In Madagascar's forests, mouse lemurs attend a midnight feast, drawn by the sugary secretions of flatid bugs that also attract a swarm of other insects.

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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service plans to transfer 715 acres of the Lower Rio Grande Valley National Wildlife Refuge to SpaceX. This vital public land provides critical habitat for endangered ocelots, rare migratory birds, and other wildlife.

SpaceX's operations already harm nearby habitats, with rocket launches scattering debris and damaging shorebird nests. This proposed land transfer further threatens species survival and the integrity of this crucial refuge.

The Center for Biological Diversity is suing to stop this harmful transfer and protect the region's wildlife. Support our fight: Donate Now.

Author and designer Julia Watson challenges us to look beyond high-tech solutions for climate-resilient design. Instead, she advocates for nature-positive approaches by embracing the multi-generational genius of LO-TEK infrastructure, integrating ancestral knowledge with contemporary technology.

Tune into Episode 4 of the AskNature Podcast to delve deeper. Hosted by Amanda Sturgeon and Andrew Howley, this episode travels from Iraq's 6,500-year-old floating reed islands to explore how indigenous knowledge can design the infrastructures of contemporary cities. The AskNature Podcast is a project of The Biomimicry Institute, with sound design by Simon Thomas George and Lucas Murray, and senior producer Ayoade Balogun.

We are suing the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service over their plan to transfer 715 acres of a public wildlife refuge to SpaceX. This action sacrifices public lands to subsidize a billionaire corporation, which we believe is an unacceptable use of shared resources.

Our co-plaintiffs include the Carrizo/Comecrudo Nation of Texas (@estok_gna_somisek), the South Texas Environmental Justice Network (@sotxejn), and @save.rgv. We extend our gratitude to @uriel.cinema for his footage and dedicated advocacy for the people and wildlife of the Rio Grande Valley.

The accelerating extinction crisis threatens countless species, from sea turtles to ancient forests, and the vital habitats they depend on. Every species deserves a future. 🌎

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Wildlife biologist, broadcaster, and filmmaker Dan O'Neill discusses the new series *Tiger Island*, revealing remarkable new tiger behaviors and his filming experience in Nepal. Discover a hidden world by watching the series here: https://www.bbcearth.com/shows/tiger-island

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The Center for Biological Diversity is suing SpaceX to prevent the acquisition of 715 acres within the Lower Rio Grande Valley National Wildlife Refuge. This vital public land in south Texas is home to endangered ocelots, rare migratory birds, and Kemp’s ridley sea turtles.

SpaceX rocket launches have already caused significant environmental damage, including falling debris and harm to wildlife. A 2024 study documented damage to every monitored shorebird nest after a single launch. This lawsuit aims to protect the refuge's wildlife from further suffering due to a harmful land giveaway to a trillionaire-owned corporation.

The Center for Biological Diversity is suing SpaceX to prevent the acquisition of 715 acres within the Lower Rio Grande Valley National Wildlife Refuge. This critical South Texas habitat is home to endangered ocelots, rare migratory birds, and Kemp’s ridley sea turtles.

SpaceX rocket launches have already caused significant environmental damage, including falling debris and harm to shorebird nests, as documented by a 2024 study. This lawsuit aims to protect the refuge's wildlife from further suffering due to corporate expansion.

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Bruce, a kea parrot native to New Zealand, lost his upper beak at a young age. Despite this, he has become the dominant alpha male of his community, known as a "circus," exhibiting unique preening and fighting skills.

A study in *Current Biology* (Grabham et al., 2026) suggests Bruce achieved his alpha status by winning all 36 interactions. He also displayed low stress hormone levels, received priority access to food, and was uniquely assisted with preening. This research highlights his resilience and unique abilities. (Source: Ars Technica, Current Biology)

The Department of Homeland Security has waived environmental laws to fast-track border barriers and roads through Texas' Big Bend National Park and Big Bend Ranch State Park. This construction threatens to damage roadless canyon country, block river access, fragment vital wildlife habitat for black bears and bighorns, and pollute Big Bend’s iconic night skies with artificial light.

Our organization is already in court to halt these plans and access public construction records. An advocate condemned the administration's "disgraceful" disregard for public lands, vowing to protect this "crown-jewel national park" and the Rio Grande.

Help us defend Big Bend and the Rio Grande. Your support is crucial.

The Department of Homeland Security has waived environmental laws to fast-track border barrier construction through Texas's Big Bend National Park and Big Bend Ranch State Park. This development threatens to damage roadless canyon country, block river access, fragment wildlife habitats for species like black bears and bighorns, and introduce artificial light pollution to Big Bend’s iconic night skies.

The Center for Biological Diversity is already in court to halt construction and access public records. An advocate condemned the administration's "disdain" for public lands, vowing to protect this "crown-jewel national park."

Support our fight to defend Big Bend and the Rio Grande: donate today, share this post, and follow us for updates.

Natural navigator Tristan Gooley reveals that nature's every shape and color is a solution to a problem, emphasizing that nothing is random and everything is connected. The AskNature Podcast helps us decipher these clues in the more-than-human world.

In Episode 3, delve into the two pillars of wayfinding and learn how a simple five-minute walk can unlock your brain's evolutionary potential. Hosted by Amanda Sturgeon, CEO of the Biomimicry Institute, and Chief Editor Andrew Howley, the AskNature Podcast is a project of The Biomimicry Institute.

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Ring-tailed lemurs are highly adaptable, thriving even in Madagascar's highlands.

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Filmmakers have captured an extraordinary, never-before-seen behavior: two tiger mothers sharing and caring for each other's cubs. This remarkable discovery reveals how much we still have to learn about these iconic big cats.

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