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Elephant dung seeds ebony’s future for guitars
world5 days ago

Elephant dung seeds ebony’s future for guitars

In the Congo Basin, African forest elephants disperse ebony seeds via their dung; a UCLA-led study found regions without elephants have 68% fewer ebony saplings, linking elephant decline to ebony’s survival. The Ebony Project—backed by Taylor Guitars and involving Indigenous Baka communities—has planted tens of thousands of ebony and fruit trees and aims to reach about a million ebony trees in 10 years, blending wildlife conservation with sustainable livelihoods to protect a wood long prized for guitar fretboards.

via CNN|
#congo-basin#conservation#ebony
Canopy bridge helps Penang's endangered langurs coexist with urban residents
environment5 days ago

Canopy bridge helps Penang's endangered langurs coexist with urban residents

In Penang, the Langur Project Penang built Numi’s Crossing, a canopy bridge made from old fire hoses, to help eight dusky langurs cross a busy road in Taman Concord and access more habitat, reducing conflicts with residents as people shift toward coexistence; the effort relies on citizen scientists, education, and local support, and officials are studying wider use of canopy bridges.

via news - Mongabay|
#canopy-bridge#conservation#dusky-langur
Hidden Underwater Havens: Seals Escape Crowds to Bubble Caves
science5 days ago

Hidden Underwater Havens: Seals Escape Crowds to Bubble Caves

A study of the threatened Mediterranean monk seal reveals they retreat from crowded beaches to submerged bubble caves, spending most of a 141‑day observation there (119 days in caves vs 30 in the main cave). The discovery highlights hidden habitats as crucial refuges for resting and rearing pups, with implications for incorporating such sanctuaries into conservation planning to reduce human disturbance.

via Indian Defence Review|
#conservation#hidden-habitats#mediterranean-monk-seal
Teen Builds Turtle-Inspired AI Underwater Robot That Detects Ocean Threats
technology7 days ago

Teen Builds Turtle-Inspired AI Underwater Robot That Detects Ocean Threats

Fifteen-year-old Evan Budz built BURT, a turtle‑inspired autonomous underwater robot that uses AI to scan for ecological threats (like coral bleaching and microplastics) with 96% accuracy; tested in a backyard pool and Lake Ontario, BURT uses four flippers instead of propellers to minimize habitat disturbance, runs on a Raspberry Pi, and includes holographic imaging for microplastics. The project won first prize at the EU Contest for Young Scientists (€7,000) after earlier success at the Canada‑Wide Science Fair.

via The Daily Galaxy|
#ai#conservation#microplastics
Administration expands hunting access on national parks and federal lands
politics17 days ago

Administration expands hunting access on national parks and federal lands

President Trump's Interior Department has issued an order directing agencies to remove what it calls unnecessary barriers to hunting and fishing on 55 sites in the lower 48, expanding where hunters may operate within national parks, refuges and wilderness areas. Supporters say the move broadens public access, supports rural economies and conservation, while critics warn of safety risks and wildlife impacts and note the changes came with limited public discussion; some sites have already relaxed rules, including proposals to lift restrictions on tree stands and hunting along trails.

via PBS|
#conservation#hunting#national-parks
Rainforest Tree Extract Targets Covid-19 on Multiple Fronts
health17 days ago

Rainforest Tree Extract Targets Covid-19 on Multiple Fronts

Researchers studying Copaifera lucens from Brazil’s Mata Atlântica found galloylquinic acids in its leaves that exhibit a multitarget attack on covid-19 by binding the spike protein’s receptor-binding domain and inhibiting the virus’s papain-like protease and RNA polymerase, suggesting a multi‑target approach that could slow future variants and even affect HIV-1, though in‑vivo and clinical trials are still needed.

via Gizmodo|
#brazil#conservation#copaifera-lucens
David Attenborough Turns 100 as World Celebrates a Lifelong Steward of Nature
world18 days ago

David Attenborough Turns 100 as World Celebrates a Lifelong Steward of Nature

Sir David Attenborough marked his 100th birthday with a global outpouring of tributes, a BBC One live celebration, and commemorations from museums and science institutions, while he expressed gratitude for birthday messages and reiterated his lifelong advocacy for wildlife and climate action, including a new species named in his honor and reflections on his career.

via The Guardian|
#attenborough#birthday#climate-change
Ted Turner’s Conservation Legacy Endures After His Death
environment18 days ago

Ted Turner’s Conservation Legacy Endures After His Death

Ted Turner, the CNN founder and ardent conservationist who owned about 2 million acres, including the Flying D Ranch near Bozeman, died at 87 in Florida; his life blended media influence with large-scale land preservation—restoring wildlife, promoting conservation easements, and supporting global humanitarian work—leaving a lasting impact on Montana’s landscape even as some locals question access to his lands.

via Montana Free Press|
#conservation#conservation-easements#environment
Timmy the humpback: suspected death after release into a busy North Sea shipping lane
europe20 days ago

Timmy the humpback: suspected death after release into a busy North Sea shipping lane

Timmy, a humpback whale once stranded in German waters, was released from a barge into the North Sea about 70 kilometres north of Skagen, into a busy shipping lane. Biologists say he was extremely weakened and highly likely to have died, with unclear details about how the release occurred and skepticism over the rescue team's tracking claims. The private operation cost at least €1.5 million and drew criticism from scientists and conservation groups regarding the risks and ethics of transporting injured wildlife.

via Euronews.com|
#conservation#europe#humpback-whale
New Andean tree genus Daturodendron redefines the nightshade family
plants-news21 days ago

New Andean tree genus Daturodendron redefines the nightshade family

Scientists have identified a new Andean tree genus, Daturodendron, in Colombia and northern Peru, tying this tall cloud-forest tree to the nightshade family that includes tomatoes and potatoes. Genomic analysis of 292 genes across 45 nightshade species places Daturodendron as a distinct lineage within Datureae; its leaves contain tropane alkaloids with medical potential. The species is rare, with isolated populations at 4,400–6,900 ft, and is listed as Data Deficient by the IUCN, highlighting the need for more surveys and forest protection. This international discovery reshapes understanding of nightshade evolution and biodiversity, while underscoring cautions about handling and harvesting in fragile habitats.

via Earth.com|
#andes#conservation#daturodendron