NEW YORK (February 17, 2025)– Today, scientists with the National Audubon Society published research in Nature Ecology & Evolution that will help inform global efforts to protect migratory birds. In the study, Multispecies migratory connectivity indicates hemispheric-scale risk to bird populations from global change, researchers propose a new way to measure risk and identify where
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A huge humpback whale briefly scooped a kayaker in its mouth in the seas off the coast of southern Chile before spitting him out unscathed in a dramatic incident caught on camera. The kayaker, Adrian Simancas, was out with his father last weekend in the seas off the town of Punta Arenas, when the whale
On cold winter mornings, Paul Pacelli enjoys walking along the Seneca River in the village of Baldwinsville to watch bald eagles snatch fish from the open water near the dam. On Jan. 20, he noticed something unusual and disturbing: a handful of sick and dying Canada geese laying limp on the ice, unable to lift
Aptly referred to as “The Rock,” the island of Newfoundland boldly rises from the North Atlantic, a rugged wilderness at North America’s eastern edge. This vast island boasts a mesmerizing landscape—from windswept limestone barrens home to Willow Ptarmigans and woodland caribou to lush Boreal forests alive with warblers and thrushes. Its dramatic cliffs and fjords
Vietnam, a major hub for rhino horn trafficking, is in the spotlight at an international meeting this week for not adequately combating the illegal trade of the iconic animal. The annual meeting of the Standing Committee of CITES, the global wildlife trade convention, is being held in Geneva from Feb. 3-8. As a source country,
Since eBird’s launch in 2002, there have been more than 61 million U.S. checklists submitted to the community birding platform, from more than 703,000 birders. The majority of them are fairly mundane—a couple of American Robins in the backyard, maybe, or some Ring-billed Gulls in a parking lot. Some are awesome—a fun morning of spring migration
Swimming off the coast of Mexico in the Gulf of California live the few remaining vaquitas on earth. This endangered cetacean is not only the smallest porpoise species, but the most rare. Where there were once thousands of vaquitas swimming in the sea, today there may only be about 10 individuals remaining. The vaquita wasn’t
In 2019, a hallmark study was published documenting the loss of nearly 30% of the birds in North America since 1970. This study, colloquially known as the 3 Billion Birds study, is largely based on the two longest-running and most complete community science-based bird monitoring datasets in the world—the North American Breeding Bird Survey (BBS)
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) – A man described feeling “the shudders” as more than 100 venomous red-bellied black snakes were removed from a pile of mulch in his Sydney backyard. David Stein called Reptile Relocation Sydney last week after watching around six snakes slither into the mulch. He learned from an internet search that pregnant, known
Save 10% for the next month with promo code CLINT10, and follow along for more undersea adventures! https://ko-fi.com/siyannstuff/shop Centipedes are some of the most wonderful and terrifying animals on the planet. Millipedes are their delightful, non-venomous cousins. But what if I told you that they have a a lot of other cool relatives that you
Vengeance leaves the harbor at around 8 a.m. The 30-foot aluminum boat is captained by Mark Sappington, the owner of Yakutat Charter Boat Company, who navigates the waters in a Carhartt jacket with the words “Fish Master” embroidered on the front pocket. Fishing lures jingle like wind chimes as the boat picks up speed, passing
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife, along with the Modoc County District Attorney’s Office, has recently concluded a poaching investigation that led to significant repercussions for the perpetrator, as per an announcement made by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW). Details emerged of the case involving Earnest Davis, a 53-year-old Clayton resident,
Get up to 47% off using my link: https://ridge.com/clint Sponsored by Ridge. What is a species? This might seem like a simple question with a simple answer, but if you dig a little deeper, you will quickly discover that it is anything but. Explaining just what defines a species has baffled biologists for generations. So
The massive database of bird sightings made possible by eBird has helped reveal detailed trends in bird populations, but it also serves as a record of some American species that are no longer with us. Over the years, thousands of “historical” checklists have been entered into the site, uploaded by birders, archivists, museums, relatives of
Adorable footage has shown a faithful owl making nightly visits to the man who saved its life and nursed it back to health. Tiberius, a Tawny owl, was found starving on a military barracks parade ground in Plymouth by animal lover Mark Foden in June 2024. The retired 63-year-old formed a special bond with the
From the glacial fjords of Chilean Patagonia to the beaches and mountains of Baja California, Hispanic America, representing Spanish-speaking countries in South and Central America and the Caribbean, is a biodiversity treasure trove. These include colorful macaws, showy iguanas, gaudy poison frogs and charismatic cats — animals so beautiful that people want to own them
National Wildlife Federation teams up with LG Electronics (LG) for an ongoing campaign to highlight vulnerable and endangered species. In December, LG featured the Red Wolf, the most endangered wolf in the world, as the fourth animal in the campaign series with NWF. Experience the red wolf in stunning 3D anamorphic display on LG’s Times
WASHINGTON (February 6, 2025) – For 120 years and through 22 U.S. presidential administrations, the National Audubon Society has worked to protect birds and the places they need. With a new administration and Congress in office, Audubon is committed to reinforcing the need for science-based, bipartisan solutions that address biodiversity loss and climate change. Audubon’s mission
Wildlife officials suspect coyotes, dogs and other wildlife died after poison was left in a popular hiking area in southern Arizona. Now, dog owners are being warned to take extra precautions while in the area. The bodies of 14 coyotes, three javelinas and a raven were discovered over the weekend in Pantano Wash in Tucson,
At the end of 2024, Congress was able to pass a few water wins. The bills outlined below, in addition to other conservation bills completed at the end of the year, signify hard-won successes for birds and people across the country. Audubon is proud to have supported these efforts over the past two years of
Genetic diversity in animals and plants has declined globally over the past three decades, an analysis of more than 600 species has found. The research, published in the journal Nature, found declines in two-thirds of the populations studied, but noted that urgent conservation efforts could halt or even reverse genetic diversity losses. Dozens of scientists
Billions of birds head north out of Central and South America making epic journeys to find safety and refuge in the Arctic and Boreal Forest of Canada each year. Other species traveling north don’t travel quite as far, taking up residence in forests, meadows, backyards, and parks across the US during the warmer months. Regardless
Attracting seed-dispersing bats to degraded landscapes and aiding in tropical forest restoration efforts has long been an alluring prospect for conservationists: potentially a cheaper, less labor-intensive technique than media-hyped plantings of millions of trees. Researchers have experimented with a variety of seed disperser lures for decades, but a recent project in Costa Rica may show
Hammerhead sharks are one of the strangest sharks the world has ever known, and now there are ten known species! Obviously, hammerheads are set apart from all other sharks by their bizarre shape of their heads which are called a cephalofoil, but why are they like that? Why are these sharks so strange? And now
Something was happening to the birds at Tiputini. The biodiversity research centre, buried deep in the Ecuadorian Amazon, has always been special. It is astonishingly remote: a tiny scattering of research cabins in 1.7m hectares (4.2m acres) of virgin forest. For scientists, it comes about as close as you can to observing rainforest wildlife in
Since 1998 more than 100,000 properties around the world—from apartments and office towers to hospitals, dorms, and churches—have earned a sleek seal emblazoned with three oak leaves and four letters that signify environmental sustainability: LEED. The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design certification, administered by the nonprofit U.S. Green Building Council, aims to give architects
For years, South Africa’s wildlife has been under attack. Some of the country’s most iconic species, including rhinos, elephants, and lions, are being systematically slaughtered by poachers, who are funded and supported by criminal gangs. These animals are killed for their parts — their horns and tusks and claws and bones — which are then
New research has revealed surprising details about the secret lives of crocodiles swimming through Florida‘s waterways, including the long distances some travel in search of food and shelter, and their ability to slither unnoticed through populous neighborhoods. The preliminary study provides rare insight into the habits and habitat of the species in a state more
Budgie parakeets (Melopsittacus undulatus) are the most common pet bird, and one of the most common pets in the entire world. The are popular for a lot of good reasons, they are personable, intelligent, beautiful, and widely available. But are budgies good pets? Is the budgie parakeet the best pet reptile (yes, you read that
The sun hasn’t yet risen over Montana’s Blackfoot Valley, but Laura Dykstra has already hiked miles in the dark—through lumpy, ankle-breaking fields, over creeks, fences, and barbed wire. She arrives in a cattle pasture, holds an antenna above her head, and listens until she hears the telltale beeps that tell her a radio-tagged Sharp-tailed Grouse is