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The oldest-known wild bird in the world has laid an egg at the ripe age of about 74, her first in four years, US wildlife officials said. The long-winged seabird named Wisdom, a Laysan albatross, returned to Midway Atoll national wildlife refuge at the north-western edge of the Hawaiian Archipelago and laid what experts estimate

The Navajo Nation, the Hopi Tribe, the San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe, and other parties in Arizona have come to an historic agreement with the settlement now before Congress. The Northeastern Arizona Indian Water Rights Settlement Act of 2024—when passed by Congress and signed by the President—will ensure a reliable water supply for these Tribes

Belgium has become the seventh country globally and the fourth in Europe to permanently ban dolphinariums, marking a significant step forward for Animal rights advocates. This decision follows decades of persistent efforts by GAIA, an organization dedicated to ending the captivity of dolphins and other marine animals. Flanders, the final Belgian region to allow dolphinariums,

The Christmas Bird Count (CBC) is one of the oldest and most well-known bird focused community science programs globally. Dating back to 1900, the CBC was started by Frank M Chapman who encouraged fellow birders to count, rather than hunt, birds across the US and Canada every year around December. Thus, a new tradition of

A man who was responsible for the death of thousands of protected birds was finally caught earlier this year, bringing his murderous spree to a halt, USA Today reported. Travis John Branson pled guilty to several federal charges, including conspiracy, wildlife trafficking, and trafficking bald and golden eagles. Over several years, federal prosecutors said, Branson

For over 40 years, the Coastal Barrier Resources Act has been a little-known bipartisan environmental law—quietly protecting critical bird habitat, providing coastal communities with a natural buffer against storms and sea-level rise, and saving taxpayers billions of dollars, all while staying under the radar. Audubon has long been a champion of the CBRA, and now

The recent arrest of a smuggler trying to take 29 eastern box turtles from the U.S. to Canada highlights a gaping hole in our wildlife protection efforts. These turtles, part of a species listed as vulnerable due to threats like the illegal pet trade, deserve better. Sign the petition to demand U.S. authorities thoroughly investigate

(NEW YORK, December 5, 2024) — Audubon Conservation Ranching, the flagship grassland habitat program of the National Audubon Society, is partnering with Kateri, a leader in carbon project development, to provide ranchers with enhanced financial incentives for adopting regenerative land management practices. This collaboration aims to expand biodiversity, improve bird habitats, and enhance soil health through comprehensive

A black bear cub has successfully returned to the wilderness after a troubling encounter with humans, North Carolina wildlife officials confirmed. The young bear was released last month in a secluded mountainous area in western North Carolina. A video shared by the Wildlife Resources Commission captured the moment the cub dashed from its carrier, hesitated

In contrast with last year’s horrible weather, the 124th Audubon Christmas Bird Count (2023-2024) was the warmest on record taking place during the hottest December on record in Minnesota. While last year’s count was snowy and white, this year’s was brown. Warm weather left the lakes ice-free well into the count, which kept a high

Starling murmuration near the Baskett Slough National Wildlife Refuge in Polk County, Oregon. Image courtesy of Brian Stone. Murmurations are incredible activities of starlings who take to the skies. Unbeknownst to them, they are creating stunning displays of what can only be described as gorgeous sky art. There are natural science and laws of physics

An emperor penguin named Gus made an extraordinary appearance on an Australian beach, thousands of miles away from his icy Antarctic habitat. Officials confirmed that Gus was released back into the ocean after 20 days of recovery, marking the end of his remarkable journey. Gus was discovered on November 1 in Denmark, a coastal town

Less than an hour outside of New Orleans lies an iconic landscape filled with all the things one may think of when picturing Louisiana: bald cypress trees draped in delicate Spanish moss, alligators roaming the waters with snouts and eyes barely visible, and large-winged herons and egrets hunting along the flooded forest floor. Maurepas Swamp, one

Griffin popping the lid on an empty cup in preference to eating a free piece of pasta (a less favored treat, although he definitely likes it when it is in his food dish!). Almost exactly four years ago, I wrote a blog entitled “The Work Ethic,” which describes how many individuals, be they human or