The Thames River in London is home to a unique creature, the German hairy snail. This small snail has a hairy shell, which helps it live in wet areas. The hairs help the snail manage moisture, making its slime stickier. This allows it to hold onto plants and debris in its environment. However, the G
In Lane County, worries are growing about ICE's actions. People say they see racial profiling, secret data collection, and kids being taken from parents. They think this is a step towards a police state. One person says, \""Don't wait for them to come for you. Act now or it might be too late. \"" M
The U. S. government is considering significant changes to how it protects endangered and threatened species. These changes could make it harder to protect certain animals and plants. The current rules automatically protect species when they are listed as threatened. The new rules would require spec
The Trump administration has recently suggested changes to the rules that protect endangered species. These changes aim to loosen the regulations that were strengthened under the Biden administration. The goal is to make things easier for businesses, as Trump has often criticized what he sees as exc
In the heart of rural San Luis Obispo County, a massive wildfire, dubbed the Madre fire, has been wreaking havoc. It's now the largest fire in California this year, scorching nearly 80, 000 acres. The fire broke out on Wednesday afternoon, near the small town of New Cayuma, east of Santa Maria. Over
In the heart of China, a group of scientists set out to understand how Reeves' turtles choose where to lay their eggs. This is important because these turtles are in trouble, and knowing more about them can help protect them. The team tracked 11 female turtles in Qichun County from April to Septemb
The bogong moth is a fascinating creature. It can travel up to 600 miles. It does this journey using the stars as a guide. This is a big deal. It is the first insect known to navigate using stars. Scientists found this out by doing some clever experiments. First, they caught some wild bogong moths
A new orca calf, J61, has joined the endangered southern resident killer whale population in British Columbia. But scientists are concerned about her health. The calf, spotted on December 20 with J pod, is believed to be premature. Her mom, J35 Tahlequah, might not be in the best shape to nurse her.
