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30 Dec 2025

Salt and large African herbivores

A study with the University of Zurich shows many large wild herbivores in Africa lack enough sodium. Researchers used maps, animal data and fecal tests to see where animals get salt and why they travel for it.

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28 Dec 2025

Hunting linked to more female wild turkey chicks

A study found that wild turkey offspring sex ratios differ where hunting occurs. In hunted areas more males die and researchers saw more female chicks, which could change how populations grow and reproduce.

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22 Dec 2025

Study: Whale shark tourism rules broken at El Azul

A study using drone footage found many tourism rule violations at El Azul, a large whale shark site off the Yucatán coast. Researchers recorded boats and swimmers too close to feeding sharks and recommend better monitoring and self-regulation.

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14 Dec 2025

Illegal wildlife trade in Nepal

Illegal wildlife trade is a large global business worth billions. Nepal is both a source and a transit route; poor and Indigenous people often face arrest while experts call for reform, health measures and community support.

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3 Dec 2025

Local Communities Join Management of Manyange Na Elombo-Campo

Cameroon's Manyange Na Elombo-Campo MPA covers 110,300 hectares and includes 10 villages. A June 28, 2024 guide and a local charter involve communities in management, but illegal fishing, funding uncertainty and technical limits remain challenges.

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3 Nov 2025

Women Forest Guards at Kaziranga

More than 5,000 women serve as frontline forest personnel in India, and many now work as guards at Kaziranga National Park in Assam. They patrol, help communities and rescue animals during floods, after training at a police battalion.

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11 Oct 2025

World Migratory Bird Day 2025: Protecting Birds in Caribbean Cities

World Migratory Bird Day 2025 fell on October 11 with the theme “Shared Spaces: Creating Bird-Friendly Cities and Communities.” The story describes bird migrations, threats from development and climate change, and ways communities can help.

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31 Aug 2025

Tasbaqa: Central Asian Tortoise on the Ustyurt Plateau

A short documentary by British director Saxon Bosworth follows the threatened Central Asian tortoise, called Tasbaqa, on the Ustyurt Plateau. The film shows the tortoise’s active months, features a Kazakh dombra soundtrack and aims to support conservation work.

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21 Aug 2025

Progress on an antivenom for the Indian black scorpion

Researchers in India mapped venom from the Indian black scorpion Heterometrus bengalensis and found many toxins. Lab tests in mice showed organ damage and a strong immune reaction, and the IASST team is working on an antivenom.

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23 May 2025

Sri Lanka's Elephant Corridors Face Criticism

Wildlife experts in Sri Lanka question the plan for elephant corridors aimed at reducing human-elephant conflict. Thousands of elephants and humans have died in these clashes over recent years.

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21 Oct 2024

Efforts to save the greater bilby in Australia

The greater bilby is a vulnerable Australian mammal whose range and numbers have fallen. Conservation groups, fenced sanctuaries and breeding programs work with communities and Indigenous rangers to recover the species.

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13 Jun 2023

Study: social media and illegal bushmeat sales

A study in the June issue of One Health warns that social media may be increasing illegal bushmeat sales in West Africa. Researchers found online advertising, use of private messaging and links to health and biodiversity risks.

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