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Can you spot the black bear peeking from the forest?

The images were captured by a USFWS employee in central Washington. Hint: Not all black bears have black fur.

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Two endangered black-footed ferrets cloned from frozen tissue samples

Noreen and Antonia, born last May, are among first cloned offspring of a native endangered species in the North America

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World's oldest wild bird is 'actively courting' after losing long-term mate

Biologists on Midway Atoll in the North Pacific Ocean have spotted a septuagenarian female Laysan albatross named Wisdom flirting with potential mates months after the end of the nesting season.

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A government proposal to kill a half-million owls sparks controversy

A U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposal to kill some 470,000 owls over 30 years to protect other owl species has prompted conservationists and animal welfare advocates to weigh the consequences.

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Lincoln Park Zoo warns of wildlife trafficking through airports, including O’Hare, during holiday travel season

Wildlife trafficking is prevalent during this time of year, according to Lincoln Park Zoo, which is working to raise awareness of the issue with the public and enforcement agencies.

The Independent UK

Do snitches net fishes? Scientists turn invasive carp into traitors to slow their Great Lakes push

State and federal wildlife agencies have developed a new weapon to slow down invasive carp across the Great Lakes region: traitor fish

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SpaceX gets license for 2nd launch of giant Starship rocket

The Federal Aviation Administration has granted a license for the second-ever liftoff of SpaceX's huge Starship vehicle, which could now occur as early as Saturday (Nov. 18).

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SpaceX says its 2nd Starship test flight could launch on Nov. 17 (video)

SpaceX says its next Starship launch could occur as early as Nov. 17, pending regulatory approval from the Federal Aviation Administration and other agencies.

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FAA wraps up safety review of SpaceX's huge Starship rocket

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has completed its safety review of SpaceX's Starship — but that doesn't mean the giant vehicle has been officially cleared for its second-ever liftoff.

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