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Kit Foxes: Vanishing from the Eastern Plains

Why Colorado’s Rare Mammals Are Struggling to Survive

Gargi Chakravorty

Colorado’s majestic wilderness has always been home to some of North America’s most remarkable mammals. But beneath the stunning Rocky Mountain peaks and pristine alpine meadows, a quiet crisis is unfolding. From the smallest pika to the mighty Canada lynx, these extraordinary creatures are fighting an uphill battle for survival. The reasons are complex, interconnected, ...

Experience the Drama of Migrating Birds

Millions of Bird Sightings Unlock Precision Conservation

April Joy Jovita

A groundbreaking study has revealed that North American bird populations are declining most severely in areas where they should be thriving. Researchers analyzed 36 million bird observations submitted by birdwatchers to the Cornell Lab’s eBird program, alongside environmental data from high-resolution satellite imagery. How Scientists Mapped Bird Declines   Using zoomable maps, scientists tracked population trends ...

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Rare ‘Ghost Elephant’ Caught on Camera in Senegal After Years of Disappearance

Jan Otte

For the first time in five years, a lone African forest elephant known as the “ghost elephant” has been caught on camera in Senegal’s Niokolo-Koba National Park in a haunting yet hopeful moment. recorded by a remote trail camera, the video shows the elusive bull elephant, Ousmane, stopping under the moonlight before disappearing back into ...