Armed conflict can harm wildlife in ways that are easy to miss at first. In Iran, one of the clearest environmental threats tied to the 2026 conflict is an oil slick moving toward the Hara Biosphere Reserve near the Strait of Hormuz. This protected wetland is an important habitat for marine life, birds, and coastal species, and scientists have warned that oil pollution could damage one of the most sensitive ecosystems in the region.

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The Black Sea has become one of the clearest examples of how war can damage wildlife as well as people. Since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, scientists and conservation groups have warned that explosions, naval activity, pollution, and disrupted monitoring have all added new pressure to marine life in the region. One of the species drawing the most concern is the Black Sea bottlenose dolphin.

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We shared the story of a rare white giraffe family years ago. Today, only the male is left. With a GPS tracker now guiding his safety, this unusual and beautiful creature continues his quiet journey across the savannah.

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