A Danish zoo sparked controversy after requesting pet donations to feed its predators. The Aalborg Zoo stated that chickens, rabbits, and guinea pigs are euthanized and fed to animals like lynx to mimic their natural diet. While the zoo maintains this is common practice in Denmark and benefits animal...
A Florida migrant detention center nicknamed "Alligator Alcatraz" faces potential closure. A federal judge will hear arguments on Wednesday regarding whether the facility's construction bypassed required environmental impact studies. Concerns include the impact on the Everglades ecosystem and nearby protected areas. Immigrant advocates also allege inhumane conditions within...
The Great Barrier Reef experienced its worst coral decline on record in 2025, according to a new report by the Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS). Heat stress from climate change, exacerbated by cyclones and crown-of-thorns starfish outbreaks, caused widespread coral bleaching in the northern and southern sections. AIMS...
The Antarctic krill fishery has been shut down early after exceeding its annual catch limit of 620,000 metric tons for the first time. This follows a record surge in krill fishing after a conservation plan lapsed. The closure, confirmed by CCAMLR, impacts the vital food source for whales...
A wildfire, dubbed the Gifford Fire, has burned over 65,000 acres in Southern California's Los Padres National Forest, impacting Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties. Over 1,000 firefighters are battling the 3% contained blaze, which has prompted evacuations and injured three people. Highway 166 is closed, and...
Aalborg Zoo in Denmark is seeking donations of small pets like guinea pigs, rabbits, and chickens to feed its predators. The zoo claims this practice promotes natural animal behavior and ensures proper nutrition for its carnivores. Donated animals will be humanely euthanized before being used as food. The...
A new Lancet report reveals plastic pollution's devastating health impact, costing the world over $1.5 trillion annually. The report, released ahead of crucial Geneva talks on a global plastic treaty, highlights plastic's link to various diseases from infancy to adulthood, including reproductive issues, cognitive impairment, and cancer. Researchers...
Smoke from over 700 active Canadian wildfires, part of the country's second-worst wildfire season, has caused poor air quality across the U.S. Midwest and Northeast. States including Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota, Illinois, Indiana, New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine are under air quality alerts, with some experiencing the longest...
A Minke whale died in Barnegat Bay, New Jersey, after being struck by a boat on Saturday. The incident, near the inlet, also resulted in a boat nearly capsizing and a passenger briefly going overboard. The whale, approximately 20 feet long, was found on a sandbar. Due...
A tourist at Yellowstone National Park sparked outrage after stepping on fragile bacterial mats near Grand Prismatic Spring to retrieve hats. The mats are delicate ecosystems easily damaged by foot traffic. This incident follows a recent case of a teenager suffering severe burns from a geyser. Park...
