#Conservation

Grim photo captures polar bear mom and cubs resting in mud in summer heat. Via @live_science #Conservation #WildLife #Zoology #Nature ๐Ÿปโ€โ„๏ธ #ClimateChange ๐ŸŒŽโ™จ๏ธ

Grim photo captures polar bear...

The Kid Should See This ๐ŸŒˆ๐Ÿชโœจtksst@fediscience.org
2026-02-05

๐Ÿปโ€โ„๏ธโ„๏ธ Researchers studying #polarbears in the waters between #Alaska and #Russia found that many individuals are actually getting heavier.

While sea ice is shrinking, the shallow and nutrient-rich #environment of the Chukchi Sea still provides enough food to support a healthy population for now.

๐Ÿ‘‰ smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/

#wildlife #arctic #science #conservation #ecology #education #animals #bears

2026-02-05

Rio Grande Valley Advocates Urge Congress to Restore Protections for Public Lands In Path of Border Wall

slrpnk.net/post/33807348

Seals Are Seemingly Vanishing Off the Dutch Coast. These Scientists Are Trying to Get to the Bottom of the Mysterious Disappearances. Via @smithsonianmagazine #Conservation #WildLife #Zoology #Nature #MarineBiology ๐ŸŒŠ ๐Ÿฆญ

Seals Are Seemingly Vanishing ...

2026-02-05

"Mexicoโ€™s Jaguar Population Increase Reaches 30% in Major Conservation Win"

#Mexico #Jaguar #Animals #Conservation

happyeconews.com/mexicos-jagua

2026-02-05

More than 80% of flying fox colony wiped out as January heatwaves kill thousands of bats

slrpnk.net/post/33801186

Mastodon Trends South AfricatrendsZA@mastodon.africa
2026-02-05

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Tree Hugger ๐ŸŒณ ๐ŸŒ ๐Ÿ’™ ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡งlemonsqueezy@ohai.social
2026-02-05

BBC News: Vast seagrass meadows will shield Humber coastline - BBC News
BBC News - Vast seagrass meadows will shield Humber coastline - BBC News
bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ce3k6v

#seagrass #environment #conservation

2026-02-05

5-Feb-2026
YouTubers love , but commenters aren't calling for action
A careful analysis, powered in part by machine learning, highlights an opportunity for conservation messaging on

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2026-02-05

Scientists, conservationists warn against closing N.B. fish research facility
The Wolastoqey Nation in New Brunswick and Atlantic salmon scientists and conservationists are criticizing the federal decision to close the Mactaquac Biodiversity Facility, which is mainly made up of a hatchery in French Village, belo...
#environment #conservation #government #NewBrunswick #FrenchVillage #MactaquacDam
cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswi

2026-02-05

Scientists, conservationists warn against closing N.B. fish research facility
The Wolastoqey Nation in New Brunswick and Atlantic salmon scientists and conservationists are criticizing the federal decision to close the Mactaquac Biodiversity Facility, which is mainly made up of a hatchery in French Village, belo...
#environment #conservation #government #NewBrunswick #FrenchVillage #MactaquacDam
cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswi

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2026-02-05

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Good News Post - inspiring stories, hope, positivity, well-being, and a happier outlook on life.goodnewspost.co.uk@web.brid.gy
2026-02-04
<img alt="Extensive Freshened Water Beneath the Ocean Floor Confirmed for the First Time" src="https://www.goodnewspost.co.uk/content/images/2026/02/pexels-francesco-ungaro-96377-1.jpg" /><p><strong>By Conservation Correspondent</strong></p><p><strong>Geoscientists from the University of Leicester are part of an international team that has discovered and sampled ancient freshwater trapped beneath the ocean floor, possibly for thousands of years.</strong></p><p>For the first time, scientists have directly studied a large freshwater system sealed below the seabed. </p><p>The discovery comes from early analysis of sediment cores collected during an international expedition led by Professor Brandon Dugan and Professor Rebecca Robinson.</p><p>The cores were drilled from deep below the seafloor and are now being opened, tested, and sampled at the <a href="https://www.uni-bremen.de/en/?ref=goodnewspost.co.uk" rel="noreferrer">University of Bremen. </a></p><h2 id="scientists-are-spending-several-weeks-working-together-to-better-understand-how-this-hidden-freshwater-system-formed-how-old-it-is-and-why-it-matters">Scientists are spending several weeks working together to better understand how this hidden freshwater system formed, how old it is, and why it matters.</h2><p></p><p>Researchers from Leicester&#x2019;s IODP3 group joined the expedition and are also taking part in the ongoing sample analysis in Bremen.</p><p>The expedition focused not only on collecting sediment cores but als
Good News Post - inspiring stories, hope, positivity, well-being, and a happier outlook on life.goodnewspost.co.uk@web.brid.gy
2026-02-04
<img alt="National Trust Secures Land Around Cerne Abbas Giant after Fundraising Appeal Success" src="https://www.goodnewspost.co.uk/content/images/2026/02/image-3.png" /><p><strong>By Rural Affairs Correspondent</strong></p><p><strong>The National Trust has secured land surrounding the iconic Cerne Abbas Giant in Dorset, following a hugely successful public fundraising appeal backed by Sir Stephen Fry.</strong></p><p>Launched in early December, the appeal aimed to raise &#xa3;330,000 to help buy and care for 138 hectares (340 acres) of land around the famous chalk figure. </p><h2 id="the-target-was-reached-in-just-60-days-with-donations-pouring-in-from-supporters-in-20-countries-including-australia-japan-and-iceland">The target was reached in just 60 days, with donations pouring in from supporters in 20 countries, including Australia, Japan and Iceland.</h2><p></p><p>Contributions ranged from &#xa3;1 to &#xa3;32,000 and helped complete the purchase of land equivalent in size to around 190 football pitches. The appeal provided the final funding needed, building on more than &#xa3;2 million already secured through major gifts, grants and bequests.</p><p><strong>Sian Wilkinson, Head of Public Fundraising at the National Trust, said:</strong><br /></p><blockquote>&#x201c;Every gift, however big or small, helped us to make this transformational purchase. We can now start creating a nature haven around the Giant, the next chapter in his long history.&#x201d;</blockquote><h2 id="th
Good News Post - inspiring stories, hope, positivity, well-being, and a happier outlook on life.goodnewspost.co.uk@web.brid.gy
2026-02-04
<img alt="New Baby Elephant Brings Big Joy to Smithsonian Zoo" src="https://www.goodnewspost.co.uk/content/images/2026/02/image-6.jpeg" /><p><strong>By Animals Correspondent</strong></p><p><strong>The Smithsonian&#x2019;s National Zoo is celebrating a monumental arrival: a female&#xa0;Asian elephant calf, born early Feb. 2, the first at the zoo in nearly 25 years.</strong></p><p>The newborn arrived at 1:15 a.m. to 12-year-old mother&#xa0;Nhi Linh&#xa0;and 44-year-old father&#xa0;Spike, following a breeding recommendation from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums&#x2019; Species Survival Plan. </p><p>Nhi Linh&#x2019;s 21-month pregnancy is typical for Asian elephants, which usually carry calves for 18&#x2013;22 months. This is Nhi Linh&#x2019;s first calf, while Spike has sired three others at different zoos &#x2014; none of which survived.</p><h2 id="because-the-pair%E2%80%99s-genetics-are-underrepresented-in-zoos-the-calf-is-a-critical-addition-to-the-north-american-and-global-asian-elephant-population">Because the pair&#x2019;s genetics are underrepresented in zoos, the calf is a critical addition to the North American and global&#xa0;Asian elephant population.</h2><p></p><blockquote>&#x201c;After waiting nearly 25 years for an Asian elephant calf, this birth fills us with profound joy,&#x201d; <strong>said&#xa0;Brandie Smith, the John and Adrienne Mars Director of NZCBI.</strong> </blockquote><blockquote>&#x201c;When you see the calf and those heartwarming interactions wi
Jungle George ๐ŸŒฌ๏ธ๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ‰junglegeorge@mastodon.africa
2026-02-05

Sometimes nature just needs a little time to surprise us! ๐ŸŒฟ

After almost 200 years, a "long-lost" plant species believed to be extinct has been rediscovered in South Africa. Itโ€™s a wonderful reminder of the resilience of the natural world and our incredible shared biodiversity.

news24.com/southafrica/good-ne

#Nature #Conservation #GoodNews #SouthAfrica #Biodiversity

A close-up photograph of a Plectroniella armata (False Turkey-berry) branch against a clear, vibrant blue sky. The plant features delicate, five-petaled white flowers with elongated tubes and prominent stamens. Several brown, star-shaped empty calyxes remain on the reddish-brown woody stems, showing the plant's structure after previous blooms have fallen.
๐Ÿ’œ Stormy๐Ÿ”ž๐Ÿ’œStormyTheKirin@bark.lgbt
2026-02-05

When I say that I am against zoos, that does not mean I am against species conservation.... there are many other ways to support conservation efforts outside of zoos.

#conservation #animalrights

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