Conservation

Researchers at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa have found no evidence that Indigenous Hawaiians hunted native waterbirds to extinction, challenging a 50-year-old belief. The study, published in Ecosphere, attributes declines to climate change, invasive species, and land-use shifts. It highlights the role of traditional stewardship in bird conservation.

April 13, 2026 Reported by AI

Gray whales are increasingly entering San Francisco Bay outside their traditional migration routes, but nearly one in five do not survive, often due to ship strikes. Researchers documented 114 individual whales from 2018 to 2025 and linked many deaths to vessel traffic and malnutrition amid climate-driven food shortages. The findings highlight urgent needs for protective measures in the busy waterway.

A road trip from Cookhouse to Addo Elephant National Park in the Eastern Cape showcases shifts in agriculture, renewable energy, and conservation efforts. The park's vast wildlife, including elephants and over 400 bird species, highlights South Africa's resilient yet fragile ecosystems. Ranger Nceba Nogaya notes that many African routes originated as elephant pathways.

March 09, 2026 Reported by AI

The Philippine Eagle Foundation has named its newest hatchling Bayani, the first chick announced since losses of two predecessors in 2024 and 2025. Bayani is the 32nd chick in the foundation's conservation breeding program, offspring of eagles Dakila and Sinag at a sanctuary in Davao City. The name, meaning 'hero' in Filipino, was chosen by adopter Nico Herth.