Keywords: Wildlife


Study finds 36 percent of animal habitats face multiple climate extremes by 2085

A new study published in Nature Ecology & Evolution warns that more than one third of terrestrial animal habitats could be exposed to multiple climate extremes by 2085 if greenhouse gas emissions remain high. The research highlights the growing overlap of heatwaves, wildfires, droughts and floods,......

Amazon animals share predator alerts through a forest wide communication network

Researchers have identified a complex communication system in the Amazon rainforest where animals relay predator warnings across species, forming what they describe as a rapid information network through the forest canopy. The findings show that birds and monkeys do not respond to threats in isolation......

Indonesia to send Komodo Dragons to Japan for breeding exchange

Indonesia announced on Monday that it will loan two Komodo dragons to Japan's Shizuoka prefecture as part of a breeding programme aimed at supporting the survival of the endangered reptiles. In exchange, Japan will send several animals to Indonesia, including red pandas and giraffes, officials said. Ahmad......

Two marsupials thought extinct for 6,000 years found alive in Papua

Scientists have discovered two marsupial species long believed extinct living in the rainforests of Papua, Indonesia, a finding researchers describe as one of the most remarkable rediscoveries in mammal biology. The animals, a ring tailed glider and a long fingered pygmy possum, were previously known......

Krakow launches contraceptive pilot program to control pigeon population

The southern Polish city of Krakow has introduced a pilot program to manage its pigeon population by using contraceptive-treated corn, officials announced on Wednesday. Special "smart feeders" have been installed in busy public areas, including the Main Market Square, dispensing corn laced......

First giraffe birth in Morocco marks milestone at Dream Village Zoo

A historic moment unfolded in Morocco as a baby giraffe was born at the Dream Village Zoo in Mohammedia. The female calf arrived on Thursday, February 5, at 11:00 a.m., following a 15-month gestation period, and is reported to be in good health. Zoo officials welcomed the birth as a key step in their......

It is official: Ain Sebâa zoo will open on December 30

The long-awaited opening of the Ain Sebâa Zoo in Casablanca is finally confirmed. The zoological park will officially welcome visitors on Tuesday, December 30, marking a major milestone for a project that has been eagerly anticipated for years. After several postponements, the zoo’s management......

Train accident kills seven elephants in India

Seven wild elephants were killed and a young calf was injured after a train struck a herd attempting to cross a railway track in the northeastern Indian state of Assam on Saturday. The region is known for its rich wildlife and hosts a significant portion of India’s elephant population. According......

Thailand: 81 macaques found crammed into bags, two suspects arrested near Cambodian border

Two men have been arrested in Thailand after authorities discovered 81 macaques packed into blue sacks inside their vehicle near the Cambodian border, the Thai military announced on Saturday. The suspects are believed to be involved in a cross-border wildlife trafficking network. A patrol intercepted......