Tag: wildlife
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Best Places to Go in Africa in 2026: Top Destinations to Visit
Introduction: Africa’s Rich Tapestry in 2026 As we compile our global guide to the Best Places to Go in 2026, Africa stands out for its remarkable diversity, from sun-soaked coastlines to sweeping deserts and vibrant cities. This year’s picks highlight experiences that blend culture, nature, and adventure, while offering practical guidance for travelers navigating different…
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Frankie the Flamingo: Missing After Escape from Cornwall Wildlife Sanctuary
Frankie the Flamingo Goes Missing After Escape Frankie, a four-month-old female flamingo, is missing after a daring escape from a wildlife sanctuary in Cornwall. Keepers say she took flight on Sunday, slipping away into the coastal landscape before staff could intervene. The incident has sparked a full-scale search as volunteers and rangers comb the region…
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UM Students Eye Animal Behavior Through Camera Traps on a Montana Hillside
Fieldwork in Montana: UM students deploy camera traps to study wildlife behavior On a sunlit hillside in northwest Montana, a small team of University of Montana students gathers around a tree, threading a sturdy strap and adjusting the angle of a motion-activated camera. The scene could be mistaken for a routine nature hike, but for…
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From Black Swallowtails to Batwings: 8 Darkest Butterflies in the World
Introduction: The Allure of the Dark Side of Lepidoptera Butterflies are often celebrated for their bright colors and delicate patterns. Yet a striking subset travels the opposite path—wings so pitch-black or charcoal that they seem to absorb light. These 8 butterflies, spanning continents, captivate researchers and nature lovers alike with mysterious silhouettes, stealthy flight, and…
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Long-term molecular surveillance of Cryptosporidium and Giardia in wildlife in protected drinking water catchments: Insights from Melbourne’s catchments
Overview of the study Maintaining safe drinking water from protected catchments requires understanding the protozoan parasites that can bypass conventional water treatment. This long-running molecular surveillance project investigates Cryptosporidium and Giardia in wildlife across Melbourne’s catchments, applying SSU-based sequencing to identify species and genotypes directly from faecal DNA samples. Between 2009 and 2024, researchers analyzed…
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10 Animals That Have Hundreds (or Millions) of Babies at Once
Introduction: A Strategy Based on Numbers In the natural world, some species rely on sheer numbers to survive. By producing hundreds or even millions of offspring at once, these animals increase the odds that a portion will reach adulthood despite predators, disease, and harsh environmental conditions. Here are ten remarkable examples of prolific breeders, from…
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Rare Ocean Sunfish Found Washed Up Off Donegal Coast
Rare ocean sunfish washes ashore in west Donegal A rare ocean sunfish has been found washed up along the west Donegal coast, discovered by two friends during a morning walk. The giant, disc-shaped creature was located at the Back Strand in Falcarragh on Saturday morning and, according to reports, was dead when found. The two…
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Suspected bird flu case near Omagh prompts biosecurity vigilance
Suspected HPAI case near Omagh triggers swift disease controls A suspected case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) has been identified at a commercial poultry premises near Omagh in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. The incident, announced by the Northern Ireland Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (Daera), has led to the rapid deployment of…
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Bear Attacks in Japan Leave Two Dead as Bears Move Into Communities
Two Fatal Bear Attacks in Separate Prefectures Two lives were lost in separate bear-related incidents in Japan on Friday, with authorities and Japanese media reporting injuries and missing persons in the days that followed. In Miyagi Prefecture, a mushroom picker was found dead in a forest on the outskirts of the prefecture’s rural areas in…
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Japan Bear Attacks Leave Two Dead as Sightings Rise
Two bear-related fatalities reported in Japan amid rising sightings Two deaths attributed to bear encounters were reported in Japan on Friday, underscoring a growing trend of increasing bear activity in the country. Police and local media indicated that the fatalities occurred in different regions as wild bears continue to venture closer to human settlements. The…