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Endangered Galapagos Tortoises Become First-Time Parents At Almost 100
Two endangered Galapagos tortoises have become parents for the first time at nearly the age of 100, the Philadelphia Zoo has announced.
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100-Year-Old Tortoise Starts His First-Time Fatherhood at Philadelphia Zoo
The Philadelphia Zoo has long been active in Galápagos tortoise conservation—giants native to the Ecuadorian archipelago. Arriving in the zoo in the 1940s, it had never exhibited any inclination for mating. But lately, staff members paired him with a 35-year-old female called Estrella based on behavioral changes.
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Endangered Olive Ridley Turtles Reappear At Odisha Beach After 33 Years
The marine species had last appeared at the beach in 1992 when 3 lakh turtles had laid eggs.
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Expert On Why Record Number Of Endangered Olive Ridley Turtles Are Arriving At Odisha Beach
The mouth of the Rushikulya River in Odisha's Ganjam district has emerged as a major rookery for the endangered olive ridley turtles with over 6.82 lakh such marine species assembling for mass nesting, officials said on Sunday.
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Breakthrough As Australian Scientists Produce Kangaroo Embryos Using IVF For First Time
It's the first time a kangaroo embryo has been produced by injecting a single sperm cell into an egg.
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Critically Endangered Indian Pangolin Rescued Near LoC In Rajouri
Indian Pangolin is a rare and elusive species, highly sought after in the grey market.
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American Burying Beetle Experiences Population Rise in Nebraska's Loess Canyons
Population numbers of the American Burying Beetle have increased in the Loess Canyons of Nebraska, showing the effectiveness of conservation efforts. These beetles, once widespread across North America, have benefited from habitat restoration programs that reduced tree cover and restored grasslands. A study published in Biological Conservation repo...
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Fungus Wiping Out Frogs: Innovative "Frog Saunas" Offer Hope for Survival
Frog populations worldwide are being decimated by the chytrid fungus, which is responsible for the decline and extinction of many species. Scientists have developed "frog saunas," simple heated structures that allow frogs to warm up and combat the infection. Studies show that this method can help infected frogs recover faster and even develop resis...
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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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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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"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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Endangered Galapagos Tortoises Become First-Time Parents At Almost 100
Two endangered Galapagos tortoises have become parents for the first time at nearly the age of 100, the Philadelphia Zoo has announced.
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100-Year-Old Tortoise Starts His First-Time Fatherhood at Philadelphia Zoo
The Philadelphia Zoo has long been active in Galápagos tortoise conservation—giants native to the Ecuadorian archipelago. Arriving in the zoo in the 1940s, it had never exhibited any inclination for mating. But lately, staff members paired him with a 35-year-old female called Estrella based on behavioral changes.
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Endangered Olive Ridley Turtles Reappear At Odisha Beach After 33 Years
The marine species had last appeared at the beach in 1992 when 3 lakh turtles had laid eggs.
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Expert On Why Record Number Of Endangered Olive Ridley Turtles Are Arriving At Odisha Beach
The mouth of the Rushikulya River in Odisha's Ganjam district has emerged as a major rookery for the endangered olive ridley turtles with over 6.82 lakh such marine species assembling for mass nesting, officials said on Sunday.
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Breakthrough As Australian Scientists Produce Kangaroo Embryos Using IVF For First Time
It's the first time a kangaroo embryo has been produced by injecting a single sperm cell into an egg.
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Critically Endangered Indian Pangolin Rescued Near LoC In Rajouri
Indian Pangolin is a rare and elusive species, highly sought after in the grey market.
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American Burying Beetle Experiences Population Rise in Nebraska's Loess Canyons
Population numbers of the American Burying Beetle have increased in the Loess Canyons of Nebraska, showing the effectiveness of conservation efforts. These beetles, once widespread across North America, have benefited from habitat restoration programs that reduced tree cover and restored grasslands. A study published in Biological Conservation repo...
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Fungus Wiping Out Frogs: Innovative "Frog Saunas" Offer Hope for Survival
Frog populations worldwide are being decimated by the chytrid fungus, which is responsible for the decline and extinction of many species. Scientists have developed "frog saunas," simple heated structures that allow frogs to warm up and combat the infection. Studies show that this method can help infected frogs recover faster and even develop resis...
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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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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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"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.
