3+ min ago (453+ words) Natural Resources Wales (NRW) has published a pioneering report identifying more than 3,000 species in Wales that now occur in five or fewer locations " putting them at very high risk of extinction in the country." The Species in Peril assessment, described by NRW as the first of its kind in the UK, highlights species ranging from High Brown Fritillary to Snowdon Leaf Beetle. According to NRW, these geographically restricted species are especially vulnerable to habitat loss, climate change and sudden catastrophic events, such as storms. The body hopes that the new data will help prioritise conservation efforts and guide resource allocation where it is most urgently needed. Yellow Wagtail was"one of 27 bird species identified as being 'at peril' in Wales"in the Species in Peril assessment (Elliot Saxton). Some species named in the report are already extinct in Wales. Since…...

41+ min ago (286+ words) Seoul police were called to a cafe on November 16, when a cheeky parrot was caught drinking from a patron's coffee cup. The bird, which is believed to be a Yellow-headed Amazon, is an endangered parrot native to Central America. How it made its way to a coffee shop in South Korea remains a mystery, but one thing is for sure: that bird needs its coffee. The police who responded to the call said that the parrot was very friendly, no doubt perked up by its afternoon caffeine. The parrot even allowed customers at the cafe to feed and pet it. The police had no trouble capturing the bird in a cardboard box before transferring custody to the Korean Animal Rescue Management Association. Officials are attempting to locate the owner of the bird, as the legality of owning an endangered species…...

2+ hour, 33+ min ago (47+ words) Photos taken at Serrania de la Macarena, Colombia, by David Casas of Retorno Photo Tours in October 2023 Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. See here for info on the writers. Signup and receive notice of new posts!...

3+ hour, 30+ min ago (1102+ words) The fascinating realm of aquatic life continuously reveals secrets that have long eluded scientists, particularly when it comes to understanding complex reproductive strategies within the animal kingdom. One such revelation comes from a recent study on the silver pomfret, also known scientifically as Pampus argenteus, which shows how these fish exhibit a remarkable phenomenon of [] The fascinating realm of aquatic life continuously reveals secrets that have long eluded scientists, particularly when it comes to understanding complex reproductive strategies within the animal kingdom. One such revelation comes from a recent study on the silver pomfret, also known scientifically as Pampus argenteus, which shows how these fish exhibit a remarkable phenomenon of juvenile hermaphroditism. This research not only highlights the adaptability of certain species to their environments but paves the way for potential breakthroughs in the understanding of sex differentiation among aquatic…...

8+ hour, 32+ min ago (43+ words) Chronic exposure to pigeon droppings may lead to more severe conditions such as hypersensitivity pneumonitis. This lung inflammation can cause fibrosis, breathlessness, fatigue and a persistent dry cough. Immunocompromised individuals are particularly vulnerable to fungal infections like histoplasmosis, cryptococcosis and psittacosis from pigeons....

10+ hour, 21+ min ago (893+ words) By Kyle HuffmanKJ was introduced to birding as a child. His grandmother, a keeper of Audubon Society Field Guides, feeders, and traveler for birds, introduced him at a young age to the joys of watching birds. The habit never really stuck around, though, that was until he was in his late 20s, and a migrating visitor dropped by his backyard.I can still remember the flash of red across the window and coming to a rest in my backyard. It was late September of 2024, and like most Sunday mornings, I was reading while listening to my favorite jazz station prior to attending church. The curtains covering the large glass sliding door to our backyard were pulled open, allowing the sun to radiate in. We had planted our usual fall garden a month before and enjoyed the company of bees as well…...

10+ hour, 44+ min ago (200+ words) [Bald eagle couple refurbishing nest in The Villages]Bald eagle couple refurbishing nest in The Villages " data-image-caption="Bald eagle couple refurbishing nest in The Villages " data-medium-file="https://www.villages-news.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Bald-eagle-couple-refurbishing-nest-in-The-Villages-300x191.jpg" data-large-file="https://www.villages-news.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Bald-eagle-couple-refurbishing-nest-in-The-Villages-600x381.jpg" /> This process is played out yearly in various locals here in The Villages. This bald eagle couple is at the stage of refurbishing the nest they used as home last year. Hopefully, this will have a beautiful ending when one or two of their eaglets leave the nest next spring. Thanks to Sam Boatman for sharing! Read more: Bald eagle couple refurbishing nest in The Villages This process is played out yearly in various locals here in The Villages. This bald eagle couple is at the stage of refurbishing the nest they used as home last year. Hopefully, this will have a beautiful ending when one or two of their eaglets…...

10+ hour, 48+ min ago (273+ words) The Blue-billed Curassow population is rising thanks to the great efforts of conservationists in South America. An exceptionally rare and critically endangered bird, the Fundaci'n Biodiversa Colombia has committed to safeguarding the species, which once faced the danger of extinction, according to World Land Trust. Only 150 to 750 individual Blue-billed Curassows are thought to remain in the wild, spread out across two areas of Colombia. Tragically, the Center for Biological Diversity previously identified that around 98% to 99% of the birds' habitat had been lost or destroyed. The population has suffered significantly due to deforestation, often intended to clear space for agriculture. However, the FBC has been working on solutions to fight for the Curassows' survival. One technique they are implementing in El Silencio Reserve is the building of ecological corridors. Connecting fragmented forest areas with these safer walkways can help animals avoid…...

10+ hour, 49+ min ago (326+ words) Trending News: Nature's reproductive wonders are revealed as several female animals, including Komodo dragons, sharks, and even birds like California condors, can re Nature is full of wonders, and some of the most amazing surprises come from how animals reproduce While most of us think that having babies always requires a male and a female, that's not true for several incredible creatures Some female animals have the power to bring life into the world all on their own This ability is called asexual reproduction, and it allows these females to survive and thrive even when no males are around From giant Komodo dragons to tiny aphids, the animal kingdom is full of these independent mothers Let's meet nine female animals that can have babies without needing a male.Komodo dragonsFemale Komodo dragons can lay eggs without mating In 2006, a female…...

11+ hour, 40+ min ago (205+ words) This app has taught me that the key to mindfulness can be found in listening to the world around you. I've tried many meditation apps and breathing exercises, but none have kept me in the present like Merlin Bird ID. The app's homepage has three avenues for identification. One of my favorite Merlin Bird ID features is that you can use the app to keep track of your bird sightings and, like an IRL Pokemon GO, you can "collect 'em all." What a spectrogram on the app looks like. As any Merlin Bird IDer knows, there is no thrill quite like pressing the "This is my bird" button for the first time, and it never gets old. From there, you can record your location. The app, in turn, will save your report to improve its performance." A customer at our feeder....