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
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
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
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
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
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
Suckley’s Cuckoo Bumble Bee Faces 90% Decline and Endangered Status Proposal Across 16 U.S. States
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) has proposed listing the Suckley’s cuckoo bumble bee as endangered under the Endangered Species Act, opening a public comment period from December 17, 2024, to
Mount Graham Red Squirrel Population Climbs to 233, Up from 144 in 2023 and Recovering After 2017 Fire Impact
In a turn of events that has caught wildlife biologists by surprise, the Mount Graham red squirrel population has increased to 233 individuals, up from 144 in 2023. This rare subspecies, found
74-Year-Old Laysan Albatross Wisdom Lays Egg at Midway Atoll: A Scientific Milestone
On November 26, 2024, Wisdom, a female Laysan albatross (Phoebastria immutabilis) laid an egg at Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge. At approximately 74 years old, this event marks her first breeding attempt
Rare Cockatoo-Galah Hybrid Stuns NSW Birdwatchers With Apricot Plumage And Mysterious Genetics
An exceptionally rare hybrid bird spotted in Northern NSW East of the range has caused quite a stir among Australian bird enthusiasts, with its striking apricot-colored plumage and unusual lineage. The bird,
What Do Lions Eat? Up to 43 Kg in a Feast While Facing Habitat Loss, Prey Decline, and Climate Challenges
Think of lions as the ultimate hunting machines in nature’s food web. These massive cats (Panthera leo) sit right at the top of nature’s supper pyramid in Africa and Asia, but their