Oklahoma landowner turns family cattle farm into 130-acre pollinator haven Get breaking news anytime, anywhere. Download the TOI app now! The Times of India · Oct 18
Oregon couple restored 14 acres into a wetland; birds arrived within days For Heidi and Stan Gorden, ranchers at Bar GX Ranch in Bonanza, Oregon, a low-lying patch of land presented an unusual problem. It was too wet to cut hay but too dry to attract the wetland wildlife they wanted to see. Rather than continue struggling to use the area for… The Times of India · Oct 17
Private Ranch Restoration Case: Degraded 50-acre land revived; effort sparks 5,000-acre collective Kimberly de Castro has transformed a once overgrazed 50-acre ranch into a thriving model of ecological recovery and sustainable grazing practices. By collaborating with the US Fish and Wildlife Service, she planted over 5,000 trees and shrubs, fostering a conservation network among local landowners. Additionally, her initiative involved local schools,… The Times of India · Oct 17
Indianapolis Dam Removal Project: City dismantles Emrichsville Dam; wildlife passage restored The city of Indianapolis is set to dismantle the Emrichsville Dam as part of an initiative to revitalize the White River's natural flow. This endeavor is designed to improve aquatic habitats and ensure the safety of river goers. Funding has been obtained from a variety of federal and state organizations… The Times of India · Oct 16
3 iconic animals show the value of the US Endangered Species Act – and the harm in stripping it away It used to be considered against the law in America to starve a member of an endangered species to death or harm it by destroying its home. The Conversation · Oct 1
In 1976, a New York biologist began raising Alaskan Eagle chicks in artificial towers and 198 releases helped turn one breeding pair into hundreds Once nearing extinction due to the dual threats of pesticides and habitat destruction, bald eagle populations have made a remarkable comeback. A groundbreaking initiative reared young eagles in raised platforms, facilitating their release into New York's wilderness. The strategy proved effective, enabling the resurgence of wild breeding pairs. Today, over… The Times of India · Aug 9
Giant ‘mutant blobs’ found floating through US waterways. Officials have now worked out what they are A large Pectinatella magnifica, also known as the magnificent bryozoan, was spotted in Lake Huron earlier this month. The Independent UK · Aug 28, 2025
Lawmakers urge Trump administration to cancel owl-killing plan, say it would cost too much A bipartisan group of lawmakers urge the Trump administration to scrap plans to kill more than 450,000 invasive barred owls in West Coast forests in coming decades The Independent UK · Mar 10, 2025
Secret Service Director Resigns Amid Security Failures Secret Service Director resigns amid scrutiny over security lapses, including an assassination attempt on President Trump. Ongoing efforts to address Secre... Top News · Jul 23, 2024
Hazmat Team Called To Republican National Headquarters In Washington, D.C. Hazmat team called to Republican National Committee HQ in D.C. due to suspicious substance, raising security concerns. Top News · May 22, 2024
Lincoln Park Zoo warns of wildlife trafficking through airports, including O’Hare, during holiday travel season Wildlife trafficking is prevalent during this time of year, according to Lincoln Park Zoo, which is working to raise awareness of the issue with the public and enforcement agencies. Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 22, 2023
A rare Mexican gray wolf is wandering out of bounds. She may be looking for a mate Experts say the endangered animals have a natural inclination to roam and the female wolf's journey illustrates the species can thrive outside designated boundaries in New Mexico and Arizona. WEKU · Nov 3, 2023
Criminal cases for killing eagles decline as wind turbine dangers grow Criminal cases brought by U.S. wildlife officials for harming protected bald and golden eagles dropped sharply in recent years, despite growing concern that wind energy and other pressures are jeopardizing golden eagle populations The Independent UK · May 17, 2023
Endangered Mexican wolf population makes strides in US The number of endangered Mexican gray wolves roaming the southwestern U.S. has topped 200 for the first time since reintroduction efforts began more than two decades ago The Independent UK · Feb 28, 2023
The Guardian - US · Feb 24, 2023 Beauty breeds obsession: the fight to save orchids from a lethal black market Behind the scenes of its 20th orchid show, the New York Botanical Garden toils to rescue endangered plants
Orlando Sentinel · Feb 14, 2023 ‘This is a really good day’: 12 rescued, rehabbed manatees released at Florida's Blue Spring State Park ORLANDO, Fla. — Blue Spring in Volusia County is a popular place to see manatees but there’s never been an event like Monday, when manatee after manatee was unloaded from trucks and set free after a long stay in recovery and rehabilitation.
Reuters · Feb 6, 2023 Exclusive-Huge chunk of plants, animals in U.S. at risk of extinction -report A leading conservation research group found that 40% of animals and 34% of plants in the United States are at risk of extinction, while 41% of ecosystems are facing collapse.
WEKU · Feb 6, 2023 A dolphin skull was found in someone's luggage in Detroit The luggage was unaccompanied on an international flight re-entering the U.S. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is now in possession of the skull.
Tribune News Service · Feb 4, 2023 Idaho grizzly bears near Yellowstone could lose endangered species protections BOISE, Idaho — One day after Idaho officials threatened to sue the federal government for failing to respond to petitions to remove grizzly bears from Endangered Species Act protections, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service said it will move forward with reconsidering the bears’ position — though it won’t consider…
The Independent UK · Jan 20, 2023 Rare attack in Alaska renews interest in polar bear patrols A polar bear attack that killed a mother and her 1-year-old son in far western Alaska this week underscores the risks of living alongside the world's largest land carnivores and has renewed interest in prevention programs known as bear patrols
Tribune News Service · Jan 20, 2023 Polar bear's fatal attack on young mother and son leaves Northwest Alaska community reeling ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Two days after a polar bear killed a 24-year-old woman and her year-old son in the Bering Strait village of Wales, community members continued to grieve as questions linger over what may have contributed to the fatal mauling.
WEKU · Jan 18, 2023 How bats became a symbol of Kentucky’s biodiversity crisis How bats became a symbol of Kentucky’s biodiversity crisis
Miami Herald · Dec 28, 2022 Why was an endangered Key deer killed? Reason could mark the fate of shooting suspect. A 77-year-old Florida Keys woman is accused of the shooting death of an endangered Key deer and could face a year in federal prison if she’s convicted.
The Independent UK · Dec 14, 2022 Florida manatees facing starvation fed through program Along Florida’s East Coast, threatened manatees that are facing starvation are fed through an unprecedented program started last year
The Independent UK · Dec 14, 2022 Whitebark pine that feeds grizzlies is threatened, US says Whitebark pine trees can live more than 1,000 years, but in just two decades more than a quarter of the trees that are a key food source for some grizzly bears have been killed by disease, climate change, wildfires and voracious beetles