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Oregon's Siletz Bay is restoring 37 acres of tidal wetland this summer, digging new channels where more than a century of diking turned marsh into pasture

Efforts are underway to restore thirty-seven acres of wetlands at Siletz Bay National Wildlife Refuge. By filling in outdated drainage ditches and excavating new tidal channels, the project is set to enhance both habitat quality and water conditions for the local wildlife. The initiative seeks to revive historical floodplain areas,…

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In 2016, a biologist entered a remote Pacific Atoll five years after its rats were removed; she documented a 5,000% explosion in native tree seedlings

The successful removal of invasive rats from Palmyra Atoll marked a significant milestone after years of strategic planning. This pivotal action fostered an impressive surge in the population of native tree seedlings, leading to a vibrant rise in young native trees across the forest floor. The ecological ripple effect also…

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In 1901, two young Oregon photographers documented nine offshore rocks: Their campaign helped Theodore Roosevelt create the West’s first national wildlife refuge

In 1901, photographers Finley and Bohlman captured striking images of wildlife exploitation at Three Arch Rocks, which compelled President Theodore Roosevelt to create the refuge. This area marked the first National Wildlife Refuge west of the Mississippi River, now home to Oregon's largest seabird colony and a pivotal sea lion…

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In 1976, a 26-year-old biologist camped alone beneath a 35-foot artificial eagle nest: One chick she raised went on to father around 70 more

In 1976, Tina Morris embarked on an ambitious project at Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge, implementing a hacking technique to raise young bald eagles. The initiative aimed to restore eagle populations that had plummeted over the years. One remarkable eagle, M3, thrived for thirty-five years and contributed numerous descendants, marking a…

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A Georgia biologist built artificial trees in a flooded pond; the wood stork colony expanded from 18 nests to a record 484

Biologists created artificial nesting structures for wood storks at Harris Neck National Wildlife Refuge. These structures replaced dying trees in a flooded nesting pond environment. The innovative approach led to a significant increase in wood stork nests. This conservation effort contributed to the species' downlisting from endangered to threatened. The…

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Some fish swimming in the Great Lakes could be upward of 400 years old, new study finds

Previous research had put the ‘living dinosaur’ fish’s life expectancy at 150 years

The Independent UK

Two baby giraffes went missing from a Virginia zoo. The feds say a double-crossing informant helped keep them hidden

Exclusive: ‘I was a confidential informant,’ animal handler Patrick Robinson, who is now the subject of a federal probe, told The Independent. ‘... I was in [the investigation] from the ground up.’

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In 1898, American bullfrogs were imported to California for frog legs; the predators later spread across the West, eating native frogs, fish, snakes, birds and small mammals

American bullfrogs were introduced to California for food markets in the late 19th century. These frogs became invasive predators in new ecosystems lacking natural controls. Yosemite National Park conservationists worked for years to remove bullfrogs from the valley. This extensive effort finally achieved eradication from Yosemite Valley in 2019. The…

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How four fish imported to clean ponds became one of America's biggest invasive species problems

In the 1970s, wildlife and aquaculture managers in the southern United States imported four species of carp from Asia, bighead, silver, grass and black carp, intending to use them as a natural, low-cost way to control excess algae, aquatic weeds and snails in fish farm ponds and wastewater treatment facilities.…

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In 1946, an Audubon ornithologist travelled 26,000 miles searching for the unknown nesting ground of America's last 15 migratory whooping cranes; their wild population now approaches 700

The whooping crane faced extinction with only fifteen birds remaining in 1941. Ornithologist Robert Porter Allen embarked on a mission to find their unknown nesting grounds. His extensive research and aerial surveys eventually located the birds in Canada's remote Northwest Territories. Decades of conservation work, including habitat protection and captive…

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In 1991, America listed the razorback sucker as endangered; 35 years later, it has been moved to threatened after one population reached about 36,000 adults

After more than 30 years of conservation work, the US Fish and Wildlife Service has reclassified the razorback sucker from endangered to threatened under the Endangered Species Act. The freshwater fish, found only in the Colorado River basin, has recovered through habitat restoration, fish stocking and control of invasive species.…

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In the early 1900s, America planted European beachgrass to hold coastal sand in place; it later transformed natural dunes and displaced native wildlife

European beachgrass was introduced to North America over a century ago for dune stabilization. This invasive grass significantly altered coastal dune ecosystems and native plant diversity. Its dense root systems stabilized dunes but disrupted natural sand movement processes. Restoration efforts now focus on removing the grass and re-establishing native vegetation.…

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In 1924, Mardy Murie spent her honeymoon travelling by boat and dogsled to study Alaska’s caribou; she later helped protect 8.9 million Arctic acres

Mardy and Olaus Murie embarked on their marriage with an adventurous expedition studying caribou in Alaska's Brooks Range. Their journey involved navigating icy terrains by dogsled and boat. Mardy meticulously recorded their findings, ultimately advocating for the protection of ecosystems. Her tireless efforts contributed to groundbreaking conservation legislation, including the…

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Texas released 3 million captive-bred eggs to save this endangered amphibian. It may be working

A male Houston toad was sighted in Bastrop County, Texas, after a 50-year absence. This sighting follows the release of millions of captive-bred toad eggs this year. Conservationists have worked for over two decades to restore habitats and rebuild wild populations. The Houston toad requires specific sandy soils and temporary…

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Florida Manatees Could Now Be Legally Killed Under Trump's New Endangered Species Rule

The US Fish and Wildlife Service's repeal of the Endangered Species Act's blanket rule could impact Florida manatees, sparking legal challenges and concerns over their future protection.

International Business Times UK

Trump Administration Weakens Endangered Species Protections by Rolling Back Habitat Rules

The US government has redefined 'harm' under the Endangered Species Act, excluding habitat destruction. This change, effective 14 September, has led to lawsuits from environmental groups citing legal precedent violations.

The Texas Tribune

Conservation groups sue to stop SpaceX land deal

The groups suing the U.S. Fish and Wildlife want to preserve land that holds an endangered ocelot. They also argue SpaceX's test launches send rocket debris into the refuge lands.

The Independent UK

Mystery as five bald eagles found dead in Michigan ‘not due to natural causes’

The birds were discovered on the banks of Lake Michigan over a period of two weeks

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‘A little bit of joy’: can tiny rafts save endangered sparrows from rising seas?

In Rhode Island, a small team of researchers and volunteers is fighting, against the odds, to save saltmarsh sparrows from extinction as their chicks drown in ever higher tides

The Texas Tribune

Texas’ oldest wildlife refuge was set to expand. Then the Trump administration changed course.

Established by President Franklin D. Roosevelt, the Muleshoe National Wildlife Refuge was set to grow up to 700,000 acres to protect wildlife in West Texas and the Panhandle.

The Independent UK

The rare turtle stranded in Wales thanks to Trump’s aid freeze

A Kemp's ridley sea turtle named Rhossi was found on the coast of northern Wales in 2023 - now he can’t get home

The Independent UK

Florida panthers are facing an increasingly urgent threat from traffic

In January, an endangered Florida panther became the first to die this year in a vehicle collision

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Biden moves to protect grizzly bears before Trump comes to power

Officials during Donald Trump’s first term sought to eliminate protections for the bears

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Christmas trees are being recycled as an unexpected natural hurricane barrier

Long after the tinsel is put away, recycled Christmas trees are dropped from helicopters to protect critical marsh habitat in the south

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