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Hantavirus To Ebola: Why Are Infectious Disease Outbreaks Rising Rapidly In 2026?
Experts say rising outbreaks of hantavirus, Ebola, and other zoonotic diseases in 2026 are being fuelled by climate change, deforestation, rapid urbanisation, wildlife disruption, and global travel, increasing the risk of animal-to-human viral spillo
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"Stark Warning" As Emperor Penguins Added To Endangered List Amid Rapid Decline
The latest listing highlights the urgent need for climate action to protect emperor penguins and other vulnerable species.
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Video: Children, Villagers Rescue Deer Attacked By Stray Dogs In Madhya Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh's Chhatarpur woke up to chaos as panic swept through Shahgarh Gram Panchayat in the Bajna Forest Range when a frightened deer, driven out of its shrinking habitat, ran straight into a human settlement.
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How India Lost Its Last Cheetah To A Maharaja's Gun And Their Return To Kuno
India's last cheetah was lost to a maharaja's gun, ending a centuries-old legacy of the swift predator.
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Scientists Discover New Frog In Peru, Warn Habitat Loss Puts It In Danger
This new frog species is now in critical danger due to the rapid loss of its natural habitat.
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World Elephant Day 2025: Date, History, Significance And All You Need To Know
World Elephant Day 2025: The first World Elephant Day was observed on August 12, 2012, to highlight the plight of Asian and African elephants.
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Global Antarctic Research Declines Amid Growing Climate Crisis
Ice loss in Antarctica and its impact on the planet - sea level rise, changes to ocean currents and disturbance of wildlife and food webs - has been in the news a lot lately.
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"Extremely Rare" Endangered Leopard Spotted In Bangladesh Forest
Photographs of a leopard snapped by camera traps in forests in Bangladesh's Chittagong Hill Tracts have raised hopes among conservationists working to save the critically endangered species.
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Emperor Penguin Population Declining At Alarming Rate In Antarctica: Study
Emperor penguin populations in Antarctica have shrunk by almost a quarter as global warming transforms their icy habitat, according to new research on Tuesday that warned the losses were far worse than previously imagined.
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Rare Caracal Spotted In Rajasthan's Mukundra Hills, Minister Shares Pic
The caracal is classified as critically endangered in India, with its population declining due to habitat loss, human-wildlife conflict, and poaching.
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Freshwater Species Face A Crisis, A Quarter Are On The Brink Of Extinction: Study
The research reveals 35% of wetlands vanished between 1970-2015, with 65% of remaining habitats under significant threat.
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Conservation Expert Warns Earth Is In Midst Of Sixth Great Extinction, Calls for Immediate Action
Dr Jane Goodall, the celebrated primatologist, has warned that the world is in the midst of the sixth great extinction. Speaking during her European tour, she urged global leaders to take urgent steps to protect wildlife and ecosystems. Dr Goodall highlighted deforestation, habitat destruction, and the climate crisis, calling for stronger regulatio...
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New Study Reveals Weaker Atlantic Current Could Mitigate Arctic Warming
Recent research from UC Riverside reveals that a weakening Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) could limit Arctic temperature increases by up to 2 degrees Celsius by the end of the century. While this slowdown may offer some relief, ongoing threats to Arctic wildlife and potential global weather disruptions remain a serious concern. ...
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COP16 Biodiversity Summit: How Nations Are Tackling Global Biodiversity Loss and Species Extinction
The COP16 summit in Colombia brings global leaders together to address the alarming loss of biodiversity, with over one million species at risk of extinction. Countries will assess their progress on reversing species extinction and take steps towards a target of protecting 30% of land and sea by 2030. The meeting also focuses on financing biodivers...
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New Project Aims to Relocate Oyamel Fir Trees to Protect Monarch Butterflies
An ambitious initiative in central Mexico is exploring the relocation of oyamel fir trees to secure the winter habitats of migrating monarch butterflies. Researchers have successfully planted hundreds of saplings at varying elevations to determine their survival rates in the face of climate change. With projections indicating a potential loss of oy...
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Hantavirus To Ebola: Why Are Infectious Disease Outbreaks Rising Rapidly In 2026?
Experts say rising outbreaks of hantavirus, Ebola, and other zoonotic diseases in 2026 are being fuelled by climate change, deforestation, rapid urbanisation, wildlife disruption, and global travel, increasing the risk of animal-to-human viral spillo
-
"Stark Warning" As Emperor Penguins Added To Endangered List Amid Rapid Decline
The latest listing highlights the urgent need for climate action to protect emperor penguins and other vulnerable species.
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Video: Children, Villagers Rescue Deer Attacked By Stray Dogs In Madhya Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh's Chhatarpur woke up to chaos as panic swept through Shahgarh Gram Panchayat in the Bajna Forest Range when a frightened deer, driven out of its shrinking habitat, ran straight into a human settlement.
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How India Lost Its Last Cheetah To A Maharaja's Gun And Their Return To Kuno
India's last cheetah was lost to a maharaja's gun, ending a centuries-old legacy of the swift predator.
-
Scientists Discover New Frog In Peru, Warn Habitat Loss Puts It In Danger
This new frog species is now in critical danger due to the rapid loss of its natural habitat.
-
World Elephant Day 2025: Date, History, Significance And All You Need To Know
World Elephant Day 2025: The first World Elephant Day was observed on August 12, 2012, to highlight the plight of Asian and African elephants.
-
Global Antarctic Research Declines Amid Growing Climate Crisis
Ice loss in Antarctica and its impact on the planet - sea level rise, changes to ocean currents and disturbance of wildlife and food webs - has been in the news a lot lately.
-
"Extremely Rare" Endangered Leopard Spotted In Bangladesh Forest
Photographs of a leopard snapped by camera traps in forests in Bangladesh's Chittagong Hill Tracts have raised hopes among conservationists working to save the critically endangered species.
-
Emperor Penguin Population Declining At Alarming Rate In Antarctica: Study
Emperor penguin populations in Antarctica have shrunk by almost a quarter as global warming transforms their icy habitat, according to new research on Tuesday that warned the losses were far worse than previously imagined.
-
Rare Caracal Spotted In Rajasthan's Mukundra Hills, Minister Shares Pic
The caracal is classified as critically endangered in India, with its population declining due to habitat loss, human-wildlife conflict, and poaching.
-
Freshwater Species Face A Crisis, A Quarter Are On The Brink Of Extinction: Study
The research reveals 35% of wetlands vanished between 1970-2015, with 65% of remaining habitats under significant threat.
-
Conservation Expert Warns Earth Is In Midst Of Sixth Great Extinction, Calls for Immediate Action
Dr Jane Goodall, the celebrated primatologist, has warned that the world is in the midst of the sixth great extinction. Speaking during her European tour, she urged global leaders to take urgent steps to protect wildlife and ecosystems. Dr Goodall highlighted deforestation, habitat destruction, and the climate crisis, calling for stronger regulatio...
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New Study Reveals Weaker Atlantic Current Could Mitigate Arctic Warming
Recent research from UC Riverside reveals that a weakening Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) could limit Arctic temperature increases by up to 2 degrees Celsius by the end of the century. While this slowdown may offer some relief, ongoing threats to Arctic wildlife and potential global weather disruptions remain a serious concern. ...
-
COP16 Biodiversity Summit: How Nations Are Tackling Global Biodiversity Loss and Species Extinction
The COP16 summit in Colombia brings global leaders together to address the alarming loss of biodiversity, with over one million species at risk of extinction. Countries will assess their progress on reversing species extinction and take steps towards a target of protecting 30% of land and sea by 2030. The meeting also focuses on financing biodivers...
-
New Project Aims to Relocate Oyamel Fir Trees to Protect Monarch Butterflies
An ambitious initiative in central Mexico is exploring the relocation of oyamel fir trees to secure the winter habitats of migrating monarch butterflies. Researchers have successfully planted hundreds of saplings at varying elevations to determine their survival rates in the face of climate change. With projections indicating a potential loss of oy...
