Canada's potential expansion of an Arctic winter road is raising alarms for Indigenous communities. Guardians are actively monitoring the potential effects on caribou populations that rely on the region.
Scientists have identified a new genus and species of fish, Gitchak nakana, a tiny blind loach with a translucent, skull-roofless head, dwelling in a single dug-out well in Assam. This discovery represents an ancient lineage estimated to be tens of millions of years old.
World Rainforest Day highlights the urgent need to cut deforestation rates significantly to meet global targets. Tropical forests are crucial for biodiversity and climate regulation.
A new study by Amazon-based scientists presents the first comprehensive map of climate-resilient upslope corridors. These pathways are crucial for species migration as rising temperatures alter habitats, offering a potential, albeit risky, route for survival.
The Amazon rainforest plays a critical role in the water cycle, influencing rainfall patterns essential for agriculture across South America. Its complex system of transpiration and evaporation sustains moisture levels vital for farming.
A recent FAO report highlights India's significant position in global fisheries, securing the second-largest producer status for aquatic animals and topping the charts for inland catches. Despite this success, concerns about sustainability have been raised.
Authorities in South Africa have arrested a man at Cape Town International Airport for attempting to smuggle 150 live venomous scorpions. The scorpions were found individually wrapped in plastic bags within his luggage.
An annual parrotfish festival on Saudi Arabia's Farasan Islands highlights the intersection of traditional practices and scientific ecological knowledge, drawing hundreds to the shores for a communal catch.
An analysis reveals that over 2.8 million trees situated on forest land have received approval for felling over a three-year period. The findings highlight significant deforestation activities occurring across forest areas.
A previously unknown species of walking shark has been discovered in the shallow coastal waters of Papua New Guinea. This remarkable find adds to the diversity of epaulette sharks, known for their unique ability to navigate shorelines on their fins.