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A 10-year-old wild elephant named Omkar, who migrated from Maharashtra, has become a viral sensation in Goa due to his refusal to return to the forest, despite efforts by both states' forest departments.
Maryland couple transforms hunting property into wildlife habitat with native plants and trees, protected by conservation easement.
Five gardening teams have been shortlisted for the RHS Railway Stations in Bloom award for their efforts in beautifying and sustaining wildlife at railway stations across the UK.
Bear climbs onto fishing boat and falls into sea in Miyagi, Japan
A bear climbed onto a fishing boat in Miyagi, Japan and fell into the sea while dozing off.
A rare catch-and-kill order has been issued for a great white shark off Western Australia after 63-year-old Greg O'Neill was fatally attacked at Sorrento Beach.
Scientists have identified a new wild cat species, the Tilcayo tiger cat, in Bolivia's Yungas region, marking the first such discovery in over a century.
South Africa: Stop Sardine Fishing, Warn Conservationists
Mass sardine die-offs in South Africa, linked to a newly detected pilchard herpesvirus, have prompted conservationists to demand a complete halt to fishing, arguing that the government's temporary limits are insufficient to protect critically endangered African Penguins a…
US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to remove endangered species protection for grey wolves and a subspecies, the Mexican wolf.
Liberia’s rescued chimpanzees receive health checks
Rescued chimpanzees in Liberia are undergoing comprehensive health checks at the Second Chance Chimpanzee Refuge. These medical examinations are crucial for monitoring the well-being of the critically endangered West African chimpanzees.
Botswana’s rare slaty egret signals the health of the Okavango
A rare and vulnerable slaty egret, endemic to southern Africa, is being monitored in Botswana's Okavango Delta as a key indicator of the wetland ecosystem's health.
Four baby goats from a North Carolina mobile petting zoo tested positive for rabies and were euthanized. Health officials are asking anyone who may have had contact with them to reach out for possible treatment.
Police looking for who’s responsible for dumping 80 loaves of bread on side of road
Police in Japan are looking for the person or people responsible for dumping 80 loaves of bread on the side of a road in Tottori Prefecture. The bread was found in four separate incidents over the course of a week, with a total weight of around 39 kilograms.
New 10p coins with King Charles and capercaillie design enter circulation for the first time in about four years.
Prince Harry has stepped down from the board of African Parks, a major African wildlife charity, after it admitted to human rights abuses committed by its rangers in the Republic of the Congo.
Researchers in Singapore are seeking public help to report horseshoe crab sightings to track their numbers and habitats for conservation efforts. Horseshoe crabs are ancient 'living fossils' essential to coastal ecosystems but face threats from habitat loss and human acti…
Australia has confirmed its first case of H5N1 bird flu in a mammal, with the deadly virus detected in a long-nosed fur seal in South Australia state. The seal was found dead at the coastal town of Beachport, about 310 kilometers south of Adelaide, the state capital.
British Army sailors rescue bedraggled barn owl 70 nautical miles out to sea
A British Army sailing crew competing in the 50th Anniversary RORC Round Britain and Ireland Race rescued a bedraggled barn owl 70 nautical miles from shore. The exhausted bird made a determined bid to join the crew, but its boarding proved less than graceful.
Photographer Joel Sartore has spent two decades making sure wildlife is seen through his Photo Ark project, which has grown into a global conservation effort to document thousands of animal species and generate worldwide awareness about those in danger of extinction.
AI-generated wildlife images are endangering animals and people, experts warn
Conservationists warn that hyper-realistic AI-generated wildlife images circulating on social media distort public perception of animals, fueling exploitation and unsafe human encounters.
Argentina’s big cats begin relocation to sanctuaries abroad
A global animal welfare organization, Four Paws, has initiated the relocation of 30 big cats from Argentina's former Zoo Luján to sanctuaries in South Africa and the United States.
A livestream of Alaskan brown bears devouring salmon at Brooks Falls in Katmai National Park has seen a 70% surge in viewership, attracting 7.3 million views this summer.
A Long Island woman's home has become a sanctuary for a group of raccoons, who have adapted to living with humans and even developed distinctive traits. The phenomenon has sparked debate about whether raccoons are domesticating themselves, much like wolves.
A young Sunda slow loris was found in an industrial estate near Tuas and rescued by ACRES, marking the second rescue of the endangered species in Singapore in 2026. The venomous primate was carefully rehabilitated before being released back into the wild after two months.
River Wonders in Singapore welcomes Yaffa, an 11-year-old red panda from Taipei Zoo, debuting in a new purpose-built exhibit during National Day weekend. Yaffa underwent quarantine and health checks and now lives in a two-part exhibit allowing free movement, with visitors…
Kenya Wildlife Service says cyanide traces found in 15 elephants dead near Amboseli National Park point to pesticide exposure from nearby tomato farms, but conservationists and farmers are skeptical.
A rare venomous blue-necked keelback snake was spotted at MacRitchie Reservoir, prompting the public to keep a safe distance and avoid handling the animal.
Suspected mass bird flu deaths have been detected in a second Australian state, Victoria, following confirmed outbreaks in South Australia, prompting federal environment minister Murray Watt to warn of a "long and difficult journey" ahead for wildlife.
Kenya's Maasai Mara, a famous wildlife reserve, is under pressure from habitat loss, human activity, and tourism development. Conservationists warn that unchecked development is damaging wildlife habitats and threatening the annual migration of wildebeest, zebras, and gaz…
Kenya says 15 elephants died of cyanide poisoning after eating tomatoes from nearby farms
Fifteen elephants in southern Kenya died over the past month after eating tomatoes contaminated with cyanide, wildlife authorities said. The Kenya Wildlife Service warned that the contamination could have wider consequences for local livestock.
From deer to hedgehogs: Wildfires devastate France's wildlife
Wildfires continue to tear through southwest France, leaving thousands of wild animals without food and water, and many have perished while others are being rescued by firefighters and volunteers.