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Representative Image. North Atlantic right whale. Photo Source: FWC Fish and Wildlife Research (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)

Endangered Right Whales’ Lifespan Plummets to 22 Years

North Atlantic right whales should live well beyond 100 years, but their average lifespan has dropped dramatically to just 22 years, according to recent research published in Science Advances. This stark decline

Govind Tekale

January 10, 2025

Fire salamander. Photo Source: Bergheimatfilm (Pexels)

Conservation·Wildlife

U.S. Bans Salamander Imports to Protect 200+ Species From Deadly Bsal Fungus Threatening Ecosystems

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has announced new rules that limit salamander imports into the country, aiming to shield native species from a dangerous fungal disease. The decision comes as a

Karmactive Staff

January 9, 2025

Conservation·Wildlife

Golden-Cheeked Warbler: 217,444 Males Found but Habitat Loss Threatens Its Future

A distinctive Texas songbird might soon see changes in its protected status, as federal wildlife officials recommend updating its conservation designation. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has completed a five-year review

Govind Tekale

January 8, 2025

Representative Image. Giraffe group Okaukuejo, Etosha, Namibia. Photo Source: Axel Tschentscher (CC BY 4.0)

Nature·News·Wildlife

3D Skull Analysis Confirms Four Distinct Giraffe Species

A collaborative study published in PLOS ONE (December 19, 2024) analyzed 515 giraffe skulls – the largest dataset ever assembled for medium to large wildlife – confirming four distinct giraffe species through

Rahul Somvanshi

January 8, 2025

Conservation·Marine Life

Endangered Thresher Shark Found Dead on UK Beach; Second Incident Raises Alarm

A rare endangered shark was found dead on a British beach, prompting concerns about the safety of marine wildlife. The discovery has led experts to call for better protection of these ocean

Rahul Somvanshi

January 8, 2025

Dierbergs Markets Mashed Potatoes Product Photo.

Health·USA

Dierbergs Recalls Mashed Potatoes: Undeclared Wheat Puts Millions with Allergies or Celiac at Risk

Dierbergs Markets is pulling their ready-made mashed potatoes from stores because they contain wheat that’s not listed on the label. This matters because wheat can make some people very sick. The recall

Tejal Somvanshi

January 8, 2025

Energy·News·Ocean·USA

Biden Bans Drilling Across 625M Acres of U.S. Waters, Protecting $80B Coastal Economy and Marine Life

President Biden has permanently banned new oil and gas drilling across vast stretches of U.S. coastal waters, protecting over 625 million acres from future development. The move affects the entire East Coast,

Sunita Somvanshi

January 7, 2025

Blue Tree Monitor. Photo Credits: Hectonichus (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Conservation·Wildlife

Blue Tree Monitor Imports Double in 2023; U.S. Enacts Emergency Endangered Status

Federal wildlife officials have taken unprecedented emergency action to protect the blue tree monitor, a rare lizard species found only on a small Indonesian island, from extinction. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife

Govind Tekale

January 7, 2025

Representative Image. Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, Georgia. Photo Source: Frank Kehren (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)

Conservation·Wildlife

Okefenokee Refuge Expands by 22,000 Acres Amid Mining Debate

The federal government plans to make the Okefenokee Wildlife Refuge bigger. This change could better protect one of America’s largest swamps and affect jobs in southeast Georgia. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife

Govind Tekale

January 7, 2025

Red king crab on the deck of a research vessel. Credit: NOAA Fisheries / Erin Fedewa

Conservation·Marine Life

Alaska Red King Crab Genetic Study Reveals Twice the Known Populations

The story of Alaska’s red king crab shows dramatic change. This seafood was once Alaska’s top shellfish fishery, deeply embedded in the culture of Alaska’s working waterfronts. Then, in the 1980s, the

Govind Tekale

January 6, 2025