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Miami airport passenger had ‘unexplained bulge’; 10 live birds found in underwear

A Miami International Airport passenger returning from Cuba was arrested after US Customs and Border Protection officers found 10 live birds concealed in plastic tubes sewn into his underwear. Alberto Hernandez Castillo, 40, a Cuban national and permanent resident of the US, arrived from Havana on October 4 aboard World…

The Times of India · Oct 9

Salt Ponds Become Wetlands: Restoration revives rich habitat; 80 bird species return

Restoration efforts in South San Diego Bay converted former salt ponds into functional tidal wetlands. Wildlife has shown significant recovery with 80 species of birds, 22 species of fish, and 10 species of invertebrates observed. The project aimed to restore natural tidal flows and enhance habitat diversity. Native plants began…

The Times of India · Oct 6

Goat Removal Spurs Plant Recovery: scientists chart paintbrush rebound; ecosystem shows resilience

On San Clemente Island, a groundbreaking ecological restoration project culminated in the removal of invasive feral goats, a move that has had a profound impact on local biodiversity. This pivotal event facilitated a remarkable resurgence of the San Clemente Island paintbrush, which had faced critical endangerment. With non-native herbivores gone,…

The Times of India · Oct 2

He spent thirty years transforming his 150-acre property into a wetland, now the former AP biology teacher is creating 'bio supermarkets' for wildlife

A former teacher is restoring Minnesota wetlands on his property. He has spent thirty years transforming his land back to its natural state. This restoration effort aims to combat significant wetland loss across the state. Wetlands provide vital ecological services and support biodiversity. His work is supported by the US…

The Times of India · Sep 9

In 2009, Washington removed a century-old dike and let tides reclaim 762 acres; 21 miles of channels reopened, and young Chinook salmon entered the restored marsh in their first migration season

In 2009, the decision to remove sea dikes from the Nisqually River Delta paved the way for a remarkable transformation, rejuvenating 762 acres of marshland. Young Chinook salmon swiftly adapted to the new tidal channels, fostering their feeding and growth. This comprehensive restoration successfully re-established 21 miles of ancestral tidal…

The Times of India · Sep 3

In 1997, Ted Turner opened his New Mexico ranch to endangered Mexican wolves; the facility became a major breeding centre for animals released into the wild

In 1997, Ted Turner’s Ladder Ranch in south-central New Mexico became part of an ambitious attempt to rescue the Mexican wolf from extinction. Rather than treating his vast ranchland simply as private property, Turner helped create a wolf management facility where endangered animals could be housed, bred and prepared for…

The Times of India · Sep 3

In 1980s, scientists moved 140 sea otters to a California island as an insurance policy; most disappeared, but the population eventually rebounded

In the late 1980s, wildlife officials initiated a relocation effort by moving southern sea otters to San Nicolas Island. Initially, many of the otters left the island, which led to a significant population decline. However, those that remained began to reproduce, and over time, the colony gradually flourished. By 2019,…

The Economic Times · Sep 2

In 1963, officials counted just 417 nesting pairs of bald eagles as DDT drove them toward extinction. 44 years later, 9,789 pairs helped secure national symbol delisting

The bald eagle, once near extinction, has made a remarkable recovery. Habitat protection and the banning of DDT significantly aided their population rebound. Conservation efforts and public support were crucial for this species' survival. Bald eagles were removed from the endangered list in 2007. They remain protected under other federal…

The Economic Times · Sep 1

In 1987, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service captured 27 wild California condors to save them from extinction. 32 years later, the recovery program hatched its 1,000th chick, marking one of North America’s greatest wildlife recoveries

California condors faced extinction with only twenty-seven birds remaining. Conservationists captured all remaining birds for a successful breeding program. Releases began in nineteen ninety-one, rebuilding the wild population. By two thousand nineteen, the program celebrated its thousandth chick hatching.

The Economic Times · Sep 1

In 1996, CNN founder Ted Turner bought a reported 558,000-acre New Mexico ranch; conservation work expanded its bison herd and restored about 30 miles of streams

In 1996, Ted Turner took over Vermejo Park Ranch, sparking a transformative restoration journey. The management strategically wove conservation with sustainable land practices, implementing projects that rejuvenated the bison population and enhanced riparian zones. Efforts also included restoring native trout and rehabilitating wetlands, solidifying Vermejo Park Ranch as a prominent…

The Times of India · Sep 1