Topic
Wildlife Conservation
Ride for the Rosette reaches Wilpattu as fifth stop in DFCC
DFCC Bank brought its leopard conservation campaign to Wilpattu National Park, engaging over 40 participants in a cycling event to raise protection funds.
Backpack edges past Dancing Queen to win Alaska’s Fat Bear Week title
Bear 89, affectionately called Backpack, won Alaska's annual wildlife celebration after defeating runner-up Dancing Queen in a tight public vote.
Trump administration ends automatic protections for threatened species
The government has dismantled foundational safeguards for threatened wildlife and plants, shifting toward individualized management for newly listed species. Officials argue the change prioritizes recovery goals, while critics warn it may increase administrative delays and industrial risks.