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Scientists discover new species of South American matamata turtle
2+ day, 15+ hour ago (309+ words) Finally, some good news: A new turtle species has been discovered. Scientist and professor Dr. Uwe Fritz of the Senckenberg Natural History Collections in Dresden, Germany and his international team have identified a new type of fringed turtle, also called…...
Why manatees are suddenly dying in Florida
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (567+ words) Everyone likes manatees. Except, perhaps, for whoever scraped "TRUMP" into a manatee in 2020. "It's difficult to make a determination," explained Edie Widder, a marine biologist and senior scientist at the Ocean Research and Conservation Association in Florida, a conservation organization....
Maya Higa and Alveus Sanctuary: Taking conservation from Twitch to National Geographic
2+ week, 21+ hour ago (253+ words) @mayahiga / Founder of Alveus Sanctuary Maya Higa is the founder and executive director of the Alveus Sanctuary in Texas, a 15-acre wildlife sanctuary and education center that houses animals that are unable to return to the wild. "Our goal is…...
CES 2026: Birdfy has a smart 4 K hummingbird feeder with slow-motion video
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (360+ words) Mashable is a global, multi-platform media and entertainment company. Powered by its own proprietary technology, Mashable is the go-to source for tech, digital culture and entertainment content for its dedicated and influential audience around the globe. Hummingbird feeders have become…...
Black Friday gift deal: Birdbuddy Pro smart bird feeder for $110 off
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (196+ words) SAVE $110: Amazon has the Birdbuddy Pro Solar smart bird feeder on sale for just $189 on Black Friday. That's 37% off its list price of $299 and its best price to date. While scouring the web for the best Black Friday deals, we…...
'The Thing with Feathers' review: Grief is a hulking, wheezing crow
8+ mon, 5+ day ago (189+ words) Grief is many things, uniquely indescribable and specific to us all. For British author Max Porter, in his lauded, no-bullshit, deeply personal novella, it's a thing with feathers. Specifically, a giant, hulking, wheezing crow ready to read your inner pain…...
Dr. Jane Goodall, groundbreaking chimpanzee expert and conservationist, has died
8+ mon, 2+ week ago (283+ words) Dr. Jane Goodall DBE, prominent primatologist, conservationist, and humanitarian, has died. Announced by the Jane Goodall Institute on Wednesday, Goodall passed in her sleep at 91. Tributes have poured in on social media, with many remembering the activist for her pioneering…...
This smart bird feeder is a great Bird Buddy alternative " and it's $66 off at Amazon
10+ mon, 2+ day ago (214+ words) SAVE 33%: As of Aug. 15, you can get the Birdfy AI smart bird feeder for $134, down from $199. 99 at Amazon. That's a 33% discount and $66 in savings. If you've had your eye on the Bird Buddy, but aren't sure about the price, we…...
A futuristic polar station is set to make history in the Arctic
10+ mon, 4+ week ago (134+ words) Mashable is a global, multi-platform media and entertainment company. Powered by its own proprietary technology, Mashable is the go-to source for tech, digital culture and entertainment content for its dedicated and influential audience around the globe. [A drone image shows…...