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A wild orangutan used a medicinal plant to treat a wound, scientists say

An orangutan appeared to treat a wound with medicine from a tropical plant— the latest example of how some animals attempt to soothe their own ills with remedies found in the wild

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Gillnet-free zones to protect endangered marine species

Five net-free fishing zones have been given approval in northern Australia to the delight of marine conservationists.

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Orangutan seen treating wound with medicinal plant in world first

Sumatran orangutan named Rakus was seen using a plant to treat a facial wound possibly sustained during a fight.

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Self-care: Orangutan Seen Apparently Treating Wound

Scientists have observed an orangutan applying medicinal herbs to a face wound in an apparently successful attempt to heal an injury, the first time such behaviour has been recorded.

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Orangutan seen treating wound with medicinal herb in first for wild animals

Sumatran ape applied sap and leaves to open cut after suspected fight with another male, say scientists

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Aboard The World your residence changes every day

Luxurious living on The World, Residences at Sea, a privately-owned residential ship with diverse amenities and global travel.

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First case of walrus dying from bird flu recorded in Arctic

Virus has already killed other mammals including sea lions and seals, while also taking toll on farm animals

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Beavers are helping fight climate change, satellite data shows

As global warming intensifies droughts, floods and wildfires around the world, scientists in western United States are turning to beavers to help reverse some of the damage.

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IUCN representative to be an observer in Nilgiri Tahr survey

Tamil Nadu government conducts synchronized survey to remove Nilgiri Tahr from endangered status, focusing on population estimation and conservation efforts.

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Assam: Students, community members collect fodder plant seeds to restore elephant habitats

Aaranyak, a leading research-driven biodiversity conservation organisation, has partnered with local schools and community groups to launch a seed collection drive throughout the Udalguri and Baksa districts of Assam as part of its larger goal of restoration of degraded elephant habitats in the region. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Exotic spiders flourishing in Britain as new jumping species found in Cornwall

Global warming and international trade offering increasingly hospitable environment

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‘River pits,’ caused by unregulated release of water from dams, pose threat to vulnerable otters along Moyar River in Nilgiris

Deaths of Asian small-clawed otters in river pits due to dam water flow highlights conservation risks.

The Hindu

Man interferes with trap set to catch problem crocodile

Wildlife officers are hoping to identify a man who interfered with a floating, baited trap set to capture a four metre "problem crocodile" in north Queensland.

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Longer-lasting ozone holes over Antarctica expose seal pups and penguin chicks to much more UV

New research found that instead of closing up during November, the hole in the Ozone layer over the Antarctica has stayed open well into December.

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Teaming up to save threatened squirrel gliders from local extinction

19 males and 18 females were found across two reserves.

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Noise from traffic stunts growth of baby birds, study finds

Researchers also find zebra finches 20% less likely to hatch from eggs if exposed to noise pollution

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At least 26 pilot whales die after mass stranding in Australia

Exact reasons for beaching unknown but mammals are highly sociable and may follow podmates into danger.

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Blue whales make comeback near the Seychelles after 60 years

Estimates suggest that there are only around 5,000 to 15,000 blue whales left in the world.

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160 pilot whales stranded on Australian beach with 26 confirmed dead

Euthanising the beached whales is usually the most humane outcome, wildlife authorities have said

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Birdsong once signalled the onset of spring on my street – but not this year

A dawn chorus of flutes, whistles and chirps once flowed through my Cambridge window, but there has been a shocking collapse in birdlife. What can be done?

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CMFRI Vizag unit breeds ‘pulli paarai’ in captivity

Golden trevally successfully bred in captivity by ICAR-CMFRI scientists, offering potential for sustainable marine aquaculture.

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Tamil Nadu, Kerala to count Nilgiri tahrs in a first synchronised survey from April 29

Five months after the launch of the Project Nilgiri Tahr, Tamil Nadu is all set to estimate the population of its State animal.

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Bite victims urged to stop bringing snakes to hospital

Health officials are pleading with locals to stop bringing deadly snakes to hospital after several bite victims arrived with the reptile responsible.

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Mexico Failing To Protect Loggerhead Sea Turtles

Learn about the alarming surge in loggerhead sea turtle deaths in Mexico due to lack of protection measures. Urgent conservation efforts are needed to safe...

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Tiny freshwater Snowy Mountains fish faces extinction, environmentalists say

The Yalmy galaxias is ‘on the verge of disappearing for ever’ and Labor on the brink of failing to meet its zero extinctions target

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