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Four new chameleons discovered in Mozambique’s mountain forests
7+ min ago (1241+ words) In the mountains of northern Mozambique, where patches of forest rise like islands above the surrounding savanna, a new study has revealed just how much biodiversity these isolated forests contain. Researchers have described four new species of forest chameleon from…...
In 1851,16 house sparrows were released in Brooklyn, reportedly to eat caterpillars; in less than 50 years, they spread
25+ min ago (481+ words) The study contains an account by Nicholas Pike, who was directing the Brooklyn Institute at the time. He said eight pairs of sparrows were imported from England in 1850. That makes 16 birds altogether. They were kept in cages till the spring…...
Taxidermy & Trophy Shipping Helps Hunters Save More —and Get Back to Africa Sooner
41+ min ago (218+ words) TTS simplifies the journey from African safari to home, coordinating trophy collection, import, taxidermy and shipping. By giving hunters flexible service options and cost control, TTS aims to reduce expenses and get hunters back in Africa sooner....
Rare birds breed 'furthest north in 70 years"
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (425+ words) One of Britain's rarest and loudest birds are thought to have bred at a nature reserve, believed to be the furthest north in 70 years. Bitterns have bred at Gosforth Nature Reserve, the Natural History Society of Northumbria (NHSN) said, with…...
The world’s loudest birds squawk as loud as a jackhammer
1+ hour, 11+ min ago (449+ words) Published Sep 29, 2026 9:00 AM EDT Two new contenders for the title of world’s loudest bird are flocking into the record books—the bare-throated bellbird (Procnias nudicollis) and red-legged seriema (Cariama cristata). The findings are detailed in a study published today in…...
Woman Calls Police on Herself After Google's AI Overviews Led Her to Poach Small Adorable Birds Out of Season
1+ hour, 23+ min ago (300+ words) Published Sep 29, 2026 8:47 AM EDT For hunters trying to follow the law, it’s arguably never been harder to find a clear answer to the question, “when does hunting season officially begin?” The answer to that question is particularly obscure in Alaska,…...
After 20 years of planting native trees, restoring meadows and protecting wetlands, a Maryland couple has permanently conserved their 116-acre farm- Moneycontrol.com
1+ hour, 52+ min ago (973+ words) Today, the property, known as Tavern Creek Farm, is protected by a permanent conservation easement through the Eastern Shore Land Conservancy and the Durocher family. The agreement is designed to prevent future development while preserving wildlife habitat, wetlands and water…...
Not Store-Bought Bird Feeders: Upcycle An Old Ladle For A Creative DIY
19+ hour, 41+ min ago (509+ words) While traditional hummingbird feeders and pollinator plants are great ways to attract them to your yard, an overripe banana may be the secret to attracting more. - Repurpose an old ladle into a DIY bird feeder by mounting it on a…...
How smart are octopuses? Smart enough to use mirror.
2+ hour, 7+ min ago (1192+ words) Published Sep 29, 2026 8:04 AM EDT Part of its brain lives in its arms. It can see with its skin. It has no bones at all, allowing it to fit into any space larger than its beak—oh, and yes, it has…...
Farming News - FAO: Restoring forests and landscapes is critical to meeting global food security and development goals
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (591+ words) Forest and landscape restoration is a cost-effective response to food security, biodiversity, climate, and other development challenges, according to a new report by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), which warns that scaling up action will…...