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🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Drone trial data reveals sharks spotted close to netted Queensland beaches

A recent drone trial in Queensland indicates that sharks frequently appear close to beaches, despite the presence of protective nets and drum lines.

Feb 27 • 21:19 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Guayaquil Council Advances Declaration of Cerro El Muerto as Conservation and Sustainable Use Area

The Guayaquil municipal council has taken steps towards declaring Cerro El Muerto as an Area of Conservation and Sustainable Use.

Feb 27 • 20:24 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

New species of octopus discovered in the Pacific that would only be found in a South American country

Scientists from the Universidad Andrés Bello in Chile have discovered a new species of octopus in the southeastern Pacific Ocean.

Feb 27 • 20:00 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Growing appetite for native grasses reshapes rural landscapes

A Melbourne author shares her commitment to native grasslands through a new book that showcases endangered ecosystems.

Feb 27 • 19:01 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

'Smoky scent': The novel plan to return native bush rats to Sydney

The Australian bush rat is being reintroduced to Sydney's urban parks using scented towels to create territories and comfort for the animals.

Feb 27 • 18:30 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Millions of pythons are raised in farms with total control: their destination is meat and leather for bags and belts

Pythons are being raised in controlled farms primarily in Southeast Asia for their meat and skins, which are used in high-value products like luxury bags.

Feb 27 • 17:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Vaasa encourages residents to save water with an original three-minute song challenge

The city of Vaasa has launched a 'One Song Shower' challenge to encourage residents to conserve water and energy.

Feb 27 • 16:36 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO: Police spot jaguar during patrol in ecological station in RO

Military police in Brazil's Rondônia state captured video of a jaguar during a routine patrol in an ecological station, highlighting the importance of environmental preservation.

Feb 27 • 16:14 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

After 7 years of attempts, bicudo is born in the wild and will be raised by a 'single mother'

A rare bicudo bird has successfully hatched in the wild in Brazil after nearly a decade of conservation efforts and will be raised by a lone female.

Feb 27 • 14:42 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Scientists dismantle a study used for recovering the capture of songbirds

Scientists critically reassess a controversial study on songbird capture methodologies published in 'Ecological Indicators' which has been criticized for significant flaws and conflicts of interest.

Feb 27 • 14:16 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Spectacle of Lear's Macaws in the Cliffs of Bahia is the Theme of 'Terra da Gente'

A documentary segment highlights the unique habitat of Lear's Macaws in Bahia, Brazil, showcasing their vibrant dawn flights from ancient cliffs.

Feb 27 • 14:16 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Researchers Criticize Proposal for Saimaa Fishing Ban: Experts Were Not Consulted – Here's the Author's Response

Researchers have criticized a proposal from the Eastern Finland Centre for Economic Development regarding fishing restrictions aimed at protecting the Saimaa ringed seal, stating that experts were not consulted during the preparation.

Feb 27 • 14:06 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Once in a lifetime: Eye to eye with the condor

An article featuring stunning imagery of condors, emphasizing a unique encounter with these majestic birds.

Feb 27 • 12:29 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

See tips on how to recover springs on rural properties

The article provides information on a free guide aimed at helping rural landowners in Brazil with the recovery and conservation of water springs.

Feb 27 • 12:25 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

The Wonderful Performance of 'Gamini' in Kuno: It Gave Birth to 4 Cubs, Not 3

Gamini, a female cheetah in Kuno National Park, has given birth to four cubs instead of the initially reported three, marking a significant success for India’s cheetah reintroduction program.

Feb 27 • 12:13 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

First seal pup spotted in Ventspils

The first seal pup of the season has been spotted on the promenade near Ostas street in Ventspils, Latvia, prompting reminders from environmental authorities for people to avoid approaching the seals.

Feb 27 • 11:12 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

The Orientation Federation opposes DAP's plans to charge for organizing competitions in nature

The Latvian Orienteering Federation is against the proposed regulations by the Nature Conservation Agency that would impose fees for public sporting events in protected natural areas.

Feb 27 • 10:33 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Decision on lynx hunting is appealed

The decision to allow this year's lynx hunt has been appealed by the Swedish Society for Nature Conservation, requesting a halt to the hunt while awaiting further legal review.

Feb 27 • 10:09 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Fishing banned from boats, in canals and rivers during March and April due to fish spawning

Fishing from boats, canals, and rivers is prohibited from March 1 to April 30 in Latvia due to fish spawning, with significant penalties for violations.

Feb 27 • 09:51 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Giant fish on the brink of extinction. The reason is shocking

A rare species of fish, Salmo trutta, found in Sussex, England, is facing extinction due to housing development plans in the area.

Feb 27 • 09:39 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

They will pay for the unlawful "management" of the river valley for two years

A family is held responsible for the illegal management of a state-owned river valley area, leading to environmental damage.

Feb 27 • 09:20 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Major UK supermarket to stop selling one popular item as soon as stock runs out

Waitrose, a major UK supermarket, will cease selling mackerel by the end of April due to sustainability concerns, becoming the first retailer in the UK to take this step.

Feb 27 • 09:08 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Gorillas in the Mist: A Czech Woman Spent a Year Among the Largest Primates

A Czech woman narrates her experience spending a year living alongside gorillas in their natural habitat.

Feb 27 • 08:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Gray Dolphins in Danger: How Pollution and Ports Trap the Symbolic Species of Rio de Janeiro

The gray dolphin, a symbol of Rio de Janeiro, is endangered due to pollution and port developments in the Sepetiba Bay area.

Feb 27 • 08:04 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
Crime & Justice

Sold stuffed lion for a quarter of a million - sentenced for serious crime

A 35-year-old man from Stockholm has been sentenced for serious wildlife protection offenses after selling stuffed animals, including lions, tigers, and cougars, from his apartment.

Feb 27 • 07:43 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

Where no one would believe that the shark could live

The article discusses surprising habitats where sharks are found, contradicting the common perception of their ecological preferences.

Feb 27 • 07:23 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

8 new cheetahs coming from Botswana to Kuno, total number in India will reach 46

Eight new cheetahs from Botswana are set to arrive at Kuno National Park in India, raising the total population of cheetahs in the country to 46.

Feb 27 • 06:21 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Adorable elephant seal pups picture wins Underwater Photographer of the Year - all the winning images

A photo of Southern elephant seal pups won the Underwater Photographer of the Year competition, showcasing their playful nature and the artistry behind the shot.

Feb 27 • 06:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Metso Forest Conservation is Expected to Continue, but Funds are Insufficient for Goals – Nearly 300 Applications Pending in the Ostrobothnia Regions

Finland's Metso forest conservation program will continue until 2040, yet funding shortages threaten to meet conservation targets, with nearly 300 applications pending in several regions.

Feb 27 • 04:47 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The olive enters the 'Noah's Ark' of seeds to ensure its conservation against disasters

The Global Seed Vault in Svalbard will store samples of olive crops collected by Spanish universities to ensure their preservation in case of catastrophe.

Feb 27 • 04:45 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

License Hunting of Lynx: The Nature Conservation Association Criticizes the Decision

The Nature Conservation Association criticizes the decision to allow lynx hunting during their mating season in Östergötland, questioning the impact on vulnerable cubs.

Feb 27 • 04:30 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Bird Shuffle at Feeders. The Order of the Most Common Winter Visitors Has Changed for the First Time

A recent birdwatching event in the Czech Republic revealed surprising shifts in the rankings of winter bird visitors at feeders, with the blackbird achieving its highest-ever position.

Feb 27 • 04:30 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Creation of Mini-Testes from Stem Cells in a Test Tube, Mice Experiments by Osaka University and Others

Researchers from Osaka University and Yokohama City University successfully created mini-testes from ES cells in laboratory conditions, paving the way for advancements in infertility treatment and conservation of endangered species.

Feb 27 • 04:00 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Baby rhino rejected by mum but embraced by rural NSW community

A baby southern white rhino, abandoned by its mother, receives support from the Riverina community in New South Wales for its care.

Feb 27 • 02:06 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Rare shark found by fisherman in Guanabara Bay and returned to the sea; video

A rare angel shark was accidentally caught and subsequently released back into the sea by a fisherman in Guanabara Bay, Brazil.

Feb 26 • 21:09 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

95 hatchlings of the world's largest turtle born on the beaches of Manabí

Ninety-five hatchlings of the world's largest and most endangered turtle species have successfully emerged on the beaches of Manabí, Ecuador.

Feb 26 • 19:17 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Collectible Cards, a Proposal for Children to Learn to Protect Native Animals

The article discusses a new initiative by Clarin and Fundación Vida Silvestre to educate children about endangered native animals in Argentina through collectible cards.

Feb 26 • 18:38 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Hidden in the mountains: biologists discover 4 new fish species in Minas Gerais

Researchers have described four new species of fish known as cascudinhos in Minas Gerais, Brazil.

Feb 26 • 17:36 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Kazakhstan plants thousands of trees for endangered species

Kazakhstan has launched a massive tree planting program aimed at conserving an endangered species, the Caspian tiger.

Feb 26 • 16:24 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

Can the water from air conditioning be used to water plants?

Experts say that water collected from air conditioning units can effectively be used for watering plants, despite lacking nutrients found in rainwater.

Feb 26 • 15:23 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Zoo Park in Kladno Reports Exceptional Success, Green Chameleon Has Hatched

A zoo park in Kladno, Czechia, has celebrated the successful hatching of a green chameleon, marking a significant achievement for their breeding program.

Feb 26 • 13:24 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

São Carlos City Hall launches app to monitor wildlife; understand how it works

The city of São Carlos in Brazil has launched an app designed to help residents report the presence of wildlife in urban and rural areas to improve biodiversity monitoring and conservation efforts.

Feb 26 • 13:06 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
World

They are mother and daughter and scientists: they discovered the largest coral colony in the world the size of a football field

A mother-daughter scientist duo has discovered the world's largest coral colony in the Great Barrier Reef, which spans approximately 111 meters, equivalent to the size of a football field.

Feb 26 • 12:57 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Lynx hunting in several counties gets the green light

Lynx hunting in Örebro, Stockholm, and Västra Götaland counties is approved by the administrative court, despite opposition from the Swedish Society for Nature Conservation.

Feb 26 • 12:46 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Environmental Police seizes eight guns during operation against illegal hunting in Northern Minas

The Environmental Police in Brazil seized eight firearms during an operation aimed at combating illegal hunting in Northern Minas Gerais, resulting in one arrest.

Feb 26 • 12:25 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Goodbye to the guardian's house on the pink beach of Budelli: 'Mauro Morandi's refuge for 30 years'

The La Maddalena National Park Authority has decided to completely remove the guardian's house on Budelli's pink beach, a site that has served as a refuge for Mauro Morandi for three decades.

Feb 26 • 12:06 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

We will not let national parks fall, promised motorists after a meeting with the directors

After a meeting between motorists and park directors, commitments were made to protect national parks from potential threats.

Feb 26 • 12:06 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Good news in Arizona: Katie Hobbs celebrates the first approval of groundwater conservation 'from agriculture to the city'

Katie Hobbs, the Governor of Arizona, celebrates the rapid approval of a groundwater conservation program aimed at ensuring sustainable water supply for urban growth in the state.

Feb 26 • 12:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Police: Mass Death of Freshwater Pearls Causes Million-Euro Damage

A police report reveals significant damage caused to an endangered freshwater pearl mussel population at a logging site owned by Stora Enso in Suomussalmi, Finland, with a financial impact estimated at nearly two million euros.

Feb 26 • 11:21 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Fisherman caught a catfish weighing over a hundred kilograms in Lake Constance

A fisherman has reported catching a catfish over a hundred kilograms in Lake Constance, marking a significant event in local fishing news.

Feb 26 • 11:08 UTC

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