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The Takahē’s comeback: How conservation saved a lost bird

There is a story from New Zealand that challenges a belief we thought was set in stone: a species can return from the brink of extinction.

  • Aug 07, 2026 10:00

Why are tigers losing their stripes in India?

Find out why nature restoration efforts threaten to turn this jungle icon black.

  • Aug 02, 2026 10:00

Why do cats see us as their “parents”?

It happens every night. The cat leaps onto the couch, curls up next to you, starts kneading the cushion with its paws, and soon after, there’s that purring. It’s five years old, eight, sometimes twelve. And yet, it behaves exactly like a kitten.

  • Aug 01, 2026 10:00

Jellyfish on French beaches: Just passing through or true invaders?

Is there an ever-increasing presence of jellyfish along the French coastline? This perception mainly reflects the intense disturbances our oceans are undergoing.

  • Jul 31, 2026 14:11

Dinosaur extinction: Unprecedented profile of destructive meteorite revealed

The impact of a mysterious meteorite, 10 to 15 kilometers wide and traveling at 64,000km/h, formed the Chicxulub crater in Mexico, causing the extinction of 75% of the species on Earth, including the dinosaurs.

  • Jul 26, 2026 11:54

Fireflies: Our evening's mysterious lanterns

Belonging to the order of beetles, fireflies are known to inhabit temperate and tropical regions. Once night falls, the light they emit allows them to enter a “courtship” phase.

  • Jul 25, 2026 07:13

Sea turtle attacks three swimmers in the Adriatic Sea

A carefree swim in the Adriatic Sea ended with an unexpected bite for three tourists. A hungry sea turtle seemed to be craving a tasty bite of swimmer off the Croatian coast.

  • Jul 24, 2026 12:00

India opens safe wildlife corridor

In the heart of Madhya Pradesh, along National Highway 45, India has inaugurated its first wildlife-safe crossing, a project designed to reduce accidents involving vehicles and wild animals in one of the country’s most sensitive ecological corridors.

  • Jul 23, 2026 14:00

A study estimates that there could be as many as 26,000 species of bees

We often talk about the climate crisis, pesticides, intensive agriculture, and habitat loss. We use the word “biodiversity” almost every day, as if it were a familiar concept, and yet a basic question remains surprisingly unanswered: How many species of bees are there really in the world?

  • Jul 22, 2026 16:30

Is your dog too hot at night? Warning signs to watch for

Dogs sweat very little, unlike us. In a room that’s too hot, humid, or poorly ventilated, nights can quickly become stifling for them.

  • Jul 22, 2026 16:03