Tens of thousands of giant Australian cuttlefish normally inhabit Whyalla's waters at this time of year, but numbers are drastically low. Marine experts fear a harmful algal bloom has devastated the species, impacting tourism and local businesses.
Devastating bushfires in Victoria have destroyed 70% of the core habitat for endangered pink cockatoos in Wyperfeld National Park. The fires, which burned 440,000 hectares across the state, have decimated ancient native cypress pines crucial for the birds' nesting hollows, raising concerns for the species' survival.
Two rare brown wood owls have successfully hatched and grown flight feathers at Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden in Hong Kong. The chicks, still white and downy, were kept undisturbed for weeks before the announcement. The brown wood owl is one of the largest owl species in Hong Kong, naturally arriving from southern China within the last two decades.
Two rare brown wood owl chicks successfully fledged last month at Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden in Hong Kong. The forest-dependent species, one of the largest native owl species, naturally dispersed into Hong Kong from southern China within the past two decades.
1,500 beagles were released from Ridglan Farms, a Wisconsin breeding facility, after it was found to have mistreated animals. Rescue groups are now rehoming the dogs, but adopters are warned they require significant patience due to their past experiences.
An application for a 24-hour dog breeding facility in Elphinstone, Victoria, housing up to 150 dogs, has been withdrawn following lobbying from residents and animal activists. The proposal included scheduled C-sections and artificial insemination, drawing criticism for its invasiveness.
Taichung DARES uses AI models like ChatGPT and Gemini to significantly shorten orchid breeding time, leading to award-winning varieties like Oncidesa sp and Taichung No. 5. This AI application helps identify optimal breeding conditions and parent plants for market competitiveness.
Cruise ships are prone to disease outbreaks due to close quarters, diverse passenger origins, and mobility. Experts discuss hantavirus, norovirus, and Covid-19 incidents, highlighting challenges in ventilation, food safety, and diagnosis onboard.
Ancient protein analysis from Homo erectus teeth reveals interbreeding with Denisovans, with inherited DNA present in modern human populations, particularly in the Philippines and India.
The crossbreeding of Pacific black ducks with introduced species has devastated the native species in New Zealand — and conservationists say there's a risk that's happening in Tasmania too.
The crossbreeding of Pacific black ducks with introduced species has devastated the native species in New Zealand — and conservationists say there's a risk that's happening in Tasmania too.
Scientists hope the successful captive breeding and release of the endangered Watson's tree frog in Victoria's far east will help aid the species' survival, after its habitat was decimated during the Black Summer bushfires.
A green group has spotted people landing on an uninhabited island in the southern Hong Kong waters known to be a regular breeding site for a seabird species during mainland China’s Labour Day “golden week” holiday, which coincides with its breeding season. Terns, known as “sea swallows”, are seabirds with typically white or light grey streamlined bodies, long pointed bills and forked tails. While about 40 tern species exist globally, one-third of them, or 12, have been recorded in Hong Kong....
A green group has spotted people landing on an uninhabited island in the southern Hong Kong waters known to be a regular breeding site for a seabird species during mainland China’s Labour Day “golden week” holiday, which coincides with its breeding season. Terns, known as “sea swallows”, are seabirds with typically white or light grey streamlined bodies, long pointed bills and forked tails. While about 40 tern species exist globally, one-third of them, or 12, have been recorded in Hong Kong....
The first 300 beagles have been rescued from Ridglan Farms in Wisconsin, a research facility that faced protests and legal battles over animal treatment. Big Dog Ranch Rescue and the Center for a Humane Economy purchased all 1,500 dogs through a confidential agreement. The first dogs showed immediate signs of trust, approaching rescuers within hours and seeking attention. Over 700 adoption applications have been received, though screening and preparation will take time.
Srinagar's agricultural university has welcomed Swiss Saanen goats, sparking immense interest for their high milk yield with less feed. These docile animals, capable of producing five to six litres daily, are being studied for their adaptability to Kashmir's climate and potential for crossbreeding with local breeds. Researchers believe they could revolutionize dairy farming, even for urban households.
Five Siberian Husky dogs were found abandoned near Nandigaon village on the outskirts of Hyderabad, with one dead from suspected heatstroke. Animal activists from AASRA Foundation and SWAN NGO rescued the dogs, which were discovered wandering under extreme heat conditions. Police have registered a case and are investigating whether the dogs were abandoned by an illegal breeder, with reports suggesting 35-40 Huskies were dumped from a truck on April 20.
Animal rescue groups Big Dog Ranch Rescue and the Center for a Humane Economy have agreed to purchase approximately 1,500 beagles from Ridglan Farms in Wisconsin. The agreement comes after violent clashes between activists and police at the facility earlier this month. The dogs will be transported to rescue facilities in Florida and Alabama for medical treatment and adoption assessment.
In the end it doesn’t matter if you prefer the IPL or red-ball cricket, or which is better. The war is overApril is the cruellest month,Breeding likes on the feed (nets with Virat). Continue reading...
Trevor Evans has been breeding the endangered mountain pygmy possum to better deal with the effects of climate change. The population at his sanctuary has grown rapidly in the process.
Chinese scientists have achieved a breakthrough in artificial eel breeding, cultivating over 3,000 high-quality breeding parents and more than 3 million fry through refined nutritional enhancement and environmental simulation. The national research program, launched in December 2024, passed preliminary acceptance in March at testing bases in Hainan and Fujian. China accounts for 75 per cent of the world's farmed eels and exported more than 65,000 tonnes in 2025.
Conservationists in Denbighshire ‘angry and heartbroken’ after Nant-y-Ffrith site emptied during breeding seasonMore than 1,000 toads may have died after a reservoir important to the local ecosystem was drained by a water company, conservationists in north Wales have said.Volunteers at Wrexham Toad Patrols help toads returning to the Nant-y-Ffrith reservoir on the Llandegla moors in breeding season, this year assisting 1,500 of the amphibians to cross busy roads to help protect the declining species. Continue reading...
Volunteers who helped more than 1,500 toads cross a busy road to a breeding ground fear they have died.
Volunteers who helped more than 1,500 toads cross a busy road to a breeding ground fear they have died.
