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Monarch butterflies could become extinct if we don’t take these 3 steps, experts say
Environment

Monarch butterflies could become extinct if we don’t take these 3 steps, experts say

(CNN) – One of the most popular and recognizable insects is at risk of extinction, according to a global organization…
Malaysia seizes $18 million worth of elephant tusks, tiger bones and other trafficked animal parts
Environment

Malaysia seizes $18 million worth of elephant tusks, tiger bones and other trafficked animal parts

(CNN) – Malaysian authorities have seized a massive haul of trafficked animal parts, including elephant tusks, rhino horns, pangolin scales…
Australia’s environment is ‘poor and deteriorating’ says damning new report
Environment

Australia’s environment is ‘poor and deteriorating’ says damning new report

Brisbane, Australia (CNN)  – As Europe sweltered in the summer heat, Australians took stock of a new report that revealed…
At least 30 endangered green sea turtles found with ‘bleeding’ neck wounds in Japan
Environment

At least 30 endangered green sea turtles found with ‘bleeding’ neck wounds in Japan

Tokyo (CNN) – At least 30 endangered green sea turtles were found on Thursday with wounds around their neck, near…
World’s largest bacterium discovered is the size of a human eyelash
Science

World’s largest bacterium discovered is the size of a human eyelash

(CNN) – These are bacteria like you’ve never seen before — likely because, until now, all known bacteria could only…
World’s biggest freshwater fish, a 660-pound stingray, caught in Cambodia
Environment

World’s biggest freshwater fish, a 660-pound stingray, caught in Cambodia

Cambodia – Cambodian villagers on the Mekong River have caught what researchers say is the world’s biggest freshwater fish ever…
Newly documented polar bear population lives in a surprising place
Environment

Newly documented polar bear population lives in a surprising place

(CNN) – A genetically distinct and isolated population of polar bears have been documented living in southeast Greenland. Scientists who…
Galapagos tortoise species was thought to be extinct until a female loner’s discovery
Environment

Galapagos tortoise species was thought to be extinct until a female loner’s discovery

(CNN) – When a small female tortoise was spotted in 2019 on the inaccessible volcanic island of Fernandina in the…
Massive amount of water found below Antarctica’s ice sheet for 1st time
World

Massive amount of water found below Antarctica’s ice sheet for 1st time

(CNN) – Hidden deep below the ice sheet that covers Antarctica, scientists have discovered a massive amount of water. The…
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