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Jackie and Shadow.Photo Source:Sarah Kuta (Smart News)

Big Bear Eagles Jackie and Shadow Await Hatching of Three Eggs

February 27, 2025

Thousands of viewers from around the world are closely watching as Jackie and Shadow, a mated pair of bald eagles nesting in Big Bear Valley, California, incubate three eggs expected to hatch

Conservation·Nature·USA

Struggle for Survival: The Plight of the Rio Grande Mussels

August 2, 2023

Karmactive Staff

Efforts to protect the shrinking populations of the Salina mucket and Mexican fawnsfoot mussels, unique species inhabiting the Rio Grande in Texas, are gaining momentum. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has

Latin America·Nature·Ocean

Taam Ja Mysterious Depths: Exploring the World’s Second-Deepest Blue Hole

April 30, 2023

Rahul Somvanshi

Off the coast of the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico is where the world’s second-deepest blue hole has been discovered. Dubbed ‘Taam Ja,’ which means ‘deep water’ in Maya, this blue hole has little

Nature·News

The Melting Of “Doomsday” Glacier Might Bring Unpredictable Destruction This Decade

January 9, 2022

Barkha Pawar

Due to increased sea temperatures and climate change, one of Antarctica’s biggest glaciers is melting away. A glacier is a persistent body of dense ice that is constantly moving under its own

Representative Image. Australian Birds. Photo Source: Chris83au (CC BY 3.0)

Climate·Wildlife

Over 100 Australian Bird Species Show Smaller Bodies, Larger Beaks Due to Climate Change

Over 78 species of Australian birds have developed smaller bodies and larger beaks in response to rising temperatures, research from Deakin University reveals. These physical changes have been documented through data from

Govind Tekale

December 24, 2024

This ‘blob-headed’ fish (Chaetostoma sp.), also new to science, was a shocking discovery due to its enlarged blob-like head, a feature that the fish experts have never seen before. The function of this unusual structure remains a mystery. It is a type of bristlemouth armored catfish / Este pez «cabeza de calamardo» (Chaetostoma sp.), también nuevo para la ciencia, fue un descubrimiento impactante debido a su cabeza agrandada que se asemeja al famoso personaje de dibujos animados, una característica que los expertos en peces nunca habían visto antes. La función de esta inusual estructura sigue siendo un misterio. Se trata de un tipo de siluro acorazado de boca erizada ©CI/Robinson Olivera

Discovery·Wildlife

Peru Expedition Reveals 27 New Species, Including Rare Amphibious Mouse and Blob-Headed Fish

In a remarkable scientific expedition to Peru’s Alto Mayo region, researchers have discovered 27 previously unknown species, including an amphibious mouse with webbed feet and a peculiar blob-headed fish. The findings, published

Govind Tekale

December 23, 2024

Representative Image. Mexican Wolf. Photo Source: Exia Photography (CC BY 2.0)

Conservation·Wildlife

U.S. Mexican Wolf Count Hits 257; Mexico Trails at 35

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s latest 5-year evaluation of Mexican wolf recovery efforts reveals a complex picture of conservation success in the United States coupled with concerning setbacks in Mexico. While

Govind Tekale

December 23, 2024

A California ground squirrel eats a vole it hunted. Credit: Sonja Wild/UC Davis

Wildlife

California Ground Squirrels Hunt Voles: 42% of Interactions Show Carnivorous Behavior

In a discovery that challenges decades of wildlife research, California ground squirrels have been observed hunting and consuming voles, marking the first documented evidence of widespread carnivorous behavior in this species. The

Rahul Somvanshi

December 21, 2024

Representative Image. Asian Giant Hornet. Photo Source: Animalia (CC BY-SA 3.0)

News·USA·Wildlife

Invasive ‘Murder Hornets’ Eradicated in U.S. After 5-Year Battle

The northern giant hornet (Vespa mandarinia) has been eradicated from the United States, the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) and United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced Wednesday. This elimination comes

Karmactive Staff

December 20, 2024

Dr. Scott Hinch. Photo credit: Pacific Salmon Ecology and Conservation Lab

Conservation·Marine Life

UBC Study: Up to 40% Mortality in Released Salmon—Hook Size and Handling Are Key Factors

The comprehensive UBC study provides insights into salmon survival rates after catch-and-release fishing – a practice that has become increasingly prevalent as salmon populations decline. The six-year investigation by UBC’s Pacific Salmon

Karmactive Staff

December 20, 2024

epresentative Image. Chinook salmon, Oncorhynchus tshawytscha. Photo Source: Zureks (CC BY-SA 3.0)

Conservation·Marine Life

California’s $2.4B Delta Water Plan Faces Environmental Scrutiny

A moment defined as a watershed moment for California’s water management came, as the Newsom administration has proposed new rules for drawing water from the Central Valley’s Delta. The proposal is backed

Karmactive Staff

December 19, 2024

Representative Image. Elephant Sumatra. Photo Source: Léodras (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Conservation·Wildlife

Critically Endangered Sumatran Elephant Dies in Bali Zoo River Accident

A female Sumatran elephant died in a river accident at Bali Zoo on December 16, 2024. Molly, aged 45, was swept away by strong currents during her daily routine walk. The incident

Karmactive Staff

December 19, 2024

For the first time in 100+ years, Endangered Polynesian storm-petrels have returned to Kamaka Island in French Polynesia! Photo Source: @pacificrimeconservation (Instagram)

Conservation·Wildlife

Polynesian Storm-Petrels Return to Kamaka Island After 100+ Years of Extinction

Polynesian storm petrels (Nesofregetta fuliginosa) have returned to Kamaka Island in French Polynesia, marking their first appearance in over 100+ years. This rare seabird species, with only 250-1,000 individuals remaining worldwide, was

Karmactive Staff

December 18, 2024

A new method to detect dehydration in plants

Agriculture·Plant Life·Science

New Sensors Detect Plant Dehydration 48 Hours Before Visible Signs, Alerting Farmers Early

In an era where agricultural challenges mount under climate pressures, researchers from the Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology (SMART) and the Disruptive and Sustainable Technologies for Agricultural Precision (DiSTAP) interdisciplinary research

Karmactive Staff

December 17, 2024

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Nature - Page 15

Big Bear Eagles Jackie and Shadow Await Hatching of Three Eggs

Struggle for Survival: The Plight of the Rio Grande Mussels

Taam Ja Mysterious Depths: Exploring the World’s Second-Deepest Blue Hole

The Melting Of “Doomsday” Glacier Might Bring Unpredictable Destruction This Decade

Over 100 Australian Bird Species Show Smaller Bodies, Larger Beaks Due to Climate Change

Peru Expedition Reveals 27 New Species, Including Rare Amphibious Mouse and Blob-Headed Fish

U.S. Mexican Wolf Count Hits 257; Mexico Trails at 35

California Ground Squirrels Hunt Voles: 42% of Interactions Show Carnivorous Behavior

Invasive ‘Murder Hornets’ Eradicated in U.S. After 5-Year Battle

UBC Study: Up to 40% Mortality in Released Salmon—Hook Size and Handling Are Key Factors

California’s $2.4B Delta Water Plan Faces Environmental Scrutiny

Critically Endangered Sumatran Elephant Dies in Bali Zoo River Accident

Polynesian Storm-Petrels Return to Kamaka Island After 100+ Years of Extinction

New Sensors Detect Plant Dehydration 48 Hours Before Visible Signs, Alerting Farmers Early

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