The Unique Bull Spider
We have the most amazing and weird insects in the world, which we have never heard of. One of the most weird arachnid is witnessed, which is generally found in southeast Asia.
The Urgent Threat to California’s Iconic Condor Population: Avian Influenza Outbreak Kills 18 and Counting
The California condor population, one of America’s largest birds, is facing a significant threat in the form of a highly contagious avian influenza. The disease has caused the deaths of at least 18 condors around the Grand Canyon in Arizona
Wildlife at India’s 2024 Elections: Imaginary Polls Shed Light on Nature’s Demands During Voting Season
India is in the middle of the biggest general election ever. Almost one billion voters are voting to elect the 18th Lok Sabha, making
Chernobyl Giant Catfish: Exploring the Link between Radiation and Abnormal Growth
There are many sensational stories about Chernobyl mutant spiders, radioactive frogs, & giant catfish. Apart from the tales, there are many species still living
AI Vultures Detect Wildlife Mortality with 92% Accuracy Using 13 Billion Data Points
The GAIA Initiative has developed and tested an artificial intelligence system that uses tagged white-backed vultures to detect and monitor wildlife mortality across vast African landscapes. This innovative approach combines animal instincts,
Rahul Somvanshi
Alcohol Consumption in Wildlife: Why Animals Thrive on Fermented Fruits and Avoid Intoxication
Ethanol flows through nature’s ecosystems, challenging previous assumptions about alcohol consumption being unique to humans. Research published in Trends in Ecology & Evolution reveals how animals regularly consume and process alcohol through
AI Tackles Wildlife Trafficking: 360,000 Images Screened, 7,853 Illegal Ads Removed
The International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) and Baidu unveiled AI Guardian of Endangered Species 2.0 today, expanding their technological arsenal against illegal wildlife trade. This AI-powered system identifies 34 commonly traded
Giraffe Populations Drop 77% Since 1985: USFWS Proposes Endangered Protections Amid U.S. Imports of 40,000 Parts
In a decisive move to protect the world’s tallest land animal, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) has proposed listing several giraffe species under the Endangered Species Act. The announcement comes
Karmactive Staff
Pesticides in Soil Threaten Over 70% of Wild Bees, as Toxic Residues Exceed Limits and Endanger Bumblebee Queens’ Winter Survival
Pesticide residue accumulation in agricultural soils threatens 70% of wild bee species through direct exposure during nesting and hibernation, according to a study published in Science by University of Ottawa scientists. The
Moonlight Shapes 50% of Tropical Mammals’ Behavior: Are 30% Avoiding Full Moons?
A study published in Proceedings of the Royal Society B (October 16, 2024) reveals compelling insights into tropical mammals’ behavior under moonlight. The study analyses 2.1 million wildlife camera images across three
White-tailed Deer CWD Detection in Louisiana’s Jefferson Davis Parish and Washington’s Spokane County Sparks Fresh Alerts
Louisiana identified a new case of White-railed Deer with Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in Jefferson Davis Parish on November 7, 2024, while Washington reported its second case in Spokane County during the
AI Analyzes Soundwaves to Track Biodiversity, Detecting 34 Species Across Tropical Habitats
Deep in Malaysian tropical forests, artificial intelligence algorithms are processing soundwaves into spectrograms, producing acoustic data to track wildlife populations. University of Copenhagen researchers have achieved a remarkable accuracy rate at species
Antelope Calf Born at UK Safari Park Marks First Eastern Mountain Bongo Birth in Over a Decade, With Less Than 100 Left Worldwide
At an English safari park, caretakers celebrate the arrival of a calf from the world’s most endangered antelope species, the eastern mountain bongo antelope. Othaya, a first-time mother, gave birth to a
Biden Approves Izembek Refuge Land Swap: 490 Acres Traded for 19-Mile Road Through Alaska’s Wildlife Habitat
The Biden administration’s recent endorsement of a land exchange to build a road through Alaska’s Izembek National Wildlife Refuge marks an unprecedented shift in Democratic policy spanning three decades, raising questions about
Karmactive Team