Extreme climate events are fundamentally altering the social structures and survival strategies of white-faced capuchin monkeys in Costa Rica’s tropical dry forests. Research from the Lomas Barbudal Monkey Project indicates that during severe droughts, such as those intensified by the El Niño–Southern Oscillation (ENSO), monkeys abandon established social norms, including maternal care, as resource competition … Read more
New camera-trap data from Bolivia and Peru indicates that the short-eared dog, a rare Amazonian canine known as the “ghost dog,” may have a higher population density than scientists previously estimated. The study, published in Neotropical Biology and Conservation, used 25 years of sightings to reveal the species is more abundant than once believed. How … Read more
A viral video showing a moose reacting to its own reflection in a mirror highlights how wildlife researchers use trail cameras to observe animal self-awareness and environmental responses. According to the footage, a hunter placed a mirror in a remote woodland area, causing the animal to charge away in apparent confusion after encountering its own … Read more
Angler Elliot Sudal successfully removed a fishing hook from a nearly nine-foot great white shark off the coast of Nantucket on June 7, highlighting the growing intersection between recreational fishing and protected marine predators. While the shark was released unharmed, the incident underscores the strict federal regulations governing interactions with white sharks, which are managed … Read more
Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman and Assemblymember Matt Haney are set to promote Assembly Bill 2344 on Monday, a legislative proposal designed to expedite the placement of animals rescued from cruelty and neglect investigations. The bill, titled the Justice for Seized Animals Act, seeks to allow the transfer of these animals from shelters … Read more
Singer Jason Derulo is facing criticism from animal welfare advocates after showcasing a $1 million custom-built shark and stingray aquarium inside his California home. The International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) publicly condemned the display, stating that normalizing the ownership of wild animals as interior decor sets a dangerous precedent for the exotic pet trade. … Read more
A coalition of nine European Union nations, including the Czech Republic and Sweden, is lobbying for a reduction in the protected status of the great cormorant to allow for population culls. Proponents argue the birds’ fish consumption—estimated at 180kg per adult annually—outstrips sustainable levels for commercial fisheries, while conservationists like BirdLife International maintain that native … Read more
The humpback whale known as “Timmy” died roughly five days after a final, high-profile rescue attempt failed to return it to the Atlantic Ocean, according to Till Backhaus, the environment minister for Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. Tracking data indicates the whale perished between May 6 and May 7, ending a months-long saga that sparked international debate over … Read more
A 30-year-old southern African python named Desirée is recovering at the Johannesburg Wildlife Veterinary Hospital after being bludgeoned in North West on May 19. The 45kg, 4.3-metre-long snake sustained a crushed skull, shattered jaw bones, and traumatic brain swelling from the attack. According to hospital co-director Wendy Willson, the python is currently on the mend … Read more
Utah wildlife officials are urging visitors to maintain a safe distance from the bison population at Antelope Island State Park, citing at least five reported human-bison encounters over the last decade. With more than 600 animals roaming the area, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources advises that keeping a “thumb’s distance” from the animals is … Read more