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Yahoo
29-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Incredible images solve mystery around tiger not seen in years: 'Essential pieces of the puzzle'
An elusive tiger that hasn't been spotted in three years reemerged on a trail cam with a surprise: two tiger cubs. The tiger, a female known as F22, was first seen in the Umphang Wildlife Sanctuary in Thailand in 2022, according to The Olympian. But after that, she seemed to disappear, causing officials to lose some hope. In December 2024, officials discovered tracks — one large set accompanied by two smaller sets — near the border of Umphang Wildlife Sanctuary and neighboring Thungyai Naresuan East Wildlife Sanctuary, prompting them to set up additional trail cameras to spot the tigers that made them. After taking pictures over several months, images from February showed F22 and two cubs, believed to be between four and six months old, all in good health, according to experts. The trail cams also spotted a variety of other animals in the area, including a leopard, a pack of wild dogs, herds of sambar deer, gaur (a large bovine), muntjacs (a small deer species) and wild boars. This kind of monitoring is crucial, as it helps track and record populations, as well as occasionally make amazing discoveries, like a recent sighting of the Sunda pangolin on Thailand's Ko Pha-ngan island. Tigers have been critically endangered for years, with an all-time low population of about 3,200 spread across the 13 countries that make up their natural range, according to the World Wildlife Fund. But conservation efforts have proven effective. A report from Thailand's Western Forest Complex, which includes the Thungyai Naresuan East mentioned above, showed tiger numbers had tripled between 2007 and 2023, according to CNN. The outlet also noted that other species, like deer and wild cattle, tigers' main prey, were also on the rise. As WCS Thailand director Pornkamol Jornburom said, it signals the results of "more effective management." "When we conserve tigers, it actually leads to conserving many other species: not only the prey, but also the habitat," Jornburom told CNN. Saving endangered species is critical to the survival of every living thing and person on the planet. "From the mighty whale to the humble dung beetle, wild animals are all essential pieces of the puzzle," the WWF explained. The organization also highlighted that many species play a role in our food supply, from the pollinators to animals underground that prevent soil erosion, to predators and prey that spread seeds and manage disease. Do you think America is in a housing crisis? Definitely Not sure No way Only in some cities Click your choice to see results and speak your mind. Join our free newsletter for good news and useful tips, and don't miss this cool list of easy ways to help yourself while helping the planet.
Miami Herald
04-04-2025
- Science
- Miami Herald
Feathers of ‘fire' and species once thought extinct: See new animal discoveries
The summaries below were drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All linked stories were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists. Unique creatures, odd animals and new species are discovered across the planet. Some are found lurking in remote corners of the world, while others have been hiding right under our noses. Learn more about some recent discoveries: Rare species — once declared extinct in the wild — rediscovered in French Polynesia On a small island in the South Pacific Ocean, the Moorean viviparous tree snail, once declared extinct in the wild, has been rediscovered. This species, native to French Polynesia, was decimated by the invasive rosy wolf snail but has been successfully reintroduced into its natural habitat thanks to conservation efforts. The discovery of wild-born snails suggests successful breeding, marking a significant milestone in reversing biodiversity loss. | Published March 28 | Read More | 'Large'-mouthed aquarium pet turns out to be new species in India. See the creature In northeastern India, a new species of fish named Channa nachi, or Farham's snakehead fish, has been discovered in a river in Meghalaya. This 'dwarf' fish, reaching about 5 inches in length, was identified by its unique coloring and large mouth. The species was initially mistaken for another and exported to Japan, highlighting the importance of accurate species identification. | Published March 31 | Read More | Armless creature with clawed toes found in Australian outback. It's a new species In the Gulf Plains Bioregion of northern Queensland, Australia, researchers have uncovered a new species of lizard called Lerista karichigara, or the Tagalaka slider. These armless lizards, with clawed toes and an angular snout, were found burrowing in the soil near trees. The discovery highlights the biodiversity of the region and the potential for finding more new species. | Published March 31 | Read More | Rare creature was elusive for years. Then it reappeared on trail camera — with cubs In Thailand's Umphang Wildlife Sanctuary, a female tiger known as F22 was spotted on camera with her two cubs, marking a hopeful sign for the local tiger population. First seen in 2022, F22 had eluded researchers until recent images confirmed her presence and that of her healthy cubs. This sighting suggests successful conservation efforts in the region. | Published April 1 | Read More | Rare creature — with feathers of 'fire' — captured on trail camera in Malaysia. See it In Malaysia, the critically endangered Malay Crestless Fireback pheasant was captured on a trail camera in the Ulu Sat Forest Reserve. Known for its striking fiery plumage, this rare bird faces threats from habitat loss and is dependent on ground-level forests. The sighting underscores the urgent need for conservation to prevent its extinction. | Published April 2 | Read More | McClatchy News continues to follow the discovery of the most unusual and intriguing new species. Check back for the latest studies.
Miami Herald
01-04-2025
- General
- Miami Herald
Rare creature was elusive for years. Then it reappeared on trail camera — with cubs
Years after a female tiger was spotted on trail cameras in the Umphang Wildlife Sanctuary in Thailand, her life remained a mystery. The tiger, known as F22, was first spotted in 2022 and excited researchers hoping to restore the local tiger population, according to an April 1 Facebook post from the Thailand Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation. However, after the hope she sparked, F22 all but disappeared and wasn't spotted by wildlife officials. Then, in December, patrol officers discovered tiger tracks, according to the department. A large set of footprints was followed by two smaller sets near the border of Umphang Wildlife Sanctuary and neighboring Thung Yai Naresuan East Wildlife Sanctuary. These tracks belonged to a mother, wildlife officials said, so park officers installed additional camera traps in the area to try and identify the furry family. The cameras took photos from January through March, and the images were recently downloaded, officials said. On Feb. 15 and 16, a mother tiger and her two cubs appeared in the images, and wildlife officials identified the mother as F22, according to the post. The mother tiger was guiding her cubs in a straight line, wildlife officials said, and all three animals appeared both strong and healthy. Experts believe the cubs are somewhere between four and six months old. Not only did the cameras pick up the tiger family, but also other wildlife that call the sanctuary home, according to the department. Images showed a leopard, a pack of wild dogs, herds of sambar deer, gaur (a large bovine), muntjacs (a small deer species) and wild boars, officials said. The diversity of life in tandem with the tiger sighting suggests the ecosystem is thriving, and conservation efforts have been so far successful, according to the department. Wildlife officials will continue to monitor the tiger family as the cubs grow, according to the post, and as they eventually contribute cubs of their own to the Thailand tiger population. Tigers are endangered globally, with fewer than 4,000 mature adults estimated to still be living in the wild, according to the International Union for the Conservation of Nature Red List of Threatened Species. They are found throughout Asia, reaching as far west as Turkey and Syria, across to India and China, and south into Malaysia, according to the Red List. Tigers typically live with their mothers until around two years of age, later becoming solo hunters, according to the World Wildlife Fund. Individual tigers have expansive territories that they mark and establish as their own to hunt, the WWF says. Umphang Wildlife Sanctuary is in northwestern Thailand, just east of the border with Myanmar. ChatGPT, an AI chatbot, was used to translate the Facebook post from the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation.
