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Tasmania's 2,000-pound celebrity seal returns to shore, leaving officials with a wildlife puzzle
world54 minutes ago

Tasmania's 2,000-pound celebrity seal returns to shore, leaving officials with a wildlife puzzle

Neil, a massive southern elephant seal, returned to Tasmania and has become a local celebrity while causing traffic disruptions and surprising residents. Officials warn that his viral fame could threaten safety as he grows larger. Euthanasia is not planned; instead there is 24/7 security and discussion of restricted-access zones to protect both the seal and the public, with scientists noting he may spend the rest of his life in Tasmania rather than returning to Macquarie Island to breed.

via CNN|
#conservation#elephant-seal#neil-the-seal
Froggy lunch, surf-loving penguin and a standout treehopper crown this week in wildlife
environment1 day ago

Froggy lunch, surf-loving penguin and a standout treehopper crown this week in wildlife

This Guardian week-in-wildlife roundup highlights striking images and short notes from around the world—such as a garter snake preying on a pickerel frog, a young penguin riding waves off Rio, and protected goats on Turkish slopes—along with a feature on a treehopper vying for Invertebrate of the Year and broader conservation themes like desert rain frogs threatened by mining and England’s £60 million crayfish protection programme.

via The Guardian|
#conservation#environment#invertebrates
Hidden Depths: Blue Whale Calls May Evade Orcas Over Long Distances
science6 days ago

Hidden Depths: Blue Whale Calls May Evade Orcas Over Long Distances

A 2025 Marine Mammal Science study shows blue whales vocalize at ultra-low frequencies that travel far through seawater, but killer whales hear best at higher frequencies; beyond roughly a kilometer, orcas may largely miss the calls, giving blue whales a private long-range communication channel that could aid predator avoidance and mating, though increasing ocean noise could mask signals.

via Space Daily|
#acoustic-communication#blue-whale#conservation
Neil the 1,000-kilogram seal turns a Tasmanian town into his playground
environment9 days ago

Neil the 1,000-kilogram seal turns a Tasmanian town into his playground

A five-year-old elephant seal weighing about 1,000 kg has returned to southern Tasmania, repeatedly bypassing barriers, smashing fences, and lounging on roads, becoming a local celebrity. Experts say his behavior is normal for seals during haul-outs, and he’s likely to grow larger (adult males can exceed two tonnes). Wildlife officials advise keeping at least 20 meters away and dogs 50 meters away. Neil is expected to linger for about six weeks, amid broader conservation concerns as southern elephant seals are now classified as vulnerable after bird flu devastated several colonies.

via The Guardian|
#conservation#elephant-seal#environment
Conservation sparks walking shark boom and unveils a new PNG species
science10 days ago

Conservation sparks walking shark boom and unveils a new PNG species

Scientists officially describe the Dudgeon’s epaulette shark (Hemiscyllium dudgeonae), a new, endangered walking shark found in Milne Bay, Papua New Guinea, while another study finds Raja Ampat protected waters host the highest walking shark density on record (2,462 sharks per square kilometre). The findings show how habitat protection can boost local populations, but walking sharks’ small home ranges keep the species highly vulnerable, underscoring the need for effective on‑the‑ground conservation with community involvement.

via Oceanographic Magazine|
#conservation#dudgeons-epaulette-shark#papua-new-guinea
Australia’s 13 Weirdest Animals and the Surprising Tricks They Use to Survive
nature15 days ago

Australia’s 13 Weirdest Animals and the Surprising Tricks They Use to Survive

A roundup of 13 of Australia’s most bizarre creatures—from the bum-breathing Fitzroy River turtle and the venomous platypus to Lumholtz’s tree-kangaroo, sea angels, and deep-sea oddities like the dumbo octopus and blobfish—each with remarkable adaptations that highlight the country’s extraordinary biodiversity and, in several cases, conservation concerns.

via BBC Wildlife Magazine|
#adaptations#australian-wildlife#biodiversity
Tasmania’s Night and Tide: Meet the 2026 Beaker Street Science Photography Finalists
photography17 days ago

Tasmania’s Night and Tide: Meet the 2026 Beaker Street Science Photography Finalists

The Beaker Street Science Photography Prize 2026 has announced 16 finalists spanning endangered species, deep-sea life, dark-sky preservation and other natural phenomena. Highlights include Brett Guy’s The Holy Grail (bioluminescent algae, a subtle aurora, and the Milky Way) and Armando Ochoa Aguilar’s First Day (red handfish hatchlings). The lineup also features images exploring Tasmanian geology, wildlife conservation efforts, and atmospheric/oceanic forces. Public voting is open online, with top images to be shown at the Beaker Street Festival’s August exhibition (Aug 6–17, 2026) and winners announced during the event.

via My Modern Met|
#conservation#nature#photography
1,000-Year-Old Major Oak Dies in Sherwood Forest Amid Heatwave Struggles
environment17 days ago

1,000-Year-Old Major Oak Dies in Sherwood Forest Amid Heatwave Struggles

The Major Oak, a 1,200-year-old English oak in Sherwood Forest, failed to leaf this summer and is believed dead after extreme heat and poor soil, despite watering and structural supports. While it will remain as a landmark and wildlife refuge, some conservation efforts may have hindered natural aging, offering lessons for protecting other ancient oaks.

via BBC Wildlife Magazine|
#ancient-trees#climate-change#conservation
Ancient fossil-only marsupials rediscovered alive in New Guinea with museum and Indigenous aid
science18 days ago

Ancient fossil-only marsupials rediscovered alive in New Guinea with museum and Indigenous aid

Two marsupials known only from fossils, the ring-tailed glider Tous ayamaruensis and the pygmy long-fingered possum Dactylonax kambuayai, have been confirmed alive in New Guinea’s Vogelkop Peninsula. The confirmation came from a misfiled Australian Museum specimen, rare field photographs, fossil comparisons, and crucial knowledge from Tambrauw and Maybrat Indigenous elders, with the findings published in Records of the Australian Museum. The discovery underscores the Vogelkop as an ancient relic landscape and reinforces habitat protection to safeguard these Lazarus taxa.

via Space Daily|
#conservation#lazarus-taxa#marsupials
Nearly 400-Year-Old Greenland Shark Upends Lifespan Expectations
science20 days ago

Nearly 400-Year-Old Greenland Shark Upends Lifespan Expectations

A 2016 study estimated a Greenland shark could be as old as about 392 years, likely born around the end of Shakespeare’s era, and unlikely to reach sexual maturity until roughly age 150. Researchers dated the eye lens nucleus using radiocarbon dating, using the 1950s nuclear-test carbon-14 spike as a time stamp, and analyzed 28 females with a margin of error about 120 years. This extreme longevity makes it the longest-lived vertebrate and implies very slow population recovery, posing conservation challenges for the species.

via Space Daily|
#conservation#greenland-shark#lifespan
Award-Winning Nature and Humans Photos Spotlight Both Beauty and Cruelty in Wildlife
photography21 days ago

Award-Winning Nature and Humans Photos Spotlight Both Beauty and Cruelty in Wildlife

The Nature and Humans Photo Competition’s third edition crowns winners across conservation-themed and general categories, showcasing images that reveal both the beauty of nature and the troubling ways humans interact with animals, with cash prizes and gear vouchers for winners from 49 countries; the fourth edition is now open for entries.

via PetaPixel|
#animal-rights#conservation#nature