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conservation

A collector got eight months for trading rare animal parts

April 4, 2026

A man from Massachusetts worked a shadowy international trade, ordering skulls, skins, and bones of endangered animals through overseas partners. Between 2018 and 2021, he handled more than one hundred pieces including orangutan heads, tiger skulls, jaguar pelts, and pangolin remains. His buyers pai

environment

Falcons Return Home: Kazakhstan’s New Conservation Effort

April 3, 2026

A group of 34 saker falcons fluttered into the sky over Altyn‑Emel National Park, marking a hopeful step for a species that has faced severe decline. These birds are part of an ambitious plan to rebuild Kazakhstan’s falcon numbers, a symbol of freedom for its nomadic culture. The project is led by S

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Zookeepers, Conservationists and the New Role of Zoos

March 30, 2026

Zoos have long been a point of debate. Some people see them as cruel, others view them as important for saving species. The picture is more complex than it first appears. Recent changes in many zoos have shifted their focus from simply displaying animals to actively protecting endangered species.

science

Blue Whale Skeleton’s Long Journey Back to Oregon

March 29, 2026

A massive blue whale that drifted onto a southern Oregon beach in 2015 is about to reappear on land after an eleven‑year odyssey. The carcass, weighing roughly 200 tons and stretching nearly 70 feet, was found in a battered state. Scientists could not tell how long it had been dead, but tests reveal

environment

Hidden Gems of Cambodian Caves

March 23, 2026

The limestone caves that run across northwestern Cambodia are still a mystery. A recent field trip to the province of Battambang revealed several animals that science has never seen before. Among them are a bright turquoise pit viper, a snake that can glide through the air, new kinds of geckos, tiny

science

Discovering Nature One Snap at a Time

March 22, 2026

The planet is home to roughly ten million living kinds, from tiny fungi to giant whales. Every day, people around the world tap their phones and add a picture of something they spot to a free app that gathers this information. About six million people use it each month, giving scientists fresh data

environment

New Places for Nature Protection in Europe

March 21, 2026

Scientists have looked beyond the usual parks and reserves to find other lands that could help wildlife survive. They called these places “Other Effective Area‑Based Conservation Measures” or OECMs. The idea is that some areas, even if not officially protected, still play a key role in keeping speci

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The Hidden Battles to Restore Nature Before It’s Too Late

March 19, 2026

Scientists working behind the scenes aren’t waiting for politicians to act—they’re already using clever tricks to fix Earth’s big problems. One big issue they’re tackling is dirt. By 2050, some places might run out of healthy soil, which is like losing the foundation for growing food. Instead of jus

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Field Trip to Restore Fulton’s Prairie: A Community Visit

March 12, 2026

The Fulton Historical Society is arranging a day out on March 15 at two in the afternoon, taking folks to a nearby prairie restoration project. The event is led by Dean Huisingh, who founded the society and also runs a conservation foundation that works to protect Illinois plants and animals. He

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Snail Rescue: A Tiny Victory in Island Ecology

March 11, 2026

The story of Partula snails shows how small creatures can teach big lessons about nature and human care. In the 1980s, a harmful snail was brought to French Polynesia to fight another pest. Instead of helping, it ate the native Partula species and pushed them close to extinction. A group le