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We tend to think of lions as Africa’s ultimate killers, but a lone lion hunting in daylight succeeds in only about one chase in five, while packs of the endangered, large-eared African wild dog have been recorded succeeding in as many as nine out of ten
1+ hour, 22+ min ago (552+ words) The lion owns the human imagination in a way few predators ever have. It is the animal on shields and flags, the roar behind the idea of wild Africa, the...
Two Asian mantis species just got Europe's harshest invasive label — and the reason involves cannibalized native males, vanishing pollinators, and a warming climate quietly opening the door north
1+ hour, 19+ min ago (622+ words) Two large Asian praying mantis species have established breeding populations across parts of Europe. The insects are reportedly eating native pollinators,...
On the Origin of Blue Jays
4+ day, 1+ hour ago (61+ words) The Hopkins Blue Jay has proved a miracle of evolutionary biology—these photos trace the beloved mascot's iterations over the years By Aleyna Rentz / Published Summer 2026 Most species take thousands of years to develop new traits, but the Hopkins Blue…...
NWTF Co-CEO Kurt Dyroff Joins Western Leaders to Advance Shared Stewardship
3+ hour, 59+ min ago (479+ words) Healthy forests take teamwork. At the Western Governors' Association Annual Meeting, NWTF co-CEO Kurt Dyroff joined state, federal and conservation leaders to discuss how Shared Stewardship 2.0 is expanding partnerships to speed up forest restoration and strengthen public lands....
Four great horse cultures that still exist today
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (622+ words) The domestication of the horse was the most important event in human history,” says Danish geneticist Eske Willerslev in the new documentary series Equus. “It was massive f... Four great horse cultures that still exist today “The domestication of the…...
Tiny waves in the deep ocean can affect the climate thousands of kilometres away
1+ hour ago (411+ words) What happens in the deep ocean might seem far removed from your everyday life. A new study shows otherwise....
An afternoon with loons at Itasca State Park
1+ hour, 31+ min ago (289+ words) Everything you ever wanted to know about Minnesota’s state bird could be learned at Itasca State Park. It was the second annual celebration of the common loon, held Saturday, July 11. As part of Loon Day, about a dozen people gave…...
Indonesian Bishops Promote Ecological Conversion as Foundation for Community Development
5+ hour, 36+ min ago (403+ words) Catholic bishops from across Indonesia’s Java region have called for economic development initiatives that protect the environment, strengthen local communities, and uphold human dignity, emphasizing that care for creation is an essential part of the Church’s mission. The commitment emerged…...
Kaptagat Integrated Conservation
16+ hour, 54+ min ago (35+ words) standardmedia.co.ke Kimutai, Jerono reign supreme at Kaptagat race What kind of stories would you like to read? Pick your favourite topics below for a tailor made homepage just for you...
Researchers at Barcelona Zoo put four giraffes to the test using everyone's favourite motivator... food.
6+ hour, 6+ min ago (230+ words) When you think of animals that are good at maths, giraffes probably aren’t high on the list. But according to scientists, we may have been underestimating them this whole time. A new study has found giraffes can solve simple addition…...