Small Pets & Exotics
Rabbits, birds, reptiles, fish and other companion animals
Europe’s Wolf Recovery Raises New Questions About Farm Coexistence
Wolf numbers in Europe have rebounded, but livestock losses and mixed public attitudes complicate how farmers and communities live alongside them.
Ocean Biodiversity Plans Need Clearer Accountability and Small-Scale Fisher Support
A review of 74 national biodiversity plans finds fisheries commitments are widespread, but few connect measurable targets to existing policies.
COP17 Puts Nature-Damaging Finance and Subsidies in Focus
At COP17, advocates highlight a stark funding imbalance and renewed pressure to cut subsidies that harm biodiversity.
Aztec-Inspired Chinampas and Crocodiles Aid Mangrove Restoration in Veracruz
A REVIVE project in Mexico pairs chinampa-style planting with crocodile reintroduction to rebuild mangrove habitat in the Alvarado lagoons.
Pune Volunteers Map Riverbank Trees Amid Urban Redevelopment Plans
Pune River Revival volunteers began systematic tree mapping in 2024, documenting trees along the Mula River as the city plans major riverfront development.
Guildford’s Stoke Park Reduces Heat, Pollution and Noise Beyond Its Boundaries
Two University of Surrey studies examine how Stoke Park’s green space affects heat, pollution and noise inside and beyond the park.
Nature Sound Archive Preserved in France After Decades of Field Recording
After recording more than 5,000 hours of natural sound, a field researcher sent the archive to France to safeguard a record of ecological change.
Canadian Researchers Track How Wildlife Recovers After Forest Fires
Studies in fire-affected British Columbia are examining fungi, beetles, birds and carnivores to understand what thrives after wildfire.
COP17 Talks Focus on Indigenous Peoples’ Role in Biodiversity Decisions
At COP17 in Armenia, Indigenous representatives are working to set the governance, operating rules and funding for a new permanent biodiversity body.
Ayetoro’s Eroding Coast Threatens a Key Stopover for Migratory Birds
Coastal erosion is reshaping Ayetoro, Nigeria, where community volunteers and the Nigerian Conservation Foundation monitor migratory waterbirds.
International Gibbon Day Highlights Trafficking and Threats to Asian Gibbons
Gibbon trafficking seizures hit a record in 2025, while habitat loss and hunting continue to threaten the apes and their families.
Mozambique Safari Operator Wins 2026 Markhor Award for Conservation Work
Zambeze Delta Safaris receives the Markhor Award for pairing regulated hunting with wildlife restoration and community development in Mozambique.
Road Construction Continues in Mexico’s Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve
Environmental groups say road work is damaging mangroves and forests, and want a court to halt the project and order ecological repairs.
IUCN Assessment Warns 96% of Coral Reefs Could Face Critical Risk by 2075
An IUCN assessment finds 24% of shallow-water coral reefs are already critically endangered, with climate-driven heat stress putting 96% at risk within 50 years.
U.S. Deep-Sea Mining Claims in the Pacific Rival ISA-Designated Areas
U.S.-linked claims in the Clarion-Clipperton Zone cover seabed equal to about half the area designated by the ISA, with some claims overlapping.
Buffalo Apartment Building Connects to a 3.75 MWh Battery System
A large lithium-ion system at Peace Bridge Place is designed to supply power during grid strain and test battery storage in residential settings.
Elephants and Whales Store Carbon, but Their Climate Role Is More Than a Numbers Game
Elephants and whales can affect carbon storage through their bodies and ecosystems, but steep population losses complicate efforts to frame conservation as climate action.
Examining the Unusual Hunting Mechanism of Iran's Spider-Tailed Horned Viper
New research reveals the unique tail structure of the Iranian spider-tailed horned viper, shedding light on its hunting strategy and evolutionary traits.
Local NGO Takes Charge in Conservation Management in DRC's Itombwe Nature Reserve
For the first time, a homegrown NGO will co-manage a wildlife reserve in the DRC, enhancing local community engagement in conservation efforts.
Restoring Nature: Women's Initiative to Reintroduce Darwin's Rheas in Patagonia
A dedicated team of women is working to reintroduce Darwin's rheas to Chile's Patagonia, facing numerous challenges in this vital conservation effort.