Conservationists have typically focused on pristine tropical rainforests, or those thought to have been relatively untouched by human disturbance. But as these regions are getting rarer, focus is turning to other types of habitat that might still have conservation value. A new study has found that we've been underestimating the importance of one such habitat—partially logged forests.

Conservationists need to pay more attention to 'degraded' tropical forests

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Some birds are incredibly strong for their size and can lift surprisingly heavy objects. But, do you know which birds can handle the heaviest loads? These amazing birds are among the strongest in the world based on their ability to lift animals and objects, sometimes heavier than their own body weight. If you know anything […]

The 10 Strongest Birds on Earth and How Much They Can Lift

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For most of us, visiting the zoo as a child brings up happy memories of adventures, melting ice cream, and childhood friends. Luckily, zoos aren’t just for kids; as a grown-up, you can go whenever you want — no need to wait for a school trip.

10 Best Zoos in the United States

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The National Hurricane Center is forecasting a “historic” rain storm for the next several days. Cities and counties throughout Coastal Georgia, plus the State of Georgia, have declared a State of Emergency. The Current staff is keeping track of emergency information and passing it to you. Click on your county below to get updated info.

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When people talk about drugs, you’ve probably heard the phrase “…it could kill an elephant.” There are certain drugs and toxins that can kill elephants, but is anything similarly true in the wild world of nature? It turns out, yes —when it comes to animals, there are some that can kill an elephant. Read on […]

8 Animals That Can Kill An Elephant

While North America might have the largest population of pet cats, it’s home to only six native species of wild cats. Unfortunately, deforestation and human interference have caused a decline in North America’s wild cats. We’re here to show off these gorgeous felines that make their homes all across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.  North […]

Discover the 6 Wild Cat Species in North America

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Colleton County, SC

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Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

Conservationists in Tanzania have been stunned by the sighting of a rare leopard at the Selous Game Reserve. A study published in the Ecology and Evolution journal detailed how camera traps were able to snap pictures of a strawberry leopard, which is also known as a red, pink, or golden leopard.

Trail cameras capture one-of-a-kind footage of incredibly rare feline species: 'This is the first documented record'

The onager foal has been running off energy while enjoying his new habitat, zookeepers said.

Zoo hails birth of 'one of world's rarest animals'

Montana State

Columbia Falls, MT

A 72-year-old Montana man shot and killed a grizzly bear after it attacked him while he was alone picking huckleberries, according to the Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks.

A 72-year-old was alone picking huckleberries in a Montana forest. Then, a grizzly bear attacked him

Pompano Beach, FL

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In a shocking revelation, Kings Mart, a grocery store in Pompano Beach, has been slapped with a series of severe health violations by the Florida Department of Agriculture. The inspection, carried out by Francis Odio, uncovered a disturbing range of problems that have led to the immediate closure of several sections of the store.

An inspection found bugs in the food and rodent poop on the shelves at a Florida grocery store

San Diego, CA

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One of the oldest male gorillas who was living at a US zoo has died at the age of 52. 

The gorilla named Winston lived roughly 20 years beyond his life expectancy at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park in California. 

The park recently announced his passing on July 13 after noting that the gorilla was receiving “significant medical treatments for several age-related conditions.”

Scientists eager to see how animals react to eclipse

Some of the conditions Winston was struggling with included heart disease, degenerative joint disease and kidney disease. 

The gorilla was ultimately euthanized after what the park said was “careful consideration stemming from furthering complications...

One of the world’s oldest gorillas dies at California zoo 20 years past life expectancy

You’ve probably heard the term “Breeding like rabbits!” Well, that does not apply to elephants, at all. So, how long are elephants pregnant? Elephants have the longest pregnancies of all mammals. Rabbits can have a litter of babies after 25-28 days (about a month) whereas elephants are pregnant for around 680 days (22 months!). They […]

How Long are Elephants Pregnant?

Digital Camera World

The Mangrove Photography Award has chosen its 52 winning photos highlighting global environmental beauty, and threats

Devastating portrait of young girl who has lost everything wins environmental photography award

Sanford, FL

Soul food, a favorite from the South, is loved by many Floridians who used to live up North. Florida is home to popular soul food places like Seth's and Happy Soul. Unfortunately, another favorite, Angel's Soul Food in Sanford, has been closed after a state inspection.

Florida soul food restaurant found with debris, "Mold-Like" substance, and raw sewage on the floor

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 New pictures have emerged of the Mashco Piro, a rarely-seen uncontacted Indigenous tribe in the remote Peruvian Amazon, amid concerns that logging activity is forcing them out of the dense rainforest more frequently.Survival International, a nonprofit advocating Indigenous rights, released images showing members of the reclusive tribe on the banks of a river near logging concessions.Fenamad, an Indigenous rights group, said that the Mashco Piro have been venturing out in search of food, driven away by the expanding logging activities.The pictures, taken at the end of June, show the tribe along a river in the Madre de Dios region,...

Rare new pictures show uncontacted Amazon tribe threatened by loggers

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 They creep, slither and slide over and around each other by the dozen and now there's a webcam so that anybody can watch them online at any time, even at night.A “mega den” with as many as 2,000 rattlesnakes isn't top binge-watching for many people. But it's a viewing bonanza for scientists and other snake enthusiasts whose observations are helping to broaden understanding of these unusual — and undeservedly maligned — reptiles.The remote site on private land in northern Colorado is on a hillside full of rock crevices where the snakes can keep warm and hide from predators.“This is...

Webcam monitors hundreds of rattlesnakes at a Colorado 'mega den' for citizen science

This site is supported by our readers. We may earn a commission, at no cost to you, if you purchase through links. The Yellow-Bellied Sapsucker is a fascinating member of the woodpecker family. Found only in North America, these birds are renowned for their unique drilling patterns on trees. Their...

Yellow-Bellied Sapsucker: All About This Vibrant Woodpecker Species (2024)

This site is supported by our readers. We may earn a commission, at no cost to you, if you purchase through links. Their range includes the types of habitats they favor. Eastern Bluebirds prefer open areas with scattered trees, like meadows and orchards. During breeding season, they are partial to...

Eastern Bluebird Range: Where to Spot Them in the Wild (2024)

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Timber plantations near urbanized areas support the movement of small and medium-sized terrestrial mammals between patches of natural forest

In the fight to mitigate climate change and deforestation in the tropics, timber plantations have emerged as a promising strategy for reforesting degraded land and connecting...

Timber plantations near urbanized areas support the movement of small and medium-sized terrestrial mammals between patches of natural forest

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