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Solar 'Battle Zone' Could be Even Worse Than Solar Maximum, Experts Warn
Experts warn that the sun's next phase, the "battle zone," could result in increased geomagnetic activity, lasting until 2028. This period could bring heightened solar flares and coronal holes, which may cause disruptions to satellites in low-Earth orbit. Space weather experts, including Scott McIntosh from Lynker Space, have noted that this phase ...
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3 Dead, 32 Hospitalised After Eating Endangered Sea Turtle In Philippines
Although hunting or consuming sea turtles is prohibited under the Philippines' environmental protection laws, these marine creatures continue to be consumed in some communities where they are considered a traditional delicacy.
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Endangered Australian Cockatoo Among World's Longest-Living Birds
An endangered type of cockatoo found only in southwest Australia is among the longest-living bird species in the world, according to a new research.
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Video: 47-Foot Endangered Fin Whale Washes Ashore In Alaska, Draws Massive Crowd
The colossal carcass, comparable in length to a college basketball court, drew a huge crowd as hundreds of locals flocked to the shore to catch a glimpse.
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Darling, Dream, Victory: Mamata Banerjee Names Snow Leopard, Red Panda Cubs
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday named six new cubs - two snow leopards and four red pandas - born at the Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park in Darjeeling, a centre for breeding endangered Himalayan species.
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Meet Haggis: An Incredibly Rare Pygmy Hippo Born at Edinburgh Zoo
A rare pygmy hippo calf, Haggis, was born at Edinburgh Zoo on 30 October. With fewer than 2,500 pygmy hippos remaining in the wild, the birth highlights ongoing conservation challenges. The calf’s personality is already shining, and zookeepers are optimistic about her future. Edinburgh Zoo is temporarily closing the pygmy hippo house to ensure Ha...
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Giant Rats in Africa Trained to Detect Ivory and Wildlife Products at Ports
In a unique approach, African ports are employing trained giant pouched rats to sniff out illegal wildlife goods such as ivory and pangolin scales. This effort, led by APOPO, aims to aid customs officials in identifying smuggled items from endangered species. Agile and cost-effective, these rats are trained to detect specific scents in mock warehou...
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World’s Tree Species at Risk of Extinction, Claims New Study
A recent report has revealed that more than 38% of tree species globally are at risk of extinction, with human activities like deforestation and disease contributing significantly to their decline. The findings were presented at the UN COP16 biodiversity summit in Colombia, where world leaders are discussing strategies to protect natural ecosystems...
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Great Indian Bustard, Highly Endangered Species, Hatches Chick In Jaisalmer
Scientists at the National Conservation Breeding Centre in Jaisalmer hatched a Great Indian Bustard chick to save the endangered bird species.
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4 Hornbill Birds Found Hidden In Luggage Rescued At Mumbai Airport
The Air Intelligence Unit of the Customs department rescued four endangered hornbill birds at the Mumbai airport from two passengers, who tried to smuggle the avians into the country by hiding them in luggage, an official said on Tuesday.
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Video: Little Girl Wraps A Giant Snake Around Her Neck, Internet Slams "Content Hungry" Parents
The video has sparked outrage on social media, with many condemning the parents for endangering their child's life for social media content.
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Chinese Woman Risks Children's Lives On 23rd-Floor AC Unit To Upset Husband During Argument
A woman in central China sparked outrage after placing her two young children on an air conditioning unit outside their 23rd-floor apartment during an argument with her husband.
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"Silky" Patrols Waters To Save Sharks In Colombian Pacific
A lone catamaran named "Silky" patrols waters around the remote island of Malpelo, a protected refuge yet full of peril for endangered marine species in the Colombian Pacific.
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Exclusive: Rare Black Necked Cranes Spotted At 14,000 Feet In Ladakh
The endangered Black Necked Crane was sighted by NDTV high in the Himalayan wetlands at Hanle in Ladakh at about 4,500 meters (14,800 feet) altitude.
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US Man Imports Genetic Material To Create "Enormous" Hybrid Sheep, Arrested
A man who tried to breed enormous hybrid sheep using genetic material from endangered animals so he could sell them to trophy hunting ranches has been sentenced to six months in prison, the US Department of Justice said Monday.
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Solar 'Battle Zone' Could be Even Worse Than Solar Maximum, Experts Warn
Experts warn that the sun's next phase, the "battle zone," could result in increased geomagnetic activity, lasting until 2028. This period could bring heightened solar flares and coronal holes, which may cause disruptions to satellites in low-Earth orbit. Space weather experts, including Scott McIntosh from Lynker Space, have noted that this phase ...
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3 Dead, 32 Hospitalised After Eating Endangered Sea Turtle In Philippines
Although hunting or consuming sea turtles is prohibited under the Philippines' environmental protection laws, these marine creatures continue to be consumed in some communities where they are considered a traditional delicacy.
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Endangered Australian Cockatoo Among World's Longest-Living Birds
An endangered type of cockatoo found only in southwest Australia is among the longest-living bird species in the world, according to a new research.
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Video: 47-Foot Endangered Fin Whale Washes Ashore In Alaska, Draws Massive Crowd
The colossal carcass, comparable in length to a college basketball court, drew a huge crowd as hundreds of locals flocked to the shore to catch a glimpse.
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Darling, Dream, Victory: Mamata Banerjee Names Snow Leopard, Red Panda Cubs
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday named six new cubs - two snow leopards and four red pandas - born at the Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park in Darjeeling, a centre for breeding endangered Himalayan species.
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Meet Haggis: An Incredibly Rare Pygmy Hippo Born at Edinburgh Zoo
A rare pygmy hippo calf, Haggis, was born at Edinburgh Zoo on 30 October. With fewer than 2,500 pygmy hippos remaining in the wild, the birth highlights ongoing conservation challenges. The calf’s personality is already shining, and zookeepers are optimistic about her future. Edinburgh Zoo is temporarily closing the pygmy hippo house to ensure Ha...
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Giant Rats in Africa Trained to Detect Ivory and Wildlife Products at Ports
In a unique approach, African ports are employing trained giant pouched rats to sniff out illegal wildlife goods such as ivory and pangolin scales. This effort, led by APOPO, aims to aid customs officials in identifying smuggled items from endangered species. Agile and cost-effective, these rats are trained to detect specific scents in mock warehou...
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World’s Tree Species at Risk of Extinction, Claims New Study
A recent report has revealed that more than 38% of tree species globally are at risk of extinction, with human activities like deforestation and disease contributing significantly to their decline. The findings were presented at the UN COP16 biodiversity summit in Colombia, where world leaders are discussing strategies to protect natural ecosystems...
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Great Indian Bustard, Highly Endangered Species, Hatches Chick In Jaisalmer
Scientists at the National Conservation Breeding Centre in Jaisalmer hatched a Great Indian Bustard chick to save the endangered bird species.
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4 Hornbill Birds Found Hidden In Luggage Rescued At Mumbai Airport
The Air Intelligence Unit of the Customs department rescued four endangered hornbill birds at the Mumbai airport from two passengers, who tried to smuggle the avians into the country by hiding them in luggage, an official said on Tuesday.
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Video: Little Girl Wraps A Giant Snake Around Her Neck, Internet Slams "Content Hungry" Parents
The video has sparked outrage on social media, with many condemning the parents for endangering their child's life for social media content.
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Chinese Woman Risks Children's Lives On 23rd-Floor AC Unit To Upset Husband During Argument
A woman in central China sparked outrage after placing her two young children on an air conditioning unit outside their 23rd-floor apartment during an argument with her husband.
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"Silky" Patrols Waters To Save Sharks In Colombian Pacific
A lone catamaran named "Silky" patrols waters around the remote island of Malpelo, a protected refuge yet full of peril for endangered marine species in the Colombian Pacific.
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Exclusive: Rare Black Necked Cranes Spotted At 14,000 Feet In Ladakh
The endangered Black Necked Crane was sighted by NDTV high in the Himalayan wetlands at Hanle in Ladakh at about 4,500 meters (14,800 feet) altitude.
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US Man Imports Genetic Material To Create "Enormous" Hybrid Sheep, Arrested
A man who tried to breed enormous hybrid sheep using genetic material from endangered animals so he could sell them to trophy hunting ranches has been sentenced to six months in prison, the US Department of Justice said Monday.
