In a landmark decision, Costa Rica’s Human Rights Commission has upheld the nation’s ban on cockfighting. Imagine a world where roosters are pitted against each other in bloody battles for human entertainment—this is the grim reality of cockfighting. Despite widespread bans, underground rings continue to operate, subjecting birds to cruel training and violent fights. The ...
Once widespread across Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East, the distinctive northern bald ibis vanished from European skies. Luckily in an extraordinary twist of fate, this bird is making a comeback. But not without a human-led detour! These birds lack the instinct to migrate without the guidance of their wild elder birds. Now it’s ...
In 2019, scientists made a groundbreaking discovery in the depths of the Brazilian Amazon: the Mato Grosso titi monkey. But now, just a few years later, this pint-sized primate is already facing extinction—talk about a short-lived debut! With its quirky features and curious nature, the monkey has won over researchers, but it’s not all monkey ...
Long before the first crack of dawn touches the jagged silhouette of Mount Warning, or Wollumbin as it is known to the Bundjalung people, the mountain has stood as a sentinel over the lush Northern Rivers region of New South Wales. To many, it is a striking landmark, a magnet for hikers eager to catch ...
Night parrots, mysterious and elusive creatures of the Australian outback, were once thought to be extinct, but a recent discovery has breathed new life into their story. A colony of about 50 night parrots has been uncovered in a remote area of Western Australia, more than doubling the known population of these rare birds. For ...
A silent drama is unfolding across the American West, pitting ranchers against one of the region’s most iconic creatures: the prairie dog. These small, burrowing rodents, often seen as symbols of untamed grasslands, have become the unlikely center of heated legal battles. Ranchers, whose livelihoods depend on the health of their pastures, are taking drastic ...
Discovery of Vitamin B1 Scientists from Oregon State University have identified an essential source of vitamin B1, also known as thiamine, originating from microbes in river environments. This breakthrough offers new hope for combating thiamine deficiency complex (TDC) among salmon species, especially those in the Central Valley of California. Published in the journal Applied and ...
A new and unexpected challenge has emerged in Kenya, threatening one of the most iconic predators: the lion. This challenge doesn’t come from poachers or habitat loss but from a tiny, seemingly inconsequential adversary – invasive ants. Recent studies have shed light on how these small insects are causing big problems for lions, altering their ...
Imagine standing in the heart of a dense, green jungle, where the hush of nature is suddenly broken by the soft cry of a baby elephant or the quiet whimper of a tiny sloth clinging to a branch with no mother in sight. For these orphaned animals, the world becomes an overwhelming place—full of dangers, ...
When most people imagine the Australian landscape, visions of sunburnt plains, ancient forests, and wildflowers spring to mind. But beneath these iconic scenes lies a story as old as the continent itself—a story of wisdom, patience, and survival. For tens of thousands of years, Indigenous Australians have tended their country with techniques so refined and ...
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Maria Faith Saligumba
Maria Faith Saligumba
