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Scientists discovered a remarkably preserved skeleton of one of the world's smallest dinosaurs in Argentina's Patagonia region. The crow-sized creature challenges our view of the "age of giants" and reveals incredible biodiversity from 95 million years ago.
Researchers discovered a striking new plant species in Mizoram's misty mountains that looks like a cobra but blooms like a flower. The whip-tailed lily, found near Tlangpui Peak, showcases India's incredible biodiversity and the importance of local conservation efforts.
For generations, the Bugkalot people of the Philippines used a white-flowered plant called "kelli" to treat sick dogs. Now scientists have finally caught up, officially recognizing it as a new species that needs urgent protection.
Scientists have discovered a new jellyfish species in Japanese aquariums, complete with tiny brown spots that multiply like Michelin stars as it matures. The find proves aquariums aren't just pretty displays—they're frontiers for biodiversity discovery.
Kenya just landed nearly $4 million to bring threatened ecosystems back to life, connecting vital wildlife corridors and protecting biodiversity. The partnership with WWF marks a major step toward the country's 2030 conservation goals.
A small German nonprofit is reversing decades of logging damage in Borneo using science-based reforestation that lets nature do the heavy lifting. Their surgical approach has reconnected fragmented forests on a shoestring budget.
A major East African oil pipeline is proving big infrastructure and environmental care can go hand in hand. The project connecting Uganda and Tanzania has created 10,000 jobs while prioritizing biodiversity protection along its route.
Just five years into a bold 10-year fishing ban, China's Yangtze River is showing remarkable signs of ecological recovery. The massive conservation effort relocated over 231,000 fishers and is now serving as a blueprint for saving other threatened rivers worldwide.
In a tiny Mumbai apartment with barely any sunlight, 38-year-old Asmita Purohit has turned her balcony into a flourishing sanctuary for over 70 plants, sparrows, and butterflies using just compost and patience. What started as a way to heal from childhood loss has become a blueprint for sustainable urban living in the smallest spaces.
An Odisha artist created a stunning biodiversity map of the Sundarbans using traditional West Bengal folk art, capturing 60 species and the lives of communities who call the mangrove delta home. The hand-illustrated work celebrates one of Earth's most vital ecosystems without using any AI.
Liberia just validated its first national report ensuring communities benefit when their natural resources are used. The new framework protects traditional knowledge while promoting fair partnerships with researchers and businesses.
Mining giant Alcoa will pay $36 million to settle claims of unauthorized forest clearing in Australia's endangered Northern Jarrah Forest. The settlement marks the country's largest environmental enforcement payment and signals a shift toward stricter protection of biodiversity hotspots.
Researchers have developed groundbreaking monitoring methods to safeguard Canada's Peace-Athabasca Delta, a wetland the size of Delaware that's home to Indigenous communities and remarkable biodiversity. Their seven-year study offers hope that this UNESCO World Heritage Site can be protected for generations.
Scientists have discovered a completely new genus of snake living underground in Mexico's Balsas River basin. The find adds to Mexico's status as one of only 17 "megadiverse" nations holding most of Earth's species.
The Wildlife Trusts just recruited an actor-ecologist, marine biologist filmmaker, and musician-zoologist to inspire the UK's push to protect 30% of nature by 2030. Their mission: prove that caring about wildlife isn't just for the privileged few.
After a century of chemical-dependent farming that degraded soil and ecosystems, a quiet revolution is underway as farmers worldwide return to biology-based agriculture that works with nature instead of against it. The results are promising: healthier soil, thriving biodiversity, and crops that resist drought and disease.
A British dairy company turned its employees into wildlife detectives, sparking a community-wide passion for spotting rare species. Now locals are documenting everything from dung beetles to barn owls in their own backyards.
Trail cameras captured a flat-headed cat in Thailand's southern forests in 2024, marking the first sighting in nearly three decades. The endangered species disappeared in 1995 but has now returned with evidence of breeding populations.
Deep beneath the Atacama Desert, Chile's largest seed bank is preserving the country's entire botanical heritage in an earthquake-proof freezer. The Initihuasi facility protects everything from rare flowering cacti to wine grapes, ensuring these plants survive no matter what challenges lie ahead.
International researchers discovered multiple new insect species in South Africa's Richtersveld National Park, including a tiny weevil they named after the park itself. The findings confirm this remote desert landscape as a global hotspot for species found nowhere else on Earth.
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