Date: November 6, 2026 Srinagar, India: A recent short communication published in Biological Diversity records the long?awaited return of the Eurasian otter (Lutra lutra) to Kashmir Valley, where the species had been pushed nearly to local…
Across much of the central United States there are ongoing efforts to restore native prairie. Returning native plants to the landscape can improve soil health, water quality and provide habitat for important wildlife and pollinators.…
As the 2026 El Niño intensifies across the Amazon, new research highlights the urgent need to better protect the region’s remaining forests from disturbances. While measures to avoid deforestation or restore cleared land dominate many…
Wildlife protection frameworks in both the EU and the UK need stronger and more consistent implementation and must recognise animals as “individuals capable of experiencing suffering”, rather than mere ecological assets. This is the argument…
Wetlands have shaped human life in Europe since ancient times. These ecosystems provided essential resources and safe havens for plants and animals, and in many regions they also held spiritual and ritual significance. For millennia,…