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Toxic red tide algae, last seen in 2018, returns to Texas coast

Areas of the Texas Gulf Coast are seeing blooms of the algae, which can make people sick and kill fish.

The Texas Tribune · Sep 25, 2023

Feral deer fatten up on rare, threatened alpine plants

Feral deer are eating rare and threatened native plants in Victoria's heritage-listed Alpine National Park prompting calls for action.

AAP · Sep 25, 2023

Five jellyfish species you may encounter more often in UK's warming seas

While scuba diving off the south-west coast of England this summer, I was lucky to encounter several different species of jellyfish in just a matter of weeks. Many of these, including the compass jellyfish (Chrysaora hysoscella), are already common to UK waters. But among them was one that I had…

The Conversation · Sep 25, 2023

From bin chickens to gang-gangs: Australian bird of the year is a celebration and a call to action

Guardian Australia’s biennial poll is a chance to show your love for your favourite feathered friend and raise awareness of those at risk

The Guardian - AU · Sep 24, 2023

Kole wetlands face threat of alien plants

Cabomba furcuta, popularly called as Pink Bloom due its massive flowering, has been a new threat in addition to water hyacinth and Salvinia molesta

The Hindu · Sep 24, 2023

African rhino numbers rise for first time in decade despite poaching

Conservationists have confirmed the number of rhinos across Africa increased last year, hailing the first bit of "good news" in a decade for an animal heavily threatened by poaching.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 24, 2023

First ever Orchid Diversity Survey at Corbett Tiger Reserve reveals rich treasure house of colourful orchids

The first-ever Orchid Diversity Survey at Corbett Tiger Reserve revealed a rich treasure house of colourful orchids. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Sep 24, 2023

Methuselah arrived in the US in 1938. She’s now the oldest fish in captivity

The lungfish arrived in San Francisco on a steamship along with 230 other fish. Today, she’s the only living aquatic animal from that vessel

The Guardian - US · Sep 24, 2023

Tricksters, messengers, fire-bringers: crows and ravens have been woven into human history

Australia has five native corvid species, but their unearned reputation for cruelty and an all-too-human cleverness makes them unlikely to win a popularity contest

The Guardian - AU · Sep 24, 2023

Tamil Nadu, Kerala may join hands to count endangered Nilgiri tahr

TN Forest Dept. proposes protocol to count endangered Nilgiri Tahr population, may use drones. 1st comprehensive census for State animal, to be conducted in Nov & biennial synchronised count with Kerala. Project Nilgiri Tahr aims to study causes of lumpy skin disease & suggest remedy. #TN #Kerala #NilgiriTahr #Conservation

The Hindu · Sep 23, 2023