Endangered whale gives birth while entangled in fishing rope
Scientists spotted an endangered right whale dragging a length of fishing rope caught in its mouth as it swam with a newborn calf off the Georgia coast, a rare confirmation of a birth by an entangled whale that experts determined they can't safely at.....»»
"Cuter in real life": South Korea names its twin panda "treasures"
South Korea got its first up-close look at its new pair of baby giant pandas Thursday at a name-revealing ceremony that doubled as an early celebration of the 100 days since their birth......»»
Tens of thousands of endangered sharks and rays caught off Congo
Tens of thousands of endangered sharks and rays are caught by small-scale fisheries off the Republic of the Congo each year, new research shows......»»
Killing still remains a threat to Bornean orangutans
University of Queensland research has found despite considerable conservation efforts, the illegal killing of critically endangered orangutans on Borneo may be an ongoing threat to the species......»»
Tribe catches coho salmon on free-flowing Elwha River, a first since dam removals
With the plonk of fishing tackle in clear, green water, the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe's first fishery on a free-flowing river in more than a century got underway......»»
NASA"s Webb captures an ethereal view of NGC 346
Within a neighboring dwarf galaxy known as the Small Magellanic Cloud (SMC) lies a dramatic region of star birth—NGC 346, shown here. As the brightest and largest star-forming region in the SMC, it has been studied intensely by a variety of telesco.....»»
Vaccine may save endangered California condors from succumbing to bird flu
Avian flu vaccines are being used on birds for the first time in the US. Enlarge / A numbered and tagged California Condor in the wild. (credit: Educational Images via Getty) Early March last year, an endangered Californ.....»»
Little-known beaked whale found in cold waters off Hokkaido
Cetaceans are the best-known fully aquatic animals, including whales, dolphins and porpoises. The group includes more than 90 existing species, divided into baleen whales (Mysticeti) and toothed whales (Odontoceti). Toothed whales are so named becaus.....»»
Biodiversity library will help preserve genetic diversity in endangered species
Researchers can preserve genetic diversity in wildlife by freezing, storing living cells. Enlarge / An endangered Preble’s meadow jumping mouse (Zapus hudsonius preblei). During the survey, a Preble's meadow jumping mouse was c.....»»
NBA 2K24, Cut the Rope 3, and more coming to Apple Arcade this month
Apple Arcade is adding a range of new games throughout the month of October. Apple announced today that new games including Cut the Rope 3, Jeopardy! World Tour+, and NBA2K24 are coming to Apple Arcade, along with over 30 other updates. more….....»»
Researchers identify underused strategy for recovering endangered species
During a recent review of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's recovery plans for more than 200 endangered and threatened vertebrate species in the United States, Michigan State University researchers made an interesting discovery......»»
Feds propose protections for turtles that nearly went extinct in Washington state
A small and once-prominent species of turtle, endangered by invasive bullfrogs, human development and climate change, might soon see a boost in efforts to rebuild its populations throughout the West......»»
Apple Arcade adds four new games, 30 updates coming in October
This October, Apple Arcade rolls out four new games, including "NBA 2K24 Arcade Edition," "Cut the Rope 3," "Jeopardy! World Tour+," and "Crossword Jam+."Image Credit: AppleA new title will be released every Friday throughout the month of October. Ad.....»»
DNA from discarded whale bones suggests loss of genetic diversity due to commercial whaling
Commercial whaling in the 20th century decimated populations of large whales but also appears to have had a lasting impact on the genetic diversity of today's surviving whales, new research from Oregon State University shows......»»
Endangered red wolf can make it in the wild, but not without "significant" help, study says
The endangered red wolf can survive in the wild, but only with "significant additional management intervention," according to a long-awaited population viability analysis released Friday......»»
Reducing fishing gear could save whales with low impacts to California"s crab fishermen
Sometimes simple solutions are better. It all depends on the nature of the problem. For humpback whales, the problem is the rope connecting a crab trap on the seafloor to the buoy on the surface. And for fishermen, it's fishery closures caused by wha.....»»
Australian research reveals diet of endangered northern hairy-nosed wombat
Researchers from Western Sydney University have uncovered the secret eating habits of one of the world's most endangered animals......»»
Why endangered wildlife needs AML law coverage and banks need to share IWT intelligence
The illegal wildlife trade (IWT) is a fast-growing "financial portfolio" within the larger illegal, violent, parallel transnational global economy. As such, it creates state-level security and development risks, especially in source countries......»»
Scientists uncover a scaly surprise with new pangolin species
The small, scaly, and highly endangered pangolin has been keeping a secret: it comprises not eight species but nine, with a new one discovered through analysis of confiscated scales......»»
Sex life discovery raises IVF hope for endangered purple cauliflower soft coral
Vital coastal habitat was destroyed in the devastating floods that hit New South Wales in 2021 and 2022......»»
The World’s Largest—and Stinkiest—Flower Is in Danger of Extinction
The 42 known species of the parasitic plant Rafflesia, known as the corpse flower, are endangered due to the destruction of forest habitats......»»