1+ hour, 40+ min ago   (426+ words) Programme has released Saker and Peregrine falcons since 1995 The UAE’s Sheikh Zayed Falcon Release Programme has returned more than 2,400 falcons to the wild since its launch in 1995, supporting efforts to protect birds of prey while preserving the country’s falconry heritage....

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (424+ words) Researchers uncover remarkable adaptations in one of the world's highest-living mammals At more than 6,000 metres above sea level, oxygen levels are roughly half of what they are at sea level. Temperatures plunge below freezing. Winds are relentless. For most mammals…...

4+ week, 48+ min ago   (444+ words) Study links orcas’ playful fish-smashing to complex hunting and social behavior Sydney: A group of killer whales have been documented blowing a sunfish to bits in an unusual underwater escapade offering never-before-seen insights into orca behaviour, according to research released…...

2+ mon, 6+ hour ago   (535+ words) New study reveals the remarkable biological tricks helping giant isopods endure starvation A creature that resembles the humble pill bug found under garden pots has revealed one of the ocean’s most remarkable survival secrets. Deep beneath the ocean surface, where…...

2+ mon, 6+ day ago   (224+ words) Rapid breeding and competition with native wildlife raise concerns Dubai: The UAE has identified six invasive bird species as priority threats under a national strategy aimed at protecting biodiversity, amid growing concerns over the environmental, agricultural and public health risks…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago   (543+ words) Climate-driven hot days push already vulnerable koala populations closer to brink Koalas can endure tough conditions in the Australian bush but prolonged exposure to even moderately hot weather can increase their risk of heat-related death, researchers said on Wednesday. The…...

3+ mon, 2+ day ago   (1109+ words) From conflict-era birth to 182kg, Salam the rhino enjoys carefree mud baths Dubai: Born amid conflict, Dubai Safari Park’s baby rhino Salam quickly became an unlikely symbol of hope for many residents across the UAE. Named after the Arabic word for…...

4+ mon, 2+ week ago   (684+ words) Rare hatch offers hope for species on brink as teams monitor chick 24/7 Ahmedabad: A newly hatched chick of the critically endangered Great Indian Bustard is now under the watch of a 50-member team of wildlife staff in Gujarat, marking a…...

6+ mon, 4+ day ago   (1212+ words) Discover how UAE volunteers are saving animals across the country Two bunnies named Romeo and Juliet, abandoned in a park on Valentine’s Day. A paralysed rabbit after a terrible accident. Cats wandering the desert, ear-tipped or not, searching for a…...

6+ mon, 2+ week ago   (453+ words) Around 180 experts and vets from Arab nations join global institutions at the forum The session emphasised that emaciation is a major health issue that impairs birds’ ability to forage, increasing their susceptibility to injuries and predation. It also noted that…...