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Blacktip Sharks Detect Low-Frequency Sounds from 243 Feet
Wild blacktip sharks can detect low-frequency sounds from up to 243 feet (74 meters) and rapidly turn away.
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New Snail Species Found in Montenegro Face Hydropower Threat
Two new snail species discovered in Montenegro's Komarnica Canyon are threatened by a proposed hydropower dam, scientists warn.
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Genome reshuffling drove CAM evolution in tropical Clusia
A 2026 genomic study reveals the water-saving CAM photosynthesis in Clusia trees evolved through repeated genome duplication and reorganization.
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Orange killifish discovered in Brazil faces endangered listing
A new, vividly colored killifish species found in Amazonian streams is already recommended for an Endangered listing due to its tiny, threatened habitat.
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Two New Large Stick Insect Species Found in Australia
Researchers from the University of Sydney have identified two new large stick insect species, Anchiale robusta and Anchiale mabiensis.
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Wild European Honeybees Listed as Endangered for First Time
The International Union for Conservation of Nature has classified wild populations of the Western honeybee as 'endangered' in the European Union.
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Sea-Level Rise Threatens Global Shorebird Habitats
A University of British Columbia review finds rising seas could squeeze coastal wetlands, threatening 29 shorebird species.
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Wasps Vanish in UK Heatwaves, Scientists Cite Climate Impact
Social wasps have become unusually scarce in Britain during the summer of 2026.
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Nearly Half of Migratory Bird Species Are in Decline
A new BirdLife International report reveals 45% of migratory bird species are declining, with one in nine threatened by extinction.
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Belgian sturgeon mega-farm faces GAIA appeal
Animal welfare group GAIA is appealing a permit for a Belgian farm planning to hold 40,000 sturgeon for up to 20 years for caviar.
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Monkey Climbing Rethinks Human Ancestor
Wild sooty mangabey monkeys in West Africa climb trees with flexible feet, challenging ideas that human-chimp ancestors needed ape-like feet for climbing.
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Madagascar diamond frogs: seven new species
Scientists have discovered seven new species of Madagascar's elusive diamond frogs, using DNA from modern and century-old museum specimens.
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Chimpanzees throw rocks at trees for years
Wild western chimpanzees in Guinea-Bissau have been repeatedly throwing rocks at specific trees for more than ten years, a rare cultural behavior.
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EU tuna farming expands 19-fold, report finds
A report from Compassion in World Farming (CIWF) reveals the EU's Atlantic bluefin tuna farming industry grew from 55,000 to over a million fish.
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New DNA Reveals Hidden Himalayan Pangolin
DNA from a nearly 190-year-old museum specimen confirms a distinct Himalayan pangolin species, Manis aurita, in Nepal and northern India. The discovery could help trace illegally traded pangolin scales back to their source.
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Ferruginous Duck: Key Sites on the Flyway
The Ferruginous Duck, a Near Threatened species, relies on the African-Eurasian Flyway for migration. The flyway stretches from the Arctic tundra to southern Africa and supports 465 migratory bird species.
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Rethinking the Human Family Tree
New research suggests that the human family tree may need a major rewrite, with some scientists arguing that certain species should be reclassified.
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Brown Booby: A Relentless Pursuer of Fish
HIH Princess Takamado shares her reflections and photographs of booby species, taken on a trip to Japan's Ogasawara Islands, highlighting the Brown Booby's unique hunting method and its role as a guide for fishers.
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Crispin Migrant Heads East
The Crispin migrant, a species of bird, has been spotted heading east in recent weeks.
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Rare Bird Spotted in the UK
A rare bird species has been spotted in the UK, providing a unique opportunity for bird enthusiasts to observe the species in its natural habitat.
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Animals Have Been Eating Nature's Original Bioplastic for Millions of Years
Researchers have discovered that dozens of animal species possess enzymes capable of breaking down microbial bioplastics called PHAs, a talent once thought to belong only to microorganisms.
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Brittany Ferries Ends Live Animal Transport Following NGO Pressure
Ferry operator Brittany Ferries has confirmed it will stop transporting live farmed animals from Ireland to France by September 2026 at the latest, following sustained international campaigning by animal welfare organizations.
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Romanian Actress Dana Rogoz Becomes Ambassador for Bison Conservation in Southern Carpathians
Dana Rogoz, a well-known Romanian actress, has become an ambassador for the conservation of European bison in the Southern Carpathians. She recently spent five days exploring the rewilding landscape and learning about the efforts to restore the species and support local communities.