Matthew Russell

The battle to save vulnerable bat species has taken an innovative turn. With populations declining due to habitat loss, disease, and environmental pressures, scientists are turning to biomaterials to create safe, sustainable habitats that support these critical creatures.

An Arkansas man faces serious charges after allegedly entering an illegally killed deer into a hunting contest in Louisiana. Authorities say Andrew Riels, 27, from Crossett, Arkansas, shot a 15-point buck under illegal conditions in his home state before submitting it to a Louisiana-based competition. The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) cited Riels for hunting contest fraud and violations of interstate commerce laws earlier this month.

In 2017, several private universities were hit with ERISA class actions alleging various breaches of fiduciary duty and prohibited transactions—including claims that these universities’ defined contribution plans charged unreasonable recordkeeping costs. One such university was Cornell in the case of Cunningham v. Cornell University.

The sight of a tiger pacing in a cage under the spotlight of Tiger Stadium captures attention, but not without controversy.

As Arctic ice melts and temperatures rise, an unlikely hybrid bear is making its mark on the shifting landscape. Grolar bears, the offspring of polar bears and grizzlies, are a rare but fascinating byproduct of climate change. These hybrids raise complex questions about wildlife adaptation and survival in a warming world.

In a startling incident, 43 rhesus macaque monkeys escaped from the Alpha Genesis research facility in Yemassee, South Carolina, on November 6. Officials and Alpha Genesis staff have since been working to recapture the animals, with a majority of the monkeys recovered as of Friday. However, several remain at large, sparking widespread concern among residents and animal rights advocates alike.

South Lakes Safari Zoo in Cumbria, England, faces renewed scrutiny over animal welfare concerns and allegations of a toxic work environment. Despite promises of reform under new management in 2017, former employees and animal rights groups claim the zoo continues to operate under deeply troubling conditions.

Nestled in the pine and marshy wetlands of the Florida Keys, the Key deer, North America's smallest deer species, faces a daunting future. This diminutive subspecies of the white-tailed deer, standing at just 30 inches tall, has weathered decades of threats. Now, climate change and rising sea levels present an existential challenge that may prove insurmountable without bold conservation strategies.

The cloning of animals has long been a controversial topic, and recent developments in the United States have brought the issue back into the spotlight. A Montana livestock breeder was recently sentenced for creating hybrid sheep using cloned Marco Polo argali, raising ethical, legal, and ecological concerns.

Tim Dieng’s second-half opener proved not to be enough for the Gills as Harrogate scored twice in 12 minutes to seal victory at ME7.