Colorado wildlife overpass cut vehicle-animal collisions by 91%, report finds

20 October 2026 at 00:17

Elk, bear, frogs and other animals have used the overpass, which connects 39,000 acres of habitat, since its completion

Colorado officials have tracked herds of elk, bears, pronghorn and even northern leopard frogs ambling across its new wildlife overpass. According to a newly released report, the overpass, which acts as a bridge over a busy stretch of interstate, has helped cut wildlife-vehicle collisions by 91% since its completion 10 months ago.

The overpass is the centerpiece of a larger system built by the state to assist wildlife crossing the highway, which also includes miles of 8-ft tall fencing and five large wildlife underpasses.

‘Crucial opportunity to act’ as study finds most of Europe’s wild bee species in decline

The Guardian - World news

By: Ajit Niranjan Europe environment correspondent

19 October 2026 at 20:00

As Cop17 kicks off, records since 1921 show more bee species declining than increasing in all parts of Europe except the Alps

Most of Europe’s wild bee species and about half of its hover fly species have declined over the last century, a study has found, as a UN biodiversity summit begins in Armenia.

Records since 1921 show more bee species are declining than increasing in all parts of Europe except the Alpine region. The richness of bee and hover fly species suffered a persistent drop in the Atlantic and Continental regions, the study found, though trends in other regions were mixed or even positive.

‘Crucial opportunity to act’ as study finds most of Europe’s wild bee species in decline

The Guardian - Europe

By: Ajit Niranjan Europe environment correspondent

19 October 2026 at 20:00

As Cop17 kicks off, records since 1921 show more bee species declining than increasing in all parts of Europe except the Alps

Most of Europe’s wild bee species and about half of its hover fly species have declined over the last century, a study has found, as a UN biodiversity summit begins in Armenia.

Records since 1921 show more bee species are declining than increasing in all parts of Europe except the Alpine region. The richness of bee and hover fly species suffered a persistent drop in the Atlantic and Continental regions, the study found, though trends in other regions were mixed or even positive.

Black bear breaks into California library to raid snacks and eat jar of honey

The Guardian - World news

By: Maya Yang

19 October 2026 at 18:04

Bear wandered into Mono county free libraries branch ahead of opening, snacking before wandering new releases

A California library on Wednesday had a visitor worthy of a story book on the 100th anniversary of Winnie-the-Pooh: a black bear that wandered inside, reportedly raided the snacks and helped itself to a jar of honey.

On Wednesday, a black bear walked into the Mammoth Lakes branch of the Mono county free libraries at about 6.10am, more than four hours ahead of its 10am opening time, the library director, Josef Bopp, told local news outlet KMPH.

How Did Life Arise? Three Turning Points in Early Evolution

NYT - Top Stories

By: William J. Broad · Kenneth Chang and Carl Zimmer

19 October 2026 at 10:01

Where did it start? How did it grow complex? Why did it get big? Three moments in Earth’s early history when evolution suddenly, inexplicably turned up the dial.

$25,000 Lamb Goes Missing from Australian Farm

The European Times

By: Gaston de Persigny

19 October 2026 at 09:16

A rare newborn lamb, valued at up to $25,000, has gone missing from a farm in the Adelaide Hills, Australia. The owners suspect the animal may have been stolen. This is reported by ABC. Veterinarian and farm owner Madeleine Babos stated that the lamb was born last week but disappeared a few days later. She […]

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