Island Conservation and the Minderoo Foundation are launching a $1.2 million global initiative called IslandScope.
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Revolutionary initiative takes aim at looming threats to island communities: 'We're already seeing its potential'

A group of Indian birdwatchers recorded something never seen before near Karnataka's Daroji Sloth Bear Sanctuary: a rare Indian scops owl.
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Researchers stunned by first-ever sighting of rare creature in new location — here's why it's so unique

There are worrying declines in the Eurasian curlew's population, but a stunning new image will help raise awareness for this endangered species.
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Photographer captures stunning image of rare creature nearly driven to extinction — here's why this matters

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The UK Civil Aviation Authority's (CAA) recently published new regulations for the commercial operation of electric aircraft.
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Aviation company gets major greenlight in effort to bring futuristic aircraft to skies: 'A clear pathway'

Just about 30 minutes away from Venice lies the city of Treviso, a quieter escape with plenty of Italian charm.
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Residents thrilled by extraordinary transformation of once-overshadowed city: 'We are very proud'

One couple demonstrated how taking a high-speed train in China is not only fast and comfortable but eco-friendly, too.
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Couple shares eye-opening video after traveling on high-speed train: 'Going by very, very quickly'

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An alarming rhesus macaque sighting in Gujarat prompted calls for immediate wildlife management efforts.
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Residents alarmed as packs of wild animals damage property: 'It may soon become nearly impossible to control or capture them'

A family in Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania, found a bald eagle caught by its foot in a fence on Thanksgiving.
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Rescuers respond after bald eagle is found in harrowing predicament: 'Our gratitude goes out to the caring individuals'

No one had seen any young coho salmon in California's Russian River for over 30 years — until now.
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Experts celebrate after spotting rare US creatures for first time in 30 years: 'Restoring an entire way of life'

One Redditor shared an update after one of his meetings with City Hall about the trash in the Bay Area.
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Resident shares time-lapse video while battling concerning trend on local streets: 'Thank you for the work you do'

A gardener was delighted by an unexpected reptilian visitor among their greenery.
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Gardener captures stunning video of unexpected backyard visitor: 'What a beauty'

Officials are raising concerns after noticing a troubling increase in kudzu in Indiana.
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Officials issue warning as harmful growth spreads across US region: 'Poster child'

A study has found that microplastics in the ocean are deposited on land during typhoons.
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Researchers issue warning after discovering 'invisible' threat to coastal cities: 'This rewrites the script'

Whale tourism in Timor-Leste is unregulated and out of control, threatening one of the ocean's most important animals.
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Experts issue urgent warning after concerning incidents involving whales: 'Far outside what most people would consider responsible'

A man has been fined thousands of dollars for disturbing protected breeding grounds for threatened and red-listed bird populations.
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Man hit with severe penalties for 'flagrant disregard' of law: 'Long-term disturbance'

According to researchers, the pharaoh ant has managed to invade cities on every continent.
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Expert issues warning over pests that could wreak havoc on your home: 'Dubious distinction'

Conservationists are celebrating an incredible discovery captured on camera of a mother-and-calf dugong pair peacefully grazing coastal waters in Thailand.
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Experts thrilled after capturing rare footage of unique creatures: 'The sighting is encouraging'

Rising sea levels around the Marshall Islands threaten the stability of the Runit Dome, which is a concrete dome sealing nuclear waste.
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Scientists issue warning about looming crisis at nuclear waste crater: 'It's scary'

Scientists in northern Greenland have uncovered unsettling proof that the enormous Prudhoe ice dome completely disappeared in the not-so-distant past.
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Researchers make concerning discovery under enormous ice dome: 'Very direct evidence'

Rising sea levels are threatening to unleash toxic pollutants hidden at contaminated industrial sites along Delaware's waterways.
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Experts issue warning as toxic contamination threatens US coastline: 'Once it happens, it's a big problem'

Cougars have been spotted on the Chilliwack hiking trail in Canada, prompting officials to issue warnings about the aggressive big cats.
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Officials raise alarm following concerning sightings on hiking trail: 'Keep your eye on them'

A Texas man was charged with a state jail felony for illegally dumping over 1,000 pounds of trash.
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Garbage man faces stiff penalties for illegal acts on residential road: 'I don't know how the trailer got empty'

A warm winter so far in the West is raising concerns about this year's fire season.
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Meteorologist issues warning after making concerning observation in US region: 'We won't know how bad … until we're there'

An Oregonian shared the striking collection of plastic waste they'd cleared from a beach, prompting Redditors to play
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Beachgoer shares disturbing photo of items uncovered along Oregon coast: "I can't figure out what they are 'supposed' to be"

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