forest loss

Saltwater crocodiles are entering villages to lay eggs, increasing human-crocodile conflict near Bhitarkanika National Park. The forest department is educating villagers and deploying a quick response team. Barricades are placed at river ghats. The park remains closed to tourists until July 31. Compensation is provided for victims.

In Madagascar's Manombo Reserve, the disappearance of native tufted-tailed rats from degraded forests signals a concerning ecological shift. Invasive black rats have taken their place, highlighting how habitat destruction alters ecosystems and potentially increases disease transmission risks to humans. This underscores the importance of preserving intact habitats for both biodiversity and public health.

Brazil's Amazon deforestation is at a decade low, yet forest degradation from fires, logging, and drought poses a significant threat, affecting 40% of the region. Experts warn of a tipping point where the forest could emit more carbon than it absorbs. A proposed bill could weaken crucial satellite monitoring, jeopardizing conservation efforts.

Former Chelsea winger Shaun Wright-Phillips believes Joao Pedro should consider a move to FC Barcelona. He feels Pedro deserves Champions League football, which Chelsea is unlikely to achieve. Wright-Phillips suggests Pedro would thrive at Camp Nou alongside Raphinha and Lamine Yamal. This comes as Chelsea faces a difficult season in the Premier League.

In a decisive move to combat the persistent rebellion in Casamance, Senegalese troops have stepped up their campaign against illicit cannabis cultivation. Recent crackdowns along the Gambian frontier have resulted in multiple arrests and the confiscation of substantial cannabis stocks, aimed at crippling the insurgency's financial backbone.

Soaring gold prices are igniting a mining frenzy in Brazil's Amazon, leading to accelerated deforestation in protected zones and hazardous mercury contamination. Illegal mining operations are expanding rapidly, particularly within Indigenous territories, posing a significant threat to the rainforest and its inhabitants. Authorities are struggling to curb these activities, which are often financed by powerful criminal organizations.

With fewer than 500 Timor green pigeons left, this extraordinary bird is racing towards extinction. Its survival is threatened by rampant hunting and habitat destruction. To avert the loss of this unique species, we must prioritize urgent conservation measures that foster local involvement and protect its dwindling habitat in the lush forests of Timor-Leste.

Rajasthan’s conservation story has shifted from loss to recovery. A state once seen as a desert with shrinking habitats is now a national testbed for wildlife turnarounds — from Sariska’s 2008 tiger reintroduction after local extinction, to a tiger landscape that has expanded far beyond Ranthambore. Tourism has turned reserves into local economic engines, while leopard hotspots from Jaipur’s Jhalana to Jawai’s rocky commons draw global attention — and scrutiny. In the Thar, Great Indian Bustard breeding offers cautious hope, even as Sambhar’s 2019 bird deaths warn how fragile wetlands remain

Jesse Derry’s first Chelsea start ended in a scary moment after a head clash with Zach Abbott. The teenager was taken to hospital but remained conscious, Chelsea confirmed. The game paused for over 10 minutes, and Cole Palmer later missed a penalty. Chelsea lost 3-1, but the main concern stayed on Derry’s health and recovery.

Sky Daily is mourning the death of her father, Kirk, after his battle with colon cancer, less than a year after losing her husband, Hulk Hogan. In emotional Instagram tributes, Daily reflected on both losses and described the pain of grieving two loved ones so close together. The former yoga instructor had married Hogan in 2023 and remained by his side until his death in 2025. Her recent messages have offered a deeply personal look into a difficult year filled with family loss, remembrance, and healing.