A former iron mine in North Carolina, which operated from the 1820s to the 1930s, now provides a winter shelter for five bat species, including rare and endangered ones. The Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy has purchased 320 acres around the historic mine to protect its underground tunnels, recovering forest and wildlife habitat. The move strengthens earlier conservation efforts to safeguard bats from habitat disturbance and white-nose syndrome, a deadly fungal disease.
In the wake of the Black Summer bushfires, researchers conducted a comprehensive analysis of honey samples from Kangaroo Island, revealing a significant decline in specific honey varieties while highlighting the emergence of new floral resources for the local honeybee populations. Through detailed chemical evaluations, this study tracked the evolution of honey groups over time, suggesting that bees are increasingly diversifying their floral sources.
In an astonishing discovery, researchers have spotted a North American river otter at the Cloverdale Ranch Open Space Preserve for the first time in a century. Initially aimed at monitoring foxes, the wildlife cameras revealed this rare sighting, the first for the San Mateo coast since the 1800s. Conservationists are optimistic about the positive effects on local ecosystems.
PM Modi reaffirmed India's human-centric approach to the conflict and reiterated New Delhi's consistent position that the crisis must be resolved through dialogue and diplomacy.
He also had a long career as a performer, composer and session musician
Oscar-winning Chilean filmmaker Sebastián Lelio has died in Santiago, Chile, at 52
Disgraced comedian was 'celebrated' for 'disgusting' treatment of women, victims tell Southwark Crown Court
Gracie, a female pitbull mix, was discovered in Connecticut with bullet fragments embedded in her face. After a challenging rescue operation lasting several days, she is now safe. Vets confirmed she was shot with a high-velocity pistol, inflicting severe injuries. The local community is rallying to cover her medical costs while authorities search for the shooter, offering a $6,000 reward for any leads that result in an arrest.
Brand was convicted of rape and three sexual assaults last week and faces sentencing on Monday
