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Costa Rica Farms Team Up to Protect Peninsula Wildlife
Planet WinsMay 19

Costa Rica Farms Team Up to Protect Peninsula Wildlife

Five private farms across Costa Rica's rugged Nicoya Peninsula are getting paid to protect their forests while scientists document the incredible wildlife thriving there. Camera traps are revealing what happens when conservation meets community collaboration.

Tico Times Costa Rica2 min read
Camera Traps Catch Ocelots Napping in Costa Rica Trees
VideosJun 15

Camera Traps Catch Ocelots Napping in Costa Rica Trees

A wildlife biologist in Costa Rica set up camera traps to monitor animal paths and discovered something unexpected: ocelots and crocodiles using the spots as favorite napping locations. The adorable footage shows a young ocelot returning several times a month to snooze in the same tree groove.

Tico Times Costa Rica2 min read
Costa Rica Cameras Catch Rare Birds in New Habitats
VideosMar 10

Costa Rica Cameras Catch Rare Birds in New Habitats

Camera traps in Costa Rica's dry forests are recording stunning birds hundreds of miles outside their known ranges, rewriting what scientists thought they knew about these elusive species. Wildlife biologist Vincent Losasso's patient monitoring is revealing that nature's boundaries are far more flexible than our maps suggest.

Tico Times Costa Rica2 min read
Wild Stag Walks Up to Hiker, Breathes on Camera Lens
VideosFeb 15

Wild Stag Walks Up to Hiker, Breathes on Camera Lens

A red deer stag in Scotland's Glencoe approached a motorhome traveler so closely that his breath fogged up the camera lens in a rare wildlife encounter. The peaceful moment captured by Craig, who shares Scottish adventures as Roaming Thistle, shows the gentle side of Britain's largest land mammal.

Good News Network2 min read
30,000 Volunteers Capture 100M Wildlife Photos in Wisconsin
Planet WinsJun 30

30,000 Volunteers Capture 100M Wildlife Photos in Wisconsin

Thanks to over 30,000 volunteers and 750,000 acres of protected land, Wisconsin has created the country's largest trail camera project, documenting everything from otter romps to bobcat families. The citizen science effort has produced 21 scientific publications and helps guide wildlife management for 14 species.

Good Good Good3 min read
Surrey Wildlife Trust Raises £40K to Revive Local Wildlife
Planet WinsApr 16

Surrey Wildlife Trust Raises £40K to Revive Local Wildlife

A UK conservation charity is launching a campaign to bring hedgehogs, frogs, and swifts back to neighborhoods where they once thrived. The initiative will transform gardens and streets into wildlife-friendly spaces across Surrey.

BBC Science2 min read
Aussie Vet Students Get Wildlife Training at Mobile Hospital
SolutionsApr 13

Aussie Vet Students Get Wildlife Training at Mobile Hospital

Australian vet students will soon learn to treat injured koalas, raptors, and other native animals through a groundbreaking partnership. Southern Cross University is teaming up with Wildlife Recovery Australia to give future vets hands-on experience that could save thousands of wildlife lives.

Google News - Wildlife Recovery2 min read
Wildlife Corridors Reconnect Fragmented Landscapes in Africa
Planet WinsJun 21

Wildlife Corridors Reconnect Fragmented Landscapes in Africa

Camera traps in South Africa's Overberg region reveal leopards, honey badgers, and caracals using narrow strips of land between farms to move between safe havens. These wildlife corridors prove that even small, compromised patches of land can save species trapped on habitat "islands."

Daily Maverick3 min read
Australia's AI Identifies Wildlife 10x Faster Than Humans
Planet WinsJun 2

Australia's AI Identifies Wildlife 10x Faster Than Humans

Australia just launched a groundbreaking platform that uses AI to identify animals in camera trap photos at lightning speed, helping scientists save endangered species before it's too late. The Wildlife Observatory brings together researchers across the country to track biodiversity and stop extinctions in their tracks.

Mongabay3 min read
Streamer Builds Virtual Wildlife Sanctuary for Millions
Acts of KindnessMay 15

Streamer Builds Virtual Wildlife Sanctuary for Millions

Maya Higa is using livestream cameras and rescued animals to create the most-watched wildlife sanctuary on Earth. Her virtual education center, Alveus Sanctuary, is building the next generation of conservationists through screens.

TED2 min read
Freezing Badger Jasper Survives U.K. Wildlife Rescue
Community HeroesJun 12

Freezing Badger Jasper Survives U.K. Wildlife Rescue

A badger named Jasper arrived at a U.K. wildlife hospital so cold his temperature couldn't even register, but dedicated rescuers refused to give up. His journey from near-death to recovery shows why community wildlife centers matter.

Google News - Wildlife Recovery2 min read
Lions and Elephants Return to Zimbabwe Wildlife Corridor
Planet WinsApr 6

Lions and Elephants Return to Zimbabwe Wildlife Corridor

Camera traps in Zimbabwe's Matetsi Unit 5 are capturing lions, elephants, and leopards returning to a recovering landscape after years of restoration work. The footage marks a turning point for an area transitioning from hunting grounds to conservation paradise.

Google News - Wildlife Recovery3 min read
Bengaluru Photographers Unite 1,500 for Wildlife Exhibit
Planet WinsJul 4

Bengaluru Photographers Unite 1,500 for Wildlife Exhibit

A community of nature photographers in Bengaluru drew over 1,500 visitors to a wildlife exhibition that transformed technical camera enthusiasts into conservation advocates. What started as a small support group in 2023 has become a thriving network teaching people to fall in love with nature through their lenses.

YourStory India3 min read
Miami Underwater Camera Captures Adorable Manatee Moment
Planet WinsMay 10

Miami Underwater Camera Captures Adorable Manatee Moment

A curious manatee swam right up to an underwater camera in Miami and made direct eye contact before floating away. The 24/7 livestream just broke the world record for longest underwater timelapse at over 1,000 days of filming.

Google: scientific discovery2 min read
Minnesota Highway Camera Catches Bald Eagle Perched Above
Planet WinsJan 26

Minnesota Highway Camera Catches Bald Eagle Perched Above

A Minnesota Department of Transportation traffic camera captured an unexpected guest: a majestic bald eagle perched directly on the camera, surveying the highway below. The moment delighted thousands online and reminded us that nature thrives even in unexpected places.

Fox News Video2 min read
Deer Cross Unfinished California Wildlife Bridge Hours Later
Planet WinsJun 5

Deer Cross Unfinished California Wildlife Bridge Hours Later

Just 15 hours after workers left for the day, cameras captured three mule deer crossing California's new wildlife bridge that's still under construction. The early success offers hope for protecting animals and drivers across the state.

Upworthy2 min read
AI System Stops 98% of Wildlife From Crossing Rail Tracks
InnovationApr 17

AI System Stops 98% of Wildlife From Crossing Rail Tracks

Israel Railways partnered with tech company Zorronet to deploy AI-powered cameras that detect animals approaching train tracks, achieving a 98% success rate in preventing wildlife intrusions. The breakthrough technology protects both trains and animals, earning a nationwide expansion across Israel's rail network.

Google News - Israel Technology2 min read
Hidden Cameras Reveal Hedgehogs Visit Half of UK Gardens
Planet WinsJan 20

Hidden Cameras Reveal Hedgehogs Visit Half of UK Gardens

Scientists equipped 400+ homes with wildlife cameras and discovered hedgehogs visiting more than half of gardens in Chester, offering hope for the vulnerable species. The study reveals how everyday gardens are becoming critical habitats as hedgehog populations decline across the UK.

BBC Science2 min read
Delhi's Wildlife Sanctuary Gets $7M Leopard-Safe Makeover
Planet WinsMay 13

Delhi's Wildlife Sanctuary Gets $7M Leopard-Safe Makeover

Delhi's only wildlife sanctuary is getting a major upgrade with a dedicated leopard corridor, wildlife underpass, and visitor center to protect big cats and reconnect urban families with nature. The 10-year plan brings hope for urban wildlife across India's crowded cities.

Indian Express3 min read
Camera Traps Reveal 10 Rare Wild Cats Across India
Planet WinsApr 27

Camera Traps Reveal 10 Rare Wild Cats Across India

Silent cameras in India's forests are capturing animals scientists thought had vanished, from the world's smallest wild cat to high-altitude predators sharing hunting grounds. The images are rewriting what we know about where rare species actually live.

The Better India3 min read

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