Conservation

Matisia aquilarum, found in Panama's Chagres National Park, was named in reference to the presence of a harpy eagle nest in the tree. Photo Source: STRI Herbarium

December 25, 2024

Six New Tree Species Identified in Panama and Colombia

A recent study showcased a contrasting image of Neotropical forests in terms of both their richness and vulnerability. Researchers have identified six new tree species across Panama and Colombia after analysing the

Representative Image. Photo Source:Daniel Oberhaus (Flickr)

News·USA

Lawsuit Targets DOGE’s Environmental Staff Reductions

The Center for Biological Diversity filed a lawsuit Monday against five cabinet-level agencies, aiming to halt the newly formed Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) from taking further action against environmental agencies until it complies with federal transparency laws. This marks

March 4, 2025

Annual Road Closure Helps Save Jefferson Salamanders as GTA Population Has Declined 90% in Three Generations

Canada·Nature·News·Wildlife

Burlington’s annual amphibian protection initiative enters another year as King Road closes from March 12 to April 9, 2025, allowing the endangered Jefferson salamander

Critically Endangered Sulawesi Macaque Born at Drusillas Park

Conservation·Wildlife

A new baby monkey at Drusillas Park in East Sussex brings fresh hope for one of the world’s rarest primates. The Sulawesi crested macaque

Ochoco lomatium under the Endangered Species.Photo Source:The Center for Biological Diversity is a national.

Conservation·News·Plant Life

Rare Oregon Flower Faces Extinction as Habitat Loss Wipes Out Largest Population

A rare flower found only in central Oregon is fighting for survival as habitat threats mount. The Center for Biological Diversity has asked the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to list the

Govind Tekale

March 23, 2025

Representative Image: An industrial port facility with large storage tanks, pipelines, and processing units, related to liquefied natural gas (LNG) or petrochemical storage. Photo Source: Σ64 (CC BY 3.0)

Energy·Marine Life·USA

Mexico’s Saguaro LNG Project Threatens Gulf of California’s Marine Biodiversity

A major natural gas export facility planned for Mexico’s coast threatens one of the world’s richest marine ecosystems, according to environmental groups who are calling for immediate international intervention. Over 30 conservation

Sunita Somvanshi

March 23, 2025

Conservation·Marine Life

Court Battle Over NOAA Speed Limits as Right Whale Numbers Drop Below 375

Conservation groups have stepped into a legal battle to defend speed limits that protect North Atlantic right whales from deadly vessel strikes. The Center for Biological Diversity, Defenders of Wildlife, Whale and

Govind Tekale

March 23, 2025

Representative Image. AI Generated Image: Large-scale deforestation, showing a once-lush forest that has been cleared, leaving behind barren, terraced land with tree stumps and remnants of fallen trees.

Forest·Nature·World

International Day of Forests 2025: How “Forests and Food” Theme Links 1.6 Billion Livelihoods to Ecosystem Protection

In India the forests are a part of our daily life. The revered sages used to live in forests. They used to run residential schools. Krishna, whose advice to Arjuna has become

Govind Tekale

March 21, 2025

The Center for Biological Diversity is a national, nonprofit conservation organization with more than 1.7 million members and online activists dedicated to the protection of endangered species and wild places. Photo Source: Center for Biological Diversity

Conservation·Wildlife

Endangered Salamanders Threatened by Habitat Destruction, Staff Firings

A new legal battle has begun over the survival of one of Florida’s most vulnerable amphibians. The Center for Biological Diversity has initiated legal proceedings against the Trump administration, citing violations of

Govind Tekale

March 20, 2025

Florida International University scientist Diego Cardeñosa inserts the collected samples from imported fish into the PCR device to identify the fish species. Photo Source:: NOAA Fisheries

Marine Life

NOAA’s New Device Identifies 100+ Fish Species in Hours, Halts 40 Tons of Illegal Seafood

NOAA has successfully tested a new field device that can identify fish species on the spot, helping catch over 40 tons of illegally trafficked seafood during its first trial. The device, which

Govind Tekale

March 13, 2025

Representative Image. Vulture conservation in Tamil Nadu gets a boost as TN Govt sets up a State level committee to work on an Action Plan for vulture conservation. Photo Source: Supriya Sahu IAS (twitter)

Conservation·India·Wildlife

Wayanad Vulture Population Surges: 2025 Census Reveals Significant Increase

The 2025 synchronized vulture census across Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Karnataka has revealed encouraging results for these crucial scavengers. Most notably, the vulture population in Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary more than doubled from

Govind Tekale

March 10, 2025

Award-winning Yorkshire Wildlife Park has welcomed a new Crowned Lemur. (Yorkshire Wildlife Park)

Conservation·Wildlife

Yorkshire Wildlife Park’s New Lemur Bindi Joins Conservation Efforts

Yorkshire Wildlife Park has welcomed Bindi, a 12-year-old crowned lemur, to its Lemur Woods habitat as part of ongoing efforts to protect this endangered species. The female lemur arrived from Suffolk last

Govind Tekale

March 9, 2025

Representative image. A guppy swimming in freshwater. Photo Source: Animalia.

Marine Life

24% of Global Freshwater Species at Risk; Western Ghats a Hotspot

Humans have created so many problems for the environment- especially the climate. Many creatures living in fresh water are in danger now due to climate change caused by human activities. A survey

Rahul Somvanshi

March 5, 2025

Australia·Wildlife

Cassowary Attacks: Unveiling the Real Threats Behind the ‘World’s Most Dangerous Bird

Cassowaries, often called the “world’s most dangerous bird,” are imposing creatures native to the tropical rainforests of Australia and New Guinea. Despite their fearsome reputation, these prehistoric-looking birds play a vital role

Govind Tekale

February 25, 2025

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