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Australian Aboriginals cared for a dingo's grave for decades
A thousand years ago, the ancestors of today's Barkindji people carefully buried a dingo (or garli, in the Barkindji language) in a mound of shells. Archaeologists recently studied the burial in what's now New South Wales, Australia. They found that the Barkindji ancestors had buried the dingo with the same care and ceremony as any beloved human member of the community and looked after the grave for centuries.
Neighbours complain about 200 chopper flights a week into luxury resort
Emirates proposes increase in helicopter flights at luxury Wolgan Valley resort Tue 2 Jun 2026 at 5:48am In short: Emirates has lodged an application to increase the number of helicopter flights for its Wolgan Valley resort from 28 per week to 210. The company says it still plans to reopen this year with luxury four-wheel drives, even if the increase is not approved. Emirates is preparing a report that will respond to submissions about the proposal.
Thousands of green sea turtle hatchlings swim to sea in a conservation win
Thousands of baby green sea turtles head to sea after successful egg relocation Mon 1 Jun 2026 at 1:25pm In short: An 82 per cent of the northern Great Barrier Reef green sea turtle eggs relocated between two islands have hatched. The species has faced increasing threats nesting on Raine Island, its main rookery. Researchers say future testing will be needed to determine if the successful hatchlings are also the same fitness More than 9,100 northern Great Barrier Reef green sea turtle...
Kenya police fire tear gas, arrest ex-chief justice at national park protest
Kenya police fire tear gas, arrest ex-chief justice at national park protest Protesters were rallying against plans to build on part of Nairobi National Park, including parking for more than 1,000 vehicles Riot police fired tear gas to disperse scores of protesters rallying on Monday against plans to build on part of a national park in Kenya’s capital. Officers moved in and arrested at least nine people, including former Chief Justice David Maraga, outside the main entrance of Nairobi...
Flesh-eating screwworm found in Texas cow. Are humans at risk?
Flesh-eating screwworm found in Texas cow. USDA announced the detection of a New World screwworm infection in a cow in Texas, marking the state's first confirmed case in decades. A fly that deposits its parasitic, flesh-eating offspring inside cows has been detected in Texas for the first time in decades, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reported Wednesday (June 3).
Aboriginal ownership of national parks celebrated at cultural festival
Anniversary of national parks' return to traditional owners celebrated on NSW South Coast Sun 31 May 2026 at 8:00am In short: It has been two decades since the Biamanga and Gulaga National Parks were handed back to traditional owners. The land, which includes two mountains between Bega and Narooma, is considered sacred to the Yuin people. The 20-year anniversary was celebrated in Tilba during Reconciliation Week.
Spread of flesh-eating parasites sparks new rules in Southern US
Spread of flesh-eating parasites sparks new rules in Southern US The USDA confirmed in early June that the New World Screwworm has spread into the US - Bookmark - CommentsGo to comments The cattle-killing New World Screwworm has been found in the U.S., prompting a slew of southern states to issue new rules to help fight the spread of the parasitic insect. Florida Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson issued an emergency rule to tighten restrictions on bringing warm-blooded animals — the...
Decades of Effort Restore Steelhead and Salmon Passage on Alameda Creek
Last year, California Trout and Pacific Gas & Electric removed the final barrier to fish passage on California’s Alameda Creek with funding from NOAA Fisheries’ Office of Habitat Conservation. For the first time in 50 years, threatened Central California Coast steelhead and other migratory fish can reach spawning grounds and juvenile rearing habitat in the upper watershed. Construction crews relocated a Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) natural gas pipeline and removed its concrete covering.
'Panicked' wallabies: Wildlife displaced for sports project, residents say
Reports of wildlife displaced at Fred Caterson Reserve as controversial sports project begins Wed 3 Jun 2026 at 6:42am In short: Residents are accusing a sports project of killing and displacing animals at Fred Caterson Reserve in Sydney's north-west. Three rugby fields and a car park are being built which The Hills Shire Council says will support local population growth. An activist group has taken the council to the Land and Environment Court, alleging a review of environmental factors is...
Fugitive suspect in Virginia police murder seen on wildlife camera in North Carolina forest
Fugitive suspect in Virginia police murder seen on wildlife camera in North Carolina forest Authorities say Michael Timothy Puckett is armed and dangerous - Bookmark A fugitive suspect wanted in the fatal shooting of a Virginia cop was caught on a wildlife camera in North Carolina. Michael Timothy Puckett, 55, allegedly shot and killed Deputy Logan Utt after officers from the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office were called for a welfare check at a home along Fancy Gap Highway on Friday night,...