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Urbanization-related changes in the song of European songbirds
1+ hour, 58+ min ago (644+ words) Urbanization is rapidly transforming natural habitats and poses growing challenges for wildlife. One lesser-known consequence is its potential impact on bird song, which plays a crucial role in communication, reproduction, and survival. In a new study examining 65 European songbird species,…...
Two humpback whales set records swimming between Australia and Brazil - my Mother Lode. com
3+ hour, 36+ min ago (377+ words) Published May 19, 2026 4: 37 pm The whales were identified by their distinctive tail markings at the two locations about 9, 000 miles (14, 500 kilometers) apart. They traveled in opposite directions and journeyed farther than any humpback known so far. "It's a very rare event, but…...
$5. 56 M awarded to Madrone Ridge Forest Conservation in Jackson County
2+ hour, 48+ min ago (40+ words) KDRV Primary election, measures and results live: 8 p. m. tonight Funding comes from the USFS and it aims to conserve nearly 12, 000 acres for fire resilience and more....
Conservation groups, Forest Service add new public land near Yellowstone National Park
8+ hour, 47+ min ago (369+ words) A tract of land near Yellowstone National Park which had been identified as a potential gold mining site in 2023 has been added to the roster of public lands after The Conservation Fund, the United States Forest Service and the Greater…...
Topsail Nature Preserve officially transferred to state after decades-long conservation effort
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Scientists find a spider with smiley face on its back
8+ hour, 50+ min ago (268+ words) Published May 19, 2026 2: 23 PM EDT According to their study published in the journal Evolutionary Systematics, there is at least one more smiley spider species in the world. Of course, such a discovery deserves an equally appropriate name. Without further ado, it's…...
"Ghost shark," worm in "glass castle," and carnivorous sponge "death ball": while humans explore Mars, scientists discover 1, 121 species previously unknown to science in the ocean depths.
1+ hour, 23+ min ago (1164+ words) Scientists from The Nippon Foundation-Nekton Ocean Census recorded 1, 121 previously unknown marine species in one year, in an international survey aimed at mapping ocean life. The report, released on May 19, 2026, indicates a 54% increase in the annual identification rate of the project,…...
Two humpback whales set records swimming between Australia and Brazil
4+ hour, 12+ min ago (227+ words) Two humpback whales have made record-breaking crossings between Australia and Brazil. Scientists say the whales were identified by their distinctive tail markings and traveled about 9, 000 miles. Humpbacks feed on krill and small fish in the warmer months and breed in…...
West Virginia State Parks to host open house for Elk River Trail Headquarters
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (223+ words) State Parks officials also announce land purchase that will add 4. 3 miles to the trail from Queen Shoals to Clendenin West Virginia State Parks officials announced on May 15 that members of the public are invited to attend an open house to…...
Changes to Montana land exchange policy favor wealthy, conservation groups argue
9+ hour, 28+ min ago (117+ words) New rules for land exchanges were approved by the State Land Board on Monday, despite concerns from some conservation groups that the rules will favor wealthy landowners. Scores of public land supporters demonstrate at the Montana State Capitol on Feb....