Millions are watching the annual migration of elk in northern Sweden via a 24-hour livestream on SVT Play. The broadcast, now in its sixth year, showcases the elk's journey across the Angerman River to summer pastures. This year's stream started a week early due to warmer weather. Viewers...
A two-year study using trail cameras on Ko Pha Ngan, Thailand, revealed 28 mammal species, 19 of which were previously undocumented. The findings included endangered species like the Sunda slow loris and Sunda pangolin, highlighting the island's biodiversity. Researchers emphasize the need to protect national park forests and...
African vultures, often viewed negatively, are crucial for ecosystem health, saving an estimated $1.8 billion annually in southern Africa. Six of the eleven African species are endangered, primarily due to habitat loss and belief-based killings. Their role in carcass cleanup prevents disease spread and reduces pest populations. ...
Off Western Australia's coast, tourists witnessed a pod of over 60 orcas hunting and killing a 59-foot pygmy blue whale at Bremer Canyon. This rare event, the fourth filmed orca blue whale hunt at this location, was captured on video and lasted less than 40 minutes. Marine biologists...
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) reached a landmark agreement to impose a global tax of $100 per ton of greenhouse gas emissions from ships exceeding certain thresholds, starting in 2027. This aims to generate approximately $10 billion annually for a net-zero fund. While lauded as a historic step...
