Scientists have long worried that high alpine mountain species like pikas and some species of martens will lose their fragile habitats to global warming. As temperatures rose, they argued, these species are being forced higher […]
It turns out that the world’s southernmost continent is teeming with life—we just need to know where to look. A new study published yesterday finds that Antarctica, a protected international territory governed by the Antarctic […]
State park authorities across the United States are gearing up for what’s expected to be a busy Memorial Day weekend. America’s national parks will also enjoy a boost in visitor numbers during the coming long […]
Migrating humpback whales use two Australian marine bays for different reasons, a new study concludes. Researchers conclude that Moreton Bay Marine Park, next to the city of Brisbane, is used mainly as a place where […]
Officials in Colorado are drafting a new 10-year management plan, and they’d like your help. Colorado Parks and Wildlife has announced that it is formulating a new “strategic plan” to guide its management of the […]
For centuries, members of the Picuris Pueblo indigenous tribe of central New Mexico, USA maintained that their people originated from the Chaco Canyon region 275 kilometers further to the west, in present-day Navajo country. Now, […]
A fisherman has reportedly drowned in a freak accident involving a popular “bellyboat” used for fishing. The incident occurred at Steamboat Lake State Park in the American state of Colorado. So-called bellyboats are u-shaped inflatable […]
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department says it is creating the state’s newest wildlife management area, the first in two decades. TPWD declared that it will soon christen the Trinity River Wildlife Management Area in […]
The largest diamond discovered at a site famous for them was unearthed on May Day. Arkansas State Parks announced at the beginning of the month that David DeCook, a regular visitor to Crater of Diamonds […]
Conservation authorities in Australia say they’ve successfully released a group of endangered eastern quolls to the wild. The animals were bred and raised at the Barrington Wildlife Sanctuary, a protected zone managed by the organization […]
The 2028 Los Angeles Olympics committee has announced its choice of the site for the Olympic surfing competition. The officials said Trestles Beach at the San Onofre State Beach. The popular surfing spot is located […]
Authorities in Colorado are warning vacationers to beware of extra bear activity as the animals emerge from hibernation this spring. Colorado Parks and Wildlife issued the special alert last week. It comes as bear sightings […]
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