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Nature’s Wonder Gallery: 2026 Wildlife Photographer of the Year shortlist announced
science9 hours ago

Nature’s Wonder Gallery: 2026 Wildlife Photographer of the Year shortlist announced

CNN reports that 100 wildlife images were shortlisted from more than 65,000 entries from 121 countries for the 2026 Wildlife Photographer of the Year, organized by the Natural History Museum in London. The selections include striking scenes such as a polar bear peering through Arctic sea ice and other remarkable animal moments; the overall winner and category winners will be announced on Oct. 13, with an exhibition opening Oct. 16 and running until July next year.

via CNN|
#conservation#natural-history-museum#polar-bear
Indonesia hosts possible last stand for critically endangered Ganges shark
science12 hours ago

Indonesia hosts possible last stand for critically endangered Ganges shark

CNN reports that a remote portion of Indonesia’s Sesayap River in North Kalimantan may harbor the world’s last viable population of the critically endangered Ganges shark, prompting a conservation push that includes establishing ISRA protections, addressing bycatch risks from fishing gear, and exploring area-based protections and community incentives to safeguard the species.

via CNN|
#bycatch#conservation#ganges-shark
Chromosome Highways Shape 600 Million Years of Animal Evolution
science20 hours ago

Chromosome Highways Shape 600 Million Years of Animal Evolution

A large-scale comparison of more than 5,800 chromosome-scale genomes across 4,454 species reveals that animal genomes evolve along a limited set of irreversible 'evolutionary highways' shaped by fusion-with-mixing. This framework enables reconstructing ancestry, identifying lineages with distinctive genome architectures, and informing biodiversity conservation and future genome-evolution research.

via Science Daily|
#biodiversity#chromosomes#conservation
Shadows and Secrets: Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026 Shortlist Unveiled
environment1 day ago

Shadows and Secrets: Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026 Shortlist Unveiled

The Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026 shortlist, announced ahead of the Oct. 13, 2026 winners, features a diverse set of highly commended images across categories such as Animal Portraits, Behaviour and Urban Wildlife. Highlights include Audun Rikardsen’s Icy Window with a polar bear peering into a seal’s breathing hole, plus works from photographers worldwide across arctic, marine, urban and exotic habitats. The competition, produced by the Natural History Museum in London, culminates in an exhibition opening Oct 16, 2026. The piece underscores wildlife behavior and conservation themes reflected in images ranging from polar bears to city-dwelling animals.

via BBC|
#conservation#environment#nature
Tiny on the scales: all wild land mammals weigh about 20 million tonnes, far less than humans and livestock
science1 day ago

Tiny on the scales: all wild land mammals weigh about 20 million tonnes, far less than humans and livestock

A 2023 study estimates the total wet biomass of all wild land mammals at about 20 million tonnes (roughly 3 kg per person), which is far smaller than humanity’s ~390 million tonnes and well below the combined weight of livestock (~630 million tonnes). The weight is concentrated in a few species—white-tailed deer, wild boar, and African elephants—with bats representing the majority of individuals but only a small fraction of total weight. The figure is uncertain and should be read as a ratio illustrating humans’ dominance and livestock impact, not a full biodiversity assessment.

via Space Daily|
#biodiversity#biomass#conservation
H5N1 bird flu could devastate Australia’s shrinking sea lion population
science2 days ago

H5N1 bird flu could devastate Australia’s shrinking sea lion population

Scientists warn that the H5N1 bird flu detected in a dead long-nosed fur seal in South Australia could trigger substantial declines in Australia’s already small sea lion and seal populations, with about 12,000 sea lions remaining. The virus could spread quickly through breeding colonies and contaminate the environment, prompting monitoring for more mammal infections and consideration of vaccination for at‑risk species, as researchers note parallels with devastating outbreaks in seabirds and other pinnipeds elsewhere.

via The Guardian|
#australian-sea-lions#conservation#h5n1-bird-flu
Harry exits African Parks board amid ranger abuse revelations
world2 days ago

Harry exits African Parks board amid ranger abuse revelations

Prince Harry has stepped down as a trustee of African Parks after the charity acknowledged human rights abuses by rangers in the Republic of the Congo, following an independent review prompted by allegations from the Baka community; while he remains a supporter of the organization and the conservation mission, the move ends his decade-long involvement on its board as the couple plan a UK relocation.

via The Guardian|
#african-parks#conservation#human-rights
Orange Peel Restoration: How 12,000 Tons Freed a Costa Rican Park from Desolation
environment2 days ago

Orange Peel Restoration: How 12,000 Tons Freed a Costa Rican Park from Desolation

In 1997, ecologists Daniel Janzen and Winnie Hallwachs partnered with a juice company to dump about 12,000 tons of orange peel and pulp on a deforested pasture near Área de Conservación Guanacaste in Costa Rica. Beginning in 1998, the nutrient-rich waste transformed the barren site into a thriving forest, boosting aboveground biomass by roughly 176% in a 3-hectare study area and attracting wildlife such as tayras and a giant fig tree. The surprising ecological revival illustrates how scientifically guided waste rehabilitation can regenerate ecosystems, while researchers caution against unplanned dumping and emphasize learning how to apply such findings to waste management and restoration projects.

via Diario AS|
#biodiversity#conservation#costa-rica
Rollback of Roadless Protections Threatens Wildlife and Drinking Water Across the U.S.
environment4 days ago

Rollback of Roadless Protections Threatens Wildlife and Drinking Water Across the U.S.

Proposed rollback of the 2001 Roadless Rule would open nearly 59 million acres of inventoried roadless national forest to road construction and logging, risking wildlife habitat, watershed health, and drinking water for millions of Americans, including areas like Alaska’s Tongass; a 30-day public comment period is required and lawmakers are considering amendments to permanently remove protections, sparking debate between conservationists and industry.

via Ars Technica|
#conservation#environment#policy