Veterinarian Luciano Sampietro tranquilized a 110-pound male capybara and a pregnant female using a blowgun and darts containing sedatives. The animals were captured for population control, with the male receiving an additional injection to prevent further breeding. The capture was part of a larger effort to manage the capybara...
The Trump administration proposed a rule change to the Endangered Species Act, narrowing the definition of "harm" to exclude habitat destruction. This would limit the Act's power to protect endangered species by only addressing direct harm to individual animals, not habitat degradation. Critics argue this will reverse conservation...
Sweden's SVT public broadcaster has launched its annual 'Great Moose Migration' livestream, showcasing the annual migration of thousands of moose in northern Sweden. Cameras monitor the animals' journey across rivers and forests, providing a 24/7 feed until May. A running tally of moose crossings is included, alongside moments...
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...
Sweden's 'The Great Moose Migration' livestream, now in its fifth year, attracted 9 million viewers on SVT Play in 2024. The 20-day, 24-hour broadcast, which began a week early due to warm weather, shows moose migrating across the Ångerman River. Viewers, captivated by the slow-paced nature of the...
Emily Ratajkowski and other celebrities criticized Blue Origin's all-female space tourism flight, deeming it wasteful and tone-deaf given global issues. Ratajkowski, in a TikTok video, questioned the mission's purpose and the environmental impact of the resource-intensive trip, highlighting the disparity between the lavish space journey and global concerns. ...
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...
