The Cottonwood Environmental Law Center’s legal challenge against the Forest Service in 2015, culminating in the Cottonwood decision by the 9th Circuit, has created significant hurdles for wildfire prevention efforts and endangered species protection in the American West. This landmark ruling mandates the Forest Service to halt forest management projects [...]
In a momentous event that unfolds like a beacon of hope, the first North Atlantic right whale calf of the season has graced the waters off the coast of St. Catherines Sound in Georgia. This awe-inspiring discovery emerged as a result of a meticulous aerial survey conducted by the dedicated [...]
The Endangered Species Act (ESA), a landmark legislation enacted in December 1973, has shaped the global conservation landscape over the past five decades. In this time span, the world has experienced profound transformations, both in environmental dynamics and technological advancements. Two distinguished researchers, Tanya Berger-Wolf and Amy Ando from The [...]
Dozens of critically endangered sea turtles have been rescued and reintroduced into the wild following months of dedicated rehabilitation. The susceptibility of these marine creatures to cold-stunning events becomes a pronounced threat to their existence, as demonstrated by recent rescue endeavors in Cape Cod. The pivotal intervention of Mass Audubon’s [...]
Operation Pangolin emerges as a beacon of hope in the face of a looming crisis for pangolins, the world’s most trafficked wild mammals. With their scaly exteriors resembling creatures from the fantastical realm of Game of Thrones, pangolins are caught in a struggle for survival. Notably, they are hunted for [...]
Dozens of cold-stunned sea turtles found stranded along the Massachusetts coast are embarking on a journey to long-term rehabilitation facilities this week. This concerted effort represents a collaborative mission aimed at rescuing and rehabilitating these marine creatures that have fallen victim to the harsh winter conditions. The urgency of this [...]
In the vast expanse of West Texas, where the relentless sun casts shadows on parched landscapes, a unique initiative has taken root to address the perennial issue of water scarcity. The Drought Resilience Incentive Program (DRIP), a brainchild of the federal government, seeks to reshape the region’s ecology by adopting [...]
Peace Parks Foundation, in collaboration with the Mozambique and South African governments, has In a groundbreaking achievement for wildlife conservation, Peace Parks Foundation, in collaboration with the Mozambique and South African governments, proudly unveils a triumph six years in the making—the birth of the first female white rhino at Zinave [...]
In the annals of paleontological exploration, a riveting chapter has unfolded with the recent revelation of the oldest fossilized skin ever discovered. Akin to a time capsule preserved within the ancient, subterranean embrace of Richards Spur, this crocodile-like skin, dating back an astonishing 286 million years, has captivated the scientific [...]
The release of five gray wolves in the rugged expanses of Colorado signifies a historic chapter in wildlife conservation, capturing the collective imagination and igniting discussions across diverse spheres. This monumental event marks the initiation of an ambitious reintroduction program, backed by a 2020 ballot measure, aiming to restore apex [...]
