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A puffin first tagged in 1995 became the oldest seabird ever admitted to a Scottish wildlife rescue center, revealing three decades of surviving ocean storms. Though the remarkable bird didn't survive, its journey captured hearts and highlighted the resilience of Atlantic puffins facing climate challenges.
After three decades without a single birth, England's struggling puffin colony welcomed its first baby in 30 years along the Dorset coast. The tiny "puffling" gives hope to conservationists fighting to save the last mainland colony from disappearing forever.
Britain is voting on which native animals will grace new banknotes, with puffins, dolphins, and bumblebees making the shortlist. The public can choose their favorites until July 3rd in a celebration of UK wildlife.
Engineers at MIT created the world's first bird-sized robot that can both swim underwater and fly through the air, mimicking diving seabirds. The breakthrough could revolutionize how we monitor ocean life and coral reefs.
Engineers at MIT created the first robot that can swim underwater and burst into flight, inspired by diving seabirds. The innovation could transform how we monitor oceans and coral reefs.
Engineers at MIT built a half-pound robot that soars through air and dives underwater using the same flexible wings, no extra hardware needed. Inspired by diving seabirds, this breakthrough could help monitor coastlines and study marine life.
Twenty years after clearing invasive rats from Lundy Island, more than 40,000 seabirds now call it home—the highest count since the 1930s. Puffins that nearly disappeared have surged from just 13 birds to over 1,300.
After 320 years of ownership, a Scottish noble family sold their historic island to protect one of the world's most spectacular seabird colonies. The move ensures 100,000 gannets and 10,000 puffins get expert conservation care.
Rathlin Island off Northern Ireland's coast just became the first inhabited island in the world to successfully eliminate invasive ferrets, saving 250,000 seabirds from extinction. Puffins, razorbills, and other species are already showing signs of recovery after decades of devastating predator attacks.
Engineers at MIT and EPFL built a half-pound robot that can swim underwater and then flap its wings to fly through the air, just like puffins and gulls. The breakthrough could lead to new ocean-exploring drones that study marine life and collect water samples in dangerous areas.
In a world-first conservation win, Northern Ireland has successfully removed an invasive ferret population from Rathlin Island, home to over 250,000 seabirds. Puffins, razorbills, and other birds can now nest safely for the first time in generations.
Oregon just became the first state to directly fund endangered species protection through tourism dollars. A new lodging tax will generate $37 million annually to protect 321 at-risk animals, from gray wolves to tufted puffins.
Oregon just became the first state to fund wildlife conservation through tourism taxes, raising $37 million annually to protect everything from gray wolves to tufted puffins. The innovative approach links visitor dollars directly to preserving the wild landscapes they came to see.
After a five-year mission, Rathlin Island off Northern Ireland has become the first place on Earth to completely eradicate invasive ferrets. The seabirds they hunted for decades are already bouncing back.
A five-year mission involving islanders, volunteers, and a red labrador named Woody has made Northern Ireland's Rathlin Island ferret-free for the first time in 40 years. The removal of invasive ferrets is already bringing rare seabirds back to the island's shores.
Once down to just 417 breeding pairs, bald eagles have made a stunning comeback to 324,000 birds today thanks to conservation efforts. New books reveal how smart strategies and dedicated people are helping bird populations recover across North America.
An 80th birthday celebration in Northern Ireland became a powerful tribute to a late husband, raising over €1,200 for pulmonary fibrosis support. The donation will help provide respite care and resources for families battling the progressive lung disease.
Oregon just became the first state to fund wildlife conservation through tourism instead of hunting licenses. The innovative approach will pump $37 million annually into protecting everything from blue whales to songbirds.
Bill Montevecchi turned seabirds into the ocean's best witnesses, showing how their behavior revealed hidden changes in marine ecosystems decades before it became common practice. His half-century of research in Newfoundland helped protect fisheries and shaped conservation policy across the North Atlantic.
Oregon just became the first state to fund wildlife conservation through tourism taxes, raising $37 million annually to protect everything from gray wolves to tiny caddisflies. The bipartisan bill shifts the burden from hunters to hotel guests, creating a model other states are already watching.
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