Lynx reintroduction plans opposed by councillors
Northumberland County Council members oppose supporting any application to release lynx in the wild.
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Ethiopia’s iconic Walia ibex is critically endangered once again
The Walia ibex, a rare species of wild goat found only in northern Ethiopia, is once again considered critically endangered, after recent population estimates showed a sustained decline below a key threshold. The iconic species, largely confined to the remote,…
Species’ ingenious survival strategies no match for human destruction, red list reveals
Newly endangered animals include desert frogs and snails in extreme ocean depths, both threatened by mining Life has colonised every corner of the planet by evolving ingenious survival strategies but these are increasingly being overwhelmed by destructive human activities, this…
Viral squeaky frog now at risk of extinction
A squeaky frog that became an internet sensation is added to a global list of species at risk of extinction.
I.U.C.N. Update Says Deep-Sea Mining Threatens Mollusks Around Hydrothermal Vents
The snails and other mollusks around hydrothermal vents have evolved to thrive in extreme conditions, but mineral extraction could drive more than half to extinction.
Extreme temperatures causing rise in heatstroke among pets, UK vets warn
Experts say most cases used to be seen in pets after exertion or being left in cars, but they are now being affected at rest Extreme temperatures are causing heatstroke in pets even when they are restricted to homes and…
Lawmakers seek rights probe into Indigenous conflict at Indonesian timber firm
JAKARTA — Indonesian lawmakers have called for a government fact-finding probe into a long-running conflict between an Indigenous community in Borneo and an industrial timber company linked to one of Indonesia’s largest recent deforestation cases. The call came at the…
How can I get air conditioning in my home and how much does it cost?
As summers in the UK get hotter, is it time for air conditioning to become a permanent feature in most homes?
Neil the one-tonne elephant seal causing traffic jams in rural Tasmania has returned to sea – for now
Premier Jeremy Rockliff says the ‘traffic cones and street signs of Tasmania can breathe a small sigh of relief’ Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast A one-tonne southern elephant seal named Neil, whose beachside antics…
A win-win, animal crossings make roads safer for wildlife and people
Worldwide, roads act as both death traps and barriers for wildlife, fragmenting the landscapes animals need to survive. However, ecologists and engineers are working to “reconnect the wild” through the strategic construction of wildlife crossings. As Mongabay contributor Ben Goldfarb…